NZR confirm return of Farah Palmer Cup for 2020
A full 13-team Farah Palmer Cup has today been confirmed by New Zealand Rugby (NZR), with the season to kick off in August.
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28 May 2020, 23:16
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Major League Rugby announces Los Angeles expansion side named after a cocktail
Major League Rugby have unveiled a new franchise to be located in Los Angeles for the 2021 season.
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28 May 2020, 22:29
The Hurricanes' plan to disrupt Beauden Barrett
Hurricanes winger Kobus van Wyk has revealed his side's cheeky plan to stop Beauden Barrett on his rugby return.
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28 May 2020, 17:29
The wacky way England boss Eddie Jones fell into coaching aged 32
England boss Eddie Jones has become one of pro rugby’s most high profile coaches, but his career started accidentally 28 years a…
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28 May 2020, 14:15
Brodie Retallick on why he won't play for the Chiefs in next month's rugby restart
Retallick was among many New Zealand players who returned home when Japan's Top League season was cancelled, but he won't suit up …
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28 May 2020, 13:27
Ealing sign Exeter utility back Max Bodilly
It's a busy week for Ealing, the signing of Max Bodilly from Exeter coming after recruitment of Angus Kernohan and a contract exte…
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28 May 2020, 12:57
WRU on mission to find what was 'Greatest Ever' Wales try
Fans have already whittled down a WRU list of 16 contenders that includes Shane Williams to eight in a quest to determine the 'Gre…
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28 May 2020, 10:07
Mike Phillips fires back about alleged tempestuous rivalry with ex-All Black Justin Marshall
Ex-All Black Marshall recently revealed a tunnel altercation in 2007 and ex-Wales No9 Mike Phillips has now had his say about thei…
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28 May 2020, 8:34
Ealing sign Irish winger Kernohan, agree contract extension with Shingler
Kernohan was one of three players let go by Ulster earlier this month, while ex-Wales prospect Shingler has rejuvenated his career…
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28 May 2020, 7:53
'In 22 years running the club, this year will be the first time that we have lost money'
Exeter have long prided themselves on being a very well run club but not even the Premiership leaders can avoid a financial loss d…
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28 May 2020, 6:26
World Rugby approves 10 temporary law trials to reduce Covid risk, including scrum changes and use of orange card
World Rugby have agreed temporary law trials relating to the scrum, tackle, ruck and maul along with a package of best-practice ma…
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28 May 2020, 5:02
Nick Isiekwe makes temporary move to Northampton, signs long-term Saracens deal
The 22-year-old Isiekwe arrives at Northampton from Saracens where he came through the academy and made his debut back in 2016.
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28 May 2020, 4:32
Dan Carter's embarrassing first time meeting rugby superstar: 'I was giving him advice like he was my own son'
Dan Carter, who always seems down for a good time, has revealed the one night he "embarrassed" himself in front of England lock Ma…
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27 May 2020, 17:49
Kolbe and co hit as Toulouse become 3rd Top 14 club to announce 2020/21 season pay cuts
With the remainder of the 2019/20 Top 14 season cancelled, Toulouse have agreed on a budget for 2020/21 that includes a pay cut fo…
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27 May 2020, 11:52
Malcolm Marx might not be going back to Japan after all
Malcolm Marx was among a group who announced their exit from the Lions earlier this month under the SA Rugby 21-day contract termi…
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27 May 2020, 7:47
PRO14 address CVC era British and Irish League speculation
Martin Anayi tackles the speculation that has arisen after CVC’s purchase of a 28% stake in PRO14 followed their 27% buy into th…
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27 May 2020, 7:12
Saracens sign Wales international Aled Davies
Championship-bound Saracens have signed Aled Davies from Ospreys on a three-year deal that will rule the scrum-half out of Wales t…
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27 May 2020, 5:44
World Rugby's Covid law recommendations: 'It's not going to be forced upon people'
Chief medical officer Martin Raftery is confident of rugby’s safe return with major recommendations for playing in the Covid-19 …
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27 May 2020, 5:25
Western Force confirmed as fifth team in new Super Rugby AU competition
Western Force has officially signed on to join the four Australian Super Rugby teams in an Australia-based competition to be known…
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26 May 2020, 21:34
Impromptu Rugby World Cup and Lions tour replacement proposed for 2021 to raise funds for financially-hit game
An unofficial Rugby World Cup is being proposed next year, with claims it could raise up to $500m for a financially beleaguered ga…
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26 May 2020, 21:01
