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Farrell kicks 15 points as Saracens beat Exeter
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Saturday, 27 January 2024 12:27
Owen Farrell kicked 15 points as he led Saracens to a 40-22 win over Exeter Chiefs in his first game since his move to Racing 92 was announced. The sides were level 15-15 at the break as tries from James Hadfield and Ivan van Zyl were matched by scores from Chiefs' Olly Woodburn and Greg Fisilau.Exeter's Rus Tuima ended a…
'Confident' Crowley can fill void left by Sexton
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Saturday, 27 January 2024 02:09
Jack Crowley is more than capable of stepping up to fill the void left by Johnny Sexton's retirement, says Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby. Crowley, 24, is expected to be Ireland's first-choice fly-half for the team's upcoming Six Nations defence. While Sexton is considered one of the finest players of his generation, Easterby is confident Crowley will not be overawed…
Exeter centre Hawkins banned after red card
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Friday, 26 January 2024 03:52
Exeter centre Joe Hawkins has been banned for three weeks after his red card at Bayonne.The 21-year-old was sent off after 77 minutes in the Champions Cup loss for a dangerous tackle on Federico Mori.Hawkins, who has won five caps for Wales and moved to Exeter in the summer from Ospreys, was handed the suspension after a disciplinary hearing. The…
Farrell can have impact like Wilkinson - Lancaster
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Friday, 26 January 2024 08:34
Owen Farrell could have the same effect on French rugby as World Cup winning fly-half Jonny Wilkinson, says former England head coach Stuart Lancaster.Saracens fly-half Farrell is expected to have a medical next week at Racing 92, where Lancaster is now head coach.He has agreed a two-year deal to join the Parisians next season."I can't help but look at Jonny…
Brown scores key try as Leicester beat Harlequins
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Friday, 26 January 2024 15:02
Mike Brown scored a decisive try as Leicester beat his old side Harlequins to stop them going top of the table.Tigers' Handre Pollard kicked a penalty and converted a Jasper Wiese try before Quins hit back through Nick David to trail by three points at the break. A Jack Walker score edged Quins ahead before Brown crossed under the posts.Another…
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