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Telegraph sports desk makes four signings

The Telegraph Media Group has announced four appointments in sport.

The Daily TelegraphDaniel Schofield is joining from The Times as rugby reporter and Tom Peacock, the Press Association’s racing correspondent, will join as horse racing reporter.

TMG’s sports department is also expanding its digital team with the appointment of Tom Edwards to social media editor, who will join from The Sun, and Charlie Eccleshare, who joins as digital producer, having worked previously at Mail Online.

“We are delighted to announce these new appointments as we bolster our editorial talent across all platforms within sport,” said Adam Sills, the Telegraph’s head of sport.

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