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    https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/47640256

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      Halaholo pens long-term deal (Cardiff Blues)

      “He qualifies for Wales in the autumn and is looking forward to a massive off-season to take himself to the next level and put himself in the frame for selection.
      
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        Halaholo pens long-term deal (Cardiff Blues)

        “He qualifies for Wales in the autumn and is looking forward to a massive off-season to take himself to the next level and put himself in the frame for selection.
        
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        @Stargazer That's a shame. I was hoping he'd turn out for Tonga but never mind.

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          Interesting that Pat Lam is trying to recruit Gareth Anscombe.

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            Johnny McNicholl signs new contract to extend stay with Scarlets

            The 28-year-old qualifies for Six Nations champions Wales on residency in December.
            

            Another Welsh club that explicitly mentions this is their media release. Is this just useless info, or is Wales really interested in players like Halaholo and McNichol?

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              Johnny McNicholl signs new contract to extend stay with Scarlets

              The 28-year-old qualifies for Six Nations champions Wales on residency in December.
              

              Another Welsh club that explicitly mentions this is their media release. Is this just useless info, or is Wales really interested in players like Halaholo and McNichol?

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              @Stargazer said in NH club rugby:

              Johnny McNicholl signs new contract to extend stay with Scarlets

              The 28-year-old qualifies for Six Nations champions Wales on residency in December.
              

              Another Welsh club that explicitly mentions this is their media release. Is this just useless info, or is Wales really interested in players like Halaholo and McNichol?

              Hadleigh Parkes was nominated for player of the Championship.

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                @Stargazer said in NH club rugby:

                Johnny McNicholl signs new contract to extend stay with Scarlets

                The 28-year-old qualifies for Six Nations champions Wales on residency in December.
                

                Another Welsh club that explicitly mentions this is their media release. Is this just useless info, or is Wales really interested in players like Halaholo and McNichol?

                Hadleigh Parkes was nominated for player of the Championship.

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                @mofitzy_ Sorry, but that doesn't answer my question.

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                  Johnny McNicholl signs new contract to extend stay with Scarlets

                  The 28-year-old qualifies for Six Nations champions Wales on residency in December.
                  

                  Another Welsh club that explicitly mentions this is their media release. Is this just useless info, or is Wales really interested in players like Halaholo and McNichol?

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                  @Stargazer said in NH club rugby:

                  Johnny McNicholl signs new contract to extend stay with Scarlets

                  The 28-year-old qualifies for Six Nations champions Wales on residency in December.
                  

                  Another Welsh club that explicitly mentions this is their media release. Is this just useless info, or is Wales really interested in players like Halaholo and McNichol?

                  Always looking for Test players.

                  Halaholo has been a consistent performer for Cardiff. Put him in a better set up who knows?

                  Much like Parkes.

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                    England and Leicester Tigers half back Ben Youngs ruled out until June with an injured shoulder:

                    https://www.leicestertigers.com/news/youngs-ruled-out-for-the-season

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                      Pisses me off that they irresponsibly spend money they don't have on SH players, rather than sorting their shit out with academy players. Like Exeter. And then they complain about the salary cap being too low 'we want to be in bigger debt!'

                      https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/apr/08/exeter-in-the-black-premiership-rugby-losses-year-to-june-2018

                      Then they, and the French clubs, fuck up the international calendar with their quest for a 11.5 month season

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                        Pisses me off that they irresponsibly spend money they don't have on SH players, rather than sorting their shit out with academy players. Like Exeter. And then they complain about the salary cap being too low 'we want to be in bigger debt!'

                        https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/apr/08/exeter-in-the-black-premiership-rugby-losses-year-to-june-2018

                        Then they, and the French clubs, fuck up the international calendar with their quest for a 11.5 month season

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                        @Machpants Interestingly Exeter Chiefs have had to release a couple of high profile players due to the salary cap. Santiago Cordero the Puma is off to France. Unsurprisingly.

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                          Glasgow Warriors: Rennie commits until 2020

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                            @Machpants Interestingly Exeter Chiefs have had to release a couple of high profile players due to the salary cap. Santiago Cordero the Puma is off to France. Unsurprisingly.

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                            @Catogrande Yeah but they are living within their means, and not using 45 million write offs to sort our debt and dodgy housing/company deals to get around the cap!

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                              Glasgow Warriors: Rennie commits until 2020

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                              @Stargazer said in NH club rugby:

                              Glasgow Warriors: Rennie commits until 2020

                              https://twitter.com/STVSport/status/1115636298730094593

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                                Probably the place to post this. Dan Robson, the Wasps and England 9 is out for three months with DVT. Add this on to Youngs also being out for the rest of the season and Eddie's RWC plans are coming undone by his lack of depth planning at 9. Care and Spencer I guess are the next cabs off the rank.

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                                  Billy Vunipola in a hot water for agreeing with Israel Folau. His agent, Eddie Jones and the RFU won't be happy.

                                  https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/47909515

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                                    Saracens appear to be trying to sweep this one under the carpet:

                                    https://www.saracens.com/news-article/club-statement-regarding-billy-vunipola

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                                      Anscombe has left the Blues for the Ospreys

                                      Very good video from the Ospreys

                                      https://www.facebook.com/ospreysrugby/videos/2304539916269920/?t=14

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                                        Bath‘s director of rugby, Todd Blackadder, has announced that he will part ways with the Premiership club at the end of the current season.

                                        Blackadder has been granted early release from his one-year contract extension in order to allow him to join Toshiba in Japan as head coach.

                                        “It’s been an honour and a privilege to lead the Blue, Black and White for the past three years and I’m incredibly proud of what we have achieved,” said Blackadder.

                                        “It might not be silverware but together we have built strong foundations and I leave knowing that the best is absolutely yet to come.

                                        “Bath is a very special club. I’d like to thank everyone, especially the players and all of the staff. I also want to thank our supporters, even in the wind, rain and biting cold they are all at the Rec cheering us on. Thank you.

                                        “Our sights remain set on a top four finish and we are all intent on making this season our best one yet.”

                                        Tarquin McDonald, Bath’s chief executive, thanked Blackadder for his unwavering commitment.

                                        “Todd and I have been open and consistent with our conversations regarding the progression and future of the rugby department,” he said.

                                        “We are confident that the club can move forward and deliver on our long-term plan with solid foundations and a system that is ready to accommodate such change. I am pleased that we have been able to support Todd’s decision knowing it is right for him and his family.

                                        “I have said before that it is a mark of Todd’s special and unique character, rare among coaches, that we have been able to bring about such positive change to the culture of our club whilst he has been at the helm.

                                        “Todd leaves us a stronger club than the one he joined three years ago. He has been a pleasure to work with and I would like to thank him not only for his contribution of what has gone by but also for what is yet to come. I wish him every success for the future.”

                                        Blackadder will depart Bath following the final game of the season.
                                        From Rugby Planet.

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                                          Gotta be the longest time without silverware for a high level NZ coach

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