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Gatland, Woodward and Mitchell ruled out as French vote against appointing foreign coach
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Friday, 12 April 2019 02:45
The next head coach of France will not be Warren Gatland - or any other overseas coach. It comes after a referendum of the country's amateur rugby clubs ruled out a non-Frenchman taking charge.More than half the clubs who voted - 59% - said they would not support the appointment of a foreigner to replace Jacques Brunel after the 2019…
Evans scores hat-trick as Ospreys thrash Southern Kings
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Friday, 12 April 2019 12:46
Ospreys scored seven tries in an emphatic victory over Southern Kings to maintain their Pro14 and Heineken Champions Cup hopes and put pressure on rivals Cardiff Blues and Connacht.Dan Evans scored a hat-trick of tries, Bradley Davies crossed twice and there was a try apiece for Cory Allen and Hanno Dirksen.Allen Clarke's side dominated a first half in which they…
Munster go top with bonus-point win
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Friday, 12 April 2019 13:11
Munster kept their Pro14 home semi-final hopes alive with a bonus-point win over Benetton at Stadio Monigo.JJ Hanrahan kicked 17 points in his 100th Munster appearance as the Irish side came from 11 points behind to win.Rhys Marshall, Dan Goggin, Shane Daly and Alby Mathewson all crossed to put Munster top of Conference A before Glasgow visit Leinster on Saturday.…
RFU to meet Vunipola over his defence of Folau's 'hell awaits gay people' post
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Friday, 12 April 2019 06:46
The Rugby Football Union says it does not support Billy Vunipola's views after the England forward defended Israel Folau's social media post claiming "hell awaits" gay people.Folau looks certain to be sacked by Australia for the comments.Vunipola, who was criticised for liking the post, called for people to "live their lives how God intended" and said "man was made for…
Ulster reach Pro14 play-offs and leave Edinburgh's hopes in balance
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Friday, 12 April 2019 13:33
Ulster secured a Pro14 play-off spot and dealt Edinburgh's end-of-season aspirations a huge blow with a bonus-point win at Murrayfield.The visitors coasted to a 15-0 lead at the break thanks to tries from Jordi Murphy and Robert Baloucoune.Winger Rob Lyttle powered over to extend the advantage before John Barclay scored a consolation. Billy Burns crossed for the four-try bonus as…
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