Tom Sansom
Rugby Journalist at Ruck.co.uk
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ruck.co.uk | Tom Sansom
Head coach Andy Titterrell has named a 26-player England U19 Men’s squad to travel to La Roche-sur-Yon for a high-profile international against France this Saturday (19 April, 18:00 BST kick-off). Following a thrilling 52-47 win over Japan U19s last month in Cambridge, England’s age-grade side will now take on Les Bleuets at Stade Henri Desgrange in their second fixture of the 2025 U19 season.
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ruck.co.uk | Tom Sansom
Former England wing Anthony Watson had a celebration nightmare to forget, when he scored his first try of the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour. Watson scored the opening try of the Lions’ trip to New Zealand, as he dotted down after 53 minutes against the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians, in the narrow 13-7 win at Okara Park, Whagarei. It was Watson’s post-try posing that he’s since re-visited, in a hilarious story shared on the ‘For the Love of Rugby’ podcast.
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ruck.co.uk | Tom Sansom
Premier Sports has confirmed a major four-year extension to its partnership with the BKT United Rugby Championship (URC), ensuring every game from one of the world’s most competitive rugby leagues will remain live on its platforms until at least 2029. The latest deal means Premier Sports will have held the UK broadcast rights for the BKT URC for an impressive eleven years by the end of this cycle.
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ruck.co.uk | Tom Sansom
After a fortnight of action across the Investec Champions Cup and the EPCR Challenge Cup knock-out stages, top flight of English club rugby returns this weekend. We are primed and ready for five elite level fixtures as we close in on the end of the regular season, with just four rounds left between now and the play-off places being finalised.
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ruck.co.uk | Tom Sansom
Chile has been confirmed as the host nation for the first-ever World Rugby U20 Challenger Cup in 2026, bringing some of the best young international rugby talent to South America. The cross-regional tournament will feature a minimum of six teams and marks another milestone in Chile’s rapid rugby development. Announced at Santiago’s iconic Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, the tournament is seen as a crucial next step following Chile’s debut at the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.
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Closing in on kick off for the final round of the 2025 Six Nations, as England play Wales in Cardiff. Can Wales end their 16-match losing streak, or will England end their campaign on winning form. Kick off is imminent, with the Welsh fire igniting the capital. 🏴🏴 https://t.co/sDCkpmwznr
The sun is shining at the Allianz Stadium, with England and Italy set to kick off a few short minutes. The stage is set for the 4th round of the Six Nations, can Italy beat England for the first time ever, or will England continue their push for the title? @RuckRugby https://t.co/UP4Awjb2pX
2025 Men's Six Nations: Round 3 It's almost time for kick-off in the Calcutta Cup, with England hosting Scotland at the Allianz Stadium! The pre-match hype has hit a fever-pitch, with England out to end Scotland's four year run of dominance in the fixture. @RuckRugby https://t.co/tLG1USBGrO