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Final dream got me through 'dark places' - Glasgow's Zander Fagerson
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Thursday, 23 May 2019 10:59
The prospect of Saturday's Pro14 final was the beacon of light that got Zander Fagerson through some "dark places", says the Glasgow Warriors prop.The 23-year-old spent five months out injured with a broken ankle, and returned to action in February.Fagerson now prepares to face Leinster in a home final at Celtic Park on Saturday. "This drove me through all the…
Nick Fenton-Wells: Bristol forward retires to take up backroom role
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Thursday, 23 May 2019 03:13
Bristol forward Nick Fenton-Wells has retired from playing rugby and been appointed as the Premiership club's team manager.The South African, who has spent the past three seasons at Ashton Gate, will join Pat Lam's backroom team on 1 June.The ex-Bedford, Saracens and Stormers flanker, 32, was named Premiership Community Player of the Year this week. "Nick has a detailed understanding…
Dave Lewis: Harlequins scrum-half retires aged 30
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Thursday, 23 May 2019 03:45
Harlequins scrum-half Dave Lewis has retired from rugby at the age of 30.The former Exeter and Gloucester player made 28 appearances for Quins after moving to the Stoop in 2017.Lewis, who played in Exeter's first Premiership final in 2016, is taking up a role as a financial advisor with a London-based wealth management firm. "Though ultimately I'm sad to leave…
Jack Nowell: Exeter's England winger says Chiefs are spurred on by 2018 Premiership final loss
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Wednesday, 22 May 2019 23:51
Exeter's England and British and Irish Lions winger Jack Nowell says the pain of losing last year's Premiership final has spurred them on this season.The Chiefs topped the league for a second successive season and will host Northampton in Saturday's semi-final.Having been champions in 2017, Exeter lost to Saracens in last year's final. "The boys were extremely upset from it…
Danny Cipriani: Gloucester fly-half wins Premiership Player of the Season award
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Wednesday, 22 May 2019 14:30
Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani has been crowned the Premiership Player of the Season to secure an awards double. The 31-year-old had already won the Rugby Players Association's annual award earlier this month.He is only the second player, after Wasps' Jimmy Gopperth in 2017, to win both awards in the same season. Sale's Faf De Klerk, Saracens' Alex Goode, Northampton's Cobus…
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Wednesday, 22 May 2019 09:38
'I want those nerves - I want to finish on a high' - Hogg on Glasgow farewell
Wednesday, 22 May 2019 03:19
Scottish Rugby to look 'very closely' at Six Nations plans
Wednesday, 22 May 2019 08:05
Geordan Murphy: Leicester head coach charged with verbally abusing match officials
Wednesday, 22 May 2019 00:13
Pat Lam: Bristol Bears head coach extends contract to become director of rugby
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 08:02
World Rugby launches campaign to increase participation in women's game
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 09:10
Nations Championship: World Rugby to decide on new concept in Dublin
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 04:58
Glenn Delaney: New Zealander named as Scarlets defence coach
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 04:17
Moray Low: Exeter's former Scotland prop retires aged 34
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 04:28
Simon Hammersley: Newcastle Falcons full-back joins Sale Sharks to stay in Premiership
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 03:36
George Smith: Ex-Australia captain retires after ending career at Bristol
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 00:13
Australia players' union to hold religious expression review
Monday, 20 May 2019 06:38
Santiago Socino: Newcastle hooker signs for Argentina Super Rugby side Jaguares
Monday, 20 May 2019 10:15
Rugby X: England and Ireland among nations to sign up for event
Monday, 20 May 2019 03:53
Ruan Botha: London Irish sign South African forward on six-month contract
Sunday, 19 May 2019 23:43
Folau opts against appeal over sacking but 'considering all options'
Sunday, 19 May 2019 05:34
Kyle Traynor: Gloucester and ex-Scotland prop to retire from rugby union
Sunday, 19 May 2019 04:47
Naufahu's journey from Glasgow to Game of Thrones
Sunday, 19 May 2019 02:44
Ospreys overcome sleepless nights to take place among European elite
Saturday, 18 May 2019 23:34
Hartley could return for Saints' semi-final at Exeter
Saturday, 18 May 2019 11:10