Phil Bennett statement in full as Scarlets confirm hero's death and honour 'an icon'
The Scarlets have paid tribute to "one of the all-time legends of the game" Phil Bennett after his death at the age 73.
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Former Wales and Lions flyhalf Bennett dies aged 73
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions flyhalf Phil Bennett has died aged 73, his former team Scarlets announced on Sunday, prompting an outpouring of grief for the one of the country's most beloved heroes in the sport.
'Couldn't script it better': Blues, Crusaders relish Super showdown
Blues playmaker Beauden Barrett declared it is "the final everyone wanted" as his team, and the Crusaders set about patching up their wounded Sunday for next weekend's Super Rugby Pacific showdown.
Phil Bennett dies: Latest tributes to Welsh rugby legend after death
Heartfelt tributes are being paid to Welsh rugby legend Phil Bennett, who has died after a long illness. The Wales and Lions great was aged 73.
Rugby-Care recalled as Jones names England squad for Barbarians game
(Reuters) - England coach Eddie Jones on Sunday named a 36-member squad for next weekend's non-cap match against Barbarians, with Danny Care making his return for the first time in nearly four years.
Wakefield 30-24 Warrington: Wolves fall to fifth straight defeat
Warrington fell to their fifth straight defeat as Daryl Powell’s side lost 30-24 away at Wakefield Trinity in Super League.
Shaun Kenny-Dowall 'buzzing' as Hull KR man speaks of pride at All Stars captaincy call
Hull KR star Shaun Kenny-Dowall will captain the Combined Nations All Stars in next Saturday’s international against England at Warrington (KO 5.45pm).
Care recalled as Jones names England squad for Barbarians game
England coach Eddie Jones on Sunday named a 36-member squad for next weekend's non-cap match against Barbarians, with Danny Care making his return for the first time in nearly four years.