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Jasper Wiese: South Africa back row to 'give my all' for Leicester Tigers amid speculation over future
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Friday, 10 November 2023 01:10
Leicester Tigers' World Cup-winning forward Jasper Wiese says his focus is on "giving my all" for the club amid speculation over his future.The 28-year-old back row has been linked with a potential move to Top 14 side Stade Francais after helping the Springboks defend their title in Paris last month.Wiese was a replacement in the 12-11 win over New Zealand…
Luke Cowan-Dickie: Hooker set for Sale debut in first match for 10 months
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Friday, 10 November 2023 05:45
England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie is set to make his Sale Sharks debut in his first match for 10 months.Cowan-Dickie, 30, has been named on the replacements bench for Sale's match away to Bristol Bears on Saturday.He last played in January before he suffered an ankle injury and then underwent neck surgery.The ex-Exeter Chiefs player was set to join French club…
Wales' rugby exports buck trend by travelling to New Zealand
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Thursday, 09 November 2023 21:14
Wales has been used to seeing plenty of New Zealand rugby imports arriving over the years.All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu signed for Cardiff Blues for a season in 2005-06, while Justin Marshall, Jerry Collins, Filo Tiatia, Marty Holah, Xavier Rush, Casey Laulala, Ben Blair, Paul Tito and Regan King have excelled in spells with Welsh regions.Graham Henry, Steve Hansen and…
Ulster v Munster: Tom Stewart aiming to be Ulster's 'number one' hooker this season
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Thursday, 09 November 2023 14:32
Ulster hooker Tom Stewart says his primary goal with the Irish province this season is to become the first-choice player in his position.An outstanding breakthrough campaign last term saw the 22-year-old challenge Rob Herring for the number two shirt.He capped off a series of impressive performances by scoring a record 16 tries in the United Rugby Championship."It's a big year…
Ehren Painter: Exeter Chiefs prop on their revival and a new-look team
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Thursday, 09 November 2023 10:30
'The world is our oyster' Exeter Chiefs prop Ehren Painter says when asked what this new-look side can do.The 25-year-old tighthead has been one of the star turns as 'Exeter 2.0' have gone top of the Premiership after almost a quarter of the new season. He has got two tries in Exeter's opening four league matches and has established himself…
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Thursday, 09 November 2023 07:24
Andrew Conway: Ireland and Munster wing retires from rugby
Thursday, 09 November 2023 05:09
United Rugby Championship: Ulster's Stuart McCloskey & Tom Stewart to start
Thursday, 09 November 2023 04:27
Owen Williams: Ospreys' Wales fly-half suffers hamstring injury blow
Thursday, 09 November 2023 02:49
Ali Price: Scotland scrum-half joins Edinburgh on loan from Glasgow Warriors
Wednesday, 08 November 2023 10:26
Zach Mercer: Gloucester number eight out for 'months' after ankle operation
Wednesday, 08 November 2023 04:20
Lloyd Fairbrother: Dragons prop savours Wales debut in Barbarians victory
Wednesday, 08 November 2023 03:43
Freddie Steward: England World Cup semi-final loss 'still raw', says Leicester full-back
Wednesday, 08 November 2023 07:03
Welsh Rugby Union posts 4.3m loss with 1.9m given to departing employees
Wednesday, 08 November 2023 01:23
Ospreys seal triple loan deal in 'game-changer' Cheetahs agreement
Tuesday, 07 November 2023 16:03
Wayne Barnes: Rugby World Cup final referee on social media abuse he and family faced
Tuesday, 07 November 2023 07:42
Bongi Mbonambi: England were 'unprofessional' regarding alleged on-pitch slur, says hooker
Tuesday, 07 November 2023 05:03
Sam Costelow: Scarlets say Wales fly-half not expected back until January
Monday, 06 November 2023 05:17
Scrum V: Alun Wyn Jones 'one of the greats', says Warren Gatland
Monday, 06 November 2023 06:05
RG Snyman: Munster's World Cup-winning Springbok to have surgery on injury
Monday, 06 November 2023 04:26
Greg Fisilau: Exeter forward sidelined by freak foot injury
Monday, 06 November 2023 04:19
Sam Cane: New Zealand captain banned for three games after World Cup final red card
Sunday, 05 November 2023 10:21
Leigh Halfpenny: Ex-Wales full-back signs one-year deal with Crusaders
Sunday, 05 November 2023 09:46
Premiership: Exeter 29-20 Bristol - Chiefs go top despite Rich Lane hat-trick for Bears
Sunday, 05 November 2023 02:30
Connacht 22-20 Ulster: We're 'gutted' but they deserved win - McFarland
Saturday, 04 November 2023 11:17