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Damian Derrick

Bristol

Reporter and Producer at BBC

BBC Reporter/Producer in the West, RWC 2015 commentator and exiled Devonian/Londoner.

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  • Sep 18, 2024 | bbc.com | Sophie Hurcom |Damian Derrick

    The move brought to an end a decade at Cardiff that saw the 29-year-old surpass 140 appearances, following one of his best campaigns for the club in 2023-24. He picked up his 58th cap for Wales this summer on the tour to Australia. "I wanted to play in the Premiership, I wanted to give that challenge a go, I’ve heard a lot of good things," Williams said.

  • Sep 18, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Sophie Hurcom |Damian Derrick

    It was almost 10 years ago that scrum-half Tomos Williams and fly-half Gareth Anscombe first teamed up together on a rugby field. The duo played and trained at Cardiff together for five seasons and have appeared at a number of international tournaments for Wales, forging an on-field partnership that has spilled into a friendship off the field.

  • Aug 14, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Jasmine Ketibuah-Foley |Damian Derrick

    By signing up for our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy PolicyIt’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies.

  • May 23, 2024 | bbc.com | Damian Derrick |Sophie Hurcom

    Ex-England winger Jonny May will play his last game for Gloucester in the European Challenge Cup final on Friday.

  • May 2, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Sophie Hurcom |Damian Derrick

    Italy scrum-half Stephen Varney hopes he can be a "good asset" for Gloucester on Saturday when they face Benetton in their European Challenge Cup semi-final. Varney, 22, has been capped 29 times by the Azzurri since making his international debut in 2020 and will face many of his Azzurri team-mates at Kingsholm. The winner will face either South African side Sharks or French outfit Clermont in the final in London on Friday, 24 May.

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Damian Derrick
Damian Derrick @DamianDerrick
19 Mar 25

Absolute class act, on and off the field.

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Damian Derrick
Damian Derrick @DamianDerrick
8 Feb 25

If you’re getting your chores done before sitting down for the @SixNationsRugby what better way than to listen to a crunch match for the @ThePWR play-offs between @BristolBearsW & @ExeChiefsWomen 👇🏻

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🏉 Bristol Bears Women 🆚 Exeter Chiefs Women 🎙️ Commentary from 12.15pm with @DamianDerrick & @Meryl__Smith via the BBC Sport website & app 👉 https://t.co/Lj1Hyxcrqd https://t.co/s3hnTKqYT0

Damian Derrick
Damian Derrick @DamianDerrick
8 Dec 24

Not sure warming up is the correct phrase on a bitterly cold evening but both teams practicing ahead of kick off at 5.30. Details 👇🏻on how to tune in. https://t.co/UmbPt0ZUHw

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🏉 Bristol Bears 🆚 Leinster 🏆 @ChampionsCup 🎙️Build up & commentary from 5pm with Damian Derrick & Gareth Chilcott 📻 BBC Radio Bristol 94.9FM, 104.6FM, DAB; BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 💻📱@BBCSounds 📺 Freeview 711 https://t.co/KVLZ1XHYb6