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Janco Venter: Saracens sign Namibia back-row ahead of Championship campaign
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Wednesday, 01 July 2020 07:20
Saracens have signed Namibia international back-row Janco Venter from Championship side Jersey Reds.The 25-year-old represented his country at the last two World Cups and has won 28 caps in total. He is the second Jersey player to move to Allianz Park this week after prop Alec Clarey joined the reigning Premiership champions on Tuesday. The 6ft 4ins former Western Province…
Joe Maksymiw: Dragons sign Wales-qualified lock from Connacht
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Wednesday, 01 July 2020 05:00
Dragons have signed Wales-qualified lock Joe Maksymiw from Connacht.Maksymiw, 24, will link-up with Dean Ryan's men with immediate effect having signed a long-term contract at the region."We're pleased to bring Joe, a Welsh-qualified player, to the region and look forward to him developing in our environment," said Ryan. "Joe is hungry to prove himself here, improve as a player and…
Northampton: Players and staff agree 10% wage cut for next 12 months
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Wednesday, 01 July 2020 06:02
Northampton Saints' players and staff have agreed to a 12-month salary reduction as a result of the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.The cuts, thought to be about 10% across the board, replace the temporary 25% reduction in place since 1 April.The new terms were factored into 19 player deals announced on Tuesday. Chief executive Mark Darbon said the club…
Mahlatse Ralepelle given an eight-year ban for second doping offence
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Wednesday, 01 July 2020 04:54
Former South Africa player Mahlatse Ralepelle has been given an eight-year ban after he was found guilty of a doping offence while at Sharks in 2019.This is his second ban after he served a two-year suspension between 2014 and 2016 following a positive out-of-competition test while at Toulouse.The hooker, 33, has 21 days to file an appeal. Ralepelle played in…
Glenn Webbe: Former Wales wing backs rugby players taking the knee
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Tuesday, 30 June 2020 23:30
Former Wales wing Glenn Webbe supports rugby players following other sportspeople by taking a knee before matches when the game resumes.Footballers have been making the gesture before Premier League and Championship matches."A lot of the footballers are doing the same thing as a mark of respect, taking the knee to start the game, so why not?" said former Bridgend star…
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