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Ireland 15-56 France: Rampant French set-up Women's Six Nations final with England
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Saturday, 17 April 2021 08:08
France will meet England in next weekend's Six Nations final after a thumping 56-15 victory over Ireland.Five tries in the first 40 minutes saw the visitors all-but secure the win by half-time, with only Cliodhna Moloney crossing in response for the Irish.Further scores from Caroline Boujard, Romane Menager and Cyrielle Banet saw France pass the half century of points.Ireland will…
Premiership: Sale Sharks 25-22 Gloucester
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Saturday, 17 April 2021 07:05
Sale survived Rob du Preez's first-half red card to overcome Gloucester and keep their play-off bid on course.Fly-half Du Preez was sent off after only 23 minutes for a tip tackle on Gloucester prop Val Rapava-Ruskin.At the time Sale led 12-5 through tries from Faf de Klerk and Arron Reed, with Jonny May replying for Gloucester.Marland Yarde's try extended the…
Premiership: Exeter 43-13 Wasps - Chiefs come from behind for bonus-point win at Sandy Park
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Saturday, 17 April 2021 06:51
Reigning Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs scored seven tries for a bonus-point win as they rallied from last weekend's European exit to beat Wasps.Wasps led 13-10 at the break, thanks to Josh Bassett's try, converted by Jacob Umaga, who also kicked two penalties.But the Chiefs ran in five second-half tries to add to the first-half scores by Ollie Devoto and Jonny…
Premiership: Northampton Saints 44-26 London Irish - Six-try Saints move into top four
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Friday, 16 April 2021 14:01
Alex Mitchell and Ollie Sleightholme scored two tries apiece as Northampton beat London Irish in a frantic game to move into the Premiership's top four.Fraser Dingwall marked his return with a score and Mitchell's fine double gave Saints a nine-point interval lead.Albert Tuisue finished from close range for Irish, but Dan Biggar was dominant as Sleightholme scored in the corner…
John Dawes: Former captain and coach ‘a central figure’ in Wales’ golden era
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Friday, 16 April 2021 12:01
John Dawes, who has died aged 80, was a Grand Slam winner with Wales as a captain and coach.He also captained the Lions on the 1971 tour of New Zealand, still the Lions' only series win over the All Blacks.BBC Sport Wales looks back on his illustrious life and career in rugby.Obituary: John Dawes
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