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Worcester Warriors: Premiership club close to entering administration
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Monday, 22 August 2022 01:57
Premiership club Worcester Warriors are understood to be on the verge of administration following a winding-up petition over unpaid tax.BBC Hereford & Worcester report that it could happen this week, possibly even as early as Monday. Warriors are owned by Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring, who are directors at EFL football club Morecambe.The club have sought new funding but have…
Japan v Ireland: Nine-try tourists come from behind to trounce hosts 57-22
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Saturday, 20 August 2022 05:22
Ireland recovered from an early 15-point deficit to score nine tries and defeat Japan 57-22 in the first of two Tests between the sides in Shizuoka.Japan scored two tries in the first five minutes and added a penalty but the tourists dominated thereafter.Neve Jones grabbed three tries, with Aoife Doyle, Aoife Dalton, Meabh Deely, Chloe Pearse, Molly Scuffil-McCabe and Emma…
Wasps confirm dialogue with HMRC over unpaid tax bill
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Friday, 19 August 2022 13:32
Wasps have followed Worcester's lead by becoming the second Midlands-based club to confirm ongoing dialogue with Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs.The former Premiership and European champions have responded to a newspaper report that they are being chased by HMRC over an unpaid tax bill."We have a strong relationship with HMRC," said a Wasps statement."In common with many businesses, we agreed…
Leicester Tigers: Ollie Chessum among seven players to agree new contracts
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Thursday, 18 August 2022 13:25
Leicester Tigers have agreed new deals with six senior players, plus one from their academy.Ollie Chessum, Julian Montoya, Harry Wells, Guy Porter, James Whitcombe and Will Hurd have extended their contracts beyond the 2022-23 season.Academy lock Lewis Chessum - younger brother of Ollie - has also agreed a new deal at the Premiership club."It is incredibly pleasing to be able…
Jarrard Hayler: Cornish Pirates sign Royal Navy flanker
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Thursday, 18 August 2022 09:10
Cornish Pirates have signed Royal Navy flanker Jarrard Hayler for the 2022-23 season.The 27-year-old is a commissioned officer in the Royal Marines and has captained the Royal Navy against the Army at Twickenham."He's an impressive young man," head coach Gavin Cattle said."Because of his background, he has applied himself really well, has leadership qualities and fits comfortably into our environment."Hayler,…
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