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'Changing landscape' prompts Leicester Tigers sale
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Tuesday, 25 June 2019 08:03
Fresh investment in Leicester Tigers will help ensure the club remains a force in the Premiership, according to club chief executive Simon Cohen.Tigers, who have won 10 Premiership titles and two European Cups, have been put up for sale for about £60m.Their last Premiership triumph, however, came in 2013 and they battled to avoid relegation last season. "It's a very…
Graham Henry: Wales 'one of World Cup teams to beat'
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Tuesday, 25 June 2019 02:15
World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry believes Wales will be "one of the teams to beat" in the 2019 tournament in Japan in the autumn.Former Wales coach Henry led New Zealand to 2011 success and they won it again under Steve Hansen in 2015."I think Wales have a good chance," said Henry. "It's going to be a lot closer than it…
Leicester Tigers: Premiership club put up for sale for about £60m
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Monday, 24 June 2019 23:55
Premiership rugby club Leicester Tigers has put itself up for sale and is seeking a price of about £60m, BBC Sport understands. The move follows private equity firm CVC's investment in the sport in December which the club says has led to several approaches from new investors.CVC's acquisition of a 27% stake in Premiership Rugby resulted in each club receiving…
Israel Folau: Rugby star recoups donations in sacking row
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Monday, 24 June 2019 23:27
A second fundraiser for sacked rugby player Israel Folau has drawn more donations within 24 hours than a previous campaign that was shut down on Monday.Folau had his contract terminated by Rugby Australia (RA) in May after he said that "hell awaits" gay people. He has since controversially sought donations for a legal battle with RA.Crowdfunding website GoFundMe shut down…
Brad Davis: London Irish add ex-Ospreys and Wasps defence coach to backroom staff
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Monday, 24 June 2019 08:35
Premiership side London Irish have added former Bath, Wasps and Ospreys coach Brad Davis to their backroom staff for the forthcoming campaignThe former Castleford and Wakefield rugby league player worked with Pro14 side Ospreys last season.He forms part of a five-man coaching team, alongside ex-Ireland boss Declan Kidney, George Skivington, ex-Kangaroos player Les Kiss and Declan Danaher. "I am excited…
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