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Rob Baxter: Exeter Chiefs boss suggests increased England fees could stop players leaving Premiership
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Wednesday, 28 September 2022 03:40
Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has suggested an increase in England match fees could help prevent top players leaving the Premiership. It comes as Premiership clubs face a reduced salary cap of £5m, meaning English sides cannot always compete with the wages other teams can offer. Players can only play for England if they play in the Premiership."I…
Worcester Warriors, Wasps & Premiership Rugby - key questions answered
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Tuesday, 27 September 2022 22:29
The boss of Premiership Rugby has acknowledged the "status quo" needs to change as he outlined his plans to prevent other clubs meeting a similar fate to Worcester Warriors.The financially stricken club were suspended from all competitions by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and put into administration on Monday.Fellow Premiership side Wasps are also under pressure to raise urgent funds…
Worcester Warriors: Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter says 'it's hard to see them playing any more part this season'
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Wednesday, 28 September 2022 06:38
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he does not see any quick fix to Worcester's ongoing problems as they tackle going into administration - and that Warriors will play no further part this season.Although their Midlands rivals Wasps are still hoping to find new investment to avoid the threat of administration, the process has now begun at Sixways."There's no fast solutions…
Leicester Tigers: Freddie Steward, George Martin and Jack van Poortvliet sign new deals
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Wednesday, 28 September 2022 08:21
Leicester Tigers' Freddie Steward, George Martin and Jack van Poortvliet have signed new deals to stay with the Premiership champions.Full-back Steward, 21, was named England men's player of the year and young player of the year at the Rugby Players' Association awards in May.Scrum-half van Poortvliet and lock Martin, both 21, made their Test debuts for England in the past…
Women's Six Nations: England to play first standalone Twickenham match
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Wednesday, 28 September 2022 03:00
England's women will play their first standalone fixture at Twickenham when they face France in the 2023 Women's Six Nations on 29 April.The tournament will take place after the men's event for the third year in a row, running from 25 March to 29 April.The Red Roses host Scotland at Newcastle's Kingston Park on 25 March and Italy at Franklin's…
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