Saracens Richard Wigglesworth has been ruled out for the rest of the season. The scrum half underwent knee surgery this morning after injuring his ACL during Sunday’s LV=Cup clash against Exeter Chiefs. Director of Rugby Mark McCall said: “It’s a big blow for Wiggy who has been playing so well for Saracens and has...
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The Cornish Pirates have made an agreement with Exeter Chiefs whereby experienced prop forward Alan Paver can be loaned to them until further notice on a week by week basis. ‘Paves’, aged 33, will be training with the Chiefs this week ahead of their Premiership game at home to Saracens on Saturday. Commenting on...
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The Cornish Pirates have confirmed another new face, 23 year old Charlie Walker-Blair, has joined them on a dual registration agreement with Exeter Chiefs. A back-rower who is 6′ 4″ tall and weighs in at nearly 15 and a half stones, Charlie has also played on the wing and has previously made appearances for...
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England U18 Head Coach John Fletcher has named a squad of 24 ahead of this season’s FIRA tournament semi-final against Wales on Sunday, April 17, kick off 5pm. The game will take place in Auch in the south of France. Fletcher’s side have had a mixed season, enjoying wins against Ireland and Italy earlier...
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Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the signing of James Honeyben on a short-term loan deal from National League One side Blackheath. New recruit James Honeyben is hoping he can prove his worth to Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter after agreeing to join the Aviva Premiership club on a short-term loan deal from National League...
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England Under 18 return to action on Sunday against the only side to have dented their impressive 14-match winning run. England, coached by John Fletcher and Peter Walton, haven’t been beaten in an international at this level since an 11-3 defeat against Australia in Brisbane in 2007. But France – visitors to Newbury this...
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The Leinster squad to face the Scarlets in Saturday’s Magners League clash at the RDS (KO: 6.30pm) has been named. Leinster welcome back Kevin McLaughlin, Sean O’Brien, Eoin Reddan and Jonathan Sexton from Ireland duty for Leinster’s fourth fixture against the Scarlets this season. With the likes of Girvan Dempsey, Shane Horgan and Shane...
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Worcester Warriors have announced the signing of England Sevens star Chris Cracknell until the end of the 2009/10 season. The highly-rated Windsor-born back row, recently on England Sevens duty in Dubai, will link up with his new team-mates at Sixways Stadium from Monday. The 25-year-old has previously played at Bath Rugby, Exeter Chiefs, Cornish Pirates,...
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Gael Force head coach Stephen Gemmell has freshened up his starting line-up ahead of the team’s second match in the British and Irish Cup at Exeter Chiefs on Saturday 21 November (kick off 3pm) by making nine changes and has drafted rejuvenated Scotland internationalist David Callam into his side. Following the opening day 29-8...
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