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Tokyo Olympics: Team GB rugby sevens squads feature Natasha Hunt and Dan Norton
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Friday, 18 June 2021 03:01
All-time World Rugby Sevens Series leading try scorer Dan Norton will spearhead the Great Britain men's challenge at the Tokyo Olympics.Abbie Brown and Megan Jones will co-captain the women's squad, which sees 2014 World Cup winner Natasha Hunt called up for her second Olympics.Women's head coach Scott Forrest said: "This squad for me has the potential to go and win…
Cory Hill: Wales replace forward for summer Tests over proposed move abroad
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Thursday, 17 June 2021 09:46
Wales have replaced lock Cory Hill with Matthew Screech for their summer Tests against Canada and Argentina.Hill's team Cardiff Blues says the change came about after he informed them of a desire to join a team outside Wales.The 29-year-old former Dragons star has won 32 caps.A move to a team outside Wales would render him ineligible to play for Wayne…
Mike Rhodes: Saracens forward to leave club at end of season
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Thursday, 17 June 2021 08:50
Saracens back-row forward Mike Rhodes will leave the Championship club at the end of the season.Rhodes has helped Sarries win three Premiership titles and three European Champions Cups."His relentless work-rate and approach to the game have made him a central figure in all the club has achieved," director of rugby Mark McCall said.Rhodes told the club websiteexternal-link he had had…
United Rugby Championship: 'New league will need financial regulation'
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Thursday, 17 June 2021 08:15
The United Rugby Championship will need financial regulation in the future to compete with the best leagues in world sport, says its chief executive.While the English Premiership and French Top 14 both have salary caps, the UNC, formerly the Pro 14, does not. But Martin Anayi told BBC Sport that could change. "If you look at any well run professional…
Trevor Davison: Newcastle Falcons prop signs new three-year deal
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Thursday, 17 June 2021 02:12
Prop Trevor Davison has signed a new three-year contract with Newcastle Falcons beyond the 2020-21 season.The 28-year-old moved into the professional ranks from local club Blaydon, and has played 71 games in all competitions for Falcons.His form earned him a call into the most recent England training squad by boss Eddie Jones, alongside team-mates such as Callum Chick and Jamie…
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