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Worcester Warriors v Harlequins: Covid-19 positive test sees Premiership game cancelled
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Wednesday, 30 December 2020 07:35
Harlequins' Premiership game at Worcester on New Year's Day has been cancelled after a number of Quins players have been forced to self-isolate because of Covid-19.One player was found to have the virus in latest testing, while a further six players have been ruled out following a "forensic contact tracing process".The club said they would be unable to field a…
Alfie Barbeary: Wasps' England hopeful may need ankle surgery
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Tuesday, 29 December 2020 09:44
Wasps back-rower Alfie Barbeary is to see a specialist to determine whether he needs ankle surgery.The 20-year-old Midlander, who was called into Eddie Jones' squad ahead of England's Autumn Nations Cup final win over France, came off injured in Sunday's 26-23 Premiership win at Sale."Alfie has a syndesmosisexternal-link injury," said Wasps boss Lee Blackett. "He will see the specialist. We'll…
Rugby Union Weekly's 2020 review: Best moment, best player and hopes for 2021
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Tuesday, 29 December 2020 07:44
It has not been a vintage year for rugby.Video calling software, online delivery services, hand sanitiser manufacturers, maybe.Rugby, or much else, no.But there have been moments to celebrate, players to praise and brighter days to look forward to.Here, featuring a full house of Ugo Monye, Danny Care, Chris Ashton and rugby union correspondent Chris Jones, are Rugby Union Weekly's end-of-year…
Jake Ball: Lock to quit Wales and Scarlets at end of season
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Tuesday, 29 December 2020 04:45
Wales lock Jake Ball will quit international rugby to be with his family in Australia at the end of the season.His wife, Christie, gave birth to their fourth child in Australia in November.Ball, 29, has won 49 Wales caps since his 2014 debut and impressed as one of the leading forwards during the autumn."It has been a difficult decision to…
Pro14: Leinster pair test positive for Covid-19
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Tuesday, 29 December 2020 03:33
Pro14 champions Leinster say they are assisting two senior players who have tested positive for Covid-19.Leinster confirmed three days ago that all players and staff tested negative for Covid-19 after the Boxing Day derby with Munster was postponed.It was called off as Leinster were "investigating the outcomes of some of the results" from Covid-19 testing."A number of close contacts of…
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