Rugby
'Devil influencing transgender debate,' says Folau
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Rugby
Tuesday, 18 June 2019 06:03 Sacked Australia full-back Israel Folau says "the devil" is trying to influence the debate over transgender rights.Folau, 30, is taking legal action after having his Rugby Australia contract terminated over a social media post saying "hell awaits" gay people.In a church sermon on Sunday, he again criticised homosexuality. Folau also said "kids in primary school" were being allowed to "change…
France omit Bastareaud & Parra from World Cup squad
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Rugby
Tuesday, 18 June 2019 04:17 Mathieu Bastareaud and Morgan Parra have been left out of France's 37-man squad for the Rugby World Cup.Centre Bastareaud, 30, previously captained Les Bleus in the absence of regular skipper Guilhem Guirado.Scrum-half Parra, also 30, is ruled out with an ankle injury sustained playing for Clermont last month. Racing 92 wing Teddy Thomas and La Rochelle prop Uini Atonio also…
Friday deadline set for decision on World Rugby's Nations Championship
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Rugby
Tuesday, 18 June 2019 07:01 International rugby chiefs have until Friday to decide whether to back the Nations Championship planned for 2022.World Rugby needs unanimous support from the 10 unions that make up Europe's Six Nations and the southern hemisphere's Rugby Championship.While there are concerns about relegation and promotion, the Rugby Football Union broadly backs the idea. "We support the concept and think it makes…
Pro14: Conferences re-jigged for next two seasons
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Rugby
Monday, 17 June 2019 06:27 The conferences for the Pro14 championship have been revamped for the next two seasons, with six teams switching from one to the other.Champions Leinster are with runners-up Glasgow Warriors, semi-finalists Ulster and top-ranked Welsh team Ospreys in Conference A.Munster and Connacht are in Conference B with Edinburgh, Blues and Scarlets. The draw is based on 2018-19 finishing positions and allows…
Brok Harris: Prop re-signs for Dragons
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Sunday, 16 June 2019 12:40 Prop Brok Harris has signed a new deal to keep him at Dragons.Harris joined the Newport-based team in 2014 under former coach Lyn Jones and has gone on to make more than 100 appearances for them.He will be under new boss Dean Ryan at Rodney Parade for next season. "I believe that we'll be able to turn this ship around…
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Friday, 14 June 2019 11:33
From dashed rugby dreams to Paralympic hopes - how Walsh reinvented himself
Friday, 14 June 2019 03:03
Stephen Larkham: Munster recruit ex-Australia fly-half as new senior coach
Thursday, 13 June 2019 08:13
Alan Solomons: Worcester Warriors director of rugby extends contract at Sixways
Thursday, 13 June 2019 10:03
London Irish sponsor Diageo quits over Jackson signing
Thursday, 13 June 2019 09:08
Eddie Jones and John Mitchell to lead England until at least 2021
Thursday, 13 June 2019 00:12
Israel Folau: Tonga keen for full-back to switch allegiance to them from Australia
Wednesday, 12 June 2019 10:13
Gatland rules out future England job after being confirmed as Lions coach
Wednesday, 12 June 2019 04:19
Ronan O'Gara to move from Crusaders role to take La Rochelle head coach post
Wednesday, 12 June 2019 05:21
Scotland players 'must up intensity' for British & Irish Lions selection
Wednesday, 12 June 2019 00:36
New Zealand's Brodie Retallick to take break from All Blacks and play in Japan
Wednesday, 12 June 2019 03:58
Gatland named British and Irish Lions coach for 2021 South Africa tour
Tuesday, 11 June 2019 03:52
Zach Kibirige: Wasps make Newcastle winger 11th summer signing
Tuesday, 11 June 2019 10:32
London Irish sponsor has 'concerns' over Jackson signing
Monday, 10 June 2019 06:35
Sean Long: St Helens assistant coach leaves for Harlequins role
Monday, 10 June 2019 00:03
Wales rugby: Three Under 20 players combine Junior World Cup with A-levels
Monday, 10 June 2019 04:52
Super Series harder than World Cup - England captain Hunter
Saturday, 08 June 2019 05:44
Canterbury Crusaders changing knight & sword logo after Christchurch attacks
Friday, 07 June 2019 08:19
Rory Thornton makes Blues stay permanent after loan spell
Thursday, 06 June 2019 08:17
Sam Davies: New Dragons fly-half aims for Wales recall
Thursday, 06 June 2019 01:44