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England and Leicester winger Watson retires on medical grounds
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Friday, 17 January 2025 04:37
Watson moved to Leicester from Premiership rivals Bath in 2022 and managed just 23 appearances for the East Midlands club during the injury-plagued latter years of his career.Leicester described the winger as "one of the most electrifying rugby talents of his generation" as well as "one of English rugby's modern greats".Watson, who spent nine years with Bath after first coming…
'I knew I was in so much pain' - Watson on retirement realisation
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Friday, 17 January 2025 05:38
He was limited to just 23 appearances for Tigers in his two and a half years with the East Midlands club.But in nine years and 126 games with Bath before that he had solidified himself as one of the Premiership's most dazzling and high-profile performers.For England, his 23 tries in 56 appearances has seen him described as a "modern great"."It's…
Murphy urges Ulster to play to strengths against Exeter
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Thursday, 16 January 2025 23:16
Head coach Richie Murphy says Ulster must play to their strengths to overcome Exeter Chiefs in Friday's Investec Champions Cup encounter at Kingspan Stadium (20:00 GMT). While both teams are winless in the Investec Champions Cup this season, a victory for either side would keep alive their slim chances of reaching the knockout stages."I think it's going to be a…
Sale winger Roebuck extends contract
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Thursday, 16 January 2025 11:13
Sale winger Tom Roebuck has signed a new two-year contract.The 24-year-old England international came through the club's academy and has scored 39 tries.He is the second Sale player to extend his stay at the club this week after fellow England international Asher Opoku-Fordjour signed a three-year deal on Wednesday."I'm playing every week with a group of close mates who I've…
Life comes full circle for Ulster-born Exeter icon Steenson
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Thursday, 16 January 2025 12:11
As an Ulsterman who moved to England at a young age and became an Exeter Chiefs legend, Friday's Investec Champions Cup match between the sides at Kingspan Stadium is especially significant for Gareth Steenson. Having failed to land a contract at Ulster, Steenson - who played for Ireland's under-19 and under-21 sides - joined then-Division One side Rotherham Titans in…
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