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Under-20s Six Nations: Wins for England, France & Italy
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Thursday, 01 July 2021 14:09
England ended Ireland's unbeaten record to maintain their own 100% record in the Under-20s Six Nations with a 24-15 victory in Cardiff.Phil Brantingham's try set England on their way with Ewan Richards crossing twice before a further try from Sam Riley.Alex Soroka and Eoin de Buitléar scored second half tries for Ireland, who are second in the table.Hosts Wales suffered…
Rory Sutherland: Worcester Warriors sign Scotland prop from Edinburgh
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Thursday, 01 July 2021 08:25
Worcester Warriors have signed Scotland prop Rory Sutherland from Edinburgh.The 28-year-old is on the British and Irish Lions tour and will join the squad on his return from South Africa.Sutherland has 16 Scotland caps and will once again link up with Worcester director of rugby Alan Solomons, who signed him for Edinburgh in 2015."I have spoken to many Premiership players…
James Ryan: Ireland captain starts against Japan after injury concern
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Thursday, 01 July 2021 05:53
Andy Farrell says the fitness of James Ryan is an important development for Ireland as they look to build a leadership group for years to come.Lock Ryan will captain the side having been passed fit to start in Saturday's first summer Test against Japan in Dublin.He was an injury doubt for the game with an adductor issue."I'm delighted for James,…
England v United States: Joe Marchant aims to stake claim to midfield spot
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Thursday, 01 July 2021 09:35
Harlequins' Premiership-winning centre Joe Marchant hopes his outstanding club form can help him nail down a regular place in the England midfield.Marchant has five caps, with his only start coming against Italy in 2019. "The goal since I've been a little kid has been to start for England," the 24-year-old told BBC Sport. "Hopefully this summer this is an opportunity…
Scotland Test with Romania called off due to positive Covid cases
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Thursday, 01 July 2021 08:42
Scotland's summer Test against Romania on 10 July has been called off with all players and staff still in isolation amid further positive Covid-19 tests.It follows the cancellation of the match against England A last Sunday after three positive tests in the camp.Scottish Rugby says it has "every intention" of completing the match against Georgia in Tbilisi on 17 July.However,…
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