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Women's Six Nations: IRFU seeks clarification on France game amid new quarantine rules
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Sunday, 11 April 2021 07:45
The IRFU is seeking clarification from the Irish government about Saturday's Women's Six Nations game in Dublin, with France about to be added to Ireland's mandatory hotel quarantine list.The rule comes into effect for French visitors to Ireland on Thursday but it's not yet clear whether it will affect the Donnybrook game."The IRFU have been in contact with the Department…
Women's Six Nations: Hannah Tyrrell plays for Ireland after wedding postponed
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Sunday, 11 April 2021 02:33
Fly-half Hannah Tyrrell has revealed her planned wedding on Friday was postponed after helping Ireland to a 45-0 victory over Wales in the Six Nations.Tyrrell scored Ireland's seventh try and kicked five conversions in a comprehensive victory."I was supposed to get married (on Friday) but Covid put an end to that so we pushed it back," said Tyrrell."I'm now here…
Prince Philip: EFL & Premiership Rugby games moved to avoid clash with funeral
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Saturday, 10 April 2021 23:49
The EFL will move next Saturday's 15:00 BST games "as a mark of respect" to avoid clashing with the funeral of Prince Philip.The Duke of Edinburgh died at the age of 99 on Friday and his funeral will be held at St George's Chapel, Windsor, at 15:00 BST on Saturday, 17 April.A national minute's silence will be held at 15:00…
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend to be named British & Irish Lions attack coach
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Saturday, 10 April 2021 11:30
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is set to be named as the British & Irish Lions attack coach for the tour of South Africa this summer.Townsend was offered a role by Gatland for the 2017 tour to New Zealand, but turned it down to focus on Scotland.But this time he has accepted the chance lead the Lions' attack.Townsend was a…
England captain Sarah Hunter says Red Roses cannot afford slow starts
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Saturday, 10 April 2021 11:43
England "cannot afford" to start slowly in the Women's Six Nations final like they did in Saturday's win in Italy, says captain Sarah Hunter.The Red Roses struggled to mount a cohesive attack in the first half of the 67-3 victory in Parma.England found their form with seven second-half tries but Hunter knows they must be ready from the outset if…
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