Mark Mapletoft, the England A head coach, informed that Bats had sustained a slight leg fracture and will be unavailable for Bristol’s upcoming games, with hopes for his return for the Leicester match. Bristol faces Amptill in the Premiership Rugby Cup before a league game against Harlequins, followed by Champions Cup fixtures against Leinster and La Rochelle, before the Premiership clash with Leicester on 21 December.
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A-Leagues seek to stop ‘player-spend arms race’ with strict $3m salary cap
The A-League Men will implement a hard salary cap of $3 million for player wages starting in the 2026/27 season to combat unsustainable spending by clubs, while allowing one marquee player outside this cap. APL chair Stephen Conroy emphasized the need for financial stability, as many clubs, including Melbourne Victory, face significant losses. The new cap replaces the current $2.55 million soft cap, and further reforms will adjust spending based on revenue from the 2027/28...
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