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England Six Nations squad: Elliot Daly and Jamie George withdraw from training camp
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Tuesday, 24 January 2023 04:23
Elliot Daly and Jamie George have pulled out of the England training squad that is preparing for the Six Nations opener against Scotland.Centre Daly suffered a hamstring injury and hooker George was concussed in Saracens' loss to Edinburgh on Sunday. George could return to Pennyhill Park later this week if he progresses through return-to-play protocols. Newcastle hooker Jamie Blamire and…
Welsh rugby: WRU resignation calls over sexism scandal
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Tuesday, 24 January 2023 03:11
Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Steve Phillips is facing calls to step down over the way the WRU has handled serious allegations of sexism.A former head of Welsh women's rugby said she considered suicide because of a "toxic culture" of sexism at the WRU.Former Sport Wales boss Huw Jones said the Welsh parliament must investigate alleged "deep rooted" cultural issues.Supporters…
European rugby: How Siya Kolisi showed what South African clubs can bring
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Monday, 23 January 2023 05:31
An hour after the final whistle sounded on Harlequins' 39-29 win over the Sharks from Durban on Saturday, most of the crowd had left the Stoop.But at the bottom of the Charles Stanley Stand, about a hundred fans remained - arms outstretched as they thrust rugby balls, replica shirts and scraps of paper towards South Africa captain Siya Kolisi.He obliged…
Six Nations 2023: Wales coach Warren Gatland wants 60-cap rule reviewed
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Monday, 23 January 2023 10:20
Wales head coach Warren Gatland says the Welsh Rugby Union's 60-cap rule needs to be looked at amid uncertainty over the future of players' contracts.Wales do not select players with fewer than 60 caps who play outside the country, but that is under review.When asked whether the current rule needs to be changed, Gatland replied: "I think it's a PRB…
Welsh rugby: 'Ticking timebomb' equality warning to bosses
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Monday, 23 January 2023 09:19
Amanda Blanc, now chief executive of Aviva insurance company, told the WRU it had a "deep rooted" culture and behavioural problems - and that a union-commissioned review into the women's game was "beyond disappointing" and verged on "insulting to women".
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Sunday, 22 January 2023 11:29
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Sunday, 22 January 2023 13:00
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Sunday, 22 January 2023 10:04
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Sunday, 22 January 2023 09:24
European Challenge Cup: Dragons 25-30 Lions - Both sides reach knockout stages
Sunday, 22 January 2023 05:17
Nigel Owens: Ex-Test referee fears 'difficulty' for officials over new English tackle laws
Sunday, 22 January 2023 07:05
Heineken Champions Cup: Montpellier 21-21 London Irish - visitors out of Europe
Sunday, 22 January 2023 02:11
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Saturday, 21 January 2023 13:47
Heineken Champions Cup: Ulster 22-11 Sale - hosts qualify for last 16
Saturday, 21 January 2023 08:23
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Heineken Champions Cup: Harlequins 39-29 Sharks - hosts through to last 16
Saturday, 21 January 2023 11:41
Heineken Champions Cup: Exeter Chiefs 40-3 Castres - hosts secure home tie in last 16
Saturday, 21 January 2023 09:24
Heineken Champions Cup: Bordeaux Begles 17-26 Gloucester - visitors through to last 16
Saturday, 21 January 2023 02:19
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Friday, 20 January 2023 14:00
Challenge Cup: Glasgow Warriors seal home tie in last 16 despite 19-19 draw with Bath
Friday, 20 January 2023 14:42