Rugby
'All they wanted was an opportunity to prove themselves' - how coronavirus is affecting women's sport
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Wednesday, 29 April 2020 03:00
"I do think about the young women that have worked all their life to get to this stage. All they ever wanted was an opportunity to prove themselves."The coronavirus pandemic has affected sport across the world, and women's sport is arguably one of the most at risk.Fifpro, world football's players' union, recently warned that the women's game could be hit…
Hard not to award Leinster Pro14 - Glasgow coach Rennie
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Wednesday, 29 April 2020 00:55
Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie says it would be "hard" not to award Leinster the Pro14 title.The campaign has been suspended amid the coronavirus pandemic, with no decision taken on how to conclude it.Rennie soon takes over as Australia coach and is unlikely to take charge of Warriors before his June exit. "We've seen other competitions award the team…
Frisby and Halanukonuka to leave Glasgow
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Tuesday, 28 April 2020 10:39
International duo Nick Frisby and Siua Halanukonuka are to leave Glasgow Warriors at the end of this season.Australian scrum-half Frisby, 27, has made 21 appearances after joining from Bordeaux in summer 2018.And 33-year-old Tonga tight-head Halanukonuka has played 33 games since arriving a year earlier, although a calf injury has kept him out this term. "Nick and Siua are great…
Uncontested scrums? How do players return safely to a sport as physical as rugby?
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Tuesday, 28 April 2020 05:47
With football's Premier League stepping up plans to resume the season and some clubs opening their training grounds, rugby union is also considering its return-to-play policies.With the last Premiership match taking place on 8 March, how long do players need to prepare before they are fully fit to play again? And will there have to be compromises to ensure players'…
Genge plans new union to 'shake up rugby scene'
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Monday, 27 April 2020 13:14
England's Ellis Genge says it is time to "shake up the rugby scene" after confirming plans to set up a new union, designed to provide elite players with improved commercial and legal advice. He feels players were "poorly advised" over measures taken by clubs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The Leicester prop, 25, says the new organisation would…
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