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Morgan and Barrett to make competitive debuts for Ulster
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Friday, 20 September 2024 04:20
New signings Aidan Morgan and Corrie Barrett will make their competitive debuts for Ulster in Saturday's United Rugby Championship opener at home to holders Glasgow.Captain Iain Henderson returns to start in the second row alongside Kieran Treadwell after a toe injury forced him to miss Ireland's summer tour of South Africa.Barrett is in the front row, with Eric O'Sullivan at…
Lydiate set for player-coach role at Dragons
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Friday, 20 September 2024 05:13
Wales flanker Dan Lydiate has agreed a new player-coach contract at Dragons.Lydiate, who turns 37 this season, will continue to play and has been named among the replacements for their season opener against former club Ospreys on Saturday in Newport.But BBC Sport has learned the deal will also include the British and Irish Lion taking a formal role among Dai…
Exeter's Skinner aiming for England recognition
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Friday, 20 September 2024 02:26
The fly-half position has been one of the most hotly-contested areas of the field for England in the past decade with the likes of Owen Farrell, George Ford and, latterly, Marcus Smith being the frontrunners for selection.That depth of talent meant Skinner's predecessor Simmonds - who led Exeter to a Premiership and Champions Cup double in 2020 - never received…
Bath 'not under pressure' to win trophy - Van Graan
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Friday, 20 September 2024 00:31
Bath are not letting pressure to win a trophy affect them as they go into the new Premiership campaign, says head of rugby Johann van Graan. The club finished runners-up to Northampton in last season's final at Twickenham in a rollercoaster match that saw them come from behind with 14 men to almost clinch victory in the final play of…
Glasgow out to defend title as Edinburgh try harder
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Thursday, 19 September 2024 14:27
Both sides have added to their squads ahead of the new season, with significant departures from both clubs too.Adam Hastings has returned to Glasgow, while Scotland prop Rory Sutherland has also signed, with the likes of George Turner, Ross Thompson - who has joined Edinburgh - and Oli Kebble departing Scotstoun."The big Glasgow signing is Hastings," Brown said."When he left…
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