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Steve Borthwick: Ex-Leicester Tigers boss helping find permanent successor, says CEO
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Wednesday, 04 January 2023 08:30
Steve Borthwick will play a part in finding his successor at Leicester, says chief executive Andrea Pinchen.Richard Wigglesworth is working as interim boss at Tigers until the end of the season, and is among a short list of permanent replacements that Borthwick has helped shape."Who better to ask than Steve Borthwick?" Pinchen asked."I am not the rugby brain of this…
Santiago Socino and Alex Craig: Gloucester hooker and lock out with prolonged injuries
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Wednesday, 04 January 2023 03:27
Gloucester are without hooker Santiago Socino and lock Alex Craig for the foreseeable future due to injuries."Both aren't good," head coach George Skivington told BBC Radio Gloucestershire. "Craigy's hurt his shoulder and Santi's got a knee injury, which we're waiting to see how long that'll be exactly."Argentina international Socino, 30, has made 13 appearances for the Cherry and Whites this…
Kevin Sinfield: England defence coach wants players to value 'friendship and memories'
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Wednesday, 04 January 2023 02:41
England defence coach Kevin Sinfield says "friendship and memories" are more important than "money and medals" as he looks to help turn around the side.Sinfield has joined head coach Steve Borthwick with England after almost 18 months with the Leicester Tigers.The ex-rugby league great says he is "honoured and delighted" to be involved and has laid out his vision for…
Johnny Sexton: Ireland captain injury doubt for Six Nations opener against Wales
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Tuesday, 03 January 2023 12:19
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is a doubt for the Six Nations opener against Wales next month because of a facial injury.Leinster have not set a date for a potential return.Ireland start their Six Nations campaign against Wales on 4 February at Principality Stadium. Sexton was injured in a clash of heads as he attempted to tackle Connacht's Jarrad Butler. "It's…
Dan McFarland: Ulster mood positive despite slump, says coach
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Tuesday, 03 January 2023 11:08
Ulster coach Dan McFarland says motivating his team is "really easy" despite a run of four defeats in five games.The latest loss came at the hands of Irish rivals Munster on Sunday. "There's never been an occasion in the last five weeks where I've sensed people are despondent," said McFarland."You come in and you're disappointed but there's always an attitude…
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Tuesday, 03 January 2023 05:08
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Tuesday, 03 January 2023 03:40
Eddie Poolman: London Irish sign Australian centre
Tuesday, 03 January 2023 02:16
Siya Kolisi: South Africa captain to join Racing 92 after World Cup
Tuesday, 03 January 2023 00:07
Ulster Rugby: Province 'not a long way from freefall' following recent defeats
Monday, 02 January 2023 13:28
England: Matt Proudfoot leaves forwards coach role after Eddie Jones exit
Monday, 02 January 2023 03:56
Pedro Rubiolo: Newcastle Falcons sign Argentina international forward on a two-and-a-half year deal
Monday, 02 January 2023 01:51
Ulster 14-15 Munster: Hosts looked like they 'didn't care' in defeat, says head coach Dan McFarland
Sunday, 01 January 2023 15:17
Leinster: URC leaders apologise after pro-IRA song played in stadium
Sunday, 01 January 2023 11:32
Ulster 14-15 Munster: Visitors snatch last-gasp URC victory in Belfast
Sunday, 01 January 2023 09:27
United Rugby Championship: Cardiff 19-22 Ospreys: Late Owen Williams penalty seals win
Sunday, 01 January 2023 11:55
United Rugby Championship: Scarlets 33-17 Dragons - Hosts triumph despite Kalamafoni red
Sunday, 01 January 2023 09:37
Premiership: Northampton 46-17 Harlequins - Six-try Saints thrash sorry Quins
Saturday, 31 December 2022 09:26
Premiership: Gloucester 8-6 London Irish - Last-minute Carreras penalty gives hosts dramatic win
Saturday, 31 December 2022 12:00
Louis Rees-Zammit: Gloucester wing a Six Nations injury worry for Wales
Saturday, 31 December 2022 09:24
Premiership: Bath 24-16 Newcastle Falcons - Bath fight back for victory
Saturday, 31 December 2022 09:29
Premiership: Saracens 35-3 Exeter Chiefs - Leaders earn bonus-point win
Saturday, 31 December 2022 01:53
Marty Moore: Prop fully focused on Ulster rather than notion of Ireland recall
Friday, 30 December 2022 13:25
URC: Edinburgh 25-32 Glasgow Warriors - Horne stars as visitors win 1872 Cup
Friday, 30 December 2022 14:04
Premiership: Sale Sharks 40-5 Leicester Tigers - Rob du Preez leads home side to bonus-point win
Friday, 30 December 2022 08:16
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