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Premiership: Worcester Warriors 15-44 Gloucester - Nanai sent off in Worcester loss
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Saturday, 15 August 2020 06:58
Gloucester exploited Worcester full-back Melani Nanai's first-half red card as they ran in six tries to hammer the Warriors on the return of Premiership rugby to Sixways.Warriors led 5-0 when England and Lions winger Jonny May was felled on 18 minutes by Nanai's no-arms tackle.May did not return from a head injury assessment while Nanai was sent off.Jack Singleton, Ollie…
Pro14: Dragons and Scarlets agree 25% player wage cuts
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Friday, 14 August 2020 14:09
Dragons and Scarlets have agreed a 25% reduction in player salaries with their squads for the next 12 months.Clubs are having to cut costs because of the coronavirus pandemic.In April, the Professional Rugby Board (PRB) reached an agreement with the Welsh Rugby Players' Association (WRPA) over a three-month 25% salary cut.The four Welsh regions - Dragons, Cardiff Blues, Ospreys and…
John Barclay: Former Scotland captain announces retirement at 33
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Saturday, 15 August 2020 02:29
Former Scotland rugby captain John Barclay has retired at the age of 33 after a "fairytale" career.Barclay made 76 appearances for his country, as well as spending eight years at Glasgow Warriors before a five-year spell at Welsh side Scarlets.He returned to Scotland in 2018, signing for Edinburgh before leaving the club earlier this summer. "To do the thing I…
Bristol Bears: Kyle Sinckler & Charles Piutau among 33 to sign new deals
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Friday, 14 August 2020 08:50
England prop Kyle Sinckler and New Zealand back Charles Piutau are among 33 Bristol Bears players to sign new contracts with the Premiership club.The West Country outfit made the announcement before the league's resumption after a five-month hiatus.The lengths of the contracts have not been disclosed.Fifi-born England centre Nathan Hughes is also among those to extend his deal, along with…
Premiership: Exeter Chiefs v Leicester Tigers
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Friday, 14 August 2020 06:01
Scotland lock Jonny Gray is set to start on his Exeter debut as the Premiership leaders host Leicester.Fellow newcomer Sam Hidalgo-Clyne is named in bench alongside prop Tomas Francis, who has not played since being injured in Wales' World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa nine months ago.Steve Borthwick takes control as Tigers head coach for the first time.Scotland centre…
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