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Joey Carbery: Munster and Ireland fly-half to have surgery on fractured elbow
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Tuesday, 14 December 2021 06:52
Munster fly-half Joey Carbery is to have surgery on a fractured elbow sustained in last Sunday's Champions Cup win over Wasps.The Ireland international was forced off late in the game and is now in a race against time to be fit for the Six Nations, which begins on the opening weekend of February.He will have the surgery on Thursday.Meanwhile, the…
Brent Janse van Rensburg: Bath name South African as defence coach
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Tuesday, 14 December 2021 05:06
Bath have appointed Brent Janse van Rensburg as their new defence coach until the end of the season. The South African, 41, has been head coach of the Pumas and Griquas in his home country and was most recently assistant coach at the Sharks, where he oversaw defence and kicking.Premiership side Bath are winless in all competitions so far this…
Finn Russell: Scotland star aiming to help Racing 92 to European success
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Tuesday, 14 December 2021 02:58
Scotland star Finn Russell says his Racing 92 side are targeting European glory this season after their statement victory at Northampton on Friday. Russell was in sublime form as the Parisians crushed the Saints 45-14, scoring five tries in the process.And after losing Heineken Cup finals in 2016, 2018 and 2020, Racing are determined to go one better this year.…
Johann van Graan: Head coach to leave Munster after rejecting contract extension
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Tuesday, 14 December 2021 02:41
Munster head coach Johann van Graan will leave his post at the end of the season having declined a two-year contract extension.The South African will have been at the helm of the province for nearly five years when he departs next summer."I believe it's the right decision for me to call time on my contribution," he said."We have achieved so…
New Zealand: Former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt to become All Blacks selector
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Monday, 13 December 2021 15:22
Former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt is set to join New Zealand as a selector.The 56-year-old, who led Ireland to two Test victories over the All Blacks, will work under head coach Ian Foster. It is understood that Schmidt will also do some work for Super Rugby franchise the Blues, where he was announced as a part-time support coach last…
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