Spread the love A crab that finds cunning disguises, a chest-bursting parasitic wasp, and an aquatic plant that grows its own floaties are among the more than 600 native plants and animals discovered to science in the past year, adding to Australia’s already long list of unique wildlife. Despite the massive haul, scientists believe only 30 per cent of the world’s wildlife has been named, with an estimated 300,000 species left to be discovered in Australia alone. Fluffy crabs glue living sponges to their bodies for camouflage that they keep…
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First standard contracts in Welsh rugby history agreed as teams cleared to begin re-signing players
Spread the love “This is significant step forward in the process we are following which will secure a sustainable future for the professional game in Wales,” said Professional Rugby Board chair Malcolm Wall. Last Updated: 18/03/23 11:48am The PRB and WRPA have been presenting Standard Contracts to players and agents Wales’ four regional teams can start offering their players new deals after an agreement was reached to introduce standard contracts. It comes after a tumultuous period in the Welsh professional game when players faced uncertain futures as only verbal offers…
Women’s Six Nations: England name nine uncapped players in 2023 squad
Spread the love Saracens’ May Campbell, Gloucester-Hartpury’s Ellie Rugman and Nancy McGillivray of Exeter Chiefs have been named in England’s Six Nations squad England Women head coach Simon Middleton has included nine uncapped names in his 42-player training squad for the 2023 Six Nations. May Campbell and Kelsey Clifford of Saracens are joined by Sale Sharks’ Elizabeth Duffy, Exeter Chiefs’ Nancy McGillivray and Gloucester-Hartpury’s Ellie Rugman among the uncapped players. Scrum half Natasha Hunt and Gloucester-Hartpury team-mate Sarah Beckett return to the squad in addition to Bristol Bears captain Amber…