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Owen Farrell red card: High tackle was 'probably worst act of his brilliant career'
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Monday, 07 September 2020 05:27
The red card for England captain Owen Farrell grabbed the headlines this weekend, although there were plenty of positive stories too, not least the return of fans at The Stoop.Meanwhile, Ulster banished their semi-final demons in the Pro 14 to set up a an all-Irish clash with the relentless Leinster.Here are some of the talking points from a hectic few…
Edinburgh 19-22 Ulster: Richard Cockerill says hosts 'got what we deserved'
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Saturday, 05 September 2020 14:27
Richard Cockerill says Edinburgh's senior players must learn to "step up" after blowing their chance of reaching the Pro14 final with defeat by Ulster.Edinburgh were 19-7 up with 20 minutes left, but conceded two tries as Dan McFarland's side drew level.And the hosts gifted Ian Madigan the chance to slot the winning penalty in the last minute."I'm disappointed that we…
Wales and Scarlets rugby star Rhys Thomas opens up about alcohol battle
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Sunday, 06 September 2020 17:18
By Kate Morgan BBC Wales sports news correspondent "How could I be an alcoholic? I'm not that guy with the brown paper bag." For athletes like retired Wales international Rhys Thomas and former boxing champion Russell Pearce, addiction at one time seemed incompatible with professional sport.Both drank heavily during their careers before seeking help for alcoholism in retirement.They want to…
Owen Farrell: England captain faces Tuesday disciplinary panel after red card against Wasps
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Sunday, 06 September 2020 06:52
England captain Owen Farrell is to face a disciplinary panel following his red card for Saracens for a high tackle in Saturday's 28-18 home defeat by Wasps.The 28-year-old fly-half was sent off on 61 minutes by referee Christophe Ridley for his challenge on Wasps replacement full-back Charlie Atkinson.He has now been charged with making a dangerous tackle, contrary to World…
Pro14: Ulster pass resilience test with significant semi-final win over Edinburgh
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Sunday, 06 September 2020 00:46
After a dramatic Pro14 semi-final victory, Dan McFarland rowed back on his own verdict - having deemed himself to have gone too far in praising Ulster's second-half revival against Edinburgh."I thought we were excellent in the second half," the head coach said before pausing."Sorry, not excellent. A lot better in the second half."Ten minutes earlier, Ulster captain Billy Burns had…
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