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John Dawes: Former captain and coach ‘a central figure’ in Wales’ golden era
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Friday, 16 April 2021 12:01
John Dawes, who has died aged 80, was a Grand Slam winner with Wales as a captain and coach.He also captained the Lions on the 1971 tour of New Zealand, still the Lions' only series win over the All Blacks.BBC Sport Wales looks back on his illustrious life and career in rugby.Obituary: John Dawes
Owen Farrell: Saracens club captain returns for Doncaster Knights fixture
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Friday, 16 April 2021 07:58
Owen Farrell will make his return for Saracens when they travel to Doncaster in the Championship on Sunday after recovering from a calf injury.Fellow England internationals Mako and Billy Vunipola, Maro Itoje, Jamie George and Elliot Day will also start the trip to Castle Park.Doncaster are second in the Championship table with five wins from five while Saracens are third.England…
Northampton Saints: James Grayson and Tom Wood lead the fight against online abuse
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Friday, 16 April 2021 09:38
Premiership players are afraid of making mistakes in games for fear of facing abuse on social media, says Northampton fly-half James Grayson. Saints are using Friday's game with London Irish to raise awareness for their foundation which supports young people with mental health issues.Fans have been urged by the clubexternal-link not to "overstep the line" on social media."You all want…
John Dawes: Former Wales and Lions captain and coach dies, aged 80
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Friday, 16 April 2021 08:16
Legendary former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain and coach John Dawes has died at the age of 80.Dawes won the first of his 22 Wales caps in 1964 and was captain six times, leading them to the Grand Slam in 1971.He also captained the Lions on the 1971 tour of New Zealand, still the Lions' only series win…
Fraser McKenzie: Edinburgh lock retires after shoulder injuries
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Friday, 16 April 2021 05:34
Edinburgh lock Fraser McKenzie is retiring at 33 after struggling with a series of shoulder problems.The former Sale and Newcastle forward made 119 appearances for Edinburgh over two spells and captained the club for the 2017-18 season."Obviously there is never a right time to retire or give up the game you love doing," said McKenzie."But unfortunately your body tells you…
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