Rugby
Leinster v La Rochelle: 'Tough' Munster loss ideal preparation for final, says Josh van der Flier
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Wednesday, 17 May 2023 03:30 Leinster's Josh van der Flier insists Saturday's URC semi-final defeat by Munster was the perfect way to prepare for this weekend's Heineken Champions Cup final against La Rochelle. Despite the loss, Grand Slam winner Van der Flier believes the bruising encounter was ideal preparation ahead of Saturday's European Champions Cup showdown. "That was as much of a tough knock-out game…
Rugby Union player in Australia given 96 week ban for assaulting a referee
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Wednesday, 17 May 2023 02:54 A rugby union player has been banned for 96 weeks after being found guilty of physically abusing a referee.Footage shows the unnamed Perth Bayswater player knocking referee Ian Sunderland to the ground during a Premier Grade match on 22 April.Rugby Western Australia has said the ban equates to almost five years as it is served only during the rugby season."We…
Ex-England prop Henry Thomas proud to be called up by Wales
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Tuesday, 16 May 2023 04:42 Former England prop Henry Thomas tells the Scrum V podcast how proud he is to be called up by Wales.Thomas, 31, has not played for England since 2014 and qualifies for Wales through his father.He has been selected in Warren Gatland's extended World Cup training squad and Thomas says being capped by Wales would equal anything he has done in…
European Challenge Cup final: Sergio Parisse wants to go out on a high
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Tuesday, 16 May 2023 04:28 Sergio Parisse says it is a "joy and a privilege" to have one more shot at a major trophy as his legendary career draws to a close at the age of 39.The former Italy captain, who will retire at the end of the season, will line up for Toulon against Glasgow in Friday's Challenge Cup final in Dublin.Parisse said his…
Quade Cooper and Samu Kerevi set to play for Barbarians against World XV
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Tuesday, 16 May 2023 03:00 Eddie Jones has selected Australia stars Quade Cooper and Samu Kerevi to play for the Barbarians against a World XV later this month at Twickenham.The experienced pair will be looking to play themselves into World Cup contention after long-term injuries.Jones was sacked by the Rugby Football Union in December after seven years as England boss, before being appointed head coach…
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Monday, 15 May 2023 09:48
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Monday, 15 May 2023 02:41
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Monday, 15 May 2023 06:23
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Sunday, 14 May 2023 09:01
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Saturday, 13 May 2023 12:13
United Rugby Championship: Munster pip Leinster in epic derby to secure final against Stormers
Saturday, 13 May 2023 10:29
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Friday, 12 May 2023 10:29
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Dan Biggar: Toulon fly-half believes Wales can surprise sides at 2023 World Cup
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Irish women's rugby to turn to football counterparts in bid to regain Six Nations
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Marlie Packer: England captain 'excited' by John Mitchell's appointment as head coach
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