Rugby
Exeter change eight for Harlequins game
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Friday, 26 April 2019 04:31
Exeter will guarantee top place in the Premiership if they defeat Harlequins and Saracens fail to beat Wasps.Rob Baxter makes eight changes to the side that lost at home to Wasps a fortnight ago, with backs Jack Nowell and Santiago Cordero both out and six among the forwards.Quins have two changes in their side after losing at Clermont Auvergne. Francis…
Barbarians beat USA: Jasmine Joyce scores four tries
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Saturday, 27 April 2019 03:33
Jasmine Joyce scored four tries as Barbarians beat USA Eagles 34-33 in their first women's international.Joyce's Wales team-mate Alisha Butchers also touched down, while Neariah Persinger crossed twice at Infinity Park in Derby.Kate Zackary, Amy Naber-Bonte and Eti Haungatau scored one try apiece and Elinor Snowsill kicked two conversions. The Barbarians play England for the first time as part of…
Rugby goal-light technology trial at Principality Stadium
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Friday, 26 April 2019 22:38
New technology to light up rugby posts in different colours to show whether a kick is successful will be trialled at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.Goal-light technology will be used for the first time in the UK at the Welsh Rugby Union's annual Judgement Day event on Saturday.The Welsh company behind the technology hopes it could also revolutionise other sports such as…
As much pressure on Glasgow as Edinburgh, says Richard Cockerill
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Friday, 26 April 2019 13:53
When Richard Cockerill says the consequences of defeat for his Edinburgh team against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday night will "burn a hole in the back of my head for months" then you're not inclined to argue with him."Of all the people who hurt the most when we lose, I guarantee you the worst will be me," he says. The intensity…
Rugby X: New five-a-side format to debut at O2 Arena in October
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Friday, 26 April 2019 09:00
A five-a-side version of rugby can revolutionise the game at professional and grassroots levels, says Olympic gold medal-winning coach Ben Ryan. The first 'Rugby X' event - featuring men and women - has been confirmed for 29 October at London's iconic 02 Arena. The five-a-side format is described as "fast and furious", while retaining rugby's "core principles". "It will bring…
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