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No plans to change eligibility rules - Sweeney
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Tuesday, 09 April 2024 11:23
There are no plans to change England's eligibility rules, says Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney.Rules state that players selected for England must compete in the Premiership.Sweeney said departing players have had conversations with head coach Steve Borthwick and "partly a lifestyle choice" was their reason for leaving."If you look at the number of players going abroad, it doesn't…
England to host New Zealand & France in September
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Tuesday, 09 April 2024 09:25
England will host New Zealand and France in September as they build up to hosting the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2025.The matches were announced by Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney at an event to mark 500 days before the World Cup starts.Dates and venues for the games are expected to be announced "in the next few weeks".Sweeney…
Man prosecuted for online abuse of match official
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Tuesday, 09 April 2024 03:19
A man has been prosecuted in Australia for abusing a match official on social media during the 2023 Rugby World Cup.Aaron Isaia abused Television Match Official (TMO) Brian MacNeice and his family during England's win over Samoa.Isaia, 22, pleaded guilty to one count of using an online communication platform to menace or harass at a magistrates' court near Brisbane.He avoided…
Newcastle full-back Obatoyinbo signs new deal
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Tuesday, 09 April 2024 02:22
Newcastle Falcons full-back Elliott Obatoyinbo has signed a new two-year deal with the Premiership side.The 25-year-old initially joined on a short-term deal from Saracens in 2022 and later signed a contract extension to run until the end of 2023-24.Since his move to Kingston Park he has made 33 appearances and scored three tries for the Falcons."I love the guys here…
Ex-Wasps centre Spink signs for Saracens
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Tuesday, 09 April 2024 03:04
Former Wasps centre Sam Spink will join Saracens from Australian club Western Force for next season.The 24-year-old spent nine years at Wasps before signing for the Perth-based side in 2023.Spink has scored three tries in 16 appearances for Western Force, who are bottom of this season's Super Rugby table after seven matches.Saracens announced the signings of fly-halves Louie Johnson, from…
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