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Saracens crash to Pirates defeat in Championship opener
Saracens were relegated from the Premiership as punishment for salary cap breaches.Mar 6, 18:40
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Championship clubs accuse RFU of signing "death warrant" after announcing cuts
The RFU will pay only £288,000 per club, down from £530,000, under the new terms for next season.Feb 12, 19:15
Northampton Saints sign Cornish Pirates scrum-half Tom Kessell
Northampton Saints confirm that Cornish Pirates scrum-half Tom Kessell will join the club at the end of the season.Feb 23, 12:03
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Jonny Bentley joins Gloucester Rugby
Gloucester Rugby confirm the signing of Jonny Bentley from Cornish Pirates.Jun 19, 11:46
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Josh Lewsey joins Cornish Pirates
Cornish Pirates appoint former England World Cup winner Josh Lewsey as their new chief executive.Mar 13, 15:35
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St Helens' James Roby cleared for semi-final
St Helens hooker James Roby is cleared to play in the Carnegie Challenge Cup semi-final this weekend against Wigan.Aug 2, 20:52
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Australia leave unfit Kewell out
Australia leave Harry Kewell out of their squad for next week's international friendly with Wales.Aug 2, 07:49
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Liam Kaye signs Wakefield Trinity Wildcats contract
Half-back Liam Kaye signs a two-year deal with Wakefield after joining from Bradford.Aug 2, 07:14
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Guus Hiddink: 'Give Villas-Boas time'
Guus Hiddink believes that Chelsea need to give new manager Andre Villas-Boas time to prove himself at Stamford Bridge.Jul 30, 13:04
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Charles N'Zogbia completes Aston Villa switch
Charles N'Zogbia completes his move from Wigan Athletic to Aston Villa.Jul 30, 10:49
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