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Hadleigh Parkes: Wales centre to leave Scarlets for Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan
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Thursday, 09 April 2020 08:26
Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes' international career could be over as he looks set to leave Scarlets to join Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan.Parkes, 32, has won 29 caps for Wales since making his debut in 2017.The New Zealand-born player qualified on residency grounds after joining Scarlets in 2014. But under Welsh Rugby Union selection rules he would no longer be…
Lee Blackett: Wasps appoint interim boss as full-time head coach
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Thursday, 09 April 2020 04:27
Wasps have appointed interim boss Lee Blackett as their new head coach.The 37-year-old has been in charge since director of rugby Dai Young's departure on 18 February.Blackett, who was previously attack and backs coach, guided Wasps to three wins in four games before the season was suspended because of coronavirus - including a 60-10 win over Saracens. He will work…
Jannes Kirsten: Exeter lock signs new undisclosed-length contract
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Wednesday, 08 April 2020 09:51
Exeter Chiefs lock Jannes Kirsten has signed a new contract with the Premiership club.The 26-year-old South African has scored three tries in 22 appearances since joining the Devon outfit on a one-year deal last summer.Kirsten, who can also play in the back row, moved to Sandy Park from Super Rugby side Blue Bulls. “Jannes has had a great season so…
Premiership Rugby 'intends to complete season' after further delay announced
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Wednesday, 08 April 2020 07:26
Premiership Rugby is exploring the possibility of rescheduling the Twickenham final deep into the summer after further postponing the season.The campaign was initially called off until 24 April because of coronavirus.But despite the further delay, Premiership Rugby says it remains committed to "completing all games" in the 2019-2020 season. "The intention is to play all games and complete the season…
Wales' leading players to take 25% pay cut
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Wednesday, 08 April 2020 09:21
Wales' leading rugby players will take a 25% pay cut as the sport deals with the financial impact of coronavirus.The Professional Rugby Board (PRB), representing the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) and the four regions - Cardiff Blues, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets - reached the agreement with the Welsh Rugby Players' Association (WRPA).The salary reduction, effective from 1 April, will last…
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