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Jack Willis demands England make changes to their ruling affecting players based abroad
Jack Willis demands England change rule that stops players based abroad from representing the national side ahead of the Rugby World Cup as he insists contract opportunities were limited at English clubs Jack Willis wants England Rugby to change their rules affecting players abroad Willis joined French outfit Toulouse after being left unemployed by Wasps The Englishman wants to represent…
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High-profile Australian prompts shock change in the game ahead of 2023 Rugby World Cup in France
Rugby union has traditionally been hesitant to make snap changes, but the intervention of a top Aussie official has seen a seismic shift ahead of September’s World Cup. Orange cards are set to be used by referees at the tournament in France after one of World Rugby’s highest-ranking officials – Australian Brett Robinson – raised concerns the World Cup final…
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Rob Baxter insists new signing Joe Hawkins will be eligible for the Rugby World Cup
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter insists new signing Joe Hawkins will be eligible for the Rugby World Cup despite leaving Ospreys for the Gallagher Premiership Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter expects Hawkins to play at the World Cup He will move to Sandy Park from Welsh region Ospreys at the end of the season Those who feature outside…
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Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg is set to RETIRE from rugby after the World Cup
Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg is set to RETIRE from rugby after the World Cup later this year with the Exeter Chiefs star, 30, claiming his body ‘can’t achieve the standards I expect’ as he vows to end his career on a high Scotland rugby star Stuart Hogg will retire from the sport after the World Cup Hogg claims his body…
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Captain Hunter and coach Middleton eye fitting finale as England open Six Nations defence
Captain Sarah Hunter and coach Simon Middleton eye fitting finale as England open Six Nations defence against Scotland at Kingston Park By Alex Bywater For The Daily Mail Published: 18:30 EDT, 24 March 2023 | Updated: 18:41 EDT, 24 March 2023 <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– There is an end-of-era feel to the women’s Six Nations for England’s Red…
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England full-back Freddie Steward’s red card against Ireland is overturned after panel review
Freddie Steward’s red card against Ireland is OVERTURNED after the England full-back was controversially sent off for a collision with Hugo Keenan in Six Nations defeat Steward was controversially dismissed in Dublin for colliding with Hugo Keenan His sending off sparked major controversy, but is has now been rescinded Rugby chiefs have concluded that a yellow card would have been…
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Ireland 29-16 England: Johnny Sexton leads hosts to Grand Slam glory
The party started long before the final whistle. A good couple of days, to be precise. Everybody knew how this one was going, in spite of England’s best efforts to rain on the parade. Patrick Duffy, the former Dallas actor, pulled up in a 1965 Cadillac to begin the St Patrick’s weekend celebrations on Friday and was presented with an…
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England vs Ireland – Six Nations: How to watch, when is it and who will be playing
England will play their final game of the 2023 Six Nations this evening against Ireland. Steve Borthwick’s side are coming into the match off of their heaviest defeat ever at Twickenham – losing 53-10 to holders France. England currently sit fourth in the Six Nations standings after four games – with two wins and two defeats. As for Ireland, they…
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Six Nations: Warren Gatland insists Wales are a ‘long way’ off challenging the world’s best sides
As the blistering sun of the Cote d’Azur shone through the window of Wales’ luxurious hotel on Nice’s Promenade des Anglais on Thursday, Warren Gatland didn’t mince his words when questioned about his team’s current predicament. There can be no getting away from the fact this has been a tough Six Nations for Wales and Gatland after his return as…
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Henry Arundell is set to earn his first start for England in Six Nations clash against Ireland
EXCLUSIVE: Henry Arundell is set to earn his first start for England in Six Nations clash against Ireland after missing autumn campaign with injury – as Steve Borthwick searches for an X-factor after crushing loss to France Steve Borthwick is set to unleash Henry Arundell from the start against Ireland The England head coach is seeking to shake things up…
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