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Magners League snub will lead to player exodus

Tuesday 2 February 2010

Italy's Australian-born fullback Luke McLean admitted on Tuesday that Italian players could start heading to other European countries now that their clubs have been pulled out of the Celtic League.
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Italian Celtic League inclusion talks breaks down

Friday 29 January 2010

Talks to bring two Italian teams into the Celtic League next season broke down on Thursday over the League's financial demands, the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) claimed in a statement.
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Ulster re-sign home grown duo

Wednesday 27 January 2010

Ulster Rugby have announced the re-signing of two further home grown talents. Out-half Ian Humphreys, has signed a new three year contract with the club, while lock Ryan Caldwell, has extended his contract for an additional two seasons.
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Hook has a huge decision to make : Bennett

Friday 22 January 2010

Former Wales fly-half Phil Bennett believes James Hook has some tough decisions on his rugby future after being linked with a move away from the Ospreys.
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Barclay extends with Glasgow Warriors

Wednesday 20 January 2010

John Barclay, the 23-year-old Scotland flanker, has today re-signed for Magners League leaders - Glasgow Warriors - for a further two years. Barclay, who joined the
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Jones walks out on Edinburgh to join Exeter

Friday 15 January 2010

Former Newcastle and Scotland 'A' full-back Steve Jones has decided to leave Edinburgh Rugby Club in order to join Exeter Chiefs. Edinburgh Rugby
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Perpignan looking to Hook James

Friday 15 January 2010

James Hook is reported to have been offered a lucrative three-year contract by the French Top 14 club Perpignan.
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Glasgow Warriors get their Scotland Low down

Friday 15 January 2010

Glasgow Warriors tight-head prop Moray Low has re-signed for a further two years. Low, who joined the Warriors as an apprentice
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Being dropped helped former Bok De Villiers

Wednesday 13 January 2010

Former Springbok centre Jean de Villiers believes that spending time out of the Munster starting XV has helped him turn his new career around.
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Blues should not be struggling where they are

Tuesday 12 January 2010

Cardiff Blues boss Dai Young says his side should not be languishing in eighth position in the Magners League. The Welsh capital team currently lie seven points off the play-off places having played at least
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Stephen Jones move to Cardiff Blues unlikely

Monday 11 January 2010

Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half Stephen Jones says that he wants to spend the rest of his rugby playing career with Llanelli Scarlets. Thirty two year old Jones
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Munster vs Scarlets falls victim to weather

Saturday 9 January 2010

Following a 10am inspection by officials from Munster Rugby and David McHugh from the IRFU Referee Department, the Munster verseus Scarlets Magners League game has been called off.
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Munster v Scarlets Preview

Friday 8 January 2010

Scarlets Head Coach Nigel Davies has named his 22 to face Munster away on Sunday 10 January. Nigel Davies is aware of the challenge
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Magners League match postponed

Wednesday 6 January 2010

The Ulster v Ospreys Magners League fixture, due to take place on Friday 8th January 2010, kick off 7.05pm, has now been officially cancelled.
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Hook and Thomas staying put

Wednesday 6 January 2010

Recent reports have linked Hook with a move to the Blues, whilst a newspaper report today states that Gareth Thomas of Cardiff Blues is considering an offer to join the Ospreys as Player-Coach so
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Glasgow ready for Leinster showdown

Wednesday 6 January 2010

Glasgow Warriors head coach, Sean Lineen, today described Friday night's Magners League showdown with Leinster (8 January, kick-off 8pm) at the RDS as a "big test" for his squad
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More Recent Headlines

New two year deals for four Dragons
Jamie Roberts and John Yapp re-sign for Blues
Scarlets lose Stephen Jones for two weeks
Parks surprises with Celtic League club switch
Magners League clash called off

 
 
 
Magners League Rugby News
Pos
Team
P
W
D
L
F
A
Pts
1 Glasgow Warriors 10 7 1 2 212 150
31
2 Ospreys 10 6 1 3 190 133
29
3 Leinster 9 6 0 3 174 117
26
4 Munster 10 5 0 5 172 147
26
5 Edinburgh 10 5 0 5 193 178
24
6 Ulster Rugby 10 5 0 5 171 173
23
7 Newport Gwent Dragons 10 5 0 5 157 181
23
8 Cardiff Blues 10 4 0 6 163 183
19
9 Scarlets 10 3 0 7 160 187
17
10 Connacht Rugby 9 2 0 7 107 250
9
Last update 06/01/10
Updated each Monday in order to verify with officials
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