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Thursday, Apr 18

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Hartpury hold off Loughborough fightback to seal hat-trick of titles

By TOM JEFFREYS Hartpury……………………………………………..34 Tries: Dale 9, 40+2; Constable 17, Aspinall 22, Grizzle-Johnson 34, Veerkamp 80 Conversions: Manns 10, 80+1 Loughborough……………………………………22 Tries: Williams 25, Waudby

Chudley to retire at the end of the season

Will Chudley has decided to bring the curtain down on his lengthy and storied rugby career at the end of the current campaign. The 36-year-old

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Series 3, Episode 34: Champions Cup review and Premiership run-in with Jordan Crane

The quarter-final stage of the Champions Cup was an absolute try-fest, with 41 tries in four games underpinning headline wins for Harlequins and Leinster. Joining

Wednesday, Apr 17

20

Loughborough stun Exeter to end long wait for title

By TOM JEFFREYS Exeter……………………………………………….31 Tries: J Gulley 29, Joseland 43, 68, 76 Conversions: McCaig 31, 44, 69, 77 Penalties: McCaig 12 Loughborough…………………………………35 Tries: Preen 20,

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Brown: Red Roses must “stand up and be counted” at Twickenham

Ex-Red Roses prop and Harlequins legend Shaunagh Brown spoke of her excitement for England's clash against Ireland at Twickenham this weekend, and what it represents

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Wales legend Owens retires at 37

Former Wales captain Ken Owens has retired from professional rugby aged 37. The ‘Sheriff' was the oldest ever-player to hold the role, as he played

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How to Win Betting on Sports: Best Sports Betting Tips by NorgeCasinoHub

Want to improve your sports betting game? We offer top-notch information and strategies that will increase your chances of success. Whether you’re a seasoned gambler

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Women’s Lions sponsors will provide funding to avoid imbalance

A £3 million grant funded by Royal London will attempt to provide more balance among the Home Nations, ensuring the women's British and Irish Lions

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Romain Ntamack Returns to the Field

The Toulouse fly-half, Romain Ntamack, played his first game after being injured. Many rugby fans were eagerly waiting for Ntamack to come back. If you’re

Leinster sign Barrett for 2024/25 season

Leinster have confirmed the signing of experienced All Black utility back Jordie Barrett on a short-term deal from December to the end of next season.

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Why Getting Paid In Crypto Might Be The Biggest Power Up For Athletes’ Careers

You’ve probably glimpsed some headlines about Tom Brady or Odell Beckham Jr. getting paid in Bitcoin. But do you really comprehend the magnitude of players

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Cryptocurrency’s Growing Influence On Sports

From professional athletes taking huge chunks of their salary payments in digital coins, all the way to crypto companies bombing sports leagues and events with

Bitcoin Payment in Sport – How Does It Work?

What’s up sports fans and crypto fanatics? Today we’re breaking down one of the hottest trends hitting the athletic world – getting paid in Bitcoin!

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Super Rugby Americas Review: Week Eight

By JOE SANTAMARIA Round Eight of the Super Rugby Americas season began with a historic 25-19 victory for Cobras against Peñarol on Friday night, meaning

Monday, Apr 15

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Crypto Sponsorships in Sports – The Best Tournaments to Market Your Coin

If you’re holding a fresh new cryptocurrency project or running a budding crypto platform like Immediate Edge, you know the struggle of trying to get

What Major Sports Are Paying Athletes in Crypto?

An ever-growing list of superstar athletes across major sports like football, basketball, UFC, NASCAR and more have been lining up to take portions of their

Pros and Cons of Bitcoin Payment in Sports

An increasing number of pro rugby players have been ditching traditional dollars and pounds in favour of getting straight-up paid in Bitcoin! Now I know

Do Pro Rugby Players Prefer to be Paid In Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is undoubtedly among the biggest assets in the financial world, but do professional rugby players prefer to be paid in this new and improved

Top 7 Historic Moments From The NRL

Over the years, the NRL has given its supporters some incredible moments, with unimaginable tries, powerful bounces, and exceptional performances from individuals or teams. For

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The Thrill of the Game: Comparing the Strategies of Rugby and Casino Gaming

Both rugby and casino gaming demand a combination of skill, strategy, and a competitive mindset. Despite their apparent differences, players in both pursuits rely on

Sunday, Apr 14

20

Toulouse hammer Exeter to set up semi-final against Quins

By NICK POWELL Toulouse……………64 Tries: Ntamack 8, Willis 32, Kinghorn 48, 56; Ahki 51, 75; Dupont 58, Malia 67, 79 Conversions: Kinghorn 9, 33, 49,

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Ampthill hold on to deny Bedford

By SHAWN TAYLOR Bedford Blues...............24ptsTries: Worley 15, French 28, Adamson 41, 70 Conversions: Maisey 16, 42 Ampthill.......................... 29pts Tries: Jackson 10, Stonham 22, Adejimi 32,

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Pirates keep Hartpury at bay to stay in the race

By LUKE JARMYN Hartpury RFC ...25pts Tries: Barton 4, Penalty 44, Hunt 68 Conversions: Bazalgette 69 Penalties: Bazalgette 30, 72 Cornish P ..........30pts Tries: Hocking

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Minnows in line for a World Cup boost

By JON NEWCOMBE World Rugby aims to streamline the Rugby World Cup qualification process to give non-high performance nations even more time to prepare for

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Quins and Saints on the march in Europe

By PAUL REES Two English clubs are through to the semi-finals of the Champions Cup after stunning victories against high class opposition yesterday. Harlequins fought

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500-day countdown to World Cup kickoff

By MARK STEVENS Excitement is building by the day as the countdown to Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 hit its latest milestone this week.

Baxter backs world club champs

By SAM JACKSON Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter welcomes plans for a new club world championship providing it is financially viable. Slated to start

Smaller ball plan for women

World Rugby is considering the use of a smaller ball in the women’s game and is collecting data on the size 4.5 ball which is

Coming to grief on the road to Morocco

Mark Stevens talks to Exeter chairman Tony Rowe about his love of classic rallying across all corners of the world WIDELY regarded as one of