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Covid in England: Professional sport to continue in national lockdown
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Monday, 04 January 2021 14:20
Professional sport in England can continue behind closed doors, despite a new national lockdown announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.It means Premier League football and elite leagues in other sports are allowed to carry on. The sport and leisure rules in England are similar to those announced in Scotland earlier on Monday.People living in England have been told to stay…
Pro14: Johnny Sexton among Leinster fitness concerns for Ulster contest
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Monday, 04 January 2021 09:10
Johnny Sexton is following return to play protocols as Leinster injuries mount for Friday's Pro14 derby against Ulster at the RDS.The Ireland fly-half had a head injury assessment after going off in Saturday's home defeat by Connacht.Flanker Scott Penny is also following return to play protocols, while Jimmy O'Brien and Rory O'Loughlin picked up shoulder injuries in the Connacht game.On…
Rhys Priestland: Bath's Wales fly-half in talks with Cardiff Blues
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Monday, 04 January 2021 09:38
Wales fly-half Rhys Priestland is in talks with Cardiff Blues about joining them from Bath for 2021-22.The 33-year-old left Scarlets for The Rec in 2015.Priestland made his Wales debut in February 2011 against Scotland and won the last of his 50 caps in 2017.He currently falls below the 60-cap rule which stops those playing outside Wales being selected for Test…
Duhan van der Merwe: Worcester sign Edinburgh and Scotland winger for 2021-22
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Monday, 04 January 2021 08:34
Worcester Warriors have signed Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe from Edinburgh for the 2021-22 season.The 25-year-old 6ft 4ins, 16st winger, who made his Scotland debut in October, is their first signing for next term."He's a player who puts bums on seats," said director of rugby Alan Solomons. "Our fans are certainly in for a treat."Duhan is an X-factor player. It…
Coronavirus restrictions: Professional Scottish sport unaffected by new Covid-19 rules
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Monday, 04 January 2021 07:44
Professional sport in Scotland will not be affected by new coronavirus restrictions for now.Updated Scottish government guidance says those "involved in professional sports, for training, coaching or competing in an event" will be allowed to leave their homes.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has issued a general stay at home instruction from midnight.Football and rugby union have been played without fans since…
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