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Referee chiefs apologise for 'unfortunate occurrence'
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Tuesday, 26 March 2024 12:54
Refereeing chiefs have apologised for an "unfortunate occurrence" after the television match official dismissed an incident of foul play during Saracens' win over Harlequins on Saturday.The Professional Game Match Officials Team (PGMOT) expressed its "regret that questions have been raised about player safety and decision-making".Ex-England player Austin Healey, working for TNT Sports, spotted a clear-out by the already yellow-carded Lewies…
England's Beckett given three-week suspension
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Tuesday, 26 March 2024 13:23
England number eight Sarah Beckett has been banned for three weeks following her red card against Italy in the Six Nations on Sunday.Beckett was sent off for a dangerous clear-out that resulted in Italy centre Michela Sillari fracturing her leg and requiring surgery.An independent Disciplinary Committee upheld the red card on Tuesday.She will miss England's next three Six Nations games…
'Freak athlete' Care can play on - Quins boss
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Wednesday, 27 March 2024 01:23
Harlequins are hopeful Danny Care can play on next season following his retirement from international rugby, head coach Billy Millard says.The 37-year-old ended his 101-cap England career after the Six Nations, where he played all five games.Millard said the scrum-half was a joy to work with and a "freak athlete", and believed Care could play another season for the Premiership…
Scarlets call for 'urgent' action after 3m loss
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Tuesday, 26 March 2024 08:44
Scarlets have seen their financial position worsen after a loss of almost 3m for the year ending June 2023.The figure was more than 1m worse than the previous 12 months when they lost 1.8m for the year ending June 2022.At the same time, the region saw turnover fall from 13.3m to 12.9m as income via the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU)…
Wales have to take lessons on the chin - Evans
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Tuesday, 26 March 2024 07:26
Wales second row Georgia Evans says she and her team-mates "back each other 100%" after Saturday's disappointing defeat to Scotland.Wales were beaten 20-18 in their Women's Six Nations opener having missed the opportunity to draw with a final conversion.Individuals were later called out on social media, but Evans said Wales take their criticism as a team. "We'll always stick together…
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