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Scotland: Finn Russell left out of autumn squad as Jamie Ritchie named captain
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Wednesday, 19 October 2022 08:21
Finn Russell has been left out of Scotland's squad for the upcoming autumn series, while Jamie Ritchie is named captain.Stuart Hogg is back in the group after being rested for the summer tour to Argentina, but will not resume his role as skipper.Former Australia back-row Jack Dempsey has been called up for the first time.Adam Hastings returns as one of…
Bath win Supreme Court battle to redevelop Recreation Ground
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Wednesday, 19 October 2022 06:01
Bath have been given the green light to build a new stadium on their Recreation Ground site after the Supreme Court threw out an appeal against the proposed redevelopment.The UK's most senior court's decision brings an end to a long-running legal dispute between objectors and the club.Bath want to replace the temporary stands with a stadium that would increase capacity…
Rugby World Cup: Sarah McKenna targets clinical win over South Africa
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Wednesday, 19 October 2022 02:59
England back Sarah McKenna has called on the Red Roses to show a ruthless cutting edge when they play South Africa in their final pool game.But coach Simon Middleton warned his side that they were "one bounce of the ball" away from defeat despite having 70% of territory and 67% of possession."It is important to go in and get a…
Will Rowlands: Dragons skipper unlikely as Wales captaincy contender, says Wayne Pivac
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Tuesday, 18 October 2022 22:42
Head coach Wayne Pivac has cast doubt on whether Dragons captain Will Rowlands will lead Wales this autumn instead of the injured Dan Biggar.Pivac chose not to name a skipper when announcing his 35-man squad for the four-match series.When asked whether Rowlands could be a captaincy contender, Pivac replied: "Well, not really."Will is one that is doing a job for…
Siwan Lillicrap column: Breakfast with Black Ferns and friendly fire
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Tuesday, 18 October 2022 23:04
I'd love to be writing how amazing it felt to beat the Black Ferns, it just wasn't to be at the weekend. But playing New Zealand at their home World Cup was a dream come true and definitely something to add to the memory bank. We respect the Haka, what it stands for, and to lead the team out and…
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