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RFU at ease with Women's Super Series conditions
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Tuesday, 02 July 2019 09:44
The Rugby Football Union says it is comfortable with the set-up at the Women's Rugby Super Series, despite concerns over facilities in San Diego.The five best teams in the world - New Zealand, England, France, Canada and the USA - are meeting in a highly-anticipated round-robin tournament.Most matches are taking place on a dry training pitch, with pop-up changing tents…
James Phillips signs new Sale Sharks deal as James O'Connor leaves
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Tuesday, 02 July 2019 05:01
Sale Sharks second row James Phillips has signed a new one-year contract extension, with utility back James O'Connor leaving the Premiership club.Phillips, 31, joined from Bath last summer on a two-year deal but Sale have now extended the contract until 2021.Phillips said: "I have really enjoyed my first year at the club." O'Connor, 28, has been released from his three-year…
Tom James: Ex-Wales wing signs for Scarlets
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Tuesday, 02 July 2019 05:08
Former international wing Tom James has joined Scarlets on a two-year deal.The 32-year-old was capped 12 times for Wales, made 163 appearances for Cardiff Blues and also spent two years with Exeter Chiefs in England.James took a break in 2018 while having treatment for depression, but returned with Merthyr, Pontypridd and Cardiff in the Premiership. "I can't wait to get…
Travis Ismaiel: Harlequins sign South Africa wing from Super Rugby Bulls
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Tuesday, 02 July 2019 05:19
Harlequins have signed South Africa international Travis Ismaiel from Super Rugby side Bulls on an undisclosed deal.Ismaiel, 27, amassed 10 tries in 39 Super Rugby games following 22 tries in 42 games in the Currie Cup.The Pretoria-born wing scored on his one Springboks appearance, crossing against Wales in a 2018 friendly loss. He arrives at Quins as injury cover for…
Leicester Tigers: EW Viljoen, Hanro Liebenberg & Jordan Coghlan join Premiership side
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Tuesday, 02 July 2019 03:44
Leicester Tigers have signed South African Super Rugby duo EW Viljoen and Hanro Liebenberg and back-rower Jordan Coghlan from Nottingham.Tigers have recruited utility back Viljoen from Stormers and back-rower Liebenberg, 23, from Bulls while Coghlan, 26, joins after three seasons in the Championship.Viljoen, 24, moves to Leicester after featuring 28-times for the Stormers. "EW adds a lot to our outside-back…
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