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New Zealand 50-6 USA - Black Ferns win to clinch Pacific Four title
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Saturday, 18 June 2022 01:59
New Zealand winger Ayesha Leti-I'iga scored a hat-trick as the Black Ferns continued their World Cup build-up with a 50-6 win over the United States.The victory saw the hosts of this year's delayed global tournament wrap up the Pacific Four series title.Canada came second, overhauling a 10-0 deficit to secure a 22-10 victory over Australia in their third game.Leti-I'iga crossed…
Super Rugby Pacific final: Crusaders beat Blues 21-7 to claim 11th title
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Saturday, 18 June 2022 04:18
Crusaders defeated Blues 21-7 in the Super Rugby Pacific final at Eden Park to secure their 11th title.In rainy conditions in Auckland, the Christchurch-based Crusaders silenced the home crowd with a dominant display.Scrum-half Bryn Hall and winger Sevu Reece scored tries either side of half-time, while fly-half Richie Mo'unga added 11 points with the boot.The Blues had won 15 games…
'Very brave' Phil Bennett 'will never be forgotten', says Sir Gareth Edwards
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Friday, 17 June 2022 13:56
Former Wales and British and Irish Lions scrum-half Sir Gareth Edwards says Phil Bennett, who died aged 73 on 12 June, "will never be forgotten".Bennett was one of the greatest players to wear the number 10 shirt for Wales and the Lions.Edwards and Bennett famously formed the half-back partnership for the Lions' 1974 tour of South Africa, winning three Tests…
Dan McFarland: Ulster coach signs contract extension which will keep him at Irish province until 2025
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Friday, 17 June 2022 03:45
Ulster head coach Dan McFarland has signed a contract extension which will keep him at the Irish province until at least 2025.McFarland has been in charge of Ulster since August 2018 and his new deal means he will become their longest-serving coach in the professional era.Ulster have made progress under McFarland but remain without a trophy since 2006."I am delighted…
Scotland: Injured pair Adam Hastings & Huw Jones out of South America tour
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Friday, 17 June 2022 04:48
Adam Hastings and Huw Jones will miss Scotland's summer tour to South America because of injury.Gloucester fly-half Hastings has withdrawn from the squad with a hamstring problem while Harlequins back Jones is out with a back injury.In the forward pack, uncapped Glasgow hooker Jonny Matthews has been given his first call-up.Captain Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell are not part of…
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