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The rugby world is getting into the spirit of the festive season with end of year parties, arguments between family members and ambitious plans for the year ahead. This also means there’s lots to talk about so let’s get stuck in.
December, 2021
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10 December
Hodgson, Simonsson ink deals with Eels
Raiders duo Josh Hodgson and Bailey Simonsson have sorted out their futures long-term with the pair signing deals at the Parramatta Eels.
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10 December
Johnson leaves Rugby Aust in coach shuffle
Rugby Australia's Director of Rugby Scott Johnson will finish up at the end of the year while the men's and women's Sevens coaches will swap jobs in an organisational shake-up announced on Friday.Tim Walsh will return to his former position overseeing the women's Sevens team,
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10 December
English rugby icon helps BBL star Wes Agar
English rugby union icon Jonny Wilkinson doesn't know it – but he's helped Adelaide Strikers paceman Wes Agar rediscover his mojo.Agar took man-of-the-match honours in the Strikers' 49-run thumping of the Melbourne Renegades in Thursday night's BBL match.
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8 December
Naiqama ends retirement to join Roosters
St Helens' grand-final hero Kevin Naiqama has signed for Sydney Roosters after abandoning plans to hang up his boots.The 32-year-old centre announced his decision to retire after his two-try man-of-the-match performance in the Saints' 12-10 win over Catalans Dragons at Old Trafford in October.
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8 December
Christian Welch reveals hilarious Wayne Bennett exchange
Melbourne Storm prop Christian Welch has lifted the lid on the "real Wayne Bennett". Speaking to the Hello Sport podcast, Welch detailed a hilarious exchange between himself and the then …
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8 December
Trim Munster impresses team-mates as Smith pledges commitment
Brandon Smith and Felise Kaufusi have told team-mates they are fully committed to Melbourne’s 2022 premiership campaign, while a trimmed down Cameron Munster has been turning heads as the Storm's big names return to training.
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8 December
Harris named new Warriors NRL captain
Tohu Harris will take over as captain of the Warriors as the NRL club plans for life after Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.
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8 December
Harris the Warriors’ new NRL captain
Tohu Harris will take over as captain of the Warriors as the NRL club plans for life after Roger Tuivasa-Sheck. Harris was on Wednesday confirmed as the Warriors' 11th full-time skipper, set to take charge from the opening round against St George Illawarra on the Sunshine Coast.
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8 December
Knights relishing NRLW underdog tag
Newcastle's experienced local players have welcomed the underdog status indirectly given to them ahead of their entry into the NRL Telstra Women's Premiership.