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Six Nations 2022: Wales flanker Josh Navidi reflects on early return
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Sunday, 13 March 2022 21:37
Wales flanker Josh Navidi says he did not expect to play in the 2022 Six Nations following his early return from a shoulder injury.Navidi was expected to miss the tournament after suffering the injury while playing for Cardiff in October 2021.But the 31-year-old recovered ahead of schedule and impressed in Wales' back row during the 13-9 defeat by France. "It…
Scotland: Key issues facing Gregor Townsend before Six Nations trip to Dublin
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Sunday, 13 March 2022 13:55
Scotland had nothing to win and everything to lose in Rome. After grinding their way to an 11-point victory over the perennial wooden spoon holders, a gargantuan challenge awaits in Dublin against title-chasing Ireland.The signs aren't hugely encouraging. Scotland's stats compared to last season show a marked decline from a side that was expected to make the next step. Instead,…
Rugby World Cup: Spain qualify for first time since 1999
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Sunday, 13 March 2022 08:38
Spain will make their first appearance at the men's Rugby World Cup in 24 years after qualifying for the 2023 tournament in France.A 33-28 win against Portugal was enough for Spain to advance as the second European qualifiers, after Georgia's spot was confirmed on Thursday.Russia's ban from qualification ensured Georgia would compete in France.Spain will face Scotland, Ireland and South…
Rugby Special: Sam Warburton says more needs to be done to eliminate head contact
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Sunday, 13 March 2022 12:31
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton says more time needs to be put into tackling technique in training of young players to eliminate the kind of incidents such as that where England's Charlie Ewels was sent off in the second minute of Saturday's 32-15 defeat by Ireland at Twickenham.Watch Six Nations action and analysis on Rugby Special on BBC iPlayer.Available to…
Matt Dawson column: England’s Ireland loss is gold dust for World Cup
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Sunday, 13 March 2022 10:48
What happened to England against Ireland on Saturday will be gold dust for the future.Whatever team you are in, whether it is in sport, a school or a business, everyone constantly goes on about team spirit.Sometimes, you have just got to go to the absolute depths and throw the rule book away. You have to look each other in the…
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