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Nephi Leatigaga: Leicester Tigers prop leaves to join NSW Waratahs
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Wednesday, 19 April 2023 01:42
Leicester Tigers prop Nephi Leatigaga has joined Australian Super Rugby side New South Wales Waratahs.The 29-year-old Samoa international has left the Premiership champions with immediate effect after having his contract ended early by mutual consent.Waratahs have signed Leatigaga as a injury cover for Australia prop Angus Bell, who is out for the season.Leatigaga played 77 games for Tigers and featured…
Callum Chick: Newcastle Falcons back row signs new two-year deal
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Wednesday, 19 April 2023 01:54
Newcastle Falcons back row Callum Chick has signed a new two-year contract to remain with the Premiership club.The 26-year-old, who came through the club's academy and has made 123 appearances, received an England call-up in 2021, going on to win two caps.Chick commits his future to the club after Alex Codling was appointed head coach for next season."It's been a…
Ellis Genge: England and Bristol prop given three-week ban for dangerous tackle
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Wednesday, 19 April 2023 02:52
England prop Ellis Genge has been banned for three weeks for a dangerous tackle on Tom Curry during Bristol's defeat by Sale. Genge, 28, was sin-binned for the tackle in the second half of Friday's game, and cited after the match.He accepted the charge before Tuesday's hearing, with mitigating factors meaning the ban was reduced by half.If he completes a…
Sioned Harries column: Wales 'had our foot on England's throat and we just let them go'
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Tuesday, 18 April 2023 22:27
There was a lot of hype in the media during the build-up to the England game - it was like "if you're ever going to beat them, now is the time".But in camp we never underestimated England - they are the world number one side for good reason.The message that Ioan [Cunningham, Wales head coach] gave to us was the…
Scottish Rugby urged to recognise non-capped internationals
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Tuesday, 18 April 2023 12:01
Scottish Rugby has been urged to recognise players as full internationals who represented the national team in non-capped matches.Jim Carswell is one such example, playing against Japan in 1976 - a match not given Test status.Scottish Rugby is now examining whether such players should be awarded full caps retrospectively."It's something that we've wanted for a long time," Carswell's son, Andrew,…
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