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A brilliant XV of players who have missed out on their Rugby World Cup training squads

15. Alex Goode (England) The European player of the year is possibly the most unlucky out of everyone, but has never been liked by Jones, earning his last cap in 2016 despite his consistency for Saracens. 14. Simon Zebo (Ireland) Zebo’s exclusion is no surprise – but that doesn’t mean that the Racing 92 star won’t be annoyed…

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Transfer News: Goneva secures move back to Premiership

Newcastle Falcons have confirmed that Fijian winger Vereniki Goneva has signed for Harlequins. The 35-year-old spent three seasons with the Falcons after joining from Leicester Tigers, director of rugby Dean Richards saying: “Niki leaves with the thanks and best wishes of everyone at the club. “He has made a great contribution during his time here,…

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Transfer News: Mark Wilson completes move back to Premiership

Sale Sharks have announced the signing of Mark Wilson from Newcastle Falcons for the 2019/20 Gallagher Premiership Season. Newcastle Falcons have agreed to release Wilson to the Sale Sharks after the completion of the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the Cumbrian born flanker will return to his first professional club for the start of the…

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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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