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Italy's Menoncello named player of Six Nations
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Friday, 05 April 2024 05:34
Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello has been named player of the championship for this year's men's Six Nations.The 21-year-old becomes the youngest winner in the award's history and only the second Italian winner, after Andrea Masi in 2011.He beat England number eight Ben Earl, Ireland centre Bundee Aki and Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe to the award."Winning this award is…
Ulster believe we can win Challenge Cup - Baloucoune
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Friday, 05 April 2024 02:03
Robert Baloucoune says Ulster's players think they can win the European Challenge Cup despite the province's recent upheaval.After the exits of coach Dan McFarland and CEO Jonny Petrie, Ulster face Montpellier away on Sunday in the last 16 of the European competition.However, Baloucoune, 26, says the mood in Ulster's camp remains positive."We definitely believe we're good enough to go out…
Ireland 'absolutely' on the right track - Bemand
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Thursday, 04 April 2024 08:55
Head coach Scott Bemand says Ireland are "absolutely" on the right track despite losing their opening two Women's Six Nations matches. Having lost all five games last year, the Irish have begun the 2024 campaign with defeats by France away and at home to Italy. But Bemand says he has seen enough in the performances so far to believe wins…
Quins change two as Tuipulotu returns for Glasgow
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Thursday, 04 April 2024 07:26
Harlequins make two changes, while Sione Tuipulotu will make his first Glasgow appearance since January in the Investec Champions Cup last-16 tie.Will Collier returns at tight-head prop and Irne Herbst starts in the second row for the hosts at Twickenham Stoop.England's Marcus Smith will guide the attack from fly-half alongside half-back partner Danny Care on Friday.Centre Tuipulotu is one of…
Saracens sign fly-half Johnson from Newcastle
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Thursday, 04 April 2024 07:10
Saracens have signed Newcastle Falcons fly-half Louie Johnson on a "long-term" deal.The 20-year-old has made 16 appearances for the Premiership side since his debut in March 2022, scoring one try.Saracens captain and long-term number 10 Owen Farrell will join French outfit Racing 92 at the end of the season.The reigning champions have already signed English-qualified 24-year-old fly-half Fergus Burke from…
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