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Wales squad selector: Who would you pick for Wales' Six Nations game against England?
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Sunday, 19 February 2023 22:21
These are turbulent times in Welsh rugby - and change is coming on the field as well as off. But who would you pick to face England in Cardiff on Saturday?Head coach Warren Gatland opted for experience in game one, only for the old guard to be humbled by Ireland.With a nod to the future Wales' most successful coach tried…
George Ford: England call fly-half into training squad for Wales game in Cardiff
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Sunday, 19 February 2023 10:21
Sale fly-half George Ford has been called up to a 36-man England training squad for Saturday's Six Nations showdown with Wales in Cardiff. Ford last played for England in March 2022 but recently returned from a long-standing Achilles injury. Flanker Tom Curry is also recalled after injury as is vice-captain Courtney Lawes. Uncapped backs Fraser Dingwall and Cadan Murley are…
Andy Farrell: Sir Ian McGeechan says Ireland coach is 'favourite' for Lions job
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Sunday, 19 February 2023 02:24
Sir Ian McGeechan has backed Ireland coach Andy Farrell to become the British and Irish Lions head coach for the 2025 tour of Australia.McGeechan, who took charge of four Lions tours, feels the current Ireland boss is the favourite for the role.Farrell is a former Lions defence coach whose current Ireland contract runs until the summer of 2025."Absolutely, yes," Sir…
Welsh rugby: Former players criticise WRU over contract 'shambles'
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Sunday, 19 February 2023 04:18
Former Wales international Andrew Coombs has slammed the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) for "letting down" players over the contract shambles.As many as 70 players are out of contract this season with still no idea whether they have a job beyond June.Wales internationals have threatened strike action for the Six Nations match against England next Saturday if the situation is not…
Premiership: Leicester Tigers 24-18 Saracens - Tigers hold on to beat leaders
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Sunday, 19 February 2023 09:34
Leicester survived a late onslaught to inflict just a second Premiership defeat on leaders Saracens and boost their hopes of a top-four finish.Handre Pollard, Cameron Henderson and Mike Brown all crossed for Tigers in the opening half hour but Eroni Mawi pulled one back just before half-time.An Alex Goode penalty and interception try by Alex Lewington put Sarries six points…
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