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Rugby return would be 'Satan's work', Folau tells church
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Monday, 13 May 2019 00:37
Australian full-back Israel Folau says he resisted opportunities to make his situation "a little bit easier" and return to playing because it would be doing "Satan's" work.Folau was found guilty of breaching Rugby Australia's (RA) player code of conduct after he said "hell awaits" gay people in a social media post.The 30-year-old had his four-year RA contract terminated in April.…
Ospreys to face Scarlets for European Cup spot after Saracens win 2019 title
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Saturday, 11 May 2019 11:04
Ospreys will host Scarlets on Saturday, 18 May for a place in next season's European Champions Cup after Saracens beat Leinster to the 2018-19 title.The Pro14 play-off between the west Wales rivals was confirmed as the English Premiership club beat Ireland's flag-bearers 20-10 in Newcastle.The outcome also ended Cardiff Blues' hopes of making Europe's top flight. Sarries' win meant Liam…
Alex Goode named European Player of the Year after Saracens win Champions Cup
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Saturday, 11 May 2019 13:57
Alex Goode was named European Player of the Year after helping Saracens win a third Champions Cup in four years.Mark McCall's side came from 10-0 down to beat holders and four-time champions Leinster 20-10 and regain the trophy.Goode beat fellow nominees Sean Cronin, Tadhg Furlong, Garry Ringrose and Mako Vunipola and received the award on the pitch after Saturday's final.…
Billy Vunipola caps off difficult month with Saracens victory in Champions Cup
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Saturday, 11 May 2019 14:24
Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola thanked his team-mates after capping off a difficult month with the match-winning try in the Champions Cup final.Vunipola left the field to boos after helping Saracens beat Leinster to win a third European title in four years.The 26-year-old has been in the headlines after defending Israel Folau's social media post in which he said "hell…
Saracens hit back to beat Leinster and win third European title
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Saturday, 11 May 2019 14:00
Saracens came from behind to win their third European title in four years with a 20-10 victory over Leinster in the Champions Cup final at St James' Park.The Irish side held a 10-point lead until the 39th minute but Sarries drew level when Sean Maitland's try cancelled out Tadhg Furlong's opener.Both defences stood firm after the interval but Owen Farrell…
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Folau found guilty of breaking code of conduct over anti-gay post
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