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Omar Mouneimne: Exeter Chiefs add former Bristol Bears defence coach to backroom team
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Monday, 06 June 2022 08:30
Exeter Chiefs have appointed South African Omar Mouneimne as their new defence coach.Mouneimne moves to Sandy Park after leaving a similar role with Bristol Bears last month by mutual agreement.He replaces Julian Salvi, who left Exeter in April, with director of rugby Rob Baxter looking to "bring in some fresh ideas within the coaching group".Mouneimne has over 15 years of…
Danny Wilson sacked as Glasgow Warriors head coach
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Monday, 06 June 2022 08:33
Danny Wilson has been sacked as Glasgow Warriors head coach in the wake of the club's embarrassing 76-14 United Rugby Championship quarter-final defeat by Leinster.The hammering capped a meek end to the URC season for Warriors, who lost six of their final eight matches.Managing director Al Kellock said their form "has not been acceptable".Wilson, 45, departs following two seasons in…
New Zealand 23-10 Australia: Black Ferns' World Cup preparations back on track
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Monday, 06 June 2022 00:22
New Zealand got their World Cup preparations back on track as they came from behind to beat Australia 23-10 in the Pacific Four Series.A new-look side featuring seven debutants fell 10-0 behind but fought back to give New Zealand hope of a successful home World Cup this autumn.In the opening Pacific Four match, Canada beat the United States 36-5.New Zealand…
England: Eddie Jones names five newcomers in training squad before Australia tour
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Monday, 06 June 2022 02:36
England head coach Eddie Jones has named five new players in a 35-man squad that will train together before the tour of Australia in July.Wasps prop Biyi Alo, fly-half Charlie Atkinson, Gloucester flanker Freddie Clarke, Bristol back row Sam Jeffries and Exeter prop Patrick Schickerling are all included for the first time.There are 16 uncapped names, with experienced players involved…
Premiership: Exeter Chiefs 47-38 Harlequins - Chiefs edge 13-try thriller
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Saturday, 04 June 2022 09:55
Exeter beat Harlequins 47-38 in a 13-try final day thriller at Sandy Park.Will Evans' early try put Quins in front, but three tries in a five-minute spell - while Matt Symons was sin-binned - saw Exeter lead 14-12. Aaron Morris and Joe Simmonds swapped tries in the final few minutes of the first half before Ian Whitten and Louis Lynagh…
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Saturday, 04 June 2022 09:27
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Saturday, 04 June 2022 10:41
Premiership: Leicester Tigers 20-10 Wasps - Leaders tee up play-off semi with Northampton
Saturday, 04 June 2022 10:32
Premiership: Gloucester 54-7 Saracens - Cherry and Whites miss out on play-offs
Saturday, 04 June 2022 09:09
Premiership: Northampton Saints 65-26 Newcastle Falcons: Saints seal play-off spot
Friday, 03 June 2022 13:37
Ulster 36-17 Munster: James Hume stars as Ulster reach URC semi-finals
Friday, 03 June 2022 09:03
URC quarter-finals: Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors must overcome odds against favourites
Friday, 03 June 2022 09:26
Saracens crush Exeter 43-21 to regain Premier 15s title
Thursday, 02 June 2022 08:56
Marc Thomas and Melani Nanai among eight players to depart Worcester
Thursday, 02 June 2022 09:40
Santiago Carreras: Argentina international extends Gloucester contract
Thursday, 02 June 2022 02:22
Premiership is sport's 'sleeping giant' - Massie-Taylor
Thursday, 02 June 2022 07:34
Premier 15s: Exeter Chiefs v Saracens
Thursday, 02 June 2022 01:14
Premier 15s final: Exeter Chiefs bid to upset two-time winners Saracens
Thursday, 02 June 2022 02:08
Five South African sides to play in European competition next season
Thursday, 02 June 2022 04:00
Manu Tuilagi to miss Australia tour for knee surgery
Wednesday, 01 June 2022 09:46
Chris Harris: Centre signs a new Gloucester deal
Wednesday, 01 June 2022 08:01
Sam Lewis: Worcester Warriors openside flanker to leave at end of season
Wednesday, 01 June 2022 06:29
'I hold my hand up,' says Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter after missing play-offs
Wednesday, 01 June 2022 03:05
Fi Fletcher: Harlequins forward announces retirement aged 30
Wednesday, 01 June 2022 04:12
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