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Transfer News: Sale Sharks star leaves with immediate effect

Sale Sharks have agreed to release James O’Connor from his three-year contract with immediate effect. The decision has been made to allow the 28-year-old to pursue his ambitions of playing for Australia in the 2019 Rugby World Cup. O’Connor joined the Sharks at the start of the 17/18 season arriving from Toulon after two years…

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Transfer News: Harlequins fan favourite signs contract extension

Harlequins is pleased to announce that one-club man Mark Lambert has signed an extension to his current deal. The loosehead Prop joined Harlequins ahead of the 2003/4 season and has since gone on to make 239 senior appearances, making him one of the most decorated players in the Club’s history. He was part of the…

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Transfer News: Scotland centre heads overseas

Scotland international Alex Dunbar has signed a one-year deal at French Top 14 side Brive after his Glasgow Warriors exit. The 31-cap centre was out of contract after more than 100 appearances in almost 10 years at Warriors. Le trois-quart centre international écossais Alex Dunbar s'engage avec le CA Brive ! ⚫️⚪️ Plus d'infos ici…

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Leicester Tigers star praised for opening up about depression battle

Leicester Tigers star Greg Bateman has been praised for opening up about his battle with depression. He wrote on Instagram: “Today is the last day of my medication I’ve been taking for 6 months. “I’ve not said anything about this ‘out there’ before but really hope this helps just one person if they feel like…

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Transfer News: Exeter Chiefs sign highly-rated Welsh forward

Exeter Chiefs newcomer Christ Tshiunza says he’s ‘excited’ about the future after agreeing terms on a four-year academy deal with the Gallagher Premiership club. The highly-rated, 17-year-old forward will join ahead of the new season, but will remain in education at Whitchurch High School in Cardiff for another year before making the more permanent move…

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Leicester member of staff joins Wallabies staff

Ed Hollis, Leicester Tigers head of medical services, has joined the Wallabies medical staff ahead of the 2019 Rugby Championship and Rugby World Cup. Hollis, originally from Australia, has held the top job in the Tigers medical team since 2015 and will return to his position in Leicester at the conclusion of Australia’s Cup campaign….

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Transfer News: Wasps sign young scrum-half.

Wasps have signed young scrum-half Sam Wolstenholme from Yorkshire Carnegie. The 20-year-old, who is studying Economics at Loughborough University, made 23 appearances for the Leeds-based outfit and will join Umaga as part of a 48-man senior squad at Wasps for the 2019/20 campaign. Wasps Director of Rugby Dai Young said: “Sam is a talented young scrum-half…

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England vs Wales: Win VIP tickets to the 2020 Guinness Six Nations match at Twickenham – courtesy of For Rucks Sake

RUCK.co.uk has teamed up with For Rucks Sake Rugby Legends Tours to offer you the chance to win VIP tickets to England v Wales in the British Airways Rose Garden at Twickenham, worth £1500!. With rooftop vistas, private bar, live music, contemporary street food and great in-stadium seats, the British Airways Rose Garden is the…

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Israel Folau issues new statement as team-mate, fans and media rip him to shreds

In a fresh statement, Israel Folau has revealed he is prepared to continue his fight against Rugby Australia for years to come and has hit back at criticism of his decision to launch a public appeal for money. Should Folau win, it has been reported it could bankrupt Rugby Australia, with the Sydney Morning Herald claiming he’s…

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The best XV in the world – according to poll of thousands of rugby fans

WHAT is the best XV in the world, according to rugby fans? Thousands of supporters have also used our poll to pick their best ever side. England prop Mako Vunipola, who was selected 11,369 times, is the player that was selected in more of the fans’ teams than any other. But what does the overall…

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