'The best feeling is squeezing a tighthead so hard he passes out... I’ll always look in his eyes afterwards to see, that’s where the doubt is.”

Loved talking primal scrums with Ox Nche.

Long-read on the Bok tapestry, Sharks semi-final, and cake, obvs⤵️
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First away win for Sale since November, and five more vital points on their push for another semi-final. So little room for error. Newcastle issued a heartening response to the horrors of Bristol, but their wait for Premiership victory stretches on.

'I believe Fiji can win the World Cup.'

From selling coconuts in the village of Sadro, to smashing records on the international stage, Fiji captain Waisea Nayacalevu has an inspiring story.

This is the soon-to-be Sale Shark's journey
✍️Jamie Lyall

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The origin story of Sale Sharks 🦈-bound Fiji Rugby Union totem Waisea Nayacalevu.

Raised by his grandparents in a little village, selling coconuts for a living. A Top 14 crown at Stade Francais. History with Fiji, who he believes can win a Rugby World Cup.
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Most of us don't know how lucky we are to have the life we have, but I hope by reading Thierry Youtcheu Nyami's 'Futeu' story, you will understand why we have to be better.

The España Rugby prop shared his story and I hope will inspire future generations 🇪🇸

Vamos, Titi, vamos!

Never read a rugby interview like this, from Francisco Isaac.

Thierry Futeu's story is truly remarkable. From robbery, poverty, refugee camps, and a dash for the Morocco-Spain border to Stade Francais and Test rugby

Check it out here. It's amazing ⤵️
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Beautiful crisp night at the Hive. Edinburgh v Scarlets live now on Premier Sports as the BKT United Rugby Championship (URC) playoff race comes to the boil

'Skelton ran at me and I chucked my head at his ankles to bring him down.'

Within a year, Seb Blake went from playing for Chinnor to taking on La Rochelle.

The Gloucester Rugby 🍒 hooker on throwing, bulk, European titles and his Australian eligibility.
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Max Williamson with another dynamic and industrious performance in the Glasgow second row. He's putting together some seriously compelling form, and benefitted from exposure to senior rugby on loan at Doncaster. A Scotland cap beckons this summer.

'The ProD2 is the perfect level to allow teams to take risks while also paying a good wage.'

For rugby's emerging nations, the ProD2 can be the land of opportunity.

Francisco Isaac profiles the vibrant, historic and important French second tier.
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'It has left a sour taste...'

- Lima Sopoaga, with Liam Heagney 👨‍💻, on the post-Rugby World Cup fallout in Samoa. #RWC2023 #Samoa 清水建設江東ブルーシャークス JAPAN RUGBY LEAGUE ONE｜リーグワン🏉

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A prime-age, front-line All Black choosing the URC for his sabbatical is mega.

A beautiful sport when it's played like this. Timing and quality of pass, offloads under pressure, footwork, support lines - the lot. Rugby from the gods. And, through a Scottish lens, Blair Kinghorn tearing it up by the Garonne.

Sounds like Jacob Umaga could be in the selection frame this year. He would become eligible on July 4, 2 days before Samoa are due to play their next game vs Italy with many of his Benetton teammates.
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Two weeks on from their URC clash, the Sharks and Edinburgh do battle again at Kings Park.

Sharks toting an arsenal of world champion Boks. Edinburgh with internationals galore and unassuming giant Grant Gilchrist hitting 200 apps. Join us this lunchtime ⤵️

Matt Currie is one of the shining young lights of Scottish rugby, a centre with so much to like about his game and a very strong candidate for a first cap this summer.

A wide-ranging interview and origin story with the powerful Edinburgh Rugby man ⤵️
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There are many insiders in Scotland who feel Matt Currie could be the next 50-capper midfielder.

He talks to Jamie Lyall about life on the farm, travelling to South America and the small matter of Edinburgh's huge quarter-final with the Sharks

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Jacob Umaga is unabashed in his 'absolute' desire to play for Manu Samoa like his father. He becomes eligible in July.

The Benetton Rugby 🦁 playmaker on Italy, England, Wasps and how his own clothing line aims to shatter rugby's personality problem.
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Yes, it's disappointing some of the big dogs won't travel. It's something tournament organisers need to have a look at, difficult as it is. But it would be remiss of anyone to write off whatever team the Bulls put out. Depth in SA rugby - and at this franchise - is insane.

'I class myself as 50-50, I represented one half of my family, my mum’s side, and I would absolutely love to one day play for Samoa and represent them as well.'

Jacob Umaga reveals his burning desire to follow dad Mike and wear the blue of Manu Samoa.
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