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Scarlets give new deals to six young players
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Tuesday, 25 May 2021 07:47
Scarlets have given new contracts to six homegrown players for the 2021-22 season.Lock Jac Price, centre Joe Roberts, hooker Dominic Booth, back-rower Iestyn Rees and prop Kemsley Mathias made their competitive debuts this season.Ioan Nicholas recently returned from injury in the Pro14 Rainbow Cup defeat by Cardiff Blues in May 2021."We have a proud record of bringing through home-grown talent,"…
Charlie Atkinson: Teenage Wasps fly-half signs new contract
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Tuesday, 25 May 2021 04:03
Teenage fly-half Charlie Atkinson has signed a new deal with Wasps.Academy product Atkinson, 19, has played for England at Under-20 level and is tipped to go higher still.Wasps coach Lee Blackett said: "He's had an outstanding first 12 months in men's rugby and shows a daily desire to keep improving. He has impressed with the opportunities he has had."We are…
Callum Chick: Newcastle Falcons back-rower signs new two-year deal
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Tuesday, 25 May 2021 02:05
Back-rower Callum Chick has signed a new two-year deal at Newcastle Falcons, to remain with his hometown club.The 24-year-old has scored three tries in 11 games so far this season, to take his tally of appearances to 83 matches in the senior ranks at Kingston Park.Chick, who also played for Huddersfield in rugby league at junior level earlier in his…
Leicester Tigers still hope fans can attend game against Bristol
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Tuesday, 25 May 2021 02:57
Leicester Tigers hope they will still be able to welcome supporters to next month's home Premiership game with Bristol despite new Covid concerns.The city is one of eight places listed in new government guidance about the Indian variant.Leicester were anticipating a crowd of about 6,000 for the 5 June fixture."We are desperately keen to see Tigers supporters back in the…
European Champions Cup: Toulouse edge out La Rochelle to claim record fifth title
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Saturday, 22 May 2021 11:57
Toulouse claimed the European Champions Cup for a record fifth time with a narrow win against 14-man La Rochelle in front of 10,000 fans at Twickenham. La Rochelle centre Levani Botia was sent off for a dangerous tackle after 30 minutes but his side led 12-9 after a physical first half.Juan Cruz Mallia scored the first try after an hour…
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