Rugby
Francis extends Exeter deal, but still eligible for Wales
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Wednesday, 03 April 2019 07:00
Wales prop Tomas Francis will still be eligible to play for his country despite extending his deal at Premiership leaders Exeter Chiefs.Exeter have exercised a clause in the 26-year-old's existing contract to keep him at Sandy Park until at least 2021.Any player with fewer than 60 caps has to return to Wales when their contracts expire to remain eligible for…
Scarlets post increased loss of £643,035 for year ending June 2018
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Thursday, 04 April 2019 08:37
Scarlets recorded a loss of £643,035 for the year ending 30 June 2018, up from £603,817 the previous year.According to chairman Nigel Short's report, Scarlets increased business revenue by 30%, all of which he said was "reinvested into rugby".Short and his fellow benefactors Huw Evans, Glan Wise, Philip Davies and Tim Griffiths wrote off more than £8m of debt for…
Nations Championship deadline set for extension to allow further talks
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Thursday, 04 April 2019 09:26
World Rugby's deadline for the Nations Championship is likely to run into next week as talks continue over whether the new concept will get off the ground. The governing body had set a deadline of Friday for formal expressions of interest from the unions.However, it is understood this will not be enforced so more discussions can take place before any…
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