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Josh Adams: Wales wing aims for World Cup repeat in France
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Thursday, 20 July 2023 13:12
Josh Adams announced himself on the global stage four years ago by finishing as the World Cup's top try scorer in Japan.And the Wales wing would like to emulate his seven-try haul from 2019 - or even better it - in France this autumn."That would be nice, wouldn't it?" said Adams."It would be good to go one better with eight."Adams,…
Johnny Sexton: Ireland captain's ban won't affect World Cup preparations, says Jimmy O'Brien
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Thursday, 20 July 2023 11:19
Ireland's Jimmy O'Brien does not believe captain Johnny Sexton's three-game ban will have much bearing on the team's World Cup preparations. Sexton's suspension means the fly-half will miss Ireland's three World Cup warm-up matches. However, the 38-year-old will return for the tournament opener against Romania on 9 September in Bordeaux. "Not much to be honest, it is what it is,"…
Principality Stadium rugby double-header considered for December
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Thursday, 20 July 2023 07:00
Welsh Rugby Union boss Nigel Walker says the game needs to explore extra revenue streams as they look to host more matches at Principality Stadium. A Premiership fixture between Bristol and Gloucester is being explored on 2 December.That could become a double-header alongside the Cardiff and Scarlets derby in the United Rugby Championship which is scheduled for the same day.A…
Edinburgh appoint ex-Sharks coach Sean Everitt for 2023-24 season
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Thursday, 20 July 2023 07:11
Edinburgh have appointed experienced South African Sean Everitt as their senior coach for the 2023-24 season.The ex-Sharks head coach joins from his consultancy role with the Bulls on an initial one-year deal with immediate effect subject to a visa being issued.An attack and backline specialist, the 53-year-old was part of the Sharks franchise for 15 years from 2007.Steve Diamond will…
Viaplay: Broadcaster of Scotland games and Scottish League Cup pulls out of UK
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Thursday, 20 July 2023 02:53
Viaplay has pulled out of its coverage of sport in the UK, which includes broadcasting Scotland men's matches as well as the Scottish League Cup.It will lay off a quarter of its staff to cut costs with huge losses imminent.The Nordic broadcaster, also the sponsor of the League Cup, has a deal to televise Scotland games until 2028."We will exit…
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