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World Rugby: No global calendar until at least 2024
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Wednesday, 03 February 2021 04:39
Any move to a global Test calendar and a new competition that brings together the hemispheres will not happen before 2024, says World Rugby.Officials want one annual schedule for Tests to create a more meaningful and profitable competition format.However, a proposal to get rid of July internationals and create an extended autumn window has been dismissed.World Rugby says "strong progress"…
Six Nations 2021: Four key selection areas for British and Irish Lions
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Wednesday, 03 February 2021 04:07
An upcoming British and Irish Lions tour always adds a bit of extra spice to the Six Nations.It is the last chance for players to prove their worth to Warren Gatland on the international stage.If the tour goes ahead as planned and is not derailed by the pandemic, about 40 British and Irish players will be heading to South Africa…
Six Nations 2021: England want to 'take teams apart', says Jamie George
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Tuesday, 02 February 2021 22:48
Defending champions England are aiming to "take teams apart" in the 2021 Six Nations, says hooker Jamie George.George is a seasoned international, having won 54 caps, but the Saracens forward says the impetus is changing at the highest level."The backbone of any good English team is a solid set-piece and good defence," George told Rugby Union Weekly. "We are up…
Six Nations 2021: Hooker Ken Owens hopes Wales can lift nation in lockdown
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Tuesday, 02 February 2021 05:48
Ken Owens hopes Wales can help lift the nation during the 2021 Six Nations that will start during a Covid-19 lockdown.Wales begin their campaign against Ireland on 7 February in Cardiff with the match played in front of an empty Principality Stadium.Owens believes the side have a chance to help the nation in Covid-19 times."We have spoken about that and…
England v Scotland: We fully understand what is coming, says Tom Curry
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Tuesday, 02 February 2021 09:02
Flanker Tom Curry says defending champions England must produce a "full 80-minute performance" against Scotland in their opening Six Nations game.Curry says the hosts "cannot switch off" when they begin the defence of their title on Saturday."We fully understand what is coming and we are prepared for that," Curry added."We know they have players who can make something from nothing."They…
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