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World Rugby U20 Championship: Wales 41-19 Japan - Dragons leave it late
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Thursday, 29 June 2023 07:18
Wales claimed a first win of the World Under-20s Championship but made hard work of it against 14-man Japan.Japan led 19-15 when captain Yoshiki Omachi was sent off early in the second half for a dangerous tackle.Wales still trailed with 15 minutes remaining in heavy conditions before a late flurry, including three tries in the final five minutes for Dan…
Johnny Sexton: Ireland captain faces 13 July hearing over 'misconduct complaints'
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Thursday, 29 June 2023 09:37
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is to appear before a disciplinary committee over "misconduct complaints" arising from the Heineken Champions Cup final.The complaints have been lodged by European Professional Club Rugby [EPCR] and will be heard by an independent disciplinary panel on 13 July.The panel will also consider misconduct complaints against Leinster.As yet, neither Sexton nor Leinster have been charged with…
Jo Brown: Sale Sharks sign Ireland flanker ahead of 2023-24 season
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Wednesday, 28 June 2023 04:35
Sale Sharks have signed Ireland international flanker Jo Brown ahead of the 2023-24 Premiership Women's Rugby campaign.The 29-year-old previously played for England seven times but switched allegiance to Ireland in 2022.Brown started her career with DMP Sharks before spells with Loughborough Lightning and Worcester Warriors."As soon as I walked in and heard northern accents and voices I knew, it felt…
Lucy Packer: England scrum-half signs new Harlequins deal
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Wednesday, 28 June 2023 05:11
England international Lucy Packer has signed a new deal with Premiership Women's Rugby club Harlequins.The 23-year-old scrum-half has made 71 appearances across five seasons with Quins, and helped the side win the league title in 2020-21.She made her international debut in 2019 and featured for the Red Roses at the 2021 Rugby World Cup, starting the final defeat by New…
European Games: Ireland sevens beat Great Britain 26-12 in final to qualify for 2024 Olympic Games
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Tuesday, 27 June 2023 13:51
Ireland beat Great Britain 26-12 in the final of the rugby sevens at the European Games to secure their place at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.James Topping's European gold medallists joined the Ireland women's team in reaching next year's Games.It will be the second Olympic appearance for the men's team after their debut at the 2021 Games in Tokyo.Billy…
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