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Ratu Naulago: Hull FC winger to join Bristol Bears in cross-code move
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Tuesday, 19 May 2020 03:33
Hull FC winger Ratu Naulago will switch codes at the end of the Super League season to join Premiership rugby union side Bristol Bears.The Fiji-born 28-year-old joined the Black and Whites in February 2019 after impressing during a trial spell.It will be a switch back to union for Naulago, who previously won the Premiership 7s title with Saracens. “I would…
Rugby stadium quiz: Guess the capacity of stadiums in rugby union and rugby league
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Tuesday, 19 May 2020 01:09
Football stadia knowledge seems to be fun subject amongst fans, but what about rugby stadiums?It got us thinking...So, calling all rugby followers of both union and league persuasion - how well do you know your rugby stadiums?We really want to test you with this by estimating the capacity of the grounds listed across both codes, putting the options in order…
Steve Lansdown: Bristol Bears owner believes current Premiership salary cap should stay
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Monday, 18 May 2020 08:30
Bristol Bears owner Steve Lansdown has argued the Premiership should "foster and encourage ambition" by keeping the existing £7m salary cap as well as the controversial marquee player rule. In a wide-ranging and damning report into the current system, former government minister Lord Myners recommended last week the marquee player allowance should be reviewed, saying it creates "unhelpful inflationary pressure"…
Ruaridh Jackson: Glasgow Warriors' Scotland international retires
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Monday, 18 May 2020 06:35
Scotland international Ruaridh Jackson has retired at the age of 32 after living out his "childhood dream".The Glasgow Warriors' back made 33 appearances from his country, scoring 37 points, and has quit to focus on a new career in the drinks industry.Jackson, who first joined Glasgow in 2006, has also played for Wasps and Harlequins in the English Premiership. "It…
Myles Edwards: Wasps sign lock from French side Oyonnax
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Monday, 18 May 2020 06:50
Wasps have brought in forward Myles Edwards from French club Oyonnax, their second signing for the 2020-21 season.The 24-year-old lock, from Birmingham, was part of the Worcester Warriors academy before moving to France.He has spent four years across the English Channel, first with La Rochelle, then Aurillac and in the 2019-29 season with Pro D2 Oyonnax. Edwards said: "The chance…
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