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Paolo Odogwu: Coventry-born back named in Italy training squad
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Monday, 15 May 2023 08:26
Italy have called up former England prospect Paolo Odogwu as one of five uncapped players for a pre-World Cup training squad.The 26-year-old, who can play centre or wing, never won an England cap despite being included in the squad for the 2021 Six Nations under Eddie Jones.Coventry-born Odogwu joined French side Stade Francais last October after the collapse of former…
Joy Neville: Irish referee says selection on merit most important for Rugby World Cup TMO role
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Monday, 15 May 2023 04:31
Joy Neville says selection on merit is more important to her than "tags and labels" as she prepares to become the first woman to officiate at a men's Rugby World Cup in France this year.Neville has been selected as part of a seven-member Television Match Official (TMO) panel for the tournament.She understands the significance of the moment but wants to…
Sale Sharks: Alex Sanderson hopes success extends rugby reach in north
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Monday, 15 May 2023 06:23
Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson hopes reaching the Premiership final can be a landmark moment for the club and rugby union in the north of England.The Salford-based outfit beat Leicester Tigers 21-13 to set up a clash against Saracens at Twickenham on 27 May.It is their first final for 17 years as they try to emulate their only previous triumph…
European Challenge Cup final: Glasgow Warriors can beat Toulon - Nigel Carolan
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Monday, 15 May 2023 07:20
Assistant coach Nigel Carolan says Glasgow Warriors "have got the beating of Toulon" and are not content simply to have reached a first European final.Carolan is urging the squad to win it for the players who are leaving at the end of the season as well as the fans who "deserve something to shout about". "With French and English teams…
Henry Thomas: I'll show how Welsh I am against England
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Sunday, 14 May 2023 09:01
Henry Thomas is only too aware how divisive his shock selection by Wales has been - it could yet cost him his club contract.The former England international once packed down against Wales.But Thomas' appearance against Wales did not sit well with his Swansea-born dad.However, the Montpellier prop says family joy at his surprise call up to Wales' World Cup training…
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