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Chinnor RFC - Rugby Journal

2 months ago | therugbyjournal.com | Simon Campbell |James While

Chinnor RFC are a young club. Established in 1963 at the local Bird in Hand pub, the club grew quickly, winning the Oxfordshire Cup in 1977. With the inception of the English league system Chinnor were placed in Bucks and Oxon Division 1, but by 2006 they had achieved promotion to the National Leagues, the youngest club to do so. Progress continued over the next decade, ascending to National 1 in 2018.
Rob Baxter - Rugby Journal

Oct 1, 2024 | therugbyjournal.com | Simon Campbell |Alex Mead

“There’s not many success stories there,” he continues. “We ended up being a success story because we didn’t chase it straightaway. We had loads of opportunities to sell the County Ground before and move into facilities that would never have supported Premiership rugby.” Instead, timing proved impeccable. “Professional rugby happened when we were in the third division, and we built a good team and got promoted,” explains Rob.
David Campese - Rugby Journal

Jul 17, 2024 | therugbyjournal.com | Simon Campbell |James While

With the great wing grabbing another try in a surprising win in the second Test in Wellington, the teams headed to Eden Park to play the decider: “Roger Gould scored after 55 seconds,” recalls David.
Vincius and Brazil kept quiet by Munoz and Colombia

Jul 3, 2024 | soccerbayarea.com | Simon Campbell

Vinicius Junior began the 2024 Copa America on the shoulder of greatness. The Brazil forward was the star performer in Real Madrid’s Champions League and La Liga double. Yet at the conclusion of the Copa America group stages a season that had looked destined to propel him toward a possible first Ballon d’Or is stuttering. Brazil played Colombia at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Tuesday. The match was for first place in Group D, and Brazil will face Panama in the quarter-final.
Brazil - Rugby Journal

Jun 26, 2024 | therugbyjournal.com | Simon Campbell |Frankie Deges

With a population of more than two hundred million, the world’s fifthlargest country, fuelled by three national divisions of rugby club and with inspiration coming not only from neighbours Argentina, but also fellow South Americans Chile and Uruguay – surely, Brazil are rugby’s next big thing? That the Rugby World Cup is expanding to 24 teams also makes it the perfect time to step out of the rugby shadows, but it’s a far from simple task, as they’re finding in both the men’s and women’s game.
All eyes on Paez in Venezuela’s win over Ecuador

Jun 24, 2024 | soccerbayarea.com | Simon Campbell

Kendry Paez played a key role in the pivotal moment of Ecuador’s 2-1 defeat to Venezuela – just not one he would have wanted. Surging up the field in the 18th minute at Levi’s Stadium, the 17-year-old dissected the Venezuela defense with a pass to Piero Hincapie and then raced on to the Bayer Leverkusen player’s cross. The ball was bouncing, with defenders closing in, when he met it with a powerful side footed shot with his weaker right foot.
Mo Hunt - Rugby Journal

Jun 20, 2024 | therugbyjournal.com | Simon Campbell

“It’s great to see them back involved now though with Leicester Tigers. I think their badge is even on the Leicester Tigers shirt.”After that brief trip down rugby memory lane, Mo brings herself back to the now. “We need people in stadiums,” she says, simply. “We need fan bases to see that as an exciting brand. If you’re watching a game of rugby and you see loads of people in the stands and they’re all going crazy and loving it, that makes you want to go.