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Alun Wyn Jones: Former Wales captain retires to standing ovation with Toulon
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Saturday, 18 November 2023 10:12
Former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones received a standing ovation as he ended a glittering 19-year career with a win for Toulon.Jones, 38, was named captain by Toulon for the Top 14 fixture they won 30-27 at Clermont Auvergne.He was applauded off by both teams after 66 minutes, only to reappear as a replacement for the final two minutes to…
Sharks 12-13 Connacht: Connacht continue fine URC start by beating struggling Sharks
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Saturday, 18 November 2023 09:19
Connacht continued their superb start to the United Rugby Championship and piled further misery on struggling Sharks by edging a 13-12 win in Durban.Sean O'Brien's early try and eight JJ Hanrahan points earned Connacht's fourth win in five games as the Sharks suffered a fifth straight defeat.Sikhumbuzo Notshe and Werner Kok scored Sharks tries but the home side were punished…
Premiership: Leicester Tigers 26-17 Northampton Saints - Hosts grind out derby win
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Saturday, 18 November 2023 10:14
Leicester Tigers overcame a stubborn Northampton Saints in the East Midlands derby for their first Premiership home win of the season.Handre Pollard landed three penalties to put Tigers 9-3 up, with Fin Smith replying in a nervy first half.Francois van Wyk grabbed Tigers' first try as Saints went down to 13 men.George Furbank hit back despite the sin-binnings, only for…
Siobhan Cattigan: Scottish Rugby admit they 'let down' family of former player
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Saturday, 18 November 2023 06:45
Scottish Rugby have apologised "wholeheartedly" and say they "let down" the family of former international Siobhan Cattigan.Cattigan died in November 2021, with her family saying undetected rugby-related brain damage caused a "catastrophic decline" in the 26-year-old's health and led to her death.The back row suffered two concussions on Scotland duty and her family have previously criticised the SRU for not…
Ulster 24-17 Lions: Dan McFarland praises Ulster's character in home win
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Saturday, 18 November 2023 01:03
Ulster boss Dan McFarland praised the resilience shown by his side in their 24-17 victory against the Lions in the United Rugby Championship on Friday. While frustrated with the overall performance, McFarland was pleased they could secure a hard-fought win."When we reflect back on it, we will be pretty disappointed with our accuracy," he told BBC Sport NI."It was really…
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