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Wheelchair Rugby World Championship: Great Britain lose to Australia in last eight
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Friday, 14 October 2022 11:50
Great Britain suffered a disappointing defeat by old rivals Australia in the quarter-finals of the Wheelchair Rugby World Championship.The Paralympic champions, ranked second in the world behind Japan, were beaten 54-45 in Vejle, Denmark.Ryley Batt, one of the leading players in the world, was a constant threat for the winners, despite a shoulder injury.GB will now face European champions France…
Northampton Saints to face Barbarians for the first time after Worcester relegation
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Friday, 14 October 2022 12:34
Northampton Saints will play their first match against the Barbarians in an attempt to fill a "significant financial hole" caused by the demise of Worcester Warriors. The fixture has been arranged as a replacement for their cancelled league game against the crisis-hit club.Warriors were suspended from the Premiership after falling into administration.They had been due to visit Northampton on November…
Premiership Rugby CEO Simon Massie-Taylor warns of 'no quick fix' after Worcester and Wasps woes
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Friday, 14 October 2022 10:18
Premiership Rugby has outlined plans to reform the game in England with fewer clubs in the top flight and a more "integrated" Championship.Chief executive Simon Massie-Taylor said a reduction from the current 13-team model would fit a longer-term view that "less is more".The financial demise of Worcester and Wasps has triggered a review over the sustainability of the sport.Any changes…
Rugby World Cup: Siwan Lillicrap returns to captain Wales against New Zealand
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Thursday, 13 October 2022 19:00
Wales have made four changes as they prepare to take on world champions New Zealand, with lock Siwan Lillicrap returning to captain the side. Bethan Lewis comes into the back row for Alisha Butchers who suffered a tournament-ending knee injury in the last gasp 18-15 win over Scotland.Gwen Crabb is named on the other flank while Kelsey Jones replaces injured…
Rugby World Cup: Scotland must rouse themselves for Wallaroos showdown
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Friday, 14 October 2022 05:54
Scotland must rouse themselves from the gut-wrenching defeat by Wales that opened their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign.The Wallaroos gave host nation New Zealand a scare in the competition's curtain-raiser and know they must beat Scotland and Wales to guarantee qualification for the knockout phase.For Scotland, it is win or bust.What happened last weekend?Another instalment to the litany of close…
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