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Mark Tamplin: Newcastle Falcons prop signs new two-year contract
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Monday, 31 May 2021 06:24
Newcastle Falcons prop-forward Mark Tamplin has signed a new contract to remain with the Premiership club for a further two seasons.The 29-year-old joined the club from Championship side Ealing Trailfinders in the summer of 2019.Formerly of Leeds, Rotherham and Jersey, Tamplin has gone on to make 29 appearances at Newcastle."There's a huge intensity around each game, but I feel like…
Premier 15s final: Harlequins' Shaunagh Brown calls out women's rugby doubters
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Sunday, 30 May 2021 11:46
Harlequins prop Shaunagh Brown called out those who have said "women's rugby is not good enough" after her side beat Saracens to win a first Premier 15s title in a thrilling Kingsholm final.Quins dominated the early stages and held off a late Sarries surge to claim a 25-17 victory.Brought to tears by the win, Brown said the game was "international…
Saracens 17-25 Harlequins: Quins claim first Premier 15s title and end Sarries' league dominance
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Sunday, 30 May 2021 10:23
Harlequins saw off a late Saracens charge with two players in the sin-bin to claim a first Premier 15s title.Quins, who had lost the last two Premier 15s finals to Sarries, took an early lead with six points for Lagi Tuima and two Amy Cokayne tries.The tide turned when Sarries' Marlie Packer crossed twice and Quins lost Cokayne and Abbie…
Premiership: Exeter Chiefs 74-3 Newcastle Falcons - Chiefs secure home play-off semi-final
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Sunday, 30 May 2021 07:44
Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs booked a home play-off semi-final in style with a record-breaking 12-try win against Newcastle Falcons.Chiefs recorded their biggest win in the competition as 10 different players scored tries at Sandy Park.Their 74 points also equalled the club's best tally in the top flight and registered the most convincing home win by any Premiership side this season.Braces…
Jack Maunder: Exeter scrum-half relishing role in between Sam & Joe Simmonds
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Saturday, 29 May 2021 15:00
Jack Maunder currently holds one of the pre-eminent roles in English rugby.The Exeter scrum-half is the self-effacing link man between try machine Sam Simmonds and the number eight's elder brother Joe Simmonds, the Chiefs' captain."I feel very lucky to play outside of Sam and inside of Joe," says Maunder. "It's probably every nine's dream at the moment in the Premiership…
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Luke Wallace: Leicester Tigers back row rejoins Harlequins with immediate effect
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George Wacokecoke: Newcastle Falcons wing extends contract
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British and Irish Lions 2021: Touring party vaccinated before South Africa tour
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