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Wasps: Paolo Odogwu and Vincent Koch join Stade Francais after Coventry club's demise
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Thursday, 27 October 2022 04:07
Wasps pair Paolo Odogwu and Vincent Koch have become the latest two players to find new clubs after signing for French Top 14 side Stade Francais.Winger Odogwu's move to Paris will make him ineligible for England selection under the current residential rules.Odogwu, 25, has featured in squads but is yet to be capped by Eddie Jones.South African tight-head prop and…
Worcester Warriors: Ex-boss Steve Diamond takes charge of Sixways takeover bid
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Thursday, 27 October 2022 05:33
Ex-Worcester Warriors director of rugby Steve Diamond is at the head of one of the two main consortiums looking to take over at Sixways.Diamond, who has financial backing from two as yet unnamed investors, will have former Leicester chief executive Simon Cohen as part of his consortium. "My goal is a sustainable business able to compete back in the Premiership…
Irish rugby: Women's players have 'difficult decision' over IRFU contracts
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Thursday, 27 October 2022 01:27
A number of Ireland women's players have faced a "really difficult decision" over whether or not to sign a professional contract with the IRFU, says hooker Neve Jones.It is understood that a stipulation of the new contracts, the first of their kind for female Irish 15s players, is that a player must play their rugby in Ireland.Jones, who plies her…
Rugby World Cup: Wales make four changes for New Zealand quarter-final
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Wednesday, 26 October 2022 22:00
Wales have made four changes for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against defending champions New Zealand.Scrum-half Keira Bevan and wing Lowri Norkett make their first starts of the tournament, with Jasmine Joyce moving to full-back.Prop Donna Rose returns from her one-week suspension, while Carys Phillips is preferred at hooker. New Zealand have named a strong side, with Stacey Fluhler, Ruby…
Rugby World Cup: Zoe Harrison on inspiring girls to stay in sport
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Wednesday, 26 October 2022 23:20
England fly-half Zoe Harrison says inspiring young girls to stay in sport is motivating her as the Red Roses seek a Rugby World Cup semi-final spot.England are favourites to win the tournament and face Australia in the quarter-finals in Auckland on Sunday.Harrison said "people tried to bully her" out of rugby when she was younger."I want to show girls that…
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