Rugby
Women's Six Nations 2022: England's Sarah Bern says contracts needed for players' mental health
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Rugby
Sunday, 01 May 2022 14:30 England prop Sarah Bern says other Women's Six Nations sides must embrace professionalism to protect players' mental health.The Red Roses became the tournament's only fully professional side in 2019.Ireland players have posted pictures on social media of them returning to their jobs the day after games."Things need to change - not just for the rugby but for the girls' own…
Premiership: London Irish 42-42 Wasps - Exiles rescue record-breaking draw
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Rugby
Sunday, 01 May 2022 09:50 London Irish came from 25 points down to earn a record-breaking fifth Premiership draw of the season with a last-gasp penalty try against Wasps.Trailing 39-14 after 67 minutes, Tom Pearson, Henry Arundel and Ollie-Hassell Collins scored before a penalty try was given for a maul infringement.Wasps had the ball on the hooter when leading but could not find touch.The result…
Women's Six Nations 2022: Late Enya Breen heroics give Ireland 15-14 win over Scotland
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Rugby
Saturday, 30 April 2022 14:31 Enya Breen converted her own try in the last act of the game to give Ireland a dramatic win and condemn Scotland to the Women's Six Nations Wooden Spoon.In a reverse of the last meeting between the sides - when Scotland scored at the death to end Ireland's World Cup qualification hopes - the visitors looked set for a win.They…
Women's Six Nations 2022: What England must do to stay ahead for World Cup
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Rugby
Sunday, 01 May 2022 03:09 It did not take long for the review to begin.The Red Roses faltered for only a few minutes against their hosts before powering ahead to a fourth Six Nations title in a row, further cementing their place at the top of the world rankings.Despite such dominance, Hunter's desire to keep improving is shared by the whole squad.France and hosts New…
Premiership: Leicester Tigers 56-26 Bristol Bears - Chris Ashton breaks league try-scoring record as hosts secure top-two finish
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Saturday, 30 April 2022 11:00 Chris Ashton became the Premiership's outright all-time top try-scorer as leaders Leicester Tigers beat Bristol at Mattioli Woods Welford Road. Ashton's 20-minute first-half hat-trick took his career tally to 95, eclipsing Tom Varndell's 92-try haul.Ben Youngs also crossed, while Jack Bates and Toby Fricker replied as the hosts built a 27-12 lead at half-time.Matias Moroni, Freddie Steward, Jacob Wiese and…
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Friday, 29 April 2022 14:20
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Friday, 29 April 2022 11:13
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Friday, 29 April 2022 12:04
Bulls 29-17 Glasgow Warriors: Visitors beaten again in URC
Friday, 29 April 2022 10:30
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Friday, 29 April 2022 04:00
United Rugby Championship: George North returns for Ospreys against Scarlets
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Julian Salvi: Exeter Chiefs defence coach leaves Premiership club
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Thursday, 28 April 2022 07:38
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Thursday, 28 April 2022 07:12
Spain stripped of Rugby World Cup place for second time after using ineligible player
Thursday, 28 April 2022 04:30
Women's Six Nations: Wales make eight starting changes for Italy
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James Ramm: Northampton Saints sign Australian winger for next season
Thursday, 28 April 2022 02:42
Scotland: New Zealand, Australia, Fiji & Argentina to visit Murrayfield in Autumn Nations Series
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Women's Six Nations: Vicky Irwin to make Irish debut against Scotland
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Women's Six Nations: Emily Scarratt captains England for France Grand Slam decider
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