Tag: rugby
England’s Emily Scarratt targets Six Nations after neck surgery but ‘not taking anything for granted’ | Rugby Union News
Emily Scarratt is targeting a Six Nations comeback with England after returning to rugby for the first time since neck surgery in early 2023. Centre Scarratt played 47 minutes for Loughborough Lightning against Bristol in Premiership Women’s Rugby on Friday. The 34-year-old is now hopeful of adding to her 108 caps for the Red Roses…
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Super League: St Helens head coach Paul Wellens aims to make most of ‘fresh start’ for team in 2024 | Rugby League News
Two games, two wins, and just one try conceded. It is still very early days in the 2024 season, but Paul Wellens is understandably pleased with how St Helens have begun their attempt to regain the Betfred Super League title. A quest for an unprecedented fifth-straight Grand Final triumph was ended by an agonising defeat…
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Owen Farrell: Stuart Lancaster says former captain has another Rugby World Cup in him, and understands Racing 92 move | Rugby Union News
Former England head coach Stuart Lancaster has told Sky Sports Owen Farrell can play for England again and “has the 2027 World Cup in him.” Lancaster was instrumental in the signing of Owen Farrell last month for French Top 14 side Racing 92 where the former England head coach is now in charge of the…
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Salford Red Devils 26-22 Castleford Tigers: Sam Stone scores two tries as Red Devils beat Tigers | Rugby League News
Sam Stone scored two tries as Salford held on to beat Castleford 26-22 and get their Super League season off the mark. The Red Devils raced into an early 12-0 lead through tries from Stone and Amir Bourouh. Castleford rallied before the break with tries from Sam Wood and Jack Broadbent getting them within two…
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England captain Jamie George opens up on ‘tough week’ in camp following mum’s passing | Rugby Union News
England captain Jamie George has opened up on what will be an “emotional” weekend at Murrayfield as he navigates the tough time he is facing after his mum’s recent passing. George’s mother Jane recently passed away, just a few weeks into his run as the newly-named England captain for the 2024 Six Nations. In a…
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Six Nations: Ireland bring Ciaran Frawley in for injured Hugo Keenan; Caelan Doris passed fit to start vs Wales | Rugby Union News
Ciaran Frawley has been named to start for Ireland at full-back in place of the injured Hugo Keenan vs Wales in Six Nations Round 3, as Andy Farrell reverts the rest of his XV back to the side which won in France on the opening night. Ireland began their campaign with a 38-17 victory over…
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Jared Waerea-Hargreaves: Hull KR swoop to sign NRL star and New Zealand international for 2025 | Rugby League News
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is aiming to replicate the impact some of Hull KR’s other high-profile recruits from the NRL have made after agreeing to join for the 2025 Betfred Super League season. The 35-year-old prop is a veteran of nearly 300 NRL matches for Manly Sea Eagles and Sydney Roosters, along with earning 33 Test caps…
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WRU apologises after former employee alleges sexual assault in Principality Stadium cupboard | Rugby Union News
The Welsh Rugby Union has apologised after a female former employee alleged she was sexually assaulted in a cupboard at the Principality Stadium. The unnamed victim claims she was attacked twice at the venue between 2019 and 2021, according to a report from ITV. WRU chief executive Abi Tierney told ITV: “Firstly, it is vitally…
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Six Nations: England coach Kevin Sinfield sees ‘power box ticked’ with Ollie Lawrence and Manu Tuilagi returning | Rugby Union News
Kevin Sinfield is excited by the options Ollie Lawrence and Manu Tuilagi offer to beef up England’s midfield for this weekend’s showdown with Scotland at Murrayfield. The centre duo have both returned to England’s 36-player squad since the 16-14 win over Wales at Twickenham in the second round of this year’s Guinness Six Nations, having…
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Super League: Franklin Pele, Michael McIlorum and Liam Watts face up to six-game bans after tribunal referrals | Rugby League News
Franklin Pele, Liam Watts and Michael McIlorum are facing the prospect of lengthy bans following their red cards in the opening round of the 2024 Betfred Super League season. Pele was sent off on his debut for Hull FC in their opening-night 22-0 defeat to rivals Hull KR, while McIlorum and Watts were both dismissed…
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