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#icare: Elinor Snowsill speaks out about trolling of women's rugby players
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Sunday, 17 January 2021 02:34
It has been a tumultuous week for Elinor Snowsill.While the Wales and Bristol fly-half was coming to terms with so much uncertainty ahead, trolls on social media told her they did not care.And so the 31-year-old spoke out on Twitterexternal-link using #icare, a hashtag which has now been shared by several of the sport's biggest names.Snowsill wrote: "Do those men…
Glasgow 23-22 Edinburgh: Hosts level 1872 Cup series at 1-1 with Pro14 win
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Saturday, 16 January 2021 11:33
Glasgow Warriors had a last-minute let-off as they edged a thrilling 1872 Cup second-leg tie against Edinburgh.Jaco van der Walt's missed conversion after an Eroni Sau try preserved the hosts' one-point lead and moved them off the bottom of Pro14 Conference A. Edinburgh were 10-9 up at the interval thanks to Jamie Farndale's try before Glasgow roared back as Matt…
Billy Vunipola 'outstanding' despite Ealing defeat, says Saracens' Mark McCall
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Saturday, 16 January 2021 11:33
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall says England back-row Billy Vunipola was "outstanding" as he stepped up his Six Nations preparation by playing 80 minutes in their 27-26 loss at Ealing.England head coach Eddie Jones watched from the stands ahead of their opener against Scotland on 6 February.Sarries are playing in the Trailfinders Challenge Cup to be ready for the…
British and Irish Lions tour: Can Maro Itoje captain tour of South Africa?
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Friday, 15 January 2021 22:18
Maro Itoje's CV doesn't have many gaps. Multiple Six Nations, Premiership and Champions Cup titles. Two World Player of the Year nominations. One Rugby World Cup final appearance. And not a lot of room for improvement.When the British and Irish Lions squad is announced, in early May as things stands, an injury-free Itoje is a certainty.But, despite all his success,…
Glasgow v Edinburgh: Talking points before the 1872 Cup second leg
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Friday, 15 January 2021 13:36
After last weekend's tie was postponed just 20 minutes before kick-off, Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh pick up where they left off for the second 1872 Cup derby of the season on Saturday. Should Edinburgh win at Scotstoun, they will retain the trophy for a fourth straight season, while Glasgow are just as desperate for victory to provide some light in…
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