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Scotland make four changes for trip to Italy
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Thursday, 18 April 2024 02:22
Scotland make four changes for the Women's Six Nations trip to Italy, with Francesca McGhie making her first start of this year's tournament.The winger made her return as a replacement in last weekend's 46-0 hammering from England.Second row Eva Donaldson starts an international for the first time, while centre Lisa Thomson and loosehead prop Molly Wright are reinstated.Winger Rhona Lloyd…
Wales captain Jones urges fans to 'stick with us'
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Wednesday, 17 April 2024 08:13
Wales captain Hannah Jones has urged fans to "stick with us" after their disappointing defeat to Ireland.Jones has written an open letter to supporters explaining some of the comments she made post-match. "I said that Ireland showed more 'heart and want' than us, but some people took that as me saying Wales didn't want to win, which I didn't mean,"…
Prop Clarey signs new two-year deal with Saracens
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Wednesday, 17 April 2024 04:53
Saracens tight-head prop Alec Clarey has signed new two-year deal to stay with the Premiership champions.The 30-year-old joined Sarries in 2020 from Championship side Jersey Reds and has gone on to make 66 appearances.Clarey, whose new deal runs until 2026, has played 13 times this season."He has had to fight hard in his career for everything he has achieved and…
Bath sign Leicester prop Van Wyk on two-year deal
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Wednesday, 17 April 2024 03:46
Bath have signed prop Francois van Wyk on a two-year deal from Leicester Tigers from the 2024-25 campaign. The 32-year-old South African has played in 20 matches for the Tigers this season so far, scoring four tries.The loose-head previously spent four seasons with Northampton Saints, making 84 appearances, and played for Western Force in Australia."Francois will add to the power…
Injury-free Botterman thriving under Mitchell
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Wednesday, 17 April 2024 00:53
The best ability is availability.England prop Hannah Botterman has hit some of her best career form under new coach John Mitchell during the Women's Six Nations.The 24-year-old has scored two tries in England's three victories and has made more than 170 metres with ball in hand, benefiting from consistent starts.Since her Red Roses debut as an 18-year-old, Botterman was seen…
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