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Hurricanes’ Kirifi complains of racial abuse from Waratahs crowd

Wellington Hurricanes loose forward Du’Plessis Kirifi has complained of racial abuse from the crowd at Leichhardt Oval during Saturday’s Super Rugby clash against the NSW Waratahs. The 25-year-old, whose father is Samoan, raised his middle finger at the crowd after the Hurricanes’ 22-18 win and said it was in reaction to racial slurs. “I love when the crowds are hyped […]

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Wasps braced for hostile reception at Lyon in Challenge Cup semi-final

Wasps are bracing themselves for ‘massive collisions’ and a ‘hostile reception’ when they take on Top 14 heavyweights Lyon in Challenge Cup semi-final Wasps will be underdogs when they take on Lyon in Challenge Cup semi-final  Lee Blackett’s side have already won away at Biarritz and Edinburgh this season Wasps coach is unaware of Christian Wade’s possible return to rugby union  […]

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England World Cup hero Robinson dissects teen Arundell's 'special' try

‘It was a world-class finish, one of the best tries I’ve seen’: England legend and fellow speedster Jason Robinson dissects London Irish teen Henry Arundell’s ‘special’ 114-yard score 2003 World Cup winner Jason Robinson has warned England boss Eddie Jones Robinson fears Henry Arundell could be capped by Scotland, Wales or Cyprus 19-year-old London Irish rookie Arundell scored a sensational try against […]

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Leicester captain Ellis Genge turns his attention back to league glory

‘We have a Premiership title chase now’: Leicester Tigers captain Ellis Genge turns his attention straight back to league glory after Heineken Champions Cup exit to four-time winners Leinster Leicester suffered a 23-14 defeat to four-time European champions Leinster The Tigers will now switch focus back on their Gallagher Premiership title charge Leinster will host French champions Toulouse in the […]

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Racing powerhouse Nyakane is ready to demolish Sale's Euro hopes

We’ve got them licked! Racing powerhouse and Bomb Squad linchpin Trevor Nyakane is ready to demolish Sale’s Euro hopes Trevor Nyakane is a household name in South Africa’s victorious Bomb Squad  The 33-year-old’s current job is to wreak havoc in scrums around Europe His Racing 92 side face Sale in the Champions Cup quarter-final on Sunday As a schoolboy, Trevor […]

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