When did you first play? I played a little in London, then we moved to Dorset when I was seven or eight and I played at North Dorset rugby club…
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Hotshots: Meet Dragons youngster Jack Dixon
When did you first play rugby? I played for Newbridge RFC from when I was nine. My dad was keen on rugby and played for Abertillery so he took me…
Hotshots: New Zealand sevens star Akira Ioane
How have you found playing for the All Blacks Sevens team? I didn’t think I’d ever play sevens for New Zealand. I always thought of it as a backyard game…
Hotshots: Leinster back-row Peadar Timmins
How long have you played for Ireland U20? Since last year’s Junior World Cup. I played this year’s Six Nations and went to the JWC. How are JWCs to play…
Hotshots: Glasgow Warrior Tommy Spinks
When did you start playing? I started mini rugby at North Berwick when I was about five. I played for North Berwick High School 1st XV when I was only…
Hotshots: Saracens winger Nathan Earle
You were born in Hong Kong? Yes. Dad was working there and I started rugby there when I was three. My older brother played and Dad gave up trying to…
Hotshots: Munster young gun Jack O’Donoghue
When did you first play? When I was ten. I went down to my local club, Waterford, with my older brother. Who’s been a big influence on your career? My…
Time running out for Philippe Saint-Andre to revive France
Eight games to go. Eight opportunities for Philippe Saint-Andre to finally settle on his starting XV for France’s opening World Cup game, against Italy at Twickenham on September 19. The…
Hotshots: Gloucester back-row Ross Moriarty
What was it like to win the Junior World Cup last year? It was quite surreal. We had a really good team and played really well, but this year everyone…
Hotshots: Connacht youngster Sean O’Brien
How long have you been at Connacht? Since I was a young lad playing U15s. I did a trial and joined after that. Who has been a big influence on…