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Youngs, Martin and Heyes sign new Tigers deals
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Thursday, 21 December 2023 05:42
Ben Youngs has signed a new Leicester Tigers deal, ensuring the former England scrum-half will remain with his boyhood club for a 19th season.The 34-year-old, who retired from international duty at the end of the recent World Cup, has agreed new terms alongside George Martin and Joe Heyes."This club means the world to me," Youngs said.Lock Martin has signed a…
Hawkins still has Wales World Cup ambitions
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Wednesday, 20 December 2023 23:08
Centre Joe Hawkins is confident he will play for Wales at a future World Cup after missing this year's event due to his move to Premiership side Exeter. The 21-year-old has played 12 times for Exeter since his summer move to Devon."Obviously you give a thought to it, a World Cup is a huge achievement for anyone in their career,"…
Goodman to replace Catt as Ireland backs coach
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Thursday, 21 December 2023 06:24
Leinster assistant coach Andrew Goodman will replace Mike Catt as Ireland's backs coach at the end of the season.The 41-year-old former fly-half will work in head coach Andy Farrell's backroom team until 2027. The Irish Rugby Football Union last week announced Catt would be leaving at the end of the campaign, having extended Farrell's deal to 2027. Goodman has been…
'I could get resilient tattooed across my head'
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Thursday, 21 December 2023 10:16
Wales lock Natalia John is the embodiment of resilience.She has even considered getting a tattoo of the word with so many people praising her mental toughness.And she has needed every inch of it after the year she and her family have gone through.The 35-cap international has been plagued by injury; her shoulder limiting her Six Nations appearances and her calf…
'We should be world-leading at all levels' - RFU
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Thursday, 21 December 2023 10:00
English rugby's powerbrokers have announced plans to revitalise the game in England after admitting they have "failed miserably" when it comes to developing young talent. As part of a landmark new partnership, the Rugby Football Union plans to create a revamped second tier from the 2025-2026 season. This new league could give Wasps, London Irish, Worcester and Jersey Reds a…
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