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Omicron: Festive sport 'effectively spectator-free' in Scotland
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Tuesday, 21 December 2021 06:33
Most festive sport in Scotland will be "effectively spectator-free" as the government continues the fight against Covid-19's Omicron variant.The restrictions, affecting all levels of sport, start on 26 December for a three-week period.Outdoor events will be limited to 500 people, with one metre social distancing in place, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.It comes amid surging numbers of Omicron cases…
Ultan Dillane: Ireland lock to leave Connacht at the end of the season
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Tuesday, 21 December 2021 05:30
Ireland lock Ultan Dillane says he is ready to "experience a new challenge" after confirming that he will leave Connacht at the end of the season. The Irish province said the 28-year-old has signed for an overseas club, having been linked with a move to La Rochelle.France-born Dillane has made 122 appearances for Connacht after winning his first cap in…
Bruce Craig: Bath chairman to step down and be replaced by Edward Griffiths
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Tuesday, 21 December 2021 03:10
Bath owner Bruce Craig is to step down as chairman at the end of the year. Griffiths led a review into Bath's poor start to this season - they have lost all their matches - and recommended hiring a dedicated defence coach."I will continue to support the club emotionally and financially and do whatever I can for the club to…
United Rugby Championship: Ospreys v Dragons match called off because of Covid-19
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Monday, 20 December 2021 11:04
The United Rugby Championship (URC) match between Ospreys and Dragons scheduled for 26 December has been called off because of Covid-19.Ospreys have recorded 18 positive cases, including the Omicron variant.It is the second match to be called off involving the region after the Heineken Champions Cup trip to Paris to face Racing 92 on 18 December.Ospreys conceded a 28-0 result…
Cyle Brink: Leicester Tigers agree to release back-rower to join South African side Bulls
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Monday, 20 December 2021 07:02
Leicester Tigers have agreed to release back-rower Cyle Brink from his contract to return home to South Africa.The 27-year-old was signed by the Tigers ahead of last season and has made 19 appearances for the club.He will leave Leicester on 31 December and join Pretoria-based United Rugby Championship side Bulls."Cyle has had an interrupted time with us, after joining during…
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