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Wales' Rees-Zammit to leave rugby for NFL move
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Tuesday, 16 January 2024 06:46
Wales and Gloucester winger Louis Rees-Zammit is to leave rugby union with immediate effect to pursue a career in the NFL.The 22-year-old, who has been capped 32 times by his country, described the decision to join the NFL international player pathway (IPP) as "painstaking". Rees-Zammit is aiming to secure a place on an American football team for 2024."I am extremely…
Gatland unsure if 'freak' Rees-Zammit will crack NFL
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Tuesday, 16 January 2024 14:03
Never a dull day in Welsh rugby. That assessment from Wales head coach Warren Gatland cannot be disputed.Just when we thought we had seen it all. Everything the wacky world of Welsh rugby could throw at you. Not everything though apparently. Here comes a lightning bolt from the blue from the man known in some parts as 'Rees lightning' or…
Henderson backs Farrell to be 'amazing' Lions boss
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Monday, 15 January 2024 12:17
Ireland forward Iain Henderson has backed his international head coach Andy Farrell to deliver a "memorable" British and Irish Lions tour.Farrell will lead the Lions tour to Australia next year after being appointed as the team's head coach last week. Farrell, who was assistant to Warren Gatland for the 2013 and 2017 Lions series, starts in the role in December."It…
Bath 'better at knowing how to win' - Van Graan
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Monday, 15 January 2024 06:08
Bath have become "so much better" in knowing how to win, says head coach Johann van Graan, as they remain unbeaten in the Champions Cup after beating Racing 92 on Sunday. The victory sealed Bath's place in the last 16 of the European competition for the first time since 2015.They were 22-8 down to the French side before Alfie Barbeary,…
Pioneering ref Neville to retire at end of season
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Monday, 15 January 2024 06:41
Irish referee Joy Neville, the first woman to officiate at a men's Rugby World Cup, has announced she will retire at the end of the season.The 40-year-old was selected as a television match official for last year's tournament in France.Neville officiated at five pool stage matches, including England's 34-12 victory over Japan in Nice.The Limerick native, a former Ireland captain,…
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