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Wales coach Cunningham can look forward again
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Sunday, 30 June 2024 08:59
Ioan Cunningham's next game will be his 30th as Wales head coach but he will take charge with renewed confidence and hope.Since his promotion from Under-20s head coach to the women's senior side in 2021, the former number eight has taken Wales to new heights.Successive third places in the Six Nations, qualification for WXV1 and sixth in the world rankings…
Hooper ends Australia career after Olympics omission
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Sunday, 30 June 2024 05:34
Former Australia captain Michael Hooper has retired from international duty after his hopes of appearing at the Paris Olympics ended.The 32-year-old, who captained the Wallabies a record 69 times in his 125-Test career, transitioned from 15-man rugby to sevens after being frozen out of the side by Eddie Jones following the 2023 World Cup.But Hooper has decided to immediately step…
Ireland beat Italy in U20 World Championship opener
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Saturday, 29 June 2024 13:19
Sam Berman scored a hat-trick as Ireland started their Under-20 World Championship campaign with a convincing 55-15 win over Italy in Pool B. The Irish ran in five first-half tries in Cape Town to hold a 31-10 lead.Italy, who lost to Ireland by one point in this year's Six Nations, took an early lead as Lorenzo Elettri's converted try cancelled…
WRU explains finances behind its ambitious plans
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Saturday, 29 June 2024 02:43
Welsh rugby's struggles have been well documented, as have the WRU's own issues.But the body's stark financial situation has been laid bare.It was stated there is a 35m funding gap for the regions over the next five years, putting the future of all four regions in doubt. However, that particular sum has now been revised as 29m.Broken down, the WRU…
Former England player Twelvetrees retires
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Friday, 28 June 2024 08:07
Posting on X, the club said: "A true Cherry & White legend calling it a day. Thanks for all the memories, Billy."At Trailfinders he was part of the first team outside the top flight to reach a Premiership Rugby Cup semi-final, as well as winning the second-tier title."Although we only had Billy with us for a year, he made a…
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