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Ulster Rugby: Cavan's Breffni Park to host club's first game at GAA ground
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Friday, 01 September 2023 06:43
Ulster Rugby have confirmed they will play a match at a GAA ground for the first time when they face Glasgow at Cavan's Breffni Park in pre-season.The news comes after Ulster approached Ulster GAA about playing a match at a GAA stadium while the rugby club's Kingspan Stadium is being redeveloped.It was understood other possible venues included the Athletic Grounds…
Kyle Eastmond: Former England international joins Jersey Reds coaching staff
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Friday, 01 September 2023 03:28
Former England centre Kyle Eastmond has joined the Jersey Reds coaching staff.The 34-year-old - who played for Bath, Wasps and Leicester - will assist the squad as they prepare to defend their Championship crown this season."We are excited that he's bringing an extra layer of detail to the group," director of rugby Harvey Biljon said."He's at the start of his…
Rugby World Cup 2023: How to follow on the BBC, fixture list, pools, world rankings and tournament rules
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Thursday, 31 August 2023 23:21
The 10th Rugby World Cup kicks off on Friday, 8 September with hosts France facing New Zealand in Paris.There are 20 teams taking part and the winners will lift the Webb Ellis Cup at the Stade de France on 28 October.You can follow live commentary of all 48 matches across BBC Radio 5 Live, Sports Extra, BBC Sounds, the BBC…
Eddie Jones: RFU to blame for England's poor form, says Australia head coach
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Friday, 01 September 2023 00:30
England's poor form is down to the RFU not producing enough quality players, says Australia head coach Eddie Jones.England lost to Fiji for the first time last week - their third defeat in four before next week's World Cup in France.Head coach Steve Borthwick has faced criticism, but former boss Jones says the blame lies elsewhere."The results of England over…
Rugby World Cup 2023: England remind Jason Robinson of 2007 finalists
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Thursday, 31 August 2023 10:54
World Cup winner Jason Robinson says the current England squad remind him of the 2007 team who overcame a poor run of form to reach the World Cup final.The 2007 team only won one warm-up game against Wales, before losing 36-0 in the pool stages to South Africa.Saturday's defeat by Fiji was England's third loss in four warm-up matches before…
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Sunday, 27 August 2023 12:27
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Matt Dawson column: 'It was like it was Steve Borthwick's first game in charge'
Saturday, 26 August 2023 14:50
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