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Billy Vunipola: Saracens and England number eight out for rest of season
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Wednesday, 12 April 2023 05:33
Saracens and England number eight Billy Vunipola will miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury.Saracens have not disclosed the extent of the injury, but it could affect his World Cup chances in the autumn.He has won 67 caps since his England debut in 2013, but has not played since the defeat by South Africa in November.…
Chris Ashton: Leicester Tigers' former England international to retire from rugby
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Wednesday, 12 April 2023 04:39
The Premiership's record try-scorer and former England back Chris Ashton is to retire at the end of the season.The 36-year-old switched codes from rugby league side Wigan in 2007 and has represented his country in both. He was capped 44 times in union, with 20 tries, and won the Premiership three times and Champions Cup twice.Ashton joined Leicester from Worcester…
Exeter boss Rob Baxter buoyed after emergence of Tom Wyatt and Will Becconsall
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Wednesday, 12 April 2023 04:13
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says the emergence of Tom Wyatt and Ollie Becconsall over recent weeks shows a rebuild is possible at Sandy Park. The academy products have come in at full-back and scrum-half respectively and helped Exeter reach the semi-finals of the Champions Cup after some indifferent Premiership form. It comes as Exeter see a host of established stars…
Will Welch: Newcastle Falcons flanker to retire after 15 years at club
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Wednesday, 12 April 2023 02:23
Long-serving Newcastle Falcons flanker Will Welch has announced he will retire at the end of the Premiership season.The 33-year-old homegrown player made his first-team Falcons debut in 2008, at the age of 18.Welch has been troubled by an ankle injury this season, which will stop him adding to his 275 club appearances.That tally means he will be tied with Tom…
'It's time to talk about black rugby players' hair'
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Wednesday, 12 April 2023 00:00
In my first BBC Sport column, I want to talk about something that requires a lot of effort from black girls in rugby, but which we do not always discuss: hair.I feel I have had to change my hair in order to fit in my sport.If I were to wear my natural afro in a rugby match, by the time…
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