Rugby Union / Round-Up: Sinking Exiles
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.SIMON Geoghegan scored another try yesterday, but this time it was not a match-winner. London Irish desperately needed to beat Wasps in order to stave off the threat of relegation, but two tries from Lawrence Dallaglio and one apiece from Philip Hopley and Steve Bates put paid to their hopes long before Geoghegan's last- minute score.
Ystradgynlais, of the Third Division, accounted for First Division Newport in the fifth round of the Swalec Cup. In the sixth round yesterday, however, normality was restored, and home advantage for the underdogs could not prevent Neath beating them 26-3. Mike Lewis, Ystradgynlais's top scorer, kicked a consolation penalty.
Maesteg Celtic from the Central Glamorgan League did their supporters proud with a stirring Swalec Cup performance against South Wales Police. The lawmen were too strong in the end, though, and won 37-14. Colin Stephens converted seven of Llanelli's eight tries in their 57-5 demolition of Second Division Llandovery.
In Scotland the championship was all but sewn up when the title challengers Edinburgh Academicals were surprisingly defeated 21-11 by mid-table West of Scotland. Melrose, whose game was snowed off, are now practically assured of their third title in a row.
France have made several changes for their clash with England next weekend. Flanker Laurent Cabannes returns after a four-month lay-off, Philippe Benetton moves to No 8, and there are new caps for prop Laurent Benezech and William Techoueyres on the right wing.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments