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Sean Lonsdale: Exeter Chiefs forward agrees new deal with club
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Monday, 11 May 2020 00:37
Exeter forward Sean Lonsdale has signed a new contract with the Premiership leaders. The 22-year-old has played 31 times for the Chiefs since joining in 2016 from North Wales side RGC. Lonsdale, who can play across the back five, has agreed a "long-term" deal, the club confirmed. "He's still young, getting involved in games now, and he's got that ability…
Chris Cook: Bristol Bears sign scrum-half from Bath ahead of 2020-21 season
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Monday, 11 May 2020 05:06
Bristol Bears have signed scrum half Chris Cook from Bath ahead of the 2020-21 Premiership campaign.The 29-year-old came through Bath's academy and has made over 140 appearances in 11 seasons since his debut in 2010."It's great to be staying in the West Country and I'm looking forward to the new chapter at Ashton Gate," Cook said. He will leave the…
Super Rugby: New Zealand teams to play domestic series from 13 June
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Monday, 11 May 2020 05:35
New Zealand’s Super Rugby mini-series will begin on 13 June after the government confirmed it would lower its coronavirus alert level from Thursday.Lowering the level from three to two means professional sport can resume behind closed doors.New Zealand is the first major rugby nation to announce a restart to competition during the pandemic. "It’s fantastic news for the game right…
Pro14 season resumption planned for late August
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Saturday, 09 May 2020 11:13
Plans are being considered to resume a curtailed Pro14 season on 22 August following the coronavirus crisis.Discussions are being held over the tournament's future with games probably staged behind closed doors.A Pro14 return is more testing than other domestic leagues because it covers five countries and international borders in Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Italy and South Africa. A potential final date…
Itoje & Vunipola 'will make good decisions' over Saracens future
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Saturday, 09 May 2020 14:00
Saracens forwards Maro Itoje and Mako Vunipola will consider their international future when deciding whether to stay at the relegated club, says England defence coach John Mitchell.Itoje and Vunipola are yet to commit another season to Sarries, who were relegated to the Championship after salary cap breaches.Vunipola’s brother Billy has confirmed he will stay at Allianz Park along with fellow…
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