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Pro14 Rainbow Cup: Edinburgh 31-34 Ulster
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Saturday, 05 June 2021 11:32
Ian Madigan's last-minute penalty condemned Edinburgh to defeat in their final game at Murrayfield as Ulster claimed a thrilling first win in the Pro14 Rainbow Cup.The hosts lost an early 12-0 lead - and had Hamish Watson and WP Nel sin-binned - as Ulster ran in five tries to rack up 31 unanswered points.But yellow cards for the visitors' Michael…
British and Irish Lions in South Africa: Five Sale players in Springboks squad
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Saturday, 05 June 2021 11:30
Five of Sale's Premiership title-chasing side have been named in South Africa's preliminary 46-man squad to face the British and Irish Lions.Rugby World Cup winners Faf de Klerk and Lood de Jager are joined by forwards Coenie Oostheuizen, and Jean-Luc and Dan du Preez.Leicester back row Jasper Wiese is one of eight uncapped players included.Munster duo RG Snyman and Damian…
Premiership: Leicester Tigers 23-26 Bristol - Bears secure home semi-final
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Saturday, 05 June 2021 10:07
Premiership leaders Bristol Bears secured a home semi-final tie with a narrow bonus-point win at Leicester Tigers after a dramatic finale.Trailing 26-16 heading into the final 20 minutes, Julian Montoya powered over to drag Tigers to within three points.The Bears gave away a succession of penalties in the closing stages, and replacement prop Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro was sin-binned in added…
Bath awarded four points after Gloucester call-off
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Saturday, 05 June 2021 07:48
Bath have been awarded four points, and Gloucester two, after the cancellation of their Premiership match.The decision over points was made by a Premiership Rugby panel and the score of the match will be recorded as 0-0.Gloucester's training ground and Kingsholm stadium were closed for 10 days, and the squad and staff will be tested for coronavirus again on Monday.
Pro14 Rainbow Cup: Glasgow Warriors 15-12 Leinster
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Friday, 04 June 2021 14:16
Glasgow Warriors moved top of the Rainbow Cup table with a 15-12 victory over Pro14 champions Leinster but Munster can usurp Danny Wilson's side.Matt Fagerson grounded for Warriors and Ross Thompson converted.Luke McGrath and Cian Kelleher crossed for Leinster, Ross Byrne converting the first of those tries.Kyle Steyn levelled and Thompson's penalty put Glasgow top. However, Munster can progress to…
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