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Great Britain sevens: Nations combine for 2023 World Sevens Series
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Wednesday, 20 July 2022 02:59
England, Scotland and Wales will once again combine to form Great Britain men's and women's teams for the 2023 World Sevens Series.A statement from the three unions described a "new era" and explained teams would separate for Commonwealth Games and Sevens World Cups.Coaches and playing squads have not yet been confirmed.The GB men's side will begin their campaign in Hong…
Rugby Union Weekly: Who is in our team of the summer?
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Tuesday, 19 July 2022 13:50
It has been a captivating month of Test rugby, with Ireland making history in New Zealand, England showing real character to win in Australia, Wales emerging with a lot of credit in defeat by South Africa, and Scotland suffering late heartbreak in Argentina.But which individuals stood out? Focusing on the four series involving the home nations, the Rugby Union Weekly…
Joe Marler: England prop 'scared' by risks in wake of 'awful' Ryan Jones news
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Tuesday, 19 July 2022 08:22
England prop Joe Marler says he once he forgot he was a father as a result of a head injury he sustained during a game.The 83-cap England man recalled a "big blow" in a match that knocked him out."I was out cold and I remember being in the physio room next and the kit-man came in. I just broke down…
Premiership 2022-23 fixtures: Bristol host Bath on opening night, Northampton at Sale
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Tuesday, 19 July 2022 03:04
The 2022-23 Premiership season will open with a meeting of west country rivals Bristol and Bath on 9 September. The Bears endured a similarly difficult last campaign and finished 10th.Sale Sharks host Northampton Saints, who were beaten in the play-off semi-finals by champions Leicester, in the other fixture on opening night.Leicester begin the defence of their title with a trip…
Eddie O'Sullivan: Ireland 'now better than All Blacks - but a long way to World Cup'
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Monday, 18 July 2022 11:58
Eddie O'Sullivan says Ireland beating the All Blacks is "not an accident any more" - but has cautioned the World Cup is still some way off."If we played New Zealand again next week, we'd probably beat them again," said ex-Ireland coach O'Sullivan."But I think, come the World Cup, things will even up again.""There is a lot of water to flow…
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