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Robbie Henshaw: Ireland and Leinster centre out until January after wrist surgery
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Monday, 28 November 2022 08:21
Ireland and Leinster centre Robbie Henshaw will be out of action until January after having wrist surgery.Leinster coach Leo Cullen said on Monday that Henshaw, 29, "underwent a procedure" last week.Henshaw will miss the opening rounds of the European Champions Cup and three interprovincial derbies in the United Rugby Championship.Johnny Sexton is a doubt for Leinster's game against Ulster on…
Steven Luatua: Bristol lock says Bears still want Premiership top-four place
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Monday, 28 November 2022 04:19
Bristol back-rower Steven Luauta says the team are still aiming for the play-offs despite falling to their sixth Premiership defeat in a row.Luatua made his first start of the campaign during the match after returning from long-term injury."As a team we obviously haven't been putting the results on," Luatua told BBC Radio Bristol. "We feel like we're building. Championships aren't…
Rugby Union: 'Shot clock' may be introduced to help speed up game
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Monday, 28 November 2022 03:59
A countdown 'shot clock' timer on scrums, line-outs and kicks at goal could be introduced to help speed up the game before the Rugby World Cup. The sport's key stakeholders met last week to consider ways to improve the flow of international rugby. Other ideas include enhancing the in-stadium fan experience by broadcasting interactions between the referee and television match…
Doddie Weir: Townsend, McGeechan, Telfer & Wright remember Scotland great
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Sunday, 27 November 2022 23:37
Doddie Weir was a legend on and off the pitch, as renowned for his top-class rugby career as his pioneering dedication in tackling motor neurone disease.He was also the life and soul of a party, a fighter, a prankster... and a prawn cocktail aficionado. Oh, and he was too wily to ever incur the infamous wrath of Jim Telfer.As Scottish…
Welsh Rugby Union ready to act on 'planned' review into Wales' autumn campaign
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Sunday, 27 November 2022 11:56
Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Steve Phillips has confirmed a review will be conducted into Wales' underwhelming autumn campaign.Pivac was due to travel to France this week to look at 2023 World Cup venues.The coach himself has decided to remain in Wales to ensure "maximum efficiency for the review process".Phillips says the WRU will be ready to act on the…
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