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Rob Herring: How 'stubborn, competitive' hooker made Ulster history
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Monday, 13 November 2023 00:01
Born in Cape Town. Forged in Ulster. Rob Herring made history on Friday as the hooker became the most-capped player in Ulster's long history as he took to the field for the province for the 230th time.When he arrived as a 22-year-old in Belfast in 2012 it seemed unlikely that he would forge such a legacy but with hard work…
Henry Arundell scores debut hat-trick for Racing 92 against Toulon
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Monday, 13 November 2023 02:06
England wing Henry Arundell scored a hat-trick on his Racing 92 debut in a 31-26 defeat at Toulon in the Top 14.The Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Premiership Rugby have a rule whereby players selected for England must compete in the Premiership.Arundell was granted "special circumstances" to be eligible for the 2024 Six Nations because of short notice.The pick of…
Premiership: Northampton 34-19 Exeter - Saints impress with bonus-point win
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Sunday, 12 November 2023 10:10
Northampton leapfrogged 14-man Exeter into fourth place in the Premiership after a dominant 34-19 home victory.Northampton impressed in the opening quarter as tries from Tommy Freeman and Curtis Langdon put them 17-0 up.Jacques Vermeulen got a try back before the break despite Saints' dominance.Alex Mitchell extended Saints' lead before Scott Sio replied, but Exeter had Niall Armstrong sent off for…
Premiership: Newcastle 12-50 Saracens: Theo Dan scores twice in comfortable Sarries win
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Sunday, 12 November 2023 10:09
England hooker Theo Dan scored two tries in his first start since the World Cup as Saracens swept Newcastle aside for their third straight win.Although Sebastian de Chaves gave the Falcons an early lead at Kingston Park, the visitors quickly asserted control.Dan, a try-scorer in England's third-place victory over Argentina last month, went over twice to help secure a bonus…
United Rugby Championship: Dragons 10-33 Leinster - Dan Sheehan inspires as Taine Basham sent off
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Sunday, 12 November 2023 07:27
Dan Sheehan inspired Leinster to a 13th win in a row over gutsy Dragons, who saw Taine Basham sent off for foul play.First-time captain Sheehan scored Leinster's first try and had a hand in further scores for Thomas Clarkson and Ciaran Frawley.Dragons centre Aneurin Owen capped a promising display with a try.However Charlie Ngatai and Scot Penny crossed either side…
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