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Dragons flanker Basham targets Wales seven shirt
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Monday, 07 October 2024 04:07
"This is just a stepping stone for that. Performing for the Dragons is a massive focus for me at the moment."I just want to go out there and put my own stamp on things. I want to be different to any other seven but know I have things to work on."Basham has stiff competition, with Leicester's Tommy Reffell starting at…
Lions stars to share in tour profits for first time
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Monday, 07 October 2024 05:41
That tour was also backed by a record 25 commercial deals.Jamie George, Peter O'Mahony, Finn Russell and Jac Morgan, the captains of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales respectively, were involved in discussions that have brought about the new deal."This agreement recognises the role players play across the Lions tour, both on and off the field," said O'Mahony."It's great to see…
Sinfield to stay on with England in slimmed-down role
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Monday, 07 October 2024 04:52
"This new arrangement allows me to keep doing the thing that Im passionate about, coaching and mentoring players, while also balancing other commitments which are important to me."Sinfield's new contract reportedly commits him to England until the next Rugby World Cup in Australia in 2027.England head coach Borthwick said: "The work he does on and off the field is invaluable…
England cut loose in ruthless win over New Zealand
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Sunday, 06 October 2024 15:08
Since beating England in a dramatic World Cup final in 2022, New Zealand have twice lost to Mitchell's side - most recently in a warm-up game before WXV at Twickenhams Allianz Stadium last month.The world champions started that game fast but failed to convert any early momentum into points. That mistake did not repeat itself as Olsen-Baker bundled over Hunt…
Gloucester-Hartpury start PWR defence with victory
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Sunday, 06 October 2024 08:32
Gloucester-Hartpury started their bid for a third straight Premiership Women's Rugby title with an impressive 57-29 victory over Leicester Tigers at Kingsholm Stadium on Sunday.The visitors took a surprise lead when lock Charlotte Fray broke clear to score the opening try.Despite a response through Wales' Gwennan Hopkins, Tigers retook the lead when prop Zainab Alema powered over for their second…
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