Cinderford vs Sale FC Rugby

England - National League One

Cinderford

27-26

Finished

Sale FC Rugby

0 : 5

Richardson DanTRY

21'

Richardson DanTRY

5 : 10

24'

Richardson DanTRY

5 : 12

25'

Richardson DanCON

5 : 17

29'

Richardson DanTRY

5 : 19

30'

Richardson DanCON

37'

Richardson DanPEN

8 : 19

8 : 24

39'

Richardson DanTRY

8 : 26

40'

Richardson DanCON

41'

Richardson DanTRY

13 : 26

42'

Richardson DanTRY

18 : 26

43'

Richardson DanCON

20 : 26

Venue Guide
Stadium	Dockham Road
Capacity	2500

News

Duhan still sidelined as Edinburgh injuries mount

Duhan van der Merwe’s frustrating injury run continues, with the South African-born wing ruled out once again. He’s set to miss Edinburgh’s Investec Champions Cup last-16 clash against Leinster in Dublin. The powerful finisher has now missed four consecutive matches after suffering a recurrence of the ankle injury he picked up on Six Nations duty against Wales, and won’t be ready in time for Sunday’s knockout showdown. MORE: Bitter blow for Bok lock Edinburgh coach Sean Everitt had initially hoped the 30-year-old might return for the high-stakes clash, but that timeline has now shifted. “I’m hoping [he will be fit] in the next two weeks,” Everitt said. “He had a flare-up on it – it’s something that happened in the Six Nations – and he’s just doing some extra rehab on that to strengthen the muscles around the ankle.” Van der Merwe’s continued absence is another blow for a side already dealing with mounting injuries. Captain Magnus Bradbury has been ruled out with ankle ligament damage sustained in the recent defeat to the Stormers in Cape Town. “Maggie’s got ligament damage,” Everitt confirmed. “He’s seeing a specialist on Thursday but he’s not available this weekend. “He was able to finish the game so we’re hoping it’s not too serious. But it is a blow because he’s a good leader… So we will miss Maggie this weekend.” ALSO: Nienaber, Everitt set for Dublin duel With Edinburgh under pressure and facing a daunting trip to Dublin, the absence of their X-factor wing only deepens the challenge. Photo: Mark Scates/SNS Group via Getty Images The post Duhan still sidelined as Edinburgh injuries mount appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

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Asenathi verdict delayed

Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye faces an anxious wait, with the outcome of his doping hearing still at least a month away. The 26-year-old scrum machine appeared before a disciplinary panel last week, where three days were set aside to hear two charges – one relating to a specified substance (anastrozole) and another to an unspecified substance (DHEA). MORE: Ntlabakanye denies doping after failed drug test But there will be no quick resolution. Khalid Galant, chief executive of the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport, confirmed to Rugby365 that closing arguments are only scheduled for the final week of April. “The closing arguments by the defence and prosecution are scheduled for the last week of April,” Galant said. The exact date still needs to be finalised between the parties before the tribunal can proceed. “Thereafter, the tribunal panel will deliberate and render the decision,” he added. A verdict is expected within two weeks of those final submissions. The case has drawn widespread attention since the South African Rugby Union confirmed last August that Ntlabakanye had returned an adverse analytical finding during a random test. ALSO: Saids hits back at UK media doping claims Despite the uncertainty, Galant reiterated that the prop has not been provisionally suspended so will be available to play for the Lions until the final verdict is delivered. Ntlabakanye has also consistently disputed that he committed an anti-doping violation and has continued to feature for the Lions across their URC and European campaigns. Photo: Timothy Rogers/Getty Images The post Asenathi verdict delayed appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

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