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'I never think about the end' - Brown, 39, sets new goals
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Friday, 20 September 2024 09:09
Brown made his debut for Harlequins in summer 2005 and spent another 16 years with the club before moving to Newcastle and then Leicester, initially on a short-term deal midway through the 2022-23 season.His performances have earned a couple of contract extensions and he scored five tries in 20 appearances last season.Brown says that his longevity is partly thanks to…
New season but can struggling Welsh rugby recover?
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Thursday, 19 September 2024 23:19
To overcome these issues, Welsh rugby bosses are going to come up with an overall strategy everybody will adhere to and help lift the game out of the doldrums.That is the theory.WRU chief executive Abi Tierney started her new role in January and has kept a low public profile this year.Tierney has undergone a significant cost-cutting exercise at the organisation…
No RFU action over Wilson-Hardy alleged racist message
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Friday, 20 September 2024 06:55
The Rugby Football Union will take no action against Team GB rugby sevens player Amy Wilson-Hardy following an investigation into an alleged racist message.A screengrab of what appeared to be a WhatsApp message from the 33-year-old appeared on Instagram during this summer's Paris Olympics, with the person posting it alleging racism.The RFU said Wilson-Hardy had "expressed great remorse" for the…
Morgan and Barrett to make competitive debuts for Ulster
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Friday, 20 September 2024 04:20
New signings Aidan Morgan and Corrie Barrett will make their competitive debuts for Ulster in Saturday's United Rugby Championship opener at home to holders Glasgow.Captain Iain Henderson returns to start in the second row alongside Kieran Treadwell after a toe injury forced him to miss Ireland's summer tour of South Africa.Barrett is in the front row, with Eric O'Sullivan at…
Lydiate set for player-coach role at Dragons
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Friday, 20 September 2024 05:13
Wales flanker Dan Lydiate has agreed a new player-coach contract at Dragons.Lydiate, who turns 37 this season, will continue to play and has been named among the replacements for their season opener against former club Ospreys on Saturday in Newport.But BBC Sport has learned the deal will also include the British and Irish Lion taking a formal role among Dai…
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