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Murray McCallum: Newcastle Falcons to sign Edinburgh prop for 2023-24
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Monday, 20 February 2023 04:00
Newcastle Falcons have signed Scottish prop Murray McCallum from United Rugby Championship side Edinburgh on a two-year deal for the 2023-24 season.The 26-year-old can operate either as a loose-head or a tight-head, offering versatility to Dave Walder's front-row options for next term's Premiership.McCallum spent the first part of the season at now-defunct Worcester, and is in his second spell at…
Mike Brown: Leicester Tigers full-back 'sends message' that age no barrier
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Monday, 20 February 2023 02:48
Ex-England full-back Mike Brown says his try on debut for Leicester Tigers at the age of 37 was proof that players should not be judged by their age.He left Harlequins for Newcastle in 2021, but was released in May when they opted against a contract extension."It sends a message not to write players off as one of my former clubs…
Italy v Ireland: Cian Healy and Dan Sheehan return for Six Nations match
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Monday, 20 February 2023 05:38
Ireland front row duo Cian Healy and Dan Sheehan are available for selection against Italy on Saturday after recovering from hamstring injuries.Joey Carbery has been drafted in as fly-half cover as captain Johnny Sexton rehabs from a groin injury.Hooker Rob Herring is continuing his graduated return to play protocols.Herring was forced off against France after a high tackle by France…
Wales squad selector: Who would you pick for Wales' Six Nations game against England?
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Sunday, 19 February 2023 22:21
These are turbulent times in Welsh rugby - and change is coming on the field as well as off. But who would you pick to face England in Cardiff on Saturday?Head coach Warren Gatland opted for experience in game one, only for the old guard to be humbled by Ireland.With a nod to the future Wales' most successful coach tried…
George Ford: England call fly-half into training squad for Wales game in Cardiff
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Sunday, 19 February 2023 10:21
Sale fly-half George Ford has been called up to a 36-man England training squad for Saturday's Six Nations showdown with Wales in Cardiff. Ford last played for England in March 2022 but recently returned from a long-standing Achilles injury. Flanker Tom Curry is also recalled after injury as is vice-captain Courtney Lawes. Uncapped backs Fraser Dingwall and Cadan Murley are…
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