Rugby
Rugby union crying out for superstars says Diamond
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Thursday, 19 December 2024 06:24
Domestic rugby union in England is overshadowed by Premier League football in terms of attendances, interest and media coverage and Diamond understands that the round ball will always be king, but he would love to see rugby players emerge as household names.Jonny Wilkinson, a 2003 World Cup winner, cut through to become a figurehead of the sport during his playing…
Ospreys and Wales wait on Lake injury news
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Thursday, 19 December 2024 05:59
Wales captain Dewi Lake is a major injury doubt for Ospreys' United Rugby Championship derby against Scarlets in Swansea on Saturday.The hooker, 25, suffered a bicep injury in training and Ospreys are waiting on the results of scans.Wales will also be nervous about the outcome, with their Six Nations opener against France in Paris on 31 January."We are just checking…
Lowry 'so focused' as Ulster aim to end losing run
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Wednesday, 18 December 2024 14:34
Lowry says that Ulster's first-half performance against Bordeaux was "the best 40 minutes" the side have played all season.Richie Murphy's side led by five points at half-time but their French opponents, who are second in the Top 14 behind all-conquering Toulouse, roared back in the final quarter to seal a convincing win."Unfortunately the second half wasn't as good and that's…
Grassroots coup could topple RFU chiefs by February
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Rugby
Wednesday, 18 December 2024 10:20
Rugby Football Union bosses Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube could face a seismic vote of no confidence early next year, with a motion calling for their dismissal gathering support among grassroots clubs.If the motion reaches the threshold of 100 signatories from clubs throughout England, a special general meeting must be held within 45 days a timeline that would decide Sweeney…
Peel expects Ospreys reaction after Booth exit
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Wednesday, 18 December 2024 09:00
Booth had been in charge of Ospreys since 2020 and was due to leave at the end of the season. During his tenure he guided them to the URC Welsh Shield in 2021-22 and 2023-24. He also saw Ospreys reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals and the URC play-offs last season."It is never nice when a coach leaves his job like…
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