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Premiership: Sale 39-0 London Irish - Sharks thrash Exiles to go top of Premiership
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Friday, 06 March 2020 14:05
Sale went top of the Premiership with a fine 39-0 win against London Irish. Interceptions caused both of Sale's first-half tries as the Irish defence stood up to the Sharks' dominance - Sam James went in on 17 minutes before his brother Luke crossed in stoppage time. Robert du Preez's penalty put Sale further ahead before Rob Webber was mauled…
Women's Six Nations match off after Scotland player contracts coronavirus
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Friday, 06 March 2020 13:23
Scotland Women's Six Nations match with France at Glasgow's Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday has been postponed after a home player contracted coronavirus.The player is being treated in "a healthcare facility but is otherwise well", says Scottish Rugby, while seven members of the Scotland playing and management staff are in self-isolation.Scotland men v France at Murrayfield on Sunday "continues as scheduled".…
Jones wants to avenge 2019 defeat - England v Wales preview
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Friday, 06 March 2020 07:40
England host 2019 champions Wales in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday, needing to win to keep alive hopes of a third title in five years.England make two changes with Mark Wilson coming in for injured flanker Sam Underhill and Anthony Watson replacing Jonathan Joseph on the wing. Wales face England under head coach Wayne Pivac for the first…
'The break put the brakes on' - Dawson & Horgan recall 2001's delayed Six Nations finale
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Friday, 06 March 2020 08:32
The coronavirus outbreak that has caused the postponement of Italy's matches against Ireland and England has presented an extraordinary challenge to Six Nations organisers.But not a unique one.Back in 2001, an outbreak of foot and mouth disease - a highly infectious illness affecting livestock - was only contained after more than six million farm animals had been culled in the…
Biggar is fit to face England, insists captain Jones
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Friday, 06 March 2020 05:38
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says Dan Biggar is fit to play after the fly-half was named in Wayne Pivac's side for the Six Nations match against England at Twickenham.Biggar has overcome a knee injury suffered playing for Northampton against Saracens last Saturday.The 30-year-old was named in the side on Thursday but there were still doubts raised over his participation.…
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