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Coenie Oosthuizen: South Africa prop to join Sale on three-year deal from Sharks
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Monday, 13 May 2019 00:29
Sale have signed South Africa prop Coenie Oosthuizen on a three-year deal.The 30-year-old will join from the Super Rugby side Sharks and is Sale's latest South African recruit following Lood de Jager's move.Oosthuizen has won 30 caps for South Africa, making his debut against England in 2012 and last playing for the Springboks in November 2017. "Coenie joining us, along…
Rugby return would be 'Satan's work', Folau tells church
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Monday, 13 May 2019 00:37
Australian full-back Israel Folau says he resisted opportunities to make his situation "a little bit easier" and return to playing because it would be doing "Satan's" work.Folau was found guilty of breaching Rugby Australia's (RA) player code of conduct after he said "hell awaits" gay people in a social media post.The 30-year-old had his four-year RA contract terminated in April.…
Ospreys to face Scarlets for European Cup spot after Saracens win 2019 title
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Saturday, 11 May 2019 11:04
Ospreys will host Scarlets on Saturday, 18 May for a place in next season's European Champions Cup after Saracens beat Leinster to the 2018-19 title.The Pro14 play-off between the west Wales rivals was confirmed as the English Premiership club beat Ireland's flag-bearers 20-10 in Newcastle.The outcome also ended Cardiff Blues' hopes of making Europe's top flight. Sarries' win meant Liam…
Alex Goode named European Player of the Year after Saracens win Champions Cup
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Saturday, 11 May 2019 13:57
Alex Goode was named European Player of the Year after helping Saracens win a third Champions Cup in four years.Mark McCall's side came from 10-0 down to beat holders and four-time champions Leinster 20-10 and regain the trophy.Goode beat fellow nominees Sean Cronin, Tadhg Furlong, Garry Ringrose and Mako Vunipola and received the award on the pitch after Saturday's final.…
Billy Vunipola caps off difficult month with Saracens victory in Champions Cup
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Saturday, 11 May 2019 14:24
Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola thanked his team-mates after capping off a difficult month with the match-winning try in the Champions Cup final.Vunipola left the field to boos after helping Saracens beat Leinster to win a third European title in four years.The 26-year-old has been in the headlines after defending Israel Folau's social media post in which he said "hell…
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Saturday, 11 May 2019 14:00
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Friday, 10 May 2019 04:59
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Friday, 10 May 2019 03:28
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Friday, 10 May 2019 01:09
Gatland agrees to lead Lions for third time in 2021
Thursday, 09 May 2019 06:46
Matt Smith: Leicester Tigers centre retiring to take on academy head coach role
Thursday, 09 May 2019 02:34
Adam Coleman: London Irish sign Australia lock from Melbourne Rebels
Thursday, 09 May 2019 06:46
Cardiff Blues accounts 'do not make pleasant reading' says chairman
Thursday, 09 May 2019 07:36
Champions Cup: Leinster focusing on strengths as they meet Saracens in final
Thursday, 09 May 2019 00:55
Danny Cipriani: Gloucester's RPA Player of the Year wants title and England recall
Wednesday, 08 May 2019 07:53
Rob Howley: Losing coach will be a loss to Wales, says Martyn Willams
Wednesday, 08 May 2019 15:29
Danny Cipriani: Gloucester fly-half named RPA Player of the Year
Wednesday, 08 May 2019 03:05
London Irish: All Blacks World Cup winner Waisake Naholo signs
Wednesday, 08 May 2019 02:44
Israel Folau loses Asics sponsorship deal after breaching code of conduct
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 23:10
Scotland: Gregor Townsend faces Rugby World Cup selection headache
Wednesday, 08 May 2019 04:17
Alex Goode - one of Europe's best but not wanted by England
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 15:10
Haskell 'blubbed' in front of team-mates when announcing retirement
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 03:41
Rugby World Cup: Referees Nigel Owens and Wayne Barnes confirmed for fourth tournaments
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 03:53
Stuart Hooper: Ex-Bath captain confirmed as director of rugby
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 01:49