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Toutai Kefu out of hospital and 'doing well' after attack
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Wednesday, 18 August 2021 07:24
Tonga coach and Australia rugby great Toutai Kefu says he is out of hospital and "doing well" after a violent attack by intruders at his Brisbane home."Humbling to see the outpouring of love and well wishes from family, friends, community members and the general public," said Kefu in a Facebook post. external-link"We are all doing well." He added: "Josh, Madi…
England women face New Zealand twice plus USA and Canada in autumn home Test series
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Tuesday, 17 August 2021 01:30
England's women will face World Cup holders New Zealand in back-to-back matches as the Red Roses contest four home Tests this autumn.England, ranked one in the world, will play the Black Ferns twice before matches against Canada and the US.The first meeting of the series is due to take place on the weekend of 29-31 October, with venues to be…
Theo McFarland: Saracens sign Samoa lock ahead of Premiership return
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Monday, 16 August 2021 08:41
Premiership newcomers Saracens have signed Samoa international Theo McFarland on a "long-term deal" of undisclosed length.The 25-year-old lock, who has two caps, most recently had a spell in the United States with the Dallas Jackals."We are excited to watch Theo develop," director of rugby Mark McCall said."He is clearly a very talented athlete and we will look to unlock his…
Ollie Lindsay-Hague: Newcastle Falcons sign sevens outside-back on short-term deal
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Monday, 16 August 2021 08:51
Newcastle Falcons have signed Olympic rugby sevens player Ollie Lindsay-Hague on a short-term deal.Lindsay-Hague, who can play as a winger or full-back, was part of the Team GB side in Tokyo this summer and won silver with the squad at Rio 2016.The 30-year-old has experience of 15-a-side rugby union with Harlequins, where he played 61 games and scored 10 tries…
British and Irish Lions: Historic series win in New Zealand remembered 50 years on
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Saturday, 14 August 2021 02:35
A lot is remembered about the historic 1971 British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand. There is the iconic coach, Carwyn James, John Dawes' calm captaincy and the on-field brilliance of Barry John, who became known affectionately as 'the King'.Then there are Lions legends such as Sir Gareth Edwards, Gerald Davies, Willie John McBride, Mervyn Davies and Mike Gibson…
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