Today's rugby news as Louis Rees-Zammit wins top award and Scotland plan raid for fly-half
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Rugby evening headlines as Warren Gatland comes out on top against Jamie Roberts and classy Dan Biggar integral in 60-point rout
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Alex Austerberry praised Marlie Packer's form at the Allianz Premier 15s final
Alex Austerberry saluted ‘world-class’ Marlie Packer after her dynamic double propelled Saracens to an emphatic 43-21 win over Exeter Chiefs in the Allianz Premier 15s final. Packer, Vicky Fleetwood, Mackenzie Carson, May Campbell and Alysha Corrigan all crossed as Saracens reclaimed their domestic crown at Sixways Stadium. Ad/> Patricia Garcia, Jennine Detiveaux and Ebony Jefferies struck for Chiefs but Saracens never relinquished their grip on the contest in front of a record 3,238-strong crowd in Worcester.
Marlie Packer soars Saracens to Allianz Premier 15s champions
Marlie Packer's fearsome form continued as her dazzling double fired Saracens to a dominant 43-21 win over Exeter Chiefs in the Allianz Premier 15s final. Co-captain Packer, Vicky Fleetwood, Mackenzie Carson, May Campbell and Alysha Corrigan all crossed as Alex Austerberry's side reclaimed their domestic crown at Sixways Stadium. Ad/> Patricia Garcia, Jennine Detiveaux and Ebony Jefferies struck for Chiefs but Saracens never relinquished their grip on the contest in front of a record 3,238-strong crowd in Worcester.
Former England flanker Tom Wood announces retirement from rugby
Former England flanker Tom Wood has announced he will retire from professional rugby next month following 12 seasons at Northampton.
Rugby evening headlines as Taulupe Faletau stuns with two moments of brilliance amid special goodbye
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Ex-Man United player Gibson reveals dementia diagnosis
Former Manchester United and Aston Villa player Colin Gibson has revealed he has early-onset dementia. The 62-year-old confirmed his diagnosis via a statement from The Jeff Astle Foundation on Wednesday. Gibson, who helped Villa win the First Division title, European Cup and European Super Cup during a trophy-laden spell, insisted he was "fit and well" despite being told in November he had early-onset dementia.
London Irish hooker Creevy gets one-week ban after hair-pulling incident
London Irish hooker Agustin Creevy has received a one-week ban after he was cited for pulling an opposition player's hair.