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Liam Williams column: Six Nations success and social media abuse
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Tuesday, 30 March 2021 04:15
In his latest BBC Wales Sport column, full-back Liam Williams outlines the contrast of Six Nations success with social media abuse he has received during the tournament.It was a Six Nations trophy presentation, but not as we know it.Two years ago we had been going through this same process in front of 75,000 people at the Principality Stadium.Now we were…
Jamal Ford-Robinson: The Premiership rugby player coaching esports
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Monday, 29 March 2021 22:56
Premiership player, Twitch streamer, TikTok star, former wrestler, esports coach: Jamal Ford-Robinson is a very busy man.Ford-Robinson's primary vocation is as a prop forward for Gloucester, having previously played top-flight rugby for Bristol Bears and Northampton Saints.But the 27-year-old is also a bit of an online celebrity, and one of the athletes who created an organic, genuinely funny TikTok presence…
Scotland: Finn Russell suspended for three weeks after red card against France
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Monday, 29 March 2021 12:04
Finn Russell has been suspended for three weeks after his red card for Scotland against France in Friday's Six Nations victory in Paris.The fly-half was sent off in the 70th minute of the 27-23 win after for leading with a forearm into the neck area of Brice Dulin.He will now be missing for Parisian club Racing 92 when they host…
Heineken Champions Cup: Leinster duo Johnny Sexton and Ross Byrne injury doubts for Toulon
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Monday, 29 March 2021 09:59
Leinster could be without fly-halves Johnny Sexton and Ross Byrne for Friday's Champions Cup last-16 game with Toulon at the RDS Arena in Dublin.Ireland captain Sexton has entered graduated return-to-play protocols after his head injury assessment in the Pro14 final win over Munster.Byrne requires further assessment after injuring his knee in the same game. The duo's absence could hand Harry…
Ian McKinley: Visually-impaired Italy fly-half retires for a second time after remarkable career
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Monday, 29 March 2021 04:13
Italy fly-half Ian McKinley has announced his retirement after a career which saw him earn nine caps for the Azzurri despite losing sight in his left eye in 2011.His career appeared to have ended in 2011 when he sustained a visual impairment while playing for Leinster.However, after a coaching stint in Italy he returned to playing with the help of…
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