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Jake Ball to quit Scarlets and Wales after nine-year stint

Jake Ball was an unknown quantity when he arrived at Scarlets in 2012 but he will leave next summer as a stalwart of the club and …

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Online Editors
29 Dec 2020, 8:12

Scott Cummings signs on for more at struggling Glasgow

The Danny Wilson reign at Glasgow hasn't been short of problems but Scotland lock Scott Cummings has given the set-up a vote of co…

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Online Editors
29 Dec 2020, 6:48

Leinster issue statement confirming 2 senior players have tested positive for virus

On-song Leinster have had their progress hampered by last weekend's PRO14 match call-off and fresh concerns about Covid-19 in thei…

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Online Editors
29 Dec 2020, 5:36

McGeechan's latest Lions despatch tips Lawrence, Doris and Rees-Zammit as bolters and outlines specific role for veteran Jones

Speculation about Lions selection will dominate in 2021 but Ian McGeechan has set out his stall early with identification of three…

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Online Editors
29 Dec 2020, 5:02

Coach Clark Laidlaw 'hopeful' that Caleb Clarke can join All Blacks Sevens for Tokyo Olympics

All Blacks Sevens coach Clark Laidlaw remains positive of having the services of several Super Rugby players for their Tokyo Olymp…

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Online Editors
28 Dec 2020, 21:52

'Likely to be the player of the decade': The dizzying hype Rieko Ioane got after his first test season in 2017

It seemed that he was destined to break all sorts of records after scoring 10 test tries in his first full season as an All Black …

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Online Editors
28 Dec 2020, 21:43

Lyon's Bastareaud suffers season-ending knee injury

The 32-year-old was forced off 15 minutes into Lyon's 12-8 Top 14 defeat to Brive on Sunday.

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Online Editors
28 Dec 2020, 11:19

Cardiff Blues find temporary home venue for Pro14 derbies

Cardiff have been unable to play at the Arms Park this season due to its use as part of the Dragon's Heart Hospital.

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Online Editors
28 Dec 2020, 7:30

Premiership Rugby announce points decisions for Christmas games cancelled due to COVID

The Newcastle Falcons v Leicester Tigers and Bath v London Irish games were cancelled over the weekend due to small outbreaks of C…

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Online Editors
28 Dec 2020, 6:11

Bulls confirm terms of Coetzee contract

Ulster had revealed that the South African would be returning home at the end of the season in a statement last week.

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Online Editors
28 Dec 2020, 3:20

Siya Kolisi withdrawl was due to wife contracting Covid-19

Siya Kolisi's wife has taken to social media to confirm that she had contracted Covid-19, warning others to take the virus serious…

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Online Editors
27 Dec 2020, 15:01

'One of the greatest all-round performances anyone's ever seen' - Dan Carter's incredible 33-point haul against the 2005 British and Irish Lions in Wellington

Dan Carter shot to superstar status as a test rugby flyhalf, with a mesmerising performance against the 2005 British and Irish Lio…

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Online Editors
26 Dec 2020, 22:18

Welsh website ranks seven All Blacks in this year's top 50 players

All Blacks stars Aaron Smith and Beauden Barrett have been ranked among the top 10 in a Welsh news website's annual 50 best rugby …

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Online Editors
26 Dec 2020, 21:14

Ulster confirm Marcell Coetzee exit

Ulster Rugby have confirmed that they have reached an agreement with back-row Marcell Coetzee to allow the player to return home t…

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Online Editors
26 Dec 2020, 9:36

Bulls let slip they've signed Marcell Coetzee

The Bulls may just have let the cat out the bag with their latest transfer teaser, revealing they've signed Marcell Coetzee.

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Online Editors
26 Dec 2020, 4:03

PRO14 scrap another Christmas derby

The PRO14 have scrapped a further Christmas derby due to the pandemic.

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Online Editors
25 Dec 2020, 9:58

SA Rugby statement: CEO Jurie Roux ordered to pay back £1.8m to Stellenbosch University

SARU have referred to legal advisers following revelations that current CEO Jurie Roux has been ordered to return £1.8m worth of …

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Online Editors
24 Dec 2020, 11:58

England star Ollie Thorley secures long-term future with three year deal

England flyer Ollie Thorley has secured his long-term future by signing a three year deal with Gloucester Rugby.

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Online Editors
24 Dec 2020, 9:36

Wales duo return to Dragons team that boasts 215kg midfield pairing

Dragons have welcomed back two Wales stars to a side that boasts a heavyweight midfield pairing for their PRO14 derby with Cardiff…

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Online Editors
24 Dec 2020, 7:49

Gloucester sign 'powerful and abrasive' Seb Nagle-Taylor

Gloucester have confirmed that Hartpury product Seb Nagle-Taylor has signed a permanent contract with the Premiership side for the…

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Online Editors
24 Dec 2020, 7:25
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