Rugby
Dan Lydiate: Veteran Wales flanker signs one-year Ospreys contract extension
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Rugby
Wednesday, 25 May 2022 04:01 Veteran Wales and British and Irish Lions flanker Dan Lydiate has signed a one-year contract extension to remain at Ospreys for the 2022-23 season.Lydiate returned from a long-term injury late in 2021-22 to help Ospreys qualify for next season's Heineken Champions Cup.The 34-year-old's form also earned him a recall for Wales' three-Test tour to South Africa in July."The focus now…
Tom Pearson: London Irish back-rower signs senior professional contract
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Rugby
Wednesday, 25 May 2022 02:59 Back-rower Tom Pearson has signed a senior professional contract with Premiership club London Irish. Pearson, 22, joined the Exiles academy last year and made his senior debut in the win against Exeter last October. He went on to make 18 appearances for the club this season in all competitions. The length of Pearson's contract is unknown.This February, Pearson was included…
George Skivington: Gloucester head coach commits 'long-term' future
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Tuesday, 24 May 2022 03:54 Gloucester head coach George Skivington has committed his future to the club by signing a new "long-term deal".Skivington, 39, joined the Cherry and Whites in June 2020 following his role as forwards coach at fellow Premiership club London Irish. The former lock retired from playing because of injury in 2016 after spells at Wasps, Leicester and London Irish."I'm massively grateful…
Heineken Champions Cup final: Leinster to monitor Furlong and Lowe fitness before decider
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Monday, 23 May 2022 07:57 Leinster will monitor the fitness of Ireland internationals Tadhg Furlong and James Lowe before Saturday's Champions Cup final against La Rochelle at Stade Velodrome in Marseille.British and Irish Lions prop Furlong suffered an ankle injury, while winger Lowe hurt his shin.Leinster are chasing a fifth European Cup success and a first since 2018.La Rochelle are looking to go one better…
Christian Wade: NFL running back eyes rugby return after Buffalo Bills cut
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Monday, 23 May 2022 09:18 Former Wasps and England winger Christian Wade says he is considering a return to rugby union after being released by the NFL's Buffalo Bills.Wade failed to make the Bills' regular season roster, although he did score a touchdown on his debut in pre-season in 2019. "I'm just looking at what the next move will be for me," Wade said. "Whether…
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Monday, 23 May 2022 08:40
Richard Barrington: Saracens prop to leave for French side Agen
Monday, 23 May 2022 06:24
Will Goodrick-Clarke: London Irish prop signs new contract
Sunday, 22 May 2022 12:24
World Rugby Sevens: New Zealand beat women's champions Australia
Sunday, 22 May 2022 12:44
England: Lewis Ludlam, Nic Dolly and Joe Launchbury out of training camp
Sunday, 22 May 2022 11:02
Premier 15s: Exeter Chiefs 28-24 Bristol Bears; Saracens 30-10 Harlequins
Saturday, 21 May 2022 12:54
Premiership: Saracens 42-38 Northampton Saints - Sarries earn home semi-final
Saturday, 21 May 2022 10:33
Newcastle Falcons 5-27 Leicester Tigers: Tigers win to close in on top-spot finish in Premiership
Sunday, 22 May 2022 02:16
World Rugby Sevens: England and Argentina criticised over two-minute try
Saturday, 21 May 2022 02:49
Women's Premier 15s: Watch Sunday's semi-finals live on the BBC
Friday, 20 May 2022 13:25
Ulster 24-21 Sharks: Ulster hold off Sharks to claim home quarter-final
Friday, 20 May 2022 14:06
Premiership: Wasps 7-16 Sale Sharks - Sale keep top-four hopes alive
Friday, 20 May 2022 14:44
Premiership: Bristol Bears 40-33 Exeter Chiefs - Chiefs' play-off hopes hit after defeat by Bears
Friday, 20 May 2022 09:00
Ewan Richards: Bath forward commits 'long-term' future
Friday, 20 May 2022 05:02
URC: Ireland wing Andrew Conway to make Munster return in crucial Leinster trip
Friday, 20 May 2022 00:04
Ulster: Province did not 'throw the book out' after home defeats - Lowry
Thursday, 19 May 2022 09:24
Laura Delgado and Rownita Marston: Exeter and Bristol forwards banned for Premier 15s play-offs
Thursday, 19 May 2022 08:41
Sebastian de Chaves: Newcastle Falcons re-sign lock on two-year deal
Thursday, 19 May 2022 04:05
George North: Year out allowed Wales back 'to heal mentally and physically'
Thursday, 19 May 2022 12:28
Semesa Rokoduguni: England wing to leave Bath after decade at Recreation Ground
Wednesday, 18 May 2022 10:10