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Zack Henry: Leicester Tigers fly-half to leave Welford Road
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Wednesday, 09 June 2021 13:56
Leicester Tigers fly-half Zack Henry is to leave the Premiership club at the end of the season.The 26-year-old was signed from French Pro D2 side USO Nevers by former head coach Geordan Murphy and made his debut during the 2019-20 campaign.He has played 25 games for the Tigers and contributed 151 points.BBC Radio Leicester reports that he has been granted…
JP du Preez: Sale Sharks second-rower given three-week ban
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Wednesday, 09 June 2021 05:29
Sale second-rower JP du Preez will miss the rest of the season after being banned for three weeks.The Sharks have confirmed their place in the end of season play-offs.Should they not reach the final then Du Preez's ban will extend to cover their next "meaningful fixture".
Sam Simmonds: Exeter Chiefs and British and Irish Lions forward fit after injury scare
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Wednesday, 09 June 2021 03:21
Exeter's British and Irish Lions number eight Sam Simmonds will be fit for Saturday's Premiership game with Sale. He has not required a scan, with Exeter saying it was a minor injury."It was always very precautionary, he just rolled it a little bit," Exeter boss Rob Baxter told BBC Sport.Simmonds has been one of the stars of this season's Premiership…
Rainbow Cup: Benetton progress to final after Ospreys game called off because of Covid-19
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Wednesday, 09 June 2021 02:15
Benetton will contest their first cross-border cup final after Saturday's Pro14 Rainbow Cup game at Ospreys was called off because of three Covid-19 cases in the hosts' camp.The Italian team will be awarded four points, taking them above leaders Glasgow in the European teams' table.Glasgow and Munster were in contention, but can not now catch Benetton.The Italian side will represent…
Shane Williams: Former Wales wing backs British and Irish Lions success
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Tuesday, 08 June 2021 22:10
Former Wales and British and Irish Lions wing Shane Williams believes Warren Gatland's 2021 tourists will defeat world champions South Africa.Both sides have named their squads after Springboks revealed their extended party for the three-Test tour in July and August."I think the Lions have a strong enough squad to beat South Africa," said Williams."They have players with confidence and I…
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Tuesday, 08 June 2021 08:56
Premiership: Gloucester call off game at Worcester Warriors after new Covid-19 case
Tuesday, 08 June 2021 02:32
John Hardie: Newcastle Falcons and Scotland flanker to retire at end of season
Tuesday, 08 June 2021 03:37
David Ribbans: Northampton Saints lock gets three-week ban for dangerous tackle
Monday, 07 June 2021 14:00
Tommy Reffell: Wales resist picking England-qualified flanker
Monday, 07 June 2021 12:25
Munster: CJ Stander and Damian de Allende among four injured in fire pit accident
Monday, 07 June 2021 11:45
Kyle Sinckler: England prop says 'life is crazy' after Lions reprieve
Monday, 07 June 2021 08:02
Matt Cox: Long-serving Worcester Warriors back row to retire
Monday, 07 June 2021 04:39
Siale Piutau: Tongan centre to leave Premiership leaders at end of season
Monday, 07 June 2021 02:52
Sam Stuart: Newcastle Falcons half-back signs two-year deal
Sunday, 06 June 2021 10:22
Premiership: Northampton Saints 26-29 Exeter Chiefs - visitors hit back to clinch crucial bonus-point win
Sunday, 06 June 2021 06:09
Scotland internationals among Glasgow Warriors departures
Sunday, 06 June 2021 04:28
Kyle Sinckler called up by British and Irish Lions to replace Andrew Porter
Saturday, 05 June 2021 11:27
Premiership: London Irish 36-39 Wasps - Tom Willis scores hat-trick in stunning comeback win
Saturday, 05 June 2021 09:20
Premiership: Newcastle Falcons 24-14 Worcester Warriors - Adam Radwan scores twice
Saturday, 05 June 2021 11:32
Pro14 Rainbow Cup: Edinburgh 31-34 Ulster
Saturday, 05 June 2021 11:30
British and Irish Lions in South Africa: Five Sale players in Springboks squad
Saturday, 05 June 2021 10:07
Premiership: Leicester Tigers 23-26 Bristol - Bears secure home semi-final
Saturday, 05 June 2021 07:48
Bath awarded four points after Gloucester call-off
Friday, 04 June 2021 14:16
Pro14 Rainbow Cup: Glasgow Warriors 15-12 Leinster
Friday, 04 June 2021 08:33