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Fiji rugby chairman Francis Kean stands down from World Rugby council amid homophobia accusations
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Tuesday, 21 April 2020 01:54
The chairman of the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) has stood down from the World Rugby council amid accusations of homophobia and discrimination.Francis Kean, who was convicted of manslaughter in 2007, is under investigation by World Rugby after the Sunday Times revealed the claims.The FRU is backing Sir Bill Beaumont's bid for re-election as chairman of World Rugby. World Rugby said…
James Cronin: Munster prop given one-month doping ban over 'unintentional breach'
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Monday, 20 April 2020 09:10
Munster prop James Cronin has been handed a one-month ban for an unintentional anti-doping violation after a mix-up in a pharmacy led to him receiving the wrong medication.The Ireland player failed the doping test after Munster's Champions Cup home game against Racing 92 in November. The 29-year-old tested positive for prednisolone and prednisone. A disciplinary ruling found that the breach…
Ex-Tonga and Cardiff Blues flanker Molitika retires at 45
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Monday, 20 April 2020 09:24
Former Cardiff Blues flanker Ma'ama Molitika has announced his retirement at the age of 45.Molitika made 112 appearances over seven seasons for the Arms Park side.He was part of the Blues team that won the now defunct Anglo-Welsh Cup in 2006-07 and the European Challenge Cup in 2009-10. The Tonga international has been playing for Bedfordshire club Ampthill for seven…
Wales Test unlikely to go ahead in June, says Japan coach Joseph
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Monday, 20 April 2020 05:17
Japan coach Jamie Joseph says the Test against Wales on 27 June is unlikely to go ahead as scheduled because of the Covid-19 pandemic.Wales are set to face Japan before playing two Tests against New Zealand."Our [summer] Test matches look likely to be either cancelled or postponed until the end of the year," he said. The domestic Japanese Top League…
World Rugby investigates Fiji chairman over homophobia allegations
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Monday, 20 April 2020 03:15
World Rugby has begun an investigation into the chairman of the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU), which has backed Sir Bill Beaumont's bid for re-election as boss of the world game. Francis Kean is under pressure to stand down amid accusations of homophobia and discrimination, as revealed by the Sunday Times. The allegations against Kean, who was convicted of manslaughter in…
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