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Pro14: Ulster coach McFarland keen to make up for last season's semi-final disappointment
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Tuesday, 01 September 2020 23:00
Ulster's failure to do themselves justice in last season's Pro14 semi-final gives them motivation to be more competitive against Edinburgh on Saturday, says coach Dan McFarland.The Irish province conceded seven tries in a 50-20 defeat by Glasgow last year."Last year's semi-final was very disappointing. We want to give it a better shot this time, put in a better performance," said…
Logovi'i Mulipola: Newcastle Falcons re-sign Gloucester prop for 2020-21 season
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Tuesday, 01 September 2020 06:29
Newcastle Falcons have re-signed prop Logovi'i Mulipola for the 2020-21 season. The 33-year-old Samoa international is currently with Gloucester on a short-term deal.He spent the previous two seasons with the Falcons, helping them to secure promotion from the Championship in 2019-20.Director of rugby Dean Richards said it was "great news"external-link the former Leicester player would be returning to the club.
Premier 15s teams can return to Stage Two training from Tuesday
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Tuesday, 01 September 2020 04:35
Top-flight women's rugby in England is a step closer to returning after the Rugby Football Union announced that Premier 15s clubs can commence Stage Two training from Tuesday.Teams can train in small groups or teams while continuing to reduce the risk of face-to-face contact.Players do not have to be tested for coronavirus but will have temperature checks and must follow…
World Sevens Series: 2020-21 Further cancellations in Hamilton and Sydney
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Tuesday, 01 September 2020 03:40
The Hamilton and Sydney legs of the 2020-21 World Sevens Series in January have been cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic.The combined Dubai and Cape Town event had already been scrapped, and World Rugby now plan for a return to action in Hong Kong and Singapore in April.World Rugby also say it will provide funding to Olympic-qualified teams.Around £1.86m is…
Sale back on track, Northampton's bold selection policy and player welfare concerns
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Tuesday, 01 September 2020 02:52
With midweek matches taking place for the first time, the play-off picture in the Premiership has become clearer over the past week, but Exeter continue their march to Twickenham. The Pro14 looks forward to its play-offs, as the sport prepares for its next 25 years of professionalism. Here are some of the talking points from the last seven days.Disciplined Sale…
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Tuesday, 01 September 2020 01:00
Josh Adams: Wales wing back in try-scoring groove on Cardiff Blues return
Monday, 31 August 2020 09:17
Premiership: Bath 23-27 Wasps
Monday, 31 August 2020 06:59
Scottish Rugby: Professional players agree wage cuts
Monday, 31 August 2020 06:58
Premiership: London Irish 12-40 Saracens
Monday, 31 August 2020 05:41
Leicester Tigers sign Andy Forsyth and Rory Jennings on loan from Coventry
Monday, 31 August 2020 02:10
Pro14: Could greater South African involvement see competition expand?
Sunday, 30 August 2020 10:56
Pro14: Cardiff Blues 29-20 Ospreys
Sunday, 30 August 2020 10:43
South Africa set to replace Japan in eight-team tournament
Sunday, 30 August 2020 10:36
Premiership: Gloucester 46-30 Leicester Tigers
Sunday, 30 August 2020 09:17
Premiership: Exeter Chiefs 59-7 Worcester Warriors
Sunday, 30 August 2020 07:56
Premiership: Harlequins 30-17 Northampton Saints
Saturday, 29 August 2020 11:16
Pro14: Dragons 20-41 Scarlets
Saturday, 29 August 2020 05:57
Murrayfield test event for fans' return was 'excellent' - Prof Leitch
Friday, 28 August 2020 04:14
Pro14: Ulster's Ian Madigan to start against former side Leinster
Friday, 28 August 2020 05:04
Premiership: Sale Sharks v Bristol Bears
Saturday, 29 August 2020 01:10
Pro14: Ulster's Jacob Stockdale believes he will benefit from full-back role
Friday, 28 August 2020 12:59
Ken Owens: Welsh and Scarlets icon prepares for memorable milestone
Friday, 28 August 2020 09:11
Wales Sevens suspended for 'foreseeable future' by WRU
Friday, 28 August 2020 06:25
Georgia lined up to replace Japan in eight-team Autumn tournament
Friday, 28 August 2020 03:50