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Canterbury Crusaders changing knight & sword logo after Christchurch attacks
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Saturday, 08 June 2019 05:44
The Canterbury Crusaders are to lose their knight and sword logo following a review into the club's branding after the Christchurch mosque attacks in March, in which 51 people were killed.Concerns were raised after the attacks about the association of the Crusaders' name with the medieval religious wars between Christians and Muslims.The team will keep their name for at least…
Rory Thornton makes Blues stay permanent after loan spell
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Friday, 07 June 2019 08:19
Rory Thornton has signed a permanent Cardiff Blues deal after being on loan there from Ospreys last season.The 24-year-old lock made 20 Blues appearances in 2018-19.Thornton won his only Wales cap as they beat Samoa in Apia in June, 2017 while the British and Irish Lions were on tour in New Zealand. "Cardiff Blues have shown big faith in me…
Sam Davies: New Dragons fly-half aims for Wales recall
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Thursday, 06 June 2019 08:17
Dragons fly-half Sam Davies is hoping his move from Ospreys can help rekindle his international career and impress Wales' new look coaching staff. Davies signed a new two-year deal with the Gwent region and insists Gareth Anscombe's arrival at Ospreys was not a factor in his move.The 25-year-old won the last of his eight caps two years ago. "There is…
Chris Harris: Gloucester sign Newcastle Falcons and Scotland centre for 2019-20
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Thursday, 06 June 2019 01:44
Gloucester have signed Scotland international centre Chris Harris from Newcastle Falcons on an undisclosed deal after activating a release clause.Harris leaves the Falcons on the back of relegation from the Premiership this past season, having made 77 league appearances and scored 11 tries.The 28-year-old received international recognition at Kingston Park, and scored one try in eight Test matches. "I've loved…
Folau launches action over sacking after 'hell awaits' gay people comment
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Thursday, 06 June 2019 02:21
Australian rugby international Israel Folau is seeking "substantial remedies" after being sacked for a social media post saying "hell awaits" gay people.The 30-year-old devout Christian had his contract terminated by Rugby Australia and has now launched legal action against RA.Folau is claiming his employment was unlawfully terminated. "No Australian of any faith should be fired for practising their religion," Folau…
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