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'I'm still more a person of Jesus' - Billy Vunipola explains protest decision
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Wednesday, 19 August 2020 08:47
Billy Vunipola says his Christian faith meant he was uncomfortable with the idea of taking a knee as part of the Premiership's anti-racism protest.Vunipola, 27, stood before Saracens' defeat by Bristol on Saturday, while the majority of his team-mates kneeled."Though I am a person of colour, I'm still more a person of Jesus," he told The Good, The Bad and…
Melani Nanai: Worcester Warriors full-back banned for three games for tackle on Jonny May
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Wednesday, 19 August 2020 09:04
Worcester Warriors back Melani Nanai has been banned for three games for a no-arms tackle on England winger Jonny May in Saturday's loss to Gloucester.The Samoan was sent off by referee Christophe Ridley for the 18th-minute challenge which saw May replaced after a head injury assessment. Nanai apologised, saying "it wasn't my intention to tackle that way".He accepted the charge…
Stade Francais cancel friendly because of players' lung damage
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Wednesday, 19 August 2020 09:19
Stade Francais have called off their friendly against Toulon due to players having not recovered from lung damage caused by Covid-19.The club, which put its side into isolation last week after an increase in positive results, estimates those affected need another week's rest.After consulting the league's medical commission, the match on 27 August was cancelled for health reasons.Last week, the…
Wyn Jones: Wales prop on wedding delays and family farm chores
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Wednesday, 19 August 2020 05:38
Wales and Scarlets prop Wyn Jones should have been getting married last weekend, but was instead preparing himself for the resumption of the rugby season.Jones was scheduled to celebrate his wedding to Jeian Lewis before it was postponed for a year.So instead of jetting off on honeymoon, Jones is set to pack down against Cardiff Blues in Llanelli on Saturday."There's…
Jack Clifford: Harlequins and England back row retires aged 27
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Wednesday, 19 August 2020 03:41
Harlequins and England back row Jack Clifford has been forced to retire at the age of 27 because of injury.Clifford dislocated a shoulder during a Premiership Rugby Cup match in September 2019, and subsequently had two operations on the injury.He won 10 international caps after making his England debut during the Six Nations in 2016."I am absolutely gutted to be…
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