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Ireland: Wing Jacob Stockdale should go to Rugby World Cup 'if back to his best'
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Thursday, 29 December 2022 11:01
Former Ireland wing Andrew Trimble says Ulster's Jacob Stockdale should be part of Ireland's World Cup squad in the autumn "if he gets back to his best".Stockdale was named player of the tournament after scoring a remarkable seven tries in the 2018 Six Nations tournament and was nominated for European Player of the Year in 2019.Injuries have limited his appearances…
Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors go into 1872 Cup second leg with contrasting philosophies
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Thursday, 29 December 2022 08:31
Edinburgh entertain Glasgow Warriors in the second leg of the 1872 Cup with the respective head coaches voicing widely contrasting views on the need to win.Mike Blair wants his Edinburgh side "to add an extra 5%" to turn games like last week's 16-10 first-leg loss into victories and league points.Franco Smith says the main objective for Glasgow is "to play…
Sam Stuart: Newcastle Falcons scrum-half signs new contract
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Thursday, 29 December 2022 08:09
Scrum-half Sam Stuart has signed a new three-year contract with Newcastle Falcons.The 31-year-old has made 72 appearances for the Premiership club since joining from Richmond in the summer of 2017.Stuart has scored two tries in 10 games this season, including Newcastle's decisive second try in Friday's 20-14 win over Sale."I like the club, I like the lads and I like…
Ben Spencer: Club captain agrees to contract extension at Bath
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Thursday, 29 December 2022 08:40
Bath scrum-half Ben Spencer has signed a contract extension with the club.The 30-year-old was named club captain at the start of the season and has been a key member of a side that have begun to improve under head of rugby Johann van Graan, who joined in the summer.Spencer signed for Bath from Saracens in 2020 and has won four…
Stephen Jones and Gethin Jenkins leave Wales coaching roles
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Thursday, 29 December 2022 04:30
Wales coaches Stephen Jones and Gethin Jenkins are to leave their roles after Warren Gatland decided they will not be part of his new backroom staff.Gatland replaced Wayne Pivac as Wales head coach earlier this month and has been assembling his coaching team.Attack coach Jones and defence expert Jenkins follow Pivac out of the door but forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys…
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