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Welshman Owens to referee Wales v Barbarians
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Wednesday, 04 September 2019 06:37
Welshman Nigel Owens will referee a Wales game for the first time when they host Barbarians on 30 November.The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) revealed the appointment after getting "special dispensation" from World Rugby.Owens, 46, refereed the 2015 World Cup final and will officiate at the 2019 tournament in Japan this autumn. Current Wales coach Warren Gatland will be coaching Barbarians…
Scotland v Georgia: Ryan Wilson captains Gregor Townsend's team
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Wednesday, 04 September 2019 06:14
Gregor Townsend has opted not to start any players who missed out on Rugby World Cup selection for Scotland's final warm-up against Georgia.Flanker Ryan Wilson will be captain for the first time, while Jonny Gray, Tommy Seymour and Blade Thomson return.Blair Kinghorn, Darcy Graham and Sam Johnston are the only starters retained from Saturday's win in Tbilisi. Of those who…
Home World Cup was 'intense and claustrophobic' - England prop Marler
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Wednesday, 04 September 2019 06:59
England's players will embrace and enjoy the Rugby World Cup in Japan far more than the high-pressured environment of four years ago, says prop Joe Marler.Hosts England failed to reach the 2015 quarter-finals after an "intense and claustrophobic" preparation period. "Home World Cup, it was just completely unique," Marler, 29, said. "When you look back at it, it was always…
Tigers 'will take further action if appropriate' over bar incident
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Wednesday, 04 September 2019 00:14
Leicester Tigers say they will "take further action if appropriate" after reports of an incident involving some of their players in a bar in Portugal.It has been claimed a "violent confrontation" with security staff took place in a pub during the Premiership side's training camp in the Algarve."The players made us aware of an incident when they were given a…
Joe Marchant to start for England against Italy despite not being in World Cup squad
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Wednesday, 04 September 2019 00:21
Harlequins centre Joe Marchant will start England's final warm-up match against Italy on Friday despite not being part of the World Cup squad. Marchant is alongside Piers Francis in the midfield in what is described as a "mix and match selection strategy".Ruaridh McConnochie will finally make his debut on the wing and joins Jonny May and Anthony Watson in the…
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