Rugby
Smith to replace O'Shea as Italy coach, say Cheetahs
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Tuesday, 14 May 2019 07:48
Franco Smith is to take over from Conor O'Shea as head coach of Italy after the 2019 Rugby World Cup, according to his employers in his native South Africa.Bloemfontein's Pro14 side the Cheetahs confirmed their head coach is leaving to take charge of Italy in January.In a statement, the club wished Smith "the best of luck with the opportunity to…
Saracens win Champions Cup: What lies ahead for Mark McCall
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Tuesday, 14 May 2019 07:43
He's one of the most successful coaches in English rugby history - but Mark McCall remains something of an enigma.Saracens' Champions Cup victory over Leinster was their third European title in four seasons, making it seven major trophies for McCall since he took charge of the club in 2010.Known as the 'Silent Assassin' by his players, former Ireland centre McCall…
Matt Toomua: Leicester Tigers centre leaves early to join Melbourne Rebels
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Monday, 13 May 2019 06:53
Leicester Tigers have allowed Matt Toomua to make an early return to Australia to link up with new club Melbourne Rebels.The Wallabies centre was originally scheduled to play in Leicester's final game of the season, against Bath on Saturday, before joining the Rebels.But, with their Premiership status already secured, the Tigers agreed to release the 29-year-old a week early. Toomua…
Coenie Oosthuizen: South Africa prop to join Sale on three-year deal from Sharks
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Monday, 13 May 2019 00:29
Sale have signed South Africa prop Coenie Oosthuizen on a three-year deal.The 30-year-old will join from the Super Rugby side Sharks and is Sale's latest South African recruit following Lood de Jager's move.Oosthuizen has won 30 caps for South Africa, making his debut against England in 2012 and last playing for the Springboks in November 2017. "Coenie joining us, along…
Rugby return would be 'Satan's work', Folau tells church
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Monday, 13 May 2019 00:37
Australian full-back Israel Folau says he resisted opportunities to make his situation "a little bit easier" and return to playing because it would be doing "Satan's" work.Folau was found guilty of breaching Rugby Australia's (RA) player code of conduct after he said "hell awaits" gay people in a social media post.The 30-year-old had his four-year RA contract terminated in April.…
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Matt Smith: Leicester Tigers centre retiring to take on academy head coach role
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Thursday, 09 May 2019 00:55
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Wednesday, 08 May 2019 07:53
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Danny Cipriani: Gloucester fly-half named RPA Player of the Year
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Israel Folau loses Asics sponsorship deal after breaching code of conduct
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Scotland: Gregor Townsend faces Rugby World Cup selection headache
Wednesday, 08 May 2019 04:17
Alex Goode - one of Europe's best but not wanted by England
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