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Ulster v Munster: Tom Stewart aiming to be Ulster's 'number one' hooker this season
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Thursday, 09 November 2023 14:32
Ulster hooker Tom Stewart says his primary goal with the Irish province this season is to become the first-choice player in his position.An outstanding breakthrough campaign last term saw the 22-year-old challenge Rob Herring for the number two shirt.He capped off a series of impressive performances by scoring a record 16 tries in the United Rugby Championship."It's a big year…
Ehren Painter: Exeter Chiefs prop on their revival and a new-look team
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Thursday, 09 November 2023 10:30
'The world is our oyster' Exeter Chiefs prop Ehren Painter says when asked what this new-look side can do.The 25-year-old tighthead has been one of the star turns as 'Exeter 2.0' have gone top of the Premiership after almost a quarter of the new season. He has got two tries in Exeter's opening four league matches and has established himself…
Andrew Conway: Ireland and Munster wing retires from rugby
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Thursday, 09 November 2023 07:24
Ireland and Munster wing Andrew Conway has announced his retirement aged 32 because of an knee injury.Conway won 30 Ireland caps after making his debut in 2017 and scored 15 tries.He also played 150 times for Munster and is the province's third-highest scorer with 50 tries."I'm not exactly sure what is next, but I'm very excited to take all the…
United Rugby Championship: Ulster's Stuart McCloskey & Tom Stewart to start
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Thursday, 09 November 2023 05:09
Centre Stuart McCloskey and hooker Tom Stewart are two of 11 changes to Ulster's starting line-up for Friday's United Rugby Championship derby against Munster in Belfast.Stewart returns as captain and McCloskey makes his first appearance of the season as both sides welcome back their Ireland World Cup players.Club captain Iain Henderson and fellow forward Rob Herring are on the Ulster…
Owen Williams: Ospreys' Wales fly-half suffers hamstring injury blow
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Thursday, 09 November 2023 04:27
Wales fly-half Owen Williams will miss Ospreys' United Rugby Championship match against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday because of a hamstring injury.The 31-year-old left early in their 19-5 win over Sharks at The Stoop.Head coach Toby Booth says the injury is not serious, but will keep Williams sidelined for the next few weeks. "He has a history with that [hamstring trouble]…
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