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Will Skelton: Saracens lock leaves Premiership for La Rochelle
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Friday, 19 June 2020 06:39
Will Skelton is to leave Saracens at the end of June after four years with the relegated Premiership club.The Australia lock, 28, will join La Rochelle in France’s Top 14 after making 77 appearances for Sarries.“It’s been a special time here. I came here wanting to improve and wanting to make an impact on the team and I think I’ve…
Max Crumpton: Harlequins hooker retires aged 26
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Thursday, 18 June 2020 10:48
Harlequins hooker Max Crumpton has been forced to retire at the age of 26 because of a hamstring injury.He suffered the injury in the Heineken Cup win over Bath in January.Crumpton is the second Quins player to announce their retirement this week after fellow hooker Rob Buchanan, 29, did so on Tuesday. "My career has finished sooner than I would…
Josh Hodge: Exeter sign versatile back from Newcastle
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Thursday, 18 June 2020 09:02
Exeter Chiefs have signed versatile back Josh Hodge from promoted Championship club Newcastle Falcons on a long-term deal.The 20-year-old, who can play on the wing or at full-back, has represented England at under-20 level."You can see bags of potential in him," Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter told the club website. "We've spent a lot of time developing young players.…
Pro14 to return in August with derbies
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Thursday, 18 June 2020 04:08
The Pro14 will return from a five-month Covid-19 pandemic hiatus with derbies from 22 August.Teams from the same nation play against each other home and away before the season is concluded via semi-finals and a final.Those finishing in the top two places in Conference A and B will contest the semi-finals. That final is scheduled to take place on Saturday,…
Black Lives Matter: RFU reviewing use of slave song Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
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Thursday, 18 June 2020 08:06
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is reviewing England fans' use of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, saying many do not know about its links with slavery.A spokesperson for English rugby's governing body said the organisation needs to do more to "grow awareness".The Black Lives Matter movement has been embraced in several sports, with Premier League players taking a knee on Wednesday.…
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