Eifion (30) joined Sharks in 2005 from Clwb Rygbi Rhuthun, in his native Clwyd Valley, and progressed via the Jets to make his senior debut against Scarlets in December that year. He swiftly acquired the nickname ‘The Fridge’, as a tribute to the impact made by Chicago Bears’ defensive lineman William Perry. Eifion posed...
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Richmond flanker Alexandra Matthews is set to make her England debut this Saturday when England take on France at the Pierre de Coubertin Stadium in Chateaurenard, kick off 2pm GMT. Matthews, 18, is one of nine changes, two positional, to the England starting line-up that was defeated 14-5 by France in Wednesday’s uncapped match...
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Young English referee Luke Pearce has been appointed to the IRB panel of officials taking charge of matches in this season’s HSBC Sevens World Series. Pearce, 23, will work at six of the nine series tournaments, starting with the New Zealand International Sevens at Wellington on February 3-4 next year. It continues the Devon...
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All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have today announced the All Blacks team for the 2011 Rugby World Cup Final against France at Eden Park, Auckland, on Sunday October 23, naming an unchanged starting XV from the side that beat Australia 20– 6 in last weekend’s...
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Wales have made one change to the starting line-up which triumphed over Ireland last weekend for the 2011 Rugby World Cup semi-final clash with France at Eden Park on Saturday (Kick-off 9pm). Perpignan-bound James Hook replaces Scarlets fly-half Rhys Priestland. Priestland injured his shoulder during Wales’ impressive 22-10 quarter-final victory over the Irish in...
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All Blacks team named for RWC Test against France All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have today announced the All Blacks team for their third match of the 2011 Rugby World Cup against France at Eden Park, Auckland, on Saturday September 24. Starting XV: 1. Tony...
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In less than twenty four hours Tonga will be taking on the hosts New Zealand in the opening match of the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Along with France, Japan and Canada they will form pool A. France will open their campaign against Japan on Saturday, while Tonga will have a quick turnaround from tomorrow’s...
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In one weeks time the All Blacks will take on their Pacific Island neighbours of Tonga as they raise the curtains on the 2011 Rugby World Cup. New Zealand will not only be hoping for Richie McCaw to be lifting the Webb Ellis Trophy come the end of the tournament, but will be hoping...
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Shane Jennings has been included to start at openside on the Ireland team to play France tomorrow in the opening game of the Guinness Summer Series. Jennings comes into the side in place of David Wallace, who picked up a slight hamstring strain during the week and has been stood down from the team...
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In what is a busy week for the Ireland squad, two Irish teams will play games in the space of three days. An Ireland Select XV will take on Connacht on Thursday evening in Donnybrook Stadium followed by Ireland playing France in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. In the Guinness Summer Series international against...
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