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World Cup: England's Danny Care says he 'never gave up hope'
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Tuesday, 08 August 2023 06:40
Veteran scrum-half Danny Care says he "never gave up hope" of playing at another World Cup after being named in England's squad for France 2023.The 36-year-old has won 87 caps but made only one World Cup appearance - a win over Uruguay in 2015 after England had been knocked out.Care, one of three scrum-halves in Steve Borthwick's 33-man squad, said…
Stuart McCloskey: Ireland centre stresses importance of team performances as squad announcement looms
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Tuesday, 08 August 2023 00:16
Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey has stressed the importance of strong team performances during warm-up matches before the World Cup.Head coach Andy Farrell will reduce his current 42-man squad to 33 later this summer for the tournament in France."I'm not really thinking about going out there and having a good performance for myself," McCloskey told BBC Sport."I think Faz [Farrell] preaches…
Argentina World Cup squad: 11 Premiership players named in Pumas selection
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Tuesday, 08 August 2023 03:25
Eleven Gallagher Premiership players have been named in Argentina's 33-man Rugby World Cup squad.Four Newcastle Falcons players are included with Matias Moroni, Mateo Carreras, Pedro Rubiolo and Eduardo Bello all heading to France.Leicester Tigers' Julian Montoya will captain the side, who play England in their opening game on 9 September.Full-back Martin Bogado is the surprise inclusion after only making his…
Rugby World Cup 2023: England lack 'world-class' players says Matt Dawson
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Tuesday, 08 August 2023 01:47
England lack world-class players and do not know their best starting XV for their World Cup opener on 9 September, says former scrum-half Matt Dawson.Head coach Steve Borthwick has picked 16 players in his 33-man squad who reached the final under Eddie Jones in 2019, with Owen Farrell captain again."I know there are players in that squad who have been…
Worcester Warriors: Atlas paid 2m for ex-Premiership club, confirm administrators
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Monday, 07 August 2023 09:51
Worcester Warriors were sold to new owners Atlas for 2.05m, according to a report released by the club's administrators Begbies Traynor.Atlas, however, have yet to complete their purchase of Sixways stadium and the surrounding land.Begbies Traynor have also confirmed that Atlas, co-owned by Jim O'Toole and James Sandford, are required to pay a further 1m by 9 October.The sale of…
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