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England trio ruled out of World Cup warm-up against Wales
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Saturday, 10 August 2019 05:33
England trio Henry Slade, Sam Underhill and Ruaridh McConnochie have been ruled out of the World Cup warm-up game against Wales at Twickenham on Sunday.Wing Ruaridh McConnochie was set to make his England debut but has a hip injury.Flanker Underhill and centre Slade were also expected to start but have respective knee and toe problems. Joe Cokanasiga, Jonathan Joseph and…
Australia beating New Zealand means Wales are unofficially top of World Rugby's rankings
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Saturday, 10 August 2019 04:40
Wales are now unofficially ranked the number one side in the world after Australia defeated New Zealand in the Rugby Championship.The All Blacks have provisionally slipped off the top spot for the first time in 10 years following their 47-26 defeat in Perth.Wales will officially be ranked top on Monday if they avoid defeat against England on Sunday at Twickenham.…
Rugby Championship: Australia thrash All Blacks 47-26 in Perth
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Saturday, 10 August 2019 05:31
Australia recorded their highest-ever score against the All Blacks as they beat the world champions 47-26 in the Rugby Championship in Perth.It was the Wallabies' first win over New Zealand since 2017.The All Blacks were reduced to 14 men when Scott Barrett was dismissed for a dangerous tackle just before half-time. Defeat means they have provisionally lost the top spot…
Warren Gatland: Criticism of Wales' World Cup warm-ups 'fair'
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Friday, 09 August 2019 14:00
Head coach Warren Gatland says it is "fair" to criticise Wales' decision to play four World Cup warm-up matches.Legendary full-back JPR Williams and fly-half James Hook are among those who have voiced concerns that players could suffer injuries before the tournament.Wales face England at Twickenham on Sunday and in Cardiff on Saturday, 17 August, before playing Ireland home and away…
Christian Wade: Ex-Wasps player scores sensational 65-yard touchdown on Buffalo Bills debut
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Friday, 09 August 2019 00:12
Former Wasps and England winger Christian Wade scored a sensational 65-yard touchdown with his first carry on his Buffalo Bills debut.Wade, 28, ran through a huge hole in the Indianapolis Colts defence to score in a 24-16 pre-season friendly victory.The running back quit rugby union in October 2018 to pursue an NFL career, joining the Bills in April. "I knew…
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