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Women's Six Nations: Ireland make five changes for France game after Wales loss
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Thursday, 30 March 2023 06:00
Ireland coach Greg McWilliams has made five changes from the heavy opening defeat by Wales for Saturday's Six Nations game against France in Cork.Ulster's Vicky Irwin replaces injured centre Enya Breen with Dannah O'Brien in for Nicole Cronin at fly-half.Christy Haney's inclusion sees Ulster youngster Sadhbh McGrath drop to the bench after her debut in Cardiff.Grace Moore and Deirbhile Nic…
Heineken Champions Cup: Test stars return for Leicester Tigers and Edinburgh
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Thursday, 30 March 2023 05:44
Leicester Tigers have made six changes to the side that will face Edinburgh in the Heineken European Champions Cup round of 16 on Friday.England pair Freddie Steward and Jack van Poortvliet join Guy Porter in the backs, while James Cronin, Dan Cole and Tommy Reffell all return in the pack.Edinburgh make five changes as they welcome back Scotland quartet Pierre…
Women's Six Nations 2023: England's Poppy Cleall and Amber Reed unavailable for Italy
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Wednesday, 29 March 2023 02:38
England forward Poppy Cleall and centre Amber Reed will be unavailable for Sunday's Women's Six Nations match against Italy after sustaining knee injuries against Scotland.The Rugby Football Union said Cleall and Reed "are targeting a return for the latter rounds" of the tournament.England's centre options were already reduced, with Emily Scarratt injured.In Scarratt's absence, Reed initially took on goal-kicking duties…
Owen Farrell: Saracens expect England captain to face Ospreys in Heineken Champions Cup
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Wednesday, 29 March 2023 11:15
Saracens expect Owen Farrell to be fit for Sunday's Heineken Champions Cup last-16 tie with Ospreys.The fly-half limped off in Saturday's Premiership win over Harlequins but Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall said he had not been for a scan.Farrell, 31, trained on Wednesday and if his ankle has no reaction they are "relatively optimistic" he will play.He appeared to…
Women's Six Nations: Injured Ireland back Enya Breen to miss rest of tournament
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Wednesday, 29 March 2023 11:34
Ireland back Enya Breen will miss the remainder of the Women's Six Nations with a knee injury sustained in last weekend's opening 31-5 defeat by Wales.After medical assessments this week, Breen has had a procedure which will keep her sidelined for Ireland's remaining four matches in the series.Backs Leah Tarpey and Kayla Waldron are also unavailable for selection for Saturday's…
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