Speaking ahead of his 50th cap against Ireland on Saturday, Sharks captain Mark Cueto looked back on how it all began. He said, “I remember sitting in my hotel room at Pennyhill Park in 2004 wondering whether I had done enough to get selected and Sharks media manager Dave Swanton rang me and tipped...
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Former England Under 20 wing Mark Odejobi is set to make his England Sevens debut in Las Vegas this weekend. The 23-year-old from London has been called up for the USA Sevens to replace Isoa Damudamu, who returned home after last weekend’s NZI Sevens in Wellington for treatment to a shoulder injury. Odejobi joins...
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In their second home Championship game in five days, Birmingham & Solihull will be looking for their second consecutive league win when they face Bristol at Damson Park this Sunday (6th February, Kick Off 3pm). The Bees will also be aiming to “do the double” over their West Country visitors, having recorded a memorable...
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Giant Kiwi lock Andrew Van der Heijden is named amongst the replacements for Saturday’s LV= Cup clash against Bath at the Recreation Ground. The 26-year-old has completed his rehabilitation from a broken arm sustained shortly after signing a two-year deal at Kingston Park. And Van der Heijden is delighted to be able to pull...
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There has been a change to the Ulster Ravens line-up. Mark McCrea is a direct replacement for Jamie Smith at fullback. Ulster Ravens: (15-9) Mark McCrea; Tommy Seymour, Michael Allen, Luke Marshall, Craig Gilroy; Patrick Jackson, Michael Heaney (1-8) Conor Carey, Niall Annett, Alan Whitten, Ryan Caldwell, Ian Henderson, Scott Lavella, David McGuigan, Neil...
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Bristol Rugby away to Esher on Friday 14th January at 7.45 pm. Bristol Rugby travel to Esher today looking for their first win in this season’s British and Irish Cup competition. Bristol Head Coach Paul Hull has stuck largely with the squad that performed well at Nottingham last Sunday and that were unlucky to...
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Sale Sharks, England and British Lions International Andrew Sheridan has ended speculation about his future by extending his existing contract to stay at Sale Sharks for a further season. Andrew joined Sale Sharks from Bristol Shoguns in 2003 and has played 100 games for the club. He made the first of his 36 England...
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Head Coach Pete Anglesea said, “It is very unlikely that we will qualify now but I want to carry on the momentum the team have shown recently. I have rested some of the players as we have played three big games in the space of eleven days. In doing so it opens the door...
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Jacques Burger has signed a new long-term contract with Saracens. “It was a very easy decision,” said the Namibian captain. “Saracens is a special club, the Premiership is a fantastic competition and Lehanie and I are very happy in north London.” Mark McCall, Director of Rugby, said: “Jacques produces outstanding performances week after week,...
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Sale Sharks make two changes to their starting line up for tomorrow evening’s trip to Newcastle Falcons. Mark Cueto and Rhys Crane are both out and Mathew Tait and Paul Williams take their places on the wings with Nick Macleod named at Full Back. Head Coach Pete Anglesea said, “ Sunday’s win over Saracens...
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