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Saracens forward Burger announces retirement
"It is sad that it's coming to an end but I've said this before - playing rugby is something that I have really loved doing," Burger told the club's website (www.saracens.com). "I have been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to live that dream ...
Jacques Burger confirms he will retire from rugby union at the weekend
Saracens flanker Jacques Burger has confirmed he will retire from rugby union following Sunday's Premiership game against Newcastle at Allianz Park. Burger joined Saracens in 2009, while he captained Namibia and played in three successive World Cup ...
Harlequins could bring in psychologist to help Joe Marler
Joe Marler, the most controversial player in English rugby, will be given the chance to work with a sports psychologist by Harlequins. John Kingston will take over as director of rugby this summer and has revealed he will add a specialist to the ...
Saracens flanker Jacques Burger set to retire
He established a reputation as one of the toughest tacklers in world rugby, and he was among the Premiership's most consistent performers during his time in England. "Sunday will be the end of something really special for me," said Burger, who will ...
Welsh rugby player banned for two years for doping offence
The other 11 Welsh rugby union players currently serving bans imposed by UKAD are Greg Roberts, Oliver Bilton, Owen Morgan, Lee Evans, Russell Kendall, Nick Clancy, Peter Davies, Christopher Edwards, Dean Colclough, Shaun Cleary and Ryan ...
Why it's big for the Lions
They should feel fairly comfortable on top of their group in the African conference but there is another reason other than log position that should ratchet the pressure up for the Emirates Lions as they face the Hurricanes in an appetising Vodacom ...