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Thomas on HIV: 'I want to break the stigma'
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Saturday, 14 September 2019 13:45
Former Wales rugby captain Gareth Thomas has revealed he is HIV positive, saying he wants to "break the stigma" around the condition.He made the announcement as he prepared to compete in the Ironman Wales triathlon in Tenby, Pembrokeshire.Thomas said he is taking part to show how people with HIV are misrepresented as "walking around with walking sticks who are close…
Ex-Wales captain Thomas reveals he has HIV
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Saturday, 14 September 2019 13:45
By Daniel Davies BBC Wales social affairs correspondent Former Wales rugby captain Gareth Thomas has revealed he is HIV positive, saying he wants to "break the stigma" around the condition.He said he wants to show how people with HIV are misrepresented as "walking around with walking sticks who are close to dying".He has also spoken about "shame" and "fear" of…
Rugby World Cup 2019: Robbie Henshaw a reported Ireland injury concern
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Saturday, 14 September 2019 07:27
Robbie Henshaw is reported to be a fitness concern for Ireland's World Cup opener against Scotland on 22 September because of a hamstring injury.The Irish Times is among media outlets reporting that the Leinster centre has suffered the injury.Henshaw, 26, looked set to partner Bundee Aki in the Ireland midfield after the duo impressed in the final warm-up win over…
Hot and humid Japan will suit England - Jones
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Saturday, 14 September 2019 02:38
England coach Eddie Jones says the hot and humid conditions at the Rugby World Cup in Japan will suit his players.England open their campaign against Tonga under the roof in Sapporo next Saturday (11:15 BST).They have been preparing in Miyazaki in the far south of the country, where humidity has been as high as 90% since the squad arrived. "We've…
Rugby World Cup: Pick your all-time XV
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Friday, 13 September 2019 22:57
Dan Carter or Jonny Wilkinson? Jonah Lomu or Shane Williams? John Eales or Martin Johnson? Gavin Hastings or Jason Robinson?There are no easy choices in our all-time World Cup XV selector. But there are no shortage of stellar options either.Put together your XV representing the greatest of the great to do it on the biggest stage. Pick your all-time World…
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