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Rob Baxter: Exeter Chiefs boss eyes growing Bristol Bears rivalry
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Wednesday, 21 April 2021 04:40
Exeter boss Rob Baxter hopes his side's rivalry with nearest Premiership neighbours Bristol can grow. Second-placed Chiefs go to leaders Bristol on Friday 12 points behind the Bears after 16 rounds of matches."I think it's brilliant," Baxter said of the success of the two sides."It would be fantastic for us, and I can't talk for Bristol but I would imagine…
Darren Childs steps down as Premiership chief after less than two years in charge
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Wednesday, 21 April 2021 04:09
Premiership Rugby chief executive Darren Childs has stood down after less than two years in charge.Former television boss Childs was hired in August 2019 and steered the league through the coronavirus pandemic.During his time in charge, Premiership Rugby agreed an extension to their television deal with BT Sport, reportedly worth more than £100m.However scrapping relegation for this season and reported…
Does England's Six Nations review add up?
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Wednesday, 21 April 2021 03:47
England head coach Eddie Jones has been backed to lead the side through to the World Cup in France in 2023, after the Rugby Football Union conducted a review into the "sub-optimal" Six Nations campaign.But which of these are valid reasons, and which feel like excuses?We take a look at the RFU's reasons for England's underwhelming campaign.Chris Jones: "Jones was…
Rainbow Cup: South African teams denied entry for new tournament
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Wednesday, 21 April 2021 02:04
The Pro14 Rainbow Cup will be split into two tournaments after South African sides were denied travel to Europe for the competition.The new set-up was meant to feature the existing 12 Pro14 clubs in addition to the Bulls, Sharks, Stormers and Lions.It was designed to act as a precursor to the permanent involvement of the South African sides from 2021-22.Instead…
Women's Six Nations 2021: Scotland have learned from defeats - Megan Gaffney
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Tuesday, 20 April 2021 08:38
Scotland have learned the lessons from their two Women's Six Nations defeats and are ready to register their first victory against Wales on Saturday, says wing Megan Gaffney.Defeats away to England and at home to Italy consigned the Scots to a fifth/sixth place play-off in this season's revamped tournament format.Wales failed to register a point in heavy defeats by France…
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Tuesday, 20 April 2021 08:57
Mark McCall: Saracens director of rugby extends deal to 2025
Tuesday, 20 April 2021 07:49
Alun Wyn Jones: Wales captain signs new Ospreys and WRU contract
Tuesday, 20 April 2021 04:53
Jack Nowell: Fit-again Exeter winger could be 'at his peak' for British and Irish Lions tour
Tuesday, 20 April 2021 07:25
Eddie Jones: England coach gets RFU backing after review
Monday, 19 April 2021 06:04
Dwayne Peel named Scarlets head coach as Cardiff Blues appoint Matt Sherratt
Monday, 19 April 2021 10:10
Women's Six Nations: Six stars to watch on the final weekend
Monday, 19 April 2021 04:33
Nick David: Harlequins sign Worcester Warriors back
Monday, 19 April 2021 03:49
John Afoa: Bristol prop to become Bears scrum coach
Monday, 19 April 2021 02:04
Manu Tuilagi: Sale Sharks and England centre signs new contract
Monday, 19 April 2021 04:10
Ugo Monye hopes new RFU group can help everyone feel rugby is 'for them'
Sunday, 18 April 2021 09:03
Doncaster 15-50 Saracens: Owen Farrell leads big win as England players star
Sunday, 18 April 2021 09:24
Premiership: Bath 21-20 Leicester Tigers - Will Muir brace of tries secures victory
Saturday, 17 April 2021 13:26
Scotland 20-41 Italy: Visitors cruise to victory in Women's Six Nations
Saturday, 17 April 2021 11:09
Premiership: Harlequins 50-26 Worcester Warriors - Quins win to maintain play-off bid
Saturday, 17 April 2021 11:17
Premiership: Newcastle Falcons 17-34 Bristol Bears
Saturday, 17 April 2021 09:49
Premier 15s: Saracens stay top after Loughborough win
Saturday, 17 April 2021 08:08
Ireland 15-56 France: Rampant French set-up Women's Six Nations final with England
Saturday, 17 April 2021 07:05
Premiership: Sale Sharks 25-22 Gloucester
Saturday, 17 April 2021 06:51
Premiership: Exeter 43-13 Wasps - Chiefs come from behind for bonus-point win at Sandy Park
Friday, 16 April 2021 14:01
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