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Dean Richards appointed Doncaster Knights rugby director for 2026-27

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 11:58 PM UTC · How we work

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Dean Richards appointed director of rugby for Doncaster Knights for the 2026-27 Championship season.
He will travel a 740-mile round trip to face Cornish Pirates on the opening weekend.
Doncaster’s playing budget has fallen about 45% from last season when the club finished eighth.
Richards plans a post-match eating contest after the home game against Hartpury on 27 September.

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Dean Richards appointed director of rugby for Doncaster Knights for the 2026-27 Championship season.
He will travel a 740-mile round trip to face Cornish Pirates on the opening weekend.
Doncaster’s playing budget has fallen about 45% from last season when the club finished eighth.
Richards plans a post-match eating contest after the home game against Hartpury on 27 September.