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Six Nations 2023: Wales to play match against England as strike action averted
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Wednesday, 22 February 2023 10:51
Wales' Six Nations match against England will go ahead after the Welsh players decided against strike action.Saturday's game in Cardiff was in doubt with players threatening not to play because of a dispute with Welsh rugby bosses over contracts.But the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) and Wales squad players have reached a compromise on some key issues.Warren Gatland's players return on…
Dan McKellar: Leicester Tigers appoint Australia forwards coach as new boss
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Wednesday, 22 February 2023 02:42
Leicester Tigers have appointed Australian Dan McKellar as their head coach for the 2023-24 season.The 46-year-old former ACT Brumbies boss stepped down as Australia forwards coach on Wednesday to take the role.He joins the Premiership champions on a "long-term" deal as the permanent replacement for Steve Borthwick, who left for the England job in December.McKellar says it "has been a…
Italy v Ireland: 'I have big shoes to fill' - James Ryan to captain Irish in Johnny Sexton's absence
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Wednesday, 22 February 2023 09:10
James Ryan says he is aware he has "big shoes to fill" as he prepares to stand in for Johnny Sexton and captain Ireland in Saturday's Six Nations match against Italy.Ryan will deputise for Sexton, who will travel with the team to Rome as he recovers from a groin injury."It's a huge honour, it's very cool," said Leinster second row…
Finn Russell: Scotland star's rise from pre-match burger and chips to Six Nations' top fly-half
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Wednesday, 22 February 2023 06:11
From pre-match meals of burger, chips and a pint of coke with Glasgow Warriors, to being the best-performing fly-half in the Six Nations, Finn Russell's standing is at an all-time high. The 30-year-old has put last season's controversial fall-out with Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend behind him to inspire their country to a first two-win start to a Six Nations…
Six Nations 2023: Tom Curry ruled out for rest of tournament with hamstring injury
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Wednesday, 22 February 2023 09:38
England flanker Tom Curry will miss the rest of the Six Nations after suffering another injury setback.The 24-year-old missed England's first two matches after hurting his right hamstring in January while in action for Sale Sharks.He was due to return on Saturday against Wales but damaged his left hamstring during England training on Monday.Curry has been ruled out for at…
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Tuesday, 21 February 2023 15:25
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Monday, 20 February 2023 23:47
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Monday, 20 February 2023 23:45
Six Nations 2023: Chessum brothers 'dreaming' of playing together for England
Monday, 20 February 2023 12:52
Welsh rugby crisis: Two strikes a prospect amid ongoing dispute
Monday, 20 February 2023 04:00
Murray McCallum: Newcastle Falcons to sign Edinburgh prop for 2023-24
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Mike Brown: Leicester Tigers full-back 'sends message' that age no barrier
Monday, 20 February 2023 05:38
Italy v Ireland: Cian Healy and Dan Sheehan return for Six Nations match
Sunday, 19 February 2023 22:21
Wales squad selector: Who would you pick for Wales' Six Nations game against England?
Sunday, 19 February 2023 10:21
George Ford: England call fly-half into training squad for Wales game in Cardiff
Sunday, 19 February 2023 02:24
Andy Farrell: Sir Ian McGeechan says Ireland coach is 'favourite' for Lions job
Sunday, 19 February 2023 04:18
Welsh rugby: Former players criticise WRU over contract 'shambles'
Sunday, 19 February 2023 09:34
Premiership: Leicester Tigers 24-18 Saracens - Tigers hold on to beat leaders
Saturday, 18 February 2023 11:41
Premiership: Bath 10-25 London Irish - Visitors move fourth with victory at the Rec
Saturday, 18 February 2023 09:56
United Rugby Championship: Connacht hold off Zebre in high-scoring thriller
Saturday, 18 February 2023 14:42