Grassroots rugby in England set to return in March
Grassroots rugby in England is set to return this month, the RFU have revealed today.
Sam Smith
05 Mar 2021, 12:25
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Ex-England Saxons full-back Mike Haley is one of eight contract extensions at Munster
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'My action was reckless': Exeter hooker Jack Yeandle banned following red card at Sale
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Report: Former All Blacks star Charles Piutau set to switch allegiance to Tonga
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Glasgow sign powerful Scottish-qualified centre from Japanese Top League
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