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Injury news: Italy centre ruled out of Rugby World Cup

Tommaso Castello’s World Cup dream is over after the Italian centre failed to recover sufficiently from a terrible injury suffered against England last March. The rumbustious midfielder fractured his fibula during the Six Nations defeat in London nearly 21 weeks ago but his rehabilitation hasn’t been enough to ensure his fitness to take part in…

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LIST: 3 England players racing to be fit for Rugby World Cup

These three players are in a race against time to prove themselves fit for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, which kicks off in September. 1. Brad Shields Shields will be out for up to six weeks, meaning he may not play again before the squad depart for the World Cup in Japan. The 28-year-old returned home…

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SQUAD UPDATE: England call up replacement after Brad Shields suffers injury

Wasps back-row forward Brad Shields is to return home from England’s pre-World Cup training camp in Italy after suffering a foot injury. Harlequins’ uncapped back-row prospect Alex Dombrandt will join the squad as Shields’ replacement. 📋 SQUAD UPDATE | Quins forward Alex Dombrandt will fly out to Italy to join the England squad later. He…

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WATCH: Sonny Bill Williams sneaks up on family, surprises them after weeks away

Sonny Bill Williams has shared a video of the moment he surprised his daughters after returning home from two weeks away with the team. Sneaking in to see my girls after a couple of weeks. 😍❤️ pic.twitter.com/8R2NQFXxx1 — Sonny Bill Williams (@SonnyBWilliams) July 23, 2019

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International announces shock retirement just months before World Cup

Joe Tekori has announced his shock retirement from international rugby just two months before the World Cup in Japan, citing his intention to focus on playing club rugby for Toulouse. The 35-year-old lock/back row would almost certainly have been named in Samoa’s final World Cup squad if available, having helped the Pacific Islanders to qualify by…

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Tributes paid after rugby player Owen Bennett dies aged 20

Tributes have been paid to Nelson RFC hooker Owen Bennett, who has died at the age of 20. Bennett represented Dragons at age-group level while coming through the ranks at Caerphilly. He had recently joined Division One East side Nelson. “Absolutely devastated today to hear of the passing of one of our newly signed players…

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Ranked! The matchday experience at all 12 Premiership stadiums

Which ground has the best atmosphere? Amazing architecture? The perfect view? RUCK’s Steven Smith, who recently completed the full set, ranks every Gallagher Premiership ground based on his own personal visits… 12. London Irish – Madejski Stadium (3.92/10) In five words or less: Archetypal 21st century ground Most recent visit: 2016 Best feature: Fully enclosed and modern Worst feature: Always…

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PRICE TO PAY: The most expensive 2019/20 Premiership season tickets at every club revealed and ranked

Somerset Live reveals just how much it costs to visit every Gallagher Premiership ground in 2019/20, and using their data you can see the most expensive season ticket offered by every club ranked, from cheapest to most expensive, below… 12. London Irish, Madejski Stadium – £425 Adult: £300-£425 Child/junior: £50-£200 11. Bristol Bears, Ashton Gate – £513 Adult: £184-£513 Child/junior: £50-£149…

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Transfer News: England coach joins Gloucester

Rory Teague has returned to the club where he started his playing career as he takes on the role of skills coach. Gloucester-born Teague began his playing career at Kingsholm before moving down the M5 to join Bristol. He subsequently spent several years playing in France before moving into coaching at a relatively young age…

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