Kim Ekin

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Claims that Ireland-South Africa series has been decided in Paris

Jul 24, 2024 | rugbypass.com | Kim Ekin

Copied to clipboard 0 Ireland’s tour of South Africa in July featured two pulsating Tests where the two sides could not be split, sharing honours 1-1. The Springboks won the first Test 27-20 in Pretoria at altitude, before two late Ciaran Frawley drop goals sealed a 25-24 win in Durban for Ireland’s second-ever win on South African soil. Under the previous iteration of the mid-year internationals, the world would have likely been treated to a third and deciding Test.
Owen Farrell sprays England teammate and referee Luke Pearce agrees

May 19, 2024 | rugbypass.com | Kim Ekin

England star Owen Farrell has given international teammate Bevan Rodd a mouthful during Saracens match against Sale Sharks with referee Luke Pearce on the same page. The incident occurred after a dominant Sale scrum had pushed Saracens off the ball, winning a penalty in the process. Out of frustration, Saracens prop Christian Judge pushed Rodd who fell to the ground.
New video shows Sam Cane was surprisingly good at one thing for the All Blacks

May 15, 2024 | rugbypass.com | Kim Ekin

All Blacks captain Sam Cane has become renown for his hard-hitting and work rate after 95 Tests and one of the most respected players inside the international arena. Graduating from the famous title-winning New Zealand U20 side in 2011, the Chiefs No.7 went on to debut for the All Blacks the very next year in 2012 against Ireland.
Ex-All Black takes aim at Ethan de Groot for 'taking the p***'

Apr 29, 2024 | rugbypass.com | Kim Ekin

Copied to clipboard 0 Former All Black halfback Justin Marshall has taken aim at Highlanders prop Ethan de Groot for ‘taking the p***’ during the Highlanders tense 7-6 win over the Force in Dunedin. In a game plagued by stoppages due to errors and turnovers the spectacle suffered as the Highlanders and Force became entrenched in a messy game. Both sides committed 20 turnovers each, an obscenely high amount.
Springbok branded 'worst transfer in Irish rugby history'

Apr 8, 2024 | rugbypass.com | Kim Ekin

Springbok second row RG Snyman has been branded the ‘worst transfer in Irish rugby history’ after he once again missed out on a crucial Munster match. Despite initially been named to start, Snyman failed to recover from an unspecified bug which had been doing the rounds at Munster and ultimately played no part in their 24-14 defeat to Northampton Saints in the Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 at Franklin’s Gardens yesterday.
'Did you lie to me?': Referee Amy Barrett-Theron divides opinion over stern telling off

Feb 10, 2024 | rugbypass.com | Kim Ekin

Referee Aimee Barrett-Theron has divided opinion over her treatment of the captains in the U20 Six Nations match between England Wales. Following a scuffle between both sides Barrett-Theron dragged both captains for a stern word where she expressed her disappointment over being “lied to”. The unique style of communication sparked a fiery debate over whether it was condescending and patronising way to get the message across.
'Greatest non-catch ever': Hurricanes star Ruben Love stuns in cricket match

Jan 20, 2024 | rugbypass.com | Kim Ekin

Copied to clipboard 0 The annual Black Clash T20 cricket match between Team Rugby and Team Cricket has seen some memorable moments from former and current rugby players with the white ball. Jordie Barrett has shown his pace bowling, former All Black captain Kieran Read produced a brilliant knock of 73 last year, fullback Will Jordan blitzed former Black Caps at the top of the order in 2022, and now Hurricanes fullback Ruben Love has joined the list.
Details announced of historic first-ever Women's British and Irish Lions tour

Jan 16, 2024 | rugbypass.com | Kim Ekin

The British & Irish Lions has today announced details for the first-ever Lions Women’s Tour to travel to New Zealand in September 2027, with the Lions Women’s team playing three Tests against the Black Ferns. Finalised full tour details including the tour schedule are yet to be announced, with assurances that the inaugural test match series will take place during the women’s global competition window, and will not overlap with the men’s Rugby World Cup 2027.
'Complete brain fade': Crazy in-goal pass ends in disaster for Stormers

Jan 13, 2024 | rugbypass.com | Kim Ekin

Just when you think you’ve seen it all in rugby, the game surprises with something new. In the Champions Cup clash between the Stormers against Sale, winger Leolin Zas went from hero to zero after his audacious in-goal offload went pear-shaped. In the first half the Stormers flyer scored a try on a scything run straight through the Sale midfield under the posts on the way to a 21-7 first half lead. In the second he added a long range strike combining with Hacjivah Dayimani for a return pass inside.
Super Rugby Aupiki 2024 draw revealed

Dec 4, 2023 | rugbypass.com | Kim Ekin

Afternoon games feature heavily in the newly announced and extended 2024 Super Rugby Aupiki schedule. The tournament, squads and preseason have all been expanded for 2024, with preseason games preceding the March kickoff of the regular season. Chiefs Manawa went undefeated in the 2023 season until falling to Matatu in the final. The Manawa side will kickstart the season against the Hurricanes Poua in Hamilton.