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Summer Nations Series
The Summer Nations Series is a series of international rugby union matches being played between 29 July and 27 August 2023, ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. The matches will be contested by the men's national teams of Australia, England, Fiji, France, Georgia, Ireland, Italy, Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north ..., Romania, Samoa, Scotland, South Africa and Wales. 29 July 5 August ---- ---- 12 August ---- 19 August ---- ---- ---- 26–27 August ---- ---- ---- ---- References {{reflist 2023 rugby union tournaments for national teams ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rugby Union
Rugby union, commonly known simply as rugby, is a close-contact team sport that originated at Rugby School in the first half of the 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand. In its most common form, a game is played between two teams of 15 players each, using an oval-shaped ball on a rectangular field called a pitch. The field has H-shaped goalposts at both ends. Rugby union is a popular sport around the world, played by people of all genders, ages and sizes. In 2014, there were more than 6 million people playing worldwide, of whom 2.36 million were registered players. World Rugby, previously called the International Rugby Football Board (IRFB) and the International Rugby Board (IRB), has been the governing body for rugby union since 1886, and currently has 101 countries as full members and 18 associate members. In 1845, the first laws were written by students attending Rugby School; other significant even ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Healy (rugby Union)
Ben Healy (born 29 June 1999) is an Irish-born, Scottish-qualified rugby union player who plays as a fly-half for Edinburgh and for the Scotland national rugby union team. Early life Healy first began playing rugby for Nenagh Ormond in County Tipperary, and went on to captain Glenstal Abbey to their first Munster Schools Rugby Senior Cup in 2018, defeating Christian Brothers College 18–17 in the final. He also won representation for Munster at under-18, under-19 and under-20 level, as well as Ireland at under-18 and under-19 level. Club career Garryowen Healy started and scored 13 points for Garryowen as they beat City of Armagh 45–21 in the final of the 2018–19 All-Ireland Cup in April 2019. Munster Munster moved to bring Healy into their academy immediately after he had completed his leaving cert, with Healy joining ahead of the 2018–19 season. He made five appearances for Munster A during the 2018–19 Celtic Cup, scoring 19 points. Healy made his senior c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain (sports)
In team sport, captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field. In either case, it is a position that indicates honor and respect from one's teammates – recognition as a leader by one's peers. In association football and cricket, a captain is also known as a skipper. Various sports have differing roles and responsibilities for team captains. Depending on the sport, team captains may be given the responsibility of interacting with game officials regarding application and interpretation of the rules. In many team sports, the captains represent their respective teams when the match official does the coin toss at the beginning of the game. The team captain, in some sports, is selected by the team coach, who may consider factors ranging from playing ability to leadership to serving as a good moral example to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rory Darge
Rory Darge (born 23 February 2000) is a Scotland international rugby union player for Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship. Darge's primary position is flanker. He previously played for Southern Knights and Edinburgh Rugby. Rugby Union career Professional career Darge was part of the Edinburgh academy, before signing his first professional contract in July 2019 for Super 6 side Southern Knights where he won Southern Knights youth player of the year in his first season. At the start of the 2020-21 season he signed for Edinburgh Rugby. He made his debut for Edinburgh in Round 6 of the 2020–21 URC against Leinster. On 16 April 2021 it was announced that he would move to Glasgow Warriors ahead of the new URC season and that he had signed ahead of the 2021-22 season. International career In June 2021 Darge was called up to the Scotland squad for the Summer internationals. He made his debut for Scotland Scotland (, ) is a country that is part of the U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Fagerson
Matthew Joseph Fagerson (born 16 July 1998) is a Scottish professional rugby union player who plays as a number eight for United Rugby Championship club Glasgow Warriors and the Scotland national team. Early life Fagerson played for the great Dundee Eagles at junior rugby level. Fagerson attended the High School of Dundee and Strathallan School and played for the Caledonia U18 district side. When not in Warriors duty, Fagerson plays for Glasgow Hawks. Club career Fagerson enrolled in the BT Sport Scottish Rugby Academy in 2015-16 as a Stage 2 player. In 2016-17 he was promoted to Stage 3 earning a full time professional contract with the Academy. Stage 3 players are assigned to a professional club and Fagerson has been assigned to Glasgow Warriors for the 2016-17 season. Fagerson made his debut for the Warriors in the pre-season match against Canada 'A' on 30 August 2016. In a 63–0 win for the Warriors, Fagerson scored a try on his debut. Fagerson made his Pro12 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali Price
Alistair William Price (born 12 May 1993) is a Scotland international rugby union player who plays as a scrum-half for Glasgow Warriors. Early life and education Price was born on 12 May 1993 in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England. He was educated at Wisbech Grammar School, an independent school in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. He is eligible to play for Scotland through his Scottish mother. Price has extended family in Troon, South Ayrshire. Amateur career Price was drafted to Ayr in the Scottish Premiership for the 2017-18 season. Professional career Price signed for Glasgow Warriors in the 2013–14 season as part of their Elite Development Programme. As part of this deal, Price also plays for the BT Premiership side Stirling County. On 21 December 2015 Price graduated from the Scottish Rugby Academy and signed professional contract with Glasgow Warriors. Price's nickname amongst his team mates at Glasgow is "Ah-ha-li Price" in reference to another famous Norfolk resident, Alan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyle Steyn
Kyle Douglas Steyn (born 29 January 1994) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a centre or wing for United Rugby Championship side Glasgow Warriors and the Scotland national team. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, he began his career with the Griquas before moving to Scotland in 2019. He qualifies to play for Scotland through his mother, who is from Glasgow. Professional career Steyn represented Griquas in the Currie Cup and the Rugby Challenge in South Africa in 2017 and 2018. He currently plays for United Rugby Championship club Glasgow Warriors. On 30 August 2022 he was named as the new captain of Glasgow Warriors by head coach Franco Smith. International career Steyn was born in South Africa, but qualifies for Scotland representation through his mother, who is from Glasgow. He has represented Scotland in rugby sevens since 2018. In March 2019, Steyn was called up to Scotland's Six Nations squad prior to the Calcutta Cup match against England after in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stafford McDowall
Stafford McDowall (born 24 February 1998) is a Scottish professional rugby union player for Glasgow Warriors. His usual position is at the centre position, though he can also cover at full back. Rugby Union career Amateur career McDowall started his rugby career at Kirkcudbright Academy and Stewartry RFC then Merchiston Castle School. He made a Glasgow Warriors U17 side in August 2014. From there he played for Edinburgh U18 and then switched back to play for Glasgow U20. McDowall now plays for Ayr. He was Ayr's Young Player of the Season for 2016-17. He entered the Scottish Rugby Academy in season 2016-17 as a Stage 1 - 2 player. He graduated to the Stage 3 professional phase of the academy in the 2017-18 season. He was assigned Ayr in the Pro draft for the Scottish Premiership sides from Glasgow Warriors for the season 2017-18 Professional career McDowall was enrolled in the BT Sport Scottish Rugby Academy as a Stage 3 player. Stage 3 players are aligned to a professiona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Harris (rugby Union)
Christopher James Harris (born 28 December 1990) is a rugby union player who plays Rugby union positions#Centre, centre for Gloucester Rugby, Gloucester in Premiership Rugby and for Scotland. Early life and education Harris was born in Cumbria, England, and attended Trinity School, Carlisle. He played rugby whilst young at Carlisle rugby club. He married long time girlfriend Ruby Wilkinson on 13 August 2022. He studied at Northumbria University, gaining a 2:1 BSc in Architectural Technology in 2013. Rugby playing career Club Harris was dual registered with Tynedale RFC in National League 1 and also had a loan spell with Rotherham R.U.F.C., Rotherham Titans in the 2014–15 RFU Championship, Championship. In October 2014 Harris made his professional debut for the Newcastle Falcons, scoring a try against București Wolves in the European Rugby Challenge Cup, European Challenge Cup. In December 2014, Harris scored two tries on his Premiership Rugby, Premiership debut against S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ollie Smith (rugby Union, Born 2000)
Ollie Smith (born 7 August 2000) is a Scotland international rugby union player for Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship. Smith's primary position is full back but can also play at centre. Ollie Smith is the great-great-great grandson of Eric Milroy's grandfather, whose the family originally Stoneykirk. Eric Milroy was an War hero of 1914-1918. Smith's link to scottish rugby war hero. The name of Eric Milroy and Marcel Burgun are inscribed on the Auld Alliance Trophy contested by France and Scotland since 2018 in the 6 nations tournament. Rugby Union career Amateur career Smith first played youth rugby with Marr. He then moved to play for Ayr. Smith was a member of the winning Strathallan School team that won the 2017-18 Scottish Rugby Schools' Cup 52-8 against Glenalmond College at Murrayfield. Professional career He played for the Ayrshire Bulls in the Super 6 in 2019-20 season. Smith was named as a member of the Glasgow Warriors academy for the 2020– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand Rugby
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is the governing body of rugby union in New Zealand. It was founded in 1892 as the New Zealand Rugby Football Union (NZRFU), 12 years after the first provincial unions in New Zealand. In 1949 it became an affiliate to the International Rugby Football Board, now known as World Rugby, the governing body of rugby union for the world. It dropped the word "Football" from its name in 2006. The brand name ''New Zealand Rugby'' was adopted in 2013. Officially, it is an incorporated society with the name New Zealand Rugby Union Incorporated. The organisation's main objectives, as displayed in the NZR Constitution, are to promote and develop rugby throughout New Zealand; arrange and participate in matches and tours in New Zealand and overseas; represent New Zealand in World Rugby; form and manage New Zealand representative teams; and encourage participation in the sport. NZR Headquarters are located in Wellington, New Zealand, with an office in Auckland. Struct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben O'Keeffe
Ben O'Keeffe (born 3 January 1989) is a rugby union referee from New Zealand. He currently referees at domestic, Super Rugby and test match level. Domestic career O'Keeffe became a professional referee for the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) in 2013 having started officiating in 2008 at the age of 19. On 31 August 2013, he made his domestic debut during the 2013 ITM Cup match between Auckland and Bay of Plenty. On 24 October 2015, he officiated the 2015 ITM Cup Final between Canterbury and Auckland. In 2014, he started to appear at Super Rugby level as an assistant referee, before going on to be selected by World Rugby for the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship. He made four appearances as the main official, one of which was the final between England and South Africa. He continued to referee at domestic level that year, before being selected for the 2015 Super Rugby season on 27 January 2015. He made his debut during the second round of the tournament, taking charge o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
