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Woodman back to lead Wales U20s against New Zealand
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Thursday, 27 June 2024 10:00
Ryan Woodman will lead Wales Under-20s into their World Rugby U20 Championship opener against New Zealand at Athlone Stadium, Cape Town, on Saturday (kick-off 18:00 BST).The Dragons back-row missed the junior Six Nations through injury and his return is a welcome boost to Richard Whiffin's side, who also face Spain and then France in Pool A.Whiffin has named an experienced…
Saints sign former NFL hopeful Smith
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Thursday, 27 June 2024 06:05
Premiership champions Northampton Saints have signed George Smith after the lock walked away from the chance of forging an career in American football.The 22-year-old, who stands 6ft 8in (203cm) and weighs in at 138kg, was among the NFL's international player pathway intake earlier this year alongside ex-Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit.Smith was in the United States from late January before being…
BBC Scotland to show Scotland against Chile and Uruguay
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Thursday, 27 June 2024 06:36
Scotlands summer clashes with Chile and Uruguay next month will be shown live on BBC Scotland.Gregor Townsends side will play two matches in South America in July as part of a four-game tour that also takes in Canada and the USA.The Uruguay clash will mark the first match between Scotland and Uruguay since the 1999 Rugby World Cup where Scotland…
Lake to win 50th Wales cap against Spain
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Thursday, 27 June 2024 04:01
Line-upsWales: Jenny Hesketh; Lisa Neumann, Hannah Jones (capt), Kerin Lake, Carys Cox; Lleucu George, Keira Bevan; Gwenllian Pyrs, Carys Phillips, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Abbie Fleming, Georgia Evans, Alisha Butchers, Alex Callender, Bethan LewisReplacements: Molly Reardon, Abbey Constable, Donna Rose, Kate Williams, Gwennan Hopkins, Sian Jones, Robyn Wilkins, Courtney Keight.Spain: TBCReplacements:
WRU reveals five-year plan to save Welsh rugby
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Wednesday, 26 June 2024 06:21
After a torrid 12 months on and off the pitch, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has outlined its five-year plan for the future of the game in Wales.Fittingly during a general election, the governing body has unveiled what is, in effect, its manifesto for rebuilding the national sport.New chief executive Abi Tierney said the WRU aims to improve the men's…
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