How was the Six Nations? Good! It’s my second season with England U20 and it helps to know what to expect with the standard of rugby. What’s been your best…
Hotshots
Hotshots: Clermont scrum-half Murdo McAndrew
When did you first play? My dad Les was a minis coach at Howe of Fife and I joined the club when I was six. Later I played for Strathallan…
Hotshots: Meet Scarlets young gun Steffan Hughes
When did you first play? I started when I was about ten. A couple of mates were playing at Llanelli Wanderers and my dad took me down there. Have you…
Hotshots: Meet Harlequins back-row James Chisholm
Always been a back-rower? I used to play 12 but I moved to the back row when I was 15. I can play six and seven but No 8 is…
Hotshots: Glasgow fly-half Finn Russell
When did you first play? I started at Stirling County when I was seven or eight and stayed until I was 19. Is rugby a favourite sport in your family? …
Hotshots: Saracens youngster Leanne Riley
When did you first play? At primary school – they needed a few extra girls to play in tag tournaments. Then I got involved in my local club, Old Coventrians.…
Hotshots: Leeds Carnegie youngster Jack Walker
When did you start playing? My dad took me to my local club, North Ribblesdale, when I was about six. He played union and league but I have only played union.…
Hotshots: Ayr back Emily Irving
When did you first play rugby? In March 2012. I played football from when I was three until about 13, then in my last year at school I was asked…
Hotshots: Meet young Dragons star Hallam Amos
When did you first play? We moved to Wales from England when I was five or six. I played football, then started rugby at Monmouth School and loved it. What…
Hotshots: young Leinster prop, Peter Dooley
Have you always been a loosehead? No, I started at No 8. It was a tough move to make but now I’m better for it. You’re in the Leinster academy,…