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Premiership semi-final: Exeter Chiefs v Bath
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Friday, 09 October 2020 06:29
Exeter largely revert to the side which beat Toulouse in the European Champions Cup last month for their Premiership semi-final against Bath.Olly Woodburn, Ollie Devoto and Jacques Vermeulen come in as Chiefs wing Jack Nowell misses out with a foot injury.Bath make three changes from the starting line-up which drew 17-17 at Saracens last weekend.Joe Cokanasiga is named on the…
Premiership Rugby reviewing 'every single minute of every day'
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Thursday, 08 October 2020 15:16
Premiership Rugby is reviewing its processes "every single minute of every day" as it deals with a "season like no other". The governing body was criticised for its handling of the situation at Sale, where a Covid-19 outbreak forced their game against Worcester to be cancelled. But chief executive Darren Childs insists the restart has been a success. "The rugby…
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot: RFU will not ban song but will educate fans on song's history
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Thursday, 08 October 2020 09:45
The Rugby Football Union will not ban 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' but will "proactively" educate fans on the song's "history and provenance".In June, the governing body said it would review the song's use by England fans because of its links with slavery.It has announced it will use social media to educate supporters in addition to "providing platforms for diverse voices…
Former Ireland boss Joe Schmidt lands new role with World Rugby
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Thursday, 08 October 2020 04:48
Former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has landed a new role with World Rugby as the organisation's director of rugby and high performance.The New Zealander led Ireland to three Six Nations titles and helped them become the number one ranked team in the world during six years at the helm between 2013 and 2019.The newly created role will see Schmidt…
Six Nations: Scrum-half John Cooney omitted from Ireland squad
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Thursday, 08 October 2020 02:11
Ulster scrum-half John Cooney has been left out of Ireland's squad for the final two rounds of the Six Nations.Connacht's Kieran Marmion and the uncapped, New Zealand-born Jamison Gibson-Park are the preferred options alongside longstanding starting scrum-half Conor Murray.Head coach Andy Farrell has included six uncapped players in total with Leinster's Ryan Baird, Hugo Keenan, Ed Byrne and Will Connors…
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Wednesday, 07 October 2020 11:47
Ulster: Province suspend training after two players test positive for Covid-19
Wednesday, 07 October 2020 06:27
Chris Robshaw to face England for Barbarians before San Diego Legion move
Wednesday, 07 October 2020 05:05
Six Nations: 2021 tournament could be delayed to allow crowds
Wednesday, 07 October 2020 05:44
Courtney Lawes: England and Northampton lock to miss autumn matches
Tuesday, 06 October 2020 04:05
Eddie Jones says players can help resolve crisis in English rugby
Tuesday, 06 October 2020 03:06
Wales name uncapped Bristol duo Lloyd and Sheedy in autumn squad
Tuesday, 06 October 2020 13:10
Piers Francis: Northampton Saints centre to miss England camp after Covid-19 test
Wednesday, 07 October 2020 01:21
Louis Rees-Zammit: Wales aim to cap teenage wing this autumn
Wednesday, 07 October 2020 02:59
Premiership: Sale Sharks v Worcester Warriors off after eight more positive Covid-19 results
Monday, 05 October 2020 14:27
Louis Rees-Zammit: Young wing deserves his Wales chance, says Shane Williams
Monday, 05 October 2020 22:10
Premier 15s to restart on Saturday with adapted laws and no testing
Monday, 05 October 2020 09:42
Johnny Sexton: Ireland fly-half an injury concern for return of Six Nations
Monday, 05 October 2020 02:58
Phil Dollman: Exeter boss Rob Baxter hails departing veteran full-back
Monday, 05 October 2020 03:16
England: Head coach Eddie Jones names 12 uncapped players in training squad
Monday, 05 October 2020 00:54
Sale Sharks: Rugby Football Union launch investigation after positive Covid-19 tests
Sunday, 04 October 2020 22:01
Nick Tompkins: Wales centre aims for British and Irish Lions dream
Sunday, 04 October 2020 08:49
Premiership: Wasps thrash Exeter Chiefs 46-5 to secure home semi-final
Sunday, 04 October 2020 09:09
Premiership: Saracens snatch 17-17 draw to dent Bath's play-off hopes
Sunday, 04 October 2020 09:55
London Irish 7-36 Bristol Bears: Bristol secure Premiership play-off place
Saturday, 03 October 2020 13:27
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