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Sam Leeming: Jersey Reds fly-half ready to return after overcoming cancer
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Monday, 28 June 2021 04:29
"My tumour was 16 centimetres across, it was like having a brick in my chest, so no wonder I was throwing up after trying to run," recalls Jersey Reds fly-half Sam Leeming.Six rounds of chemotherapy followed as Leeming's body fought the cancer of his lymphatic system. "I thought I was just unfit," Leeming told BBC Radio Jersey as he recalled…
Tokyo 2020: Great Britain's men's sevens team play Fiji while women face New Zealand
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Monday, 28 June 2021 02:50
Great Britain's men face reigning champions Fiji in the Olympic rugby sevens pool stage, while the women's team play 2016 runners-up New Zealand.Japan and Canada complete the group with Team GB's men, who were silver medallists in Rio five years ago.The Russian Olympic Committee team and Kenya join GB and World Series title holders New Zealand in Pool A of…
British and Irish Lions 2021: South Africa squad isolating after three positive coronavirus tests
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Sunday, 27 June 2021 06:09
South Africa's British and Irish Lions tour preparations have been derailed as three positive Covid-19 tests have left the whole team having to isolate.The Springboks cancelled training in Johannesburg, where the Lions play their first game on 3 July.An SA Rugby statement said cancellation was a "precautionary measure", adding: "A decision on further team activities will be made shortly."The Lions…
England A v Scotland A: Match off after Covid positives in Scotland squad
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Sunday, 27 June 2021 00:42
Sunday's A international between England and Scotland has been called off after three positive Covid tests in the Scotland squad.The match, which was due to be played at Leicester's Welford Road, will not be rearranged.It had been in doubt after nine Scotland players went into isolation on Saturday.But further positive results were confirmed on Sunday morning and the match was…
Louis Lynagh: Harlequins Premiership final hero has 'massive future'
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Saturday, 26 June 2021 13:33
Harlequins general manager Billy Millard says Premiership final hero Louis Lynagh can become a star.Lynagh, the son of former Australia captain and fly-half Michael, only made his Premiership debut in October."He's got a massive future and he's much-loved," Millard told BBC Sport.Lynagh did not start a game for Quins this season until 26 December, but in his 11 appearances for…
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Friday, 25 June 2021 13:52
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Friday, 25 June 2021 14:00
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Premiership final: Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins
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England A v Scotland A: Lewis Ludlow to captain side, with John Mitchell head coach
Friday, 25 June 2021 04:08
England A v Scotland A: Visitors lose nine players after positive Covid-19 test
Thursday, 24 June 2021 04:56
Ben White: London Irish sign former Leicester Tigers scrum-half
Thursday, 24 June 2021 04:03
Joe Marler: Harlequins' 'world class' prop key to Premiership final chances
Thursday, 24 June 2021 03:01
Premiership final capacity at Twickenham 'doesn't make sense to me' - Jack Nowell
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British and Irish Lions v Japan: Zander Fagerson replaced by Tadhg Furlong
Wednesday, 23 June 2021 06:28
Alex Cuthbert: Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter has 'no regrets' over winger's injury-hit spell
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Stephan Lewies: Harlequins captain says Premiership final win 'would be massive'
Wednesday, 23 June 2021 04:14
Stuart Hogg: Exeter full-back praised by boss Rob Baxter after surprise omission
Wednesday, 23 June 2021 07:11
British and Irish Lions v Japan: Justin Tipuric replaces Hamish Watson in line-up
Wednesday, 23 June 2021 03:25
Hannah Jones back after Team GB disappointment to boost Wales Sevens squad
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British and Irish Lions 2021: Squad could return to Jersey to avoid UK Covid-19 isolation
Wednesday, 23 June 2021 00:26