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Is Twinning Winning? – Saints link with Lightning

Now Northampton Saints have jumped on the bandwagon. They announce a partnership with Loughborough Lightning which parallels the link between Leicester Tigers and Lichfield published last month – except that Lichfield had been rejected when the Premier 15s was set up in 2017. Lightning are one of two campus-based clubs in the league, the other

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The Big Game – Fire and Ice

With the long-awaited return of spectators at live events, double English Champions Harlequins has announced the return of the world’s biggest annual club rugby event for a thirteenth year. Big Game 13, supported by Charles Stanley Wealth Managers, will mark Harlequins’ second-ever Double Header, with both the Club’s Men’s and Women’s teams in action for

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A New-Look GB Sevens Squad

Scott Forrest ha announced the 13 players who will take part in the Canadian Fast Four tournament starting this week. They include some surprises: Abbie Brown (co-captain) Megan Jones (co-captain) Abi Burton Alicia Maude Amy Wilson Hardy Celia Quansah Chantelle Miell Emma Uren Grace Crompton Heather Cowell Jasmine Joyce Jodie Ounsley Shona Campbell The new

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World Rugby launches Tackle Ready

New programme forms key head injury prevention initiative within World Rugby’s six-point player welfare advancement strategy All coaches at all levels will have access to a five-stage framework for coaching effective technique that promotes prevention World Rugby and national unions currently examining tackle height limits in key closed trials to aid welfare outcomes Tackle coaching in rugby is set to be revolutionised with

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A True Upset – Spain Triumph

Spain achieved what few expected of them. In a thrillingly tight match they nudged ahead in the closing minutes to give the Irish a mountain to climb. Spain started well too. Patricia Garcia’s kick-off was knocked on. At the resultant scrum they rocked the opposition back with apparent ease. Ireland may have introduced lots of

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Italy make Hay – Rugby World Cup European Qualifiers

This was the first of three sessions of double internationals to decide who goes through to the World Cup next year. Italy v Scotland The Azzurre began as they did against England in the Six Nations, dominating most phases of play. inside a minute Scotland were pinged for holding on. The well-controlled rolling maul that

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One game in Five a Firecracker – Allianz Premier 15s – Round Two

Theory: you can’t hope to win the title if you don’t take on major reinforcements pre-season. In a magnificent advertisement for the tournament at the Alpas Stadium, Bristol Bears fought back to overcome their local rivals Gloucester-Hartpury 25-17 (all results below). Before kick-off G-H’s head coach, Sean Lynn, hinted that signings might be on the

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Women’s Rugby League Results 12 September

Women’s Rugby League Results 12 September Super League St Helens 50-6 win Castleford Tigers Leeds Rhinos 28-10 Wigan Warriors The Shield Featherstone Rovers 34-18 Warrington Wolves Friendlies Illingworth 14-34 Fryston Warriors Scarborough Pirates 4-78 West Leeds Eagles Ladies Championship Halifax 26-36 Oulton Raidettes Leigh Miners Rangers Ladies 24-0 Hull FC League 1 Dewsbury Moor Ladies

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