Rugby
France told to pay ex-coach 1m euros in compensation
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Monday, 08 April 2019 06:30
The French rugby federation has been ordered to pay former coach Guy Noves 1m euros (£862,395) in compensation for wrongful dismissal.A Toulouse labour tribunal rejected the governing body's case that Noves was guilty of serious misconduct.The 65-year-old became the first France coach to be sacked when he was dismissed in December 2017. He was appointed after the 2015 World Cup…
Wales' best ever player? Jones on Grand Slams, World Cups and family loss
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Monday, 08 April 2019 03:01
It has been a good 12 months in international rugby for Wales.They are unbeaten in 14 games, Six Nations Grand Slam champions and are number two in World Rugby's rankings.But captain Alun Wyn Jones knows history will not judge Wales on that. It is World Cup year and, according to the 33-year-old: "There is only one thing this year is…
Ex-England wing Wade signs for American football team
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Monday, 08 April 2019 08:15
Media playback is not supported on this device Former England rugby union international Christian Wade has moved a step closer to playing in the NFL by signing for the Buffalo Bills.The winger, 27, was released by Wasps in October to allow him to pursue a career in American football.Seen as a potential running back, Wade was one of four players…
Lion-bite victim Baldwin thanks surgeon who saved his hand
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Sunday, 07 April 2019 06:17
Sport is littered with tales of freak injuries, but perhaps none will ever be more bizarre than that of hooker Scott Baldwin, who hit global headlines in 2017 when he was bitten on the hand by a lion."When you put your hand in a fence where there is a lion, you will get bitten," then Ospreys coach Steve Tandy said…
Dragons draw in South Africa as long wait for away win continues
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Sunday, 07 April 2019 08:07
Pro14Southern Kings (13) 18Tries: Ungerer, Basson, Klaasen Pen: PretoriusDragons (8) 18Tries: Warren, J Williams, Con: Lewis Pens: Lewis 2The Dragons' long search for an away victory in the Pro14 continued, although they did fight back to earn an 18-18 draw with Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth.Their last league success on the road was a 32-17 victory over Benetton in Treviso…
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