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10 hours, 52 mins agoLeinster scrap season tickets for 2020/21 amid pandemic uncertainty
Leinster Rugby have taken the “unprecedented step” of cancelling their season ticket offering for 2020/21 as the province grapples with the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing requirements which are likely to be in place for the foreseeable future.
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16 hours, 38 mins agoGeorge Kruis heading to Japan at the end of this season
The England lock will end a 12-year association with Saracens to join Panasonic Wild Knights
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1 day agoIRFU boss admits Irish players may look to leave country after pandemic
IRFU chief executive Philip Browne admits that some players could be tempted abroad by clubs after the pandemic.
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2 days agoAustralia releases three players over contract concerns amid pandemic
Rugby Australia (RA) has released three players including national representative Izack Rodda over contract disputes that arose during the pandemic, the game’s governing body in the country said.
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2 days agoRoadmap out of Covid-19 lockdown signposted for Irish rugby but dark clouds remain
IRFU CEO Philip Browne yesterday signposted Irish Rugby’s roadmap out of the Covid-19 lockdown for the rest of the year but warned the governing body was spending “tomorrow’s money today” just to stay afloat.
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2 days agoIRFU hoping for August return to action
Finally, after weeks of contingency planning, rugby has a target date for the safe resumption of play.
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3 days agoGuinness PRO14 plans August return after receiving fresh investment
The PRO14 board earlier confirmed that London-based private equity firm CVC had purchased a 28 per cent share in the league.
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3 days agoFormer Scotland international Tim Swinson hangs up his boots
The forward played 38 times for his country.
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3 days agoIRFU warn of potential €20m losses amid call for State support
The IRFU had set a target of a return to competitive rugby with behind-closed-doors PRO14 derbies at the Aviva Stadium starting August 22-23.
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3 days agoPro14 sells 28% stake to private equity firm
The Pro14 has received a major financial investment in a deal with private equity group CVC.
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4 days agoJohn Cooney relishing Mathewson and Madigan's arrivals
Ireland scrum-half John Cooney is relishing the arrivals of new signings Alby Mathewson and Ian Madigan at Ulster and the strength they will add to the northern province’s push for silverware.
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5 days agoCo-captain Callum Gibbins to leave Glasgow Warriors
The New Zealander scored 13 tries in 46 appearances.
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5 days agoTyler Bleyendaal forced to retire on medical grounds
Tyler Bleyendaal has been forced to retire from rugby with immediate effect following a long struggle with neck injuries, Munster Rugby announced on Wednesday.
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6 days agoDamian de Allende settling into life in Limerick
Munster Rugby have confirmed that new signings Damian de Allende, RG Snyman, Matt Gallagher, and Roman Salanoa will join the province on July 1.
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6 days agoJohnny Sexton admits motivation a challenge in lockdown
Jonathan Sexton's drive has been tattooed across countless Leinster and Ireland performances for over a decade now but even he admits to struggling with his motivation at times during the current lockdown.
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7 days agoMunster sign Salanoa as Arnold and Oliver exit for Connacht
Munster announced the signing of exciting young Leinster tighthead prop Roman Salanoa as Sammy Arnold and Conor Oliver's exits from the province were confirmed on Monday.
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10 days ago
Arno Botha leaves Munster to rejoin Bulls
The explosive back-row was Munster's top try-scorer this season.
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10 days agoIreland's tour to Australia called off due to Covid-19
Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales were all due to go on tour this summer.
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11 days agoDoor open for Finn Russell return following regular talks with Gregor Townsend
The Scotland head coach has been in contact with his fly-half during the sport’s shutdown.
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11 days agoEuropean chiefs considering return to 24-club Champions Cup
The move is part of the contingency planning officials are undertaking due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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11 days agoPremiership clubs face titles being stripped for future salary cap breaches
The review follows last year’s punishment of Saracens for breaches of the salary cap.
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12 days agoHead coach Brad Mooar and Wales international Hadleigh Parkes to leave Scarlets
Scarlets have had a clear out ahead of next season.
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12 days agoAgustin Pichot resigns from World Rugby Council after election defeat
Pichot lost the vote against Bill Beaumont by 28 votes to 23 on May 2.
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12 days agoPRO14 contemplating 'bio-bubbles' in effort to restart rugby
Guinness PRO14 organisers are considering isolation “bio-bubbles” in an attempt to get the competition back up and running.
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13 days agoTry-scoring law changed in response to post-pad interference
Rugby players can no longer score a try by grounding the ball against the post pads.
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13 days agoRichard Cockerill hopes to extend Edinburgh stay beyond 2021
The former Leicester head coach arrived in the Scottish capital on a two-year deal in 2017.
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George Kruis heading to Japan at the end of this season
The England lock will end a 12-year association with Saracens to join Panasonic Wild Knights
![Leinster scrap season tickets for 2020/21 amid pandemic uncertainty]( "Leinster scrap season tickets for 2020/21 amid pandemic uncertainty")
Leinster scrap season tickets for 2020/21 amid pandemic uncertainty
Leinster Rugby have taken the “unprecedented step” of cancelling their season ticket offering for 2020/21 as the province grapples with the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing requirements which are likely to be in place for the foreseeable future.
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