Rugby
European Champions Cup: Leicester Tigers 'must attack' Clermont to progress - Wigglesworth
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Tuesday, 12 April 2022 10:04 Scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth says Leicester Tigers "have to attack" Clermont Auvergne in the return leg of their European Champions Cup tie to ensure they advance to the last eight.Wigglesworth said Tigers must remain "wary" of Clermont on Saturday. "We are conscious of how hard it was to win that game," he said."We have to attack this weekend because we are…
Graham Rowntree: Former England prop confirmed as next Munster head coach
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Tuesday, 12 April 2022 04:53 Graham Rowntree will replace the departing Johann van Graan as Munster head coach in July.The former England prop, who is currently forwards coach with the Irish province, is promoted to the top post on a two-year deal. "I am hugely honoured to be taking over the role of head coach for a club of this calibre," said the 50-year-old."It is…
Robert Baloucoune: Ulster wing signs three-year contract
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Monday, 11 April 2022 09:00 Ulster wing Robert Baloucoune has committed his future to the Irish province by signing a three-year contract extension.The 24-year-old made his senior debut for Ulster in October 2018."I've really enjoyed the journey so far and I'm excited to be part of this team," said Baloucoune.Following a stint with the Ireland Sevens programme, Enniskillen-born winger Baloucoune quickly made his presence felt…
Will Haydon-Wood: Wasps sign Newcastle Falcons fly-half for 2022-23 season
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Monday, 11 April 2022 03:19 Wasps have signed fly-half Will Haydon-Wood from Premiership rivals Newcastle Falcons for the 2022-23 campaign.The 21-year-old has scored 65 points in 13 appearances for the Falcons so far this season.An England Under-20 international, Haydon-Wood made his Premiership debut against Exeter Chiefs in May 2021."We have been wanting to add another fly-half to the squad to complement Charlie Atkinson and Jacob…
Robbie Smith & Sam Graham: Northampton sign forwards from Newcastle and Doncaster
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Monday, 11 April 2022 05:34 Northampton Saints have boosted their forward options by signing Newcastle Falcons hooker Robbie Smith and Doncaster Knights back row Sam Graham.The pair will arrive at the East Midlands club in time for the 2022-23 Premiership season.Smith, 23, has made 10 appearances for Newcastle and scored twice against Saints in last month's Premiership Rugby Cup meeting between the sides.Graham, 24, joined…
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