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Women's Six Nations: Hannah Jones hopes to see more benefits from Wales player deals
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Monday, 28 March 2022 12:53
Centre Hannah Jones hopes the impact of Wales' historic player contracts will continue to be felt following their opening Six Nations win against Ireland.Jones, 25, scored the fifth and final try in Dublin having been one of the first 12 women to sign a full-time Welsh Rugby Union professional deal.Another 12 have signed retainer contracts."We have more time now to…
Chris Ashton grateful for Leicester chance after equalling Premiership tries record
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Sunday, 27 March 2022 10:29
Chris Ashton says he is grateful to be given a chance by Leicester after equalling the Premiership's all-time try-scoring record.Ashton moved to Leicester last month having left Worcester before Christmas, with his career seemingly over."Having spent time at home, thinking 'that was it', I am just grateful just to be back out here playing," he said."I'm just enjoying it, and…
Women's Six Nations 2022: Rust, records and renaissance among talking points
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Sunday, 27 March 2022 10:32
A sun-drenched round one of the Women's Six Nations is over with England, France and Wales all coming away with bonus-point wins.Records fell, underdogs put up a challenge and the favourites shook off some rust.Here are four talking points from the opening round.Will rustiness decide the title?England head coach Simon Middleton said he was left frustrated by his side's performance…
Premiership: Exeter Chiefs 17-22 Leicester Tigers - Chris Ashton equals Premiership try record
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Sunday, 27 March 2022 09:52
Chris Ashton equalled the Premiership all-time try-scoring record as his double helped league leaders Leicester to an impressive 22-17 win at Exeter.Ashton's early try and a score from Freddie Steward put Leicester in control at the break as the Tigers suffocated a scoreless home side.Ashton intercept for the visitors' third after the restart equalled Tom Varndell's mark of 92 top-flight…
Women's Six Nations 2022: France 39-6 Italy
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Sunday, 27 March 2022 09:00
France stifled a determined Italy to open their Women's Six Nations with a gritty bonus-point win in Grenoble.Madoussou Fall and Emeline Gros' tries helped Les Bleues - who are seeking a first title since 2018 - to a 17-6 lead at half-time.Italy continued to challenge but tries from Lea Murie, Emilie Boulard and Chloe Jacquet sealed a French win.France are…
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