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The Latest Breaking News from Virimi Vakatawa

Premiership gains stardust of Russell and Mercer after pain of last season

A low-key start with World Cup absentees but big signings and Leicester’s likely challenge of Saracens offers fresh intrigue

The Guardian - UK

What's happened to the 'little cannonball' once compared to Scott Gibbs and rated as the best young player in Welsh rugby

He had followed in the footsteps of Alun Wyn Jones and Taulupe Faletau

Wales Online

Ex-All Black Saili has 'massive shoes to fill' at Racing 92

Paris (AFP) - Former New Zealand centre Francis Saili says he has "massive shoes to fill" as Virimi Vakatawa's replacement at Racing 92 before Saturday’s Top 14 trip to Toulouse.

AFP

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Ellis Genge to restart Bristol career ahead of schedule with Eddie Jones' blessing

England prop told Bears that playing Friday's Premiership opener against local rivals Bath was "non-negotiable" as he "wants to represent his people again"

Daily Mirror

Today's rugby news as chief due in court today and Jamie Roberts brands Vakatawa 'unplayable' at his best

Your rugby morning headlines for Wednesday, September 7.

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Kenny Logan treated for cancer, Gareth Thomas spat at in street and Vakatawa speaks

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Wales Online

France star Vakatawa devastated by premature end to career

Paris (AFP) - France international centre Virimi Vakatawa said in an emotional press conference on Tuesday it was hard to wake up and accept he would never train with his team-mates again having had to retire due to a heart defect.

AFP

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Vakatawa forced to end rugby career due to heart defect - club

Paris (AFP) - France international centre Virimi Vakatawa has been forced to call time on his rugby career due to a heart defect, said the doctor of his Top 14 team Racing 92 on Tuesday.

AFP

Virimi Vakatawa reveals heart condition has ended rugby career as France coach in tears during press conference

It's been claimed that the France centre has been forced to quit due to a suspected heart problem

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as new Lions team set to be formed and URC games tipped to be played in Qatar

These are you rugby headlines on Tuesday, September 6.

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as press conference to explain Vakatawa mystery and rivals name Welshman as England's most underrated player

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Vakatawa forced to end rugby career for medical reasons - club

Paris (AFP) - France international centre Virimi Vakatawa has been forced to call time on his rugby career for medical reasons, his club side Racing 92 announced on Monday.

AFP

Virimi Vakatawa announcement stuns rugby as world superstar banned due to unknown medical condition

The France player is expected to be at a press conference on Tuesday

Wales Online

Ollivon heads up rookie France squad for double Japan tests

Paris (AFP) - Toulon backrower Charles Ollivon heads up a 42-strong France squad named by coach Fabien Galthie on Monday to play two Tests against Japan next month.

AFP

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England vs Barbarians: Kick off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds

England battle the Barbarians at Twickenham this afternoon for the first time since 2019 in their final fixture before this summer’s three-Test tour of Australia.

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