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France v Wales: Six Nations Grand Slam foundations laid in 2020, says Jonathan Humphreys
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Tuesday, 16 March 2021 07:56
Wales forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys says foundations for their Grand Slam bid were laid in a disappointing 2020.Wales won three out of 10 games in Wayne Pivac's first year in charge, but now travel to France just one game away from a Six Nations clean sweep.Humphreys says Wales tried to highlight development was crucial in the autumn, but people would…
Six Nations 2021: England's Jonny May says Scotland loss was "wake-up call"
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Tuesday, 16 March 2021 10:21
England's opening-day Six Nations humbling by Scotland acted as a "line in the sand" and a "wake-up call", according to wing Jonny May.The home loss followed a successful but underwhelming Autumn Nations Cup, where poor aspects of England's play were "swept under the rug."May says England "needed to change things" and produced a much-improved performance in the win over France."The…
Six Nations 2021: Ireland v England - Henry Slade a doubt with lower leg problem
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Tuesday, 16 March 2021 07:16
Centre Henry Slade is a doubt for England's Six Nations finale in Ireland because of a calf problem.The Exeter back has started every match in the tournament so far but sustained the injury in training on Monday.A decision on his availability for Saturday's game is expected on Tuesday.If Slade fails to recover in time, Ollie Lawrence or uncapped Paolo Odogwu…
WXV: 'Landmark' global women's rugby union competition launched
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Tuesday, 16 March 2021 04:53
A "landmark" global women's rugby union competition has been launched by the sport's international governing body.World Rugby is investing £6.4m in the WXV tournament, due to begin in 2023.The competition will have three tiers, offering consistent international Test-match opportunities to 16 teams to help them prepare for the 2025 World Cup.World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont hailed a "landmark moment"…
CJ Stander: Ireland and Munster back row to retire at end of season
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Tuesday, 16 March 2021 03:28
Ireland and Munster back row CJ Stander has announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of this season.South African-born Stander, who turns 31 next month, has earned Ireland 50 caps and played 150 times for Munster in addition to representing the Lions."I hereby publicly announce my retirement from all forms of rugby," said Stander in a lengthy…
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