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Premiership: Wasps beat Bath in 11-try game at The Rec
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Friday, 08 January 2021 14:51
Wasps scored seven tries as they beat Bath to claim a fifth straight win.In a game of 11 tries and almost 100 points, Bath led 29-24 at half-time after tries from Rhys Priestland, Sam Underhill and Cameron Redpath.Having got off the mark with a penalty try, Tom Cruse and Brad Shields crossed for Wasps and four more were to follow.Paolo…
Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh postponed 30 minutes before kick-off
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Friday, 08 January 2021 11:22
Friday's Pro14 game between Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh has been postponed 30 minutes before kick-off.It was the second leg of the 1872 Cup between the derby rivals after Edinburgh won 10-7 at home last week.Glasgow had expected the game to go ahead on their artificial surface and the home side underwent a training session after their opponents left.Edinburgh coach Richard…
World Rugby commits to improving female representation and considers removing tiers
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Friday, 08 January 2021 04:22
World Rugby has committed to improving female representation within the organisation and is considering removing the tier system for international teams.The global governing body has set a target of 40% women on its committees and boards.As part of a governance review, it will next look at the classification of unions and possible new competitions.Only certain countries can achieve 'tier one'…
Heineken Champions Cup and European Challenge Cup in doubt over Covid concerns
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Friday, 08 January 2021 02:25
The future of this season's European cup competitions is in doubt as the French government debates whether their clubs can play their remaining pool fixtures this month.The two rounds of games in the Heineken Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup are scheduled for later in January.Concerns over the new Covid-19 strain have prompted authorities to talk. A decision is expected…
Leinster v Ulster: Billy Burns embracing fly-half battle with Johnny Sexton
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Thursday, 07 January 2021 23:53
Ulster's Billy Burns says he is relishing the opportunity to go head-to-head with Johnny Sexton in Friday's Pro14 showdown.Ireland skipper Sexton will lead Leinster as they seek to reel-in undefeated Conference A leaders Ulster at the RDS.The game will contain a number of match-ups between international team-mates, as Burns sets about further establishing himself as an Ireland regular, having made…
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Thursday, 07 January 2021 13:51
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British and Irish Lions: Playing South Africa tests in UK is contingency plan
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Premier 15s: Season to continue under lockdown with adapted laws
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