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Super Rugby: Crusaders beat Jaguares 19-3 in final for 10th title
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Saturday, 06 July 2019 04:14
Crusaders have won their third consecutive Super Rugby title and 10th overall as they beat Argentine club Jaguares 19-3.It was the Jaguares' first appearance in the final - played at the Crusaders' stadium in Christchurch - in just their fourth season in the competition.Hooker Codie Taylor scored the only try for the home side, while fly-half Richie Mo'unga kicked 14…
Women's Rugby Super Series: Nine England changes for Canada game
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Friday, 05 July 2019 05:42
England have made nine changes to the side that beat the USA in their Women's Rugby Super Series opener in San Diego.Captain Sarah Hunter will start at number eight against Canada with Sarah Beckett joining her in the back row.Catherine O'Donnell, who was a replacement as the Red Roses opened their title defence with a win, comes into the second…
World Cup selection process is 'harsh', says England coach Jones
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Friday, 05 July 2019 03:25
England coach Eddie Jones says he knows around 28 of his final 31-man World Cup group, and insists he will pick a squad with the "skill, desire and experience" to win the tournament in Japan.Jones has already made some bold selection calls, bringing Joe Marler out of retirement and axing the experience of Mike Brown, Chris Robshaw and Danny Care."Selection…
Gareth Steenson: Exeter Chiefs star to assist Plymouth Albion's coaching staff
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Thursday, 04 July 2019 03:36
Exeter Chiefs fly-half Gareth Steenson is to take on his first role in coaching as part of National League One side Plymouth Albion's backroom staff.The 35-year-old, who is Chiefs' record points-scorer, will remain a player at Sandy Park but will also help oversee Albion's attacking play."This is a great opportunity for me," said Steenson. "It's great to be a player,…
Eddie Jones: England head coach 'one of the biggest jokers' says Maro Itoje
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Thursday, 04 July 2019 00:55
England forward Maro Itoje speaks about the jovial atmosphere in the squad in the build-up to October's Rugby World Cup, saying it is mostly down to head coach Eddie Jones.Itoje told the Today programme: "He sets high standards but also has an incredible sense of humour. He is one of the biggest jokers in our whole squad."Jones announces his World…
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