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England chances could impact Slade's Exeter future
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Wednesday, 03 January 2024 05:34
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Henry Slade's future with England could have a bearing on whether he signs a new deal with the Premiership club. Slade, 30, is in the final year of his contract and missed out on a place at last year's World Cup.But his excellent form this season has helped Exeter to second in the league and…
Saracens' Mako Vunipola given four-game ban
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Wednesday, 03 January 2024 07:00
Saracens and England prop Mako Vunipola has been banned for four games following his red card in the Premiership game against Newcastle.The 32-year-old was sent off for a dangerous tackle on Falcons hooker Bryan Byrne in Saturday's 37-19 win.Vunipola admitted foul play but said it did not meet the red card threshold.An independent disciplinary panel upheld the sending off and…
England's men split with player's union after 20 years
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Wednesday, 03 January 2024 13:41
England men's rugby union team have ended their relationship with their union, the Rugby Players Association.The RPA has represented England's players for 20 years in negotiations over fees and commercial deals with the Rugby Football Union (RFU).The RPA will continue to represent England men until this summer.The move follows plans by the RFU to introduce 25 hybrid contracts as part…
Lock Coles signs new contract with Northampton
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Tuesday, 02 January 2024 04:16
England lock Alex Coles has signed a new contract with Northampton Saints.Coles, who can also play in the back row, has scored 10 tries for Saints and won three England caps during the 2022 autumn series."He's grown into an incredibly important player for us," said Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson."It's his natural intelligence, his desire to get better, and…
McFarland praises 'gutsy' Ulster display in Dublin
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Tuesday, 02 January 2024 00:05
Ulster head coach Dan McFarland praised his side's "gutsy performance" as they withheld a Leinster onslaught to win 22-21 in the URC game at the RDS.Nick Timoney and Jacob Stockdale tries helped the visitors build an early lead but Leinster fought back to level.Timoney crossed again to make it 19-14 at the break and Ulster survived relentless second-half pressure to…
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