Rugby
'It's time to talk about black rugby players' hair'
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Rugby
Wednesday, 12 April 2023 00:00
In my first BBC Sport column, I want to talk about something that requires a lot of effort from black girls in rugby, but which we do not always discuss: hair.I feel I have had to change my hair in order to fit in my sport.If I were to wear my natural afro in a rugby match, by the time…
Women's Six Nations: Wales wing Lisa Neumann reflects on professional life and the luxury of time
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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 22:27
It almost seems like yesterday when Lisa Neumann emerged from the smoke of the Principality Stadium tunnel to be unveiled as one of Wales Women's first 12 professional rugby players.But it has in fact been 15 months, and you would be hard-pressed to think of a player who has benefitted more.When she first burst onto the international scene, Neumann was…
Scotland: 'I need to go' - Huw Jones eyes World Cup redemption
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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 13:25
Scotland centre Huw Jones says he is desperate to play at the World Cup later this year to make up for the heartache of missing out on selection for Japan 2019.Jones has been in superb form for club and country this season, being named in the Six Nations team of the tournament.And the Glasgow Warrior wants to maintain that form…
James Ryan: Second row extends Ireland and Leinster contract to 2025
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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 04:20
Leinster second row James Ryan has extended his central contract with Ireland until 2025 after a fine run of form for the national team.Ryan has earned 53 caps for Ireland since making his debut in 2017 and was one of the key figures in their Grand Slam triumphs in 2018 and 2023.The 26-year-old was also a starter in the three…
Alex Codling: Newcastle Falcons appoint ex-England lock as head coach
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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 03:41
Newcastle Falcons will appoint Alex Codling as head coach in the summer, to succeed Dave Walder.Former England international Codling is forwards coach at French second-tier side Oyonnax, and also had spells at Harlequins and Ealing."There's lot of exciting talent in the squad," Codling said."Our job as a coaching staff is to help the players in every way we can to…
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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 03:35
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Tuesday, 11 April 2023 03:22
Women's Six Nations 2023: Wales' professionalism is 'good for everyone'
Monday, 10 April 2023 11:21
Glasgow Warriors: Former captain Ryan Wilson to end 13-year stay at club in summer
Sunday, 09 April 2023 10:39
Heineken Champions Cup: La Rochelle 24-10 Saracens - visitors lose quarter-final
Saturday, 08 April 2023 14:14
Glasgow Warriors 31-21 Lions: Scots progress to their first European semi-final in Challenge Cup
Saturday, 08 April 2023 13:26
Exeter 42-17 Stormers: Exeter's Rob Baxter says Champions Cup travel issues an 'anomaly' to 'iron out'
Saturday, 08 April 2023 12:09
Heineken Champions Cup: Exeter 42-17 Stormers - Chiefs click into gear to reach semis
Saturday, 08 April 2023 09:25
Heineken Champions Cup: Toulouse 54-20 Sharks - five-time winners go through
Saturday, 08 April 2023 09:04
European Challenge Cup: Benetton 27-23 Cardiff - Marcus Watson try seals historic win for Italian side
Saturday, 08 April 2023 04:14
World Deaf Rugby Sevens World Cup: Wales men and women reach finals
Saturday, 08 April 2023 03:41
Scottish Rugby: Review finds evidence of sexism & lack of promotion of women's game
Friday, 07 April 2023 14:00
European Challenge Cup: Scarlets 32-30 Clermont - Costelow conversion seals famous win
Friday, 07 April 2023 14:19
Heineken Champions Cup: Leinster 55-24 Leicester Tigers - Leinster into semi-finals
Friday, 07 April 2023 07:42
Edinburgh: Damien Hoyland, Jaco van der Walt, Henry Pyrgos, Nick Haining to leave
Friday, 07 April 2023 08:50
Heineken Champions Cup: Exeter v Stormers - quarter-final team news
Friday, 07 April 2023 10:22
Heineken Champions Cup: La Rochelle v Saracens - Nick Isiekwe comes in for quarter-final
Friday, 07 April 2023 05:48
Ulster Rugby: Jacob Stockdale and John Cooney sign new contracts with province
Friday, 07 April 2023 02:38
Ross Moriarty: Wales back row leaves Dragons for Brive
Thursday, 06 April 2023 10:51
Women's Six Nations: 'If he can go through chemo, I can play 80 minutes' - Wales' Natalia John
Thursday, 06 April 2023 08:22
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