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Measles hits Tonga women's World Cup qualifying bid
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Thursday, 21 November 2019 01:31
Tonga women are out of the Oceania Championship in Fiji, a route to qualify for 2021 World Cup, after an outbreak of measles in their country.They were scheduled to play Australia A on Tuesday, but will instead remain in quarantine for 18 days.Tonga's health ministry last week reported 251 confirmed or suspected cases in the country. A Fiji health ministry…
Australia could scrap 60-cap 'Giteau's Law'
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Thursday, 21 November 2019 02:10
Australia are reviewing "Giteau's Law", which governs which foreign-based players are allowed to play for the Wallabies, after a poor World Cup.Under current rules, the only foreign-based players Australia can pick are those with 60 or more caps.Players such as centre Samu Kerevi (33 caps) and lock Adam Coleman (38 caps) are no longer eligible having joined clubs abroad after…
Manu Tuilagi: Leicester's England centre intends to see out Tigers deal
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Thursday, 21 November 2019 01:22
Manu Tuilagi says he is planning to see out his contract at Leicester, despite interest from France and rugby league side Toronto Wolfpack.The 28-year-old centre, who was a key part of England's run to the World Cup final, signed a new deal in March."At the moment, I don't want to look to the future too far ahead," said Tuilagi, who…
'I've faced tough opponents, so let's fight' - ex-Lion Smith reveals 'daunting' cancer diagnosis
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Wednesday, 20 November 2019 22:01
The British and Irish Lions squad that beat South Africa in 1997 was full of giants.The towering physical presence of Martin Johnson and Lawrence Dallaglio, the dominant personalities of Scott Gibbs and Keith Wood. And a diminutive, quiet, loose-head prop called Tom Smith.Tom was an unsung hero. He shunned the limelight. But he started every Test on that tour, and…
Saracens sanction a 'deterrent' to others - Diamond
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Wednesday, 20 November 2019 10:21
Saracens' punishment for breaching the Premiership's salary cap regulations will act as "an excellent deterrent" to other clubs, according to Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond.Sarries, the reigning Premiership and European champions, were docked 35 points and fined £5.36m after an inquiry into business partnerships between owner Nigel Wray and some of their players."They've been foolish in what they've…
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Wednesday, 20 November 2019 04:31
Cardiff Blues: Losses fall by £1m as benefactors write off debts
Wednesday, 20 November 2019 03:56
Ex-Ulster fly-half O'Connor to caddie for McIlroy in Dubai
Tuesday, 19 November 2019 14:29
Australia appoint Glasgow's Rennie as new coach
Tuesday, 19 November 2019 07:53
Saracens fined for no-show at Champions Cup launch
Tuesday, 19 November 2019 06:33
Eddie Jones: Mother asked 'why didn't you win?'
Tuesday, 19 November 2019 00:49
Champions Cup: Ulster return a 'welcome distraction' says captain Iain Henderson
Tuesday, 19 November 2019 02:26
Hartley felt 'fraudulent' being injured for so long
Tuesday, 19 November 2019 03:03
Pivac names McNicholl and Halaholo in first Wales squad
Monday, 18 November 2019 09:21
Wales prop Francis to miss start of Six Nations
Monday, 18 November 2019 04:21
Scotland must aim to be world's best 'small' team - Jones
Monday, 18 November 2019 06:00
Jones fears England's Sarries stars may focus on keeping club up
Monday, 18 November 2019 04:19
Saracens will not contest sanctions over salary cap breach
Sunday, 17 November 2019 23:51
Joseph out of All Blacks running after committing to Japan
Monday, 18 November 2019 00:42
Saracens salary cap breach: Premiership champions face deadline to contest sanctions
Sunday, 17 November 2019 17:57
Folau's bushfire comments 'appallingly insensitive'
Sunday, 17 November 2019 09:18
Scotland 3-17 Wales: Visitors ease win at Scotstoun
Sunday, 17 November 2019 07:23
Burgess set to be WRU's first elected woman member
Sunday, 17 November 2019 07:47
Pro14: League agrees £120m CVC investment deal in principle
Sunday, 17 November 2019 03:06
Best aims for extended Barbarians farewell
Friday, 15 November 2019 06:46
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