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Mack. View member profile	Mar 3 2020, 10:43 PM Post #41
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,603 User: 12,915	Mako Vunipola has gone into self-isolation as a coronavirus precaution and will not face Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday.


Mack. View member profile	Mar 9 2020, 11:12 PM Post #42
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,603 User: 12,915	Ottawa Aces will join League One in 2021 in rugby league after taking on Hemel Stags licence.


Mack. View member profile	Mar 10 2020, 11:53 PM Post #43
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,603 User: 12,915	Wales v Scotland is sadly not part of being a championship decider Super Saturday but at least gives us something to look forward to this weekend.


Mack. View member profile	Mar 12 2020, 10:58 PM Post #44
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,603 User: 12,915	England prop Joe Marler has been given a 10 week ban for grabbing Alun Wyn Jones genitals during Saturday's Six Nations win over Wales.


Dobbo View member profile	Mar 13 2020, 10:21 AM Post #45
BuzzJack Legend Joined: 4 November 2013 Posts: 30,511 User: 20,053	How on earth is Wales vs Scotland still going ahead tomorrow, seriously baffling...


Mack. View member profile	Mar 16 2020, 11:22 PM Post #46
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,603 User: 12,915	Challenge Cup Draw Leeds v Hull KR Newcastle v Toronto Salford v St Helens Sheffield v Hull FC Wakefield v Featherstone Widnes v Catalans Wigan v Warrington York v Castleford


Mack. View member profile	Apr 10 2020, 12:05 PM Post #47
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,603 User: 12,915	England could move their summer tour of Japan to October, according to RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney. He also raised the idea of an extra Six Nations tournament if England cannot fulfil their autumn internationals. England are set for two games in Japan in July - a tour "under threat" because of the coronavirus pandemic - and four home Tests in November.


Mack. View member profile	Apr 12 2020, 10:24 PM Post #48
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,603 User: 12,915	World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot says it is time to "redefine the future of rugby" after announcing his last-minute bid for the most powerful job in the sport. The Argentine will challenge current chairman Bill Beaumont, who is standing for re-election, in next month's vote. Pichot, 45, sees the coronavirus crisis as an "opportunity for the global realignment" of the game. "We cannot miss the opportunity," said the former Pumas scrum-half. "We all fight for and believe in a fair, equal and more inclusive world. "It is time to make these dreams a reality for our sport."


Mack. View member profile	Apr 20 2020, 10:05 PM Post #49
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,603 User: 12,915	World Rugby has begun an investigation into the chairman of the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU), which has backed Sir Bill Beaumont's bid for re-election as boss of the world game. Francis Kean is under pressure to stand down amid accusations of homophobia and discrimination,


Mack. View member profile	Apr 24 2020, 11:20 PM Post #50
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,603 User: 12,915	Centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg has been fined £32,500 and handed a two-week ban for signing contracts with Premiership clubs Sale and Gloucester. Van Rensburg signed a three-year deal with Sale for 2018-19 onwards, having already agreed a similar-length deal with Gloucester and been paid £25,000. He followed through with his move to Sale, who have been handed a five-point deduction, suspended for two seasons. Sale were fined £20,000 for breaching rules about approaches to players.


Mack. View member profile	May 3 2020, 08:52 AM Post #51
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,603 User: 12,915	Bill Beaumont has been re-elected as the chairman of World Rugby for another four years. The 68-year-old defeated his former deputy, ex-Argentina skipper Agustin Pichot, by 28 votes to 23. French Rugby president Bernard Laporte has been elected vice-chairman. "I am honoured to accept the mandate of the World Rugby Council to serve as the international federation's chairman once again," said Beaumont. "I would like to thank my union and region colleagues, members of the global rugby family and, of course, my family for their full support. "I would like to thank Gus for his friendship and support over the last four years. While we stood against each other in this campaign, we aligned in many ways, and I have the utmost respect for him. Gus is passionate about the sport and his contribution has been significant."


Mack. View member profile	May 6 2020, 07:21 PM Post #52
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,603 User: 12,915	Leicester have continued the restructure of their backroom team by adding Welshman Aled Walters as head of physical performance and New Zealander Rob Taylor as attack coach.


Mack. View member profile	May 9 2020, 11:26 PM Post #53
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,603 User: 12,915	Plans are being considered to resume a curtailed Pro14 season on 22 August following the coronavirus crisis. Discussions are being held over the tournament's future with games probably staged behind closed doors. A Pro14 return is more testing than other domestic leagues because it covers five countries and international borders in Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Italy and South Africa. A potential final date could be between 17 and 19 September.


Mack. View member profile	May 10 2020, 04:55 PM Post #54
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,603 User: 12,915	Saracens forwards Maro Itoje and Mako Vunipola will consider their international future when deciding whether to stay at the relegated club, says England defence coach John Mitchell. Itoje and Vunipola are yet to commit another season to Sarries, who were relegated to the Championship after salary cap breaches.


Mack. View member profile	May 11 2020, 10:17 PM Post #55
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,603 User: 12,915	The English and French clubs have written to World Rugby in a bid to be formally involved in the establishment of a new rugby union schedule post-coronavirus. In a joint letter, Premiership Rugby (PRL) and the Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) say it is "essential" they are consulted in plans to shake up the calendar.


Mack. View member profile	May 11 2020, 10:18 PM Post #56
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,603 User: 12,915	What about the Welsh, Scottish and Irish Unions?


Mack. View member profile	May 13 2020, 09:56 PM Post #57
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,603 User: 12,915	Agustin Pichot has resigned from his role on the World Rugby Council after his defeat by Sir Bill Beaumont in the election for World Rugby chairman. Ex-England captain Beaumont was re-elected for another four years on 2 May after beating former Argentina skipper Pichot by 28 votes to 23.


Mack. View member profile	May 19 2020, 10:06 PM Post #58
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,603 User: 12,915	Bristol have proposed their Ashton Gate home as a venue for the behind-closed-doors return of the Premiership. With nine rounds of fixtures outstanding, Premiership Rugby hopes to resume the season in July, following government guidance. The league is understood to want to use a single ground for logistical and safety reasons. "We think we meet all of the criteria they were asking for," chief executive Mark Tainton told BBC Radio 5 Live. "Ashton Gate is a tremendous stadium. It's a new stadium, we have all new facilities, large changing rooms and easy access for the camera equipment required. "Premiership Rugby has asked clubs if they're willing to volunteer or offer their stadium as a venue and we believe we have the facilities to do that, so that's why we've put it forward. "It's not a done deal yet - we're in the pile with another couple of clubs - so we're just waiting to get more feedback and potentially a visit or information from Premiership Rugby Limited for whatever criteria we need to meet."


Mack. View member profile	May 25 2020, 10:55 PM Post #59
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,603 User: 12,915	England and Saracens lock George Kruis will join Japanese Top League side Panasonic Wild Knights on a one-year contract at the end of the season. The 30-year-old British and Irish Lion has been at Sarries, who were relegated to the Championship for salary cap breaches, for 11 years.


Mack. View member profile	May 27 2020, 08:12 AM Post #60
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,603 User: 12,915	World Rugby's executive committee will consider recommendations this week that could help significantly reduce the risk of coronavirus in the sport. Measures such as limiting face-to-face contact, reducing time in scrums and hygiene procedures will be reviewed. However, radical changes to the laws, such as eliminating scrums completely, would not apply to the elite game.