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BATH STAGE LATE RALLY TO BEAT NORTHAMPTON IN CLASSIC

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✍️ Bath staged an incredible comeback to beat Northampton 43-41 in the Champions Cup quarter-final, reaching the semi-finals for the first time in 20 years.

👉 Bath came from 21 points down to win 43-41 👉 The match featured 10 tries and 11 conversions 👉 Northampton's Henry Pollock was sin-binned twice 👉 Bath's strength in depth from the bench proved decisive 👉 The win sends Bath to the Champions Cup semi-finals for the first time in 20 years

-- #FinnRussell #HenryPollock #TedHill #JohannvanGraan #PhilDowson #Bath #Northampton #France #sports

BORDEAUX THUMP NORTHAMPTON IN CHAMPIONS CUP REPEAT

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✍️ Bordeaux dominated Northampton in a Champions Cup match, winning 50-28 with eight tries to two.

👉 Bordeaux won 50-28 with eight tries to two 👉 Salesi Rayasi and Cameron Woki both scored hat-tricks 👉 Northampton struggled at the scrum and were unable to match Bordeaux's pace and creativity

-- #MartinPage-Relo #HenryPollock #SalesiRayasi #CameronWoki #FinSmith #DamianPenaud #RoryHutchinson #TommyFreeman #MatthieuJalibert #DaniloFischetti #LouisBielle-Biarrey #Cardiff #sports

DOWSON PONDERS SELECTION OPTIONS FOR PREM RETURN

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✍️ Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson faces selection decisions for their return to Prem Rugby action against Bristol Bears, with players returning from international duty.

👉 Phil Dowson faces selection decisions for Northampton Saints' return to Prem Rugby action 👉 Players returning from international duty will have to adjust 👉 England trio Alex Mitchell, Alex Coles, and Henry Pollock will have to miss one game unless Northampton apply for special dispensation 👉 Full-back George Furbank is back in action after a calf injury

-- #PhilDowson #AlexMitchell #AlexColes #HenryPollock #FinSmith #FraserDingwall #TommyFreeman #RoryHutchinson #GeorgeFurbank #Northampton #Bristol #Pau #Pretoria #Harlequins #Newcastle #Leicester #sports

ENGLAND HAVE CREATED GREAT DEPTH AND THIS IS WHAT STEVE BORTHWICK MUST DO NEXT

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✍️ England's rugby team has ended the autumn series with a winning record, thanks to their new attack coach Lee Blackett and a strong bench.

👉 England won all their matches in the autumn series 👉 The team's new attack coach Lee Blackett has made a positive impact 👉 The bench has been impressive, with players like Max Ojomoh and Fin Baxter standing out 👉 Coach Steve Borthwick has established a pecking order in the centre positions 👉 Borthwick has made shrewd judgments about his bench and starting options

-- #LeeBlackett #SteveBorthwick #MaxOjomoh #FraserDingwall #TommyFreeman #OllieLawrence #ElliotDaly #ImmanuelFeyi-Waboso #TomRoebuck #FinBaxter #JoeHeyes #AsherOpoku-Fordjour #SamUnderhill #TomCurry #HenryPollock #GuyPepper #ChandlerCunningham-South #GeorgeMartin #Argentina #NewZealand #Ireland #SouthAfrica #sports

FROM BORTHWICK ON THE BRINK TO WORLD CUP CONTENDERS: INSIDE ENGLAND’S INCREDIBLE REBUILD

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✍️ England's rugby team has undergone a remarkable transformation under coach Steve Borthwick, with a series of victories and a new approach to the game.

👉 11 successive Test wins 👉 Jamie George stripped of captaincy 👉 Maro Itoje promoted as captain 👉 New strength and conditioning coaches 👉 High-tempo, dynamic game plan 👉 Improved fitness levels 👉 More cohesive and confident squad 👉 No-fear culture

-- #SteveBorthwick #JamieGeorge #MaroItoje #PhilMorrow #LeeBlackett #ByronMcGuigan #RichardWigglesworth #ChrisAshton #FinSmith #HenryPollock #TommyFreeman #FreddieSteward #Twickenham #StAlbans #Bali #Australia #NewZealand #Argentina #Leicester #York #sports

MARX FIRST HOOKER TO WIN WORLD PLAYER AWARD SINCE 2001

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✍️ South Africa's Malcolm Marx has been named men's 15s player of the year at the World Rugby Awards, becoming the first hooker to win the award since 2001.

👉 Malcolm Marx named men's 15s player of the year 👉 First hooker to win the award since 2001 👉 Started 11 of South Africa's 13 Tests this year 👉 Scored five tries this year

-- #MalcolmMarx #Pieter-StephduToit #OxNche #LouisBielle-Biarrey #KeithWood #FabianHolland #HenryPollock #EthanHooker #Joseph-AukusoSuaalii #SantiagoPedrero #SophiedeGoede #JohnMitchell #SouthAfrica #NewZealand #France #England #Australia #Chile #Canada #Wales #Samoa #sports

TIKTOK DANCE FORFEITS IMPOSED ON ENGLAND PLAYERS

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✍️ England's rugby players are using a fines system that involves making TikTok dance videos as punishment for infractions against squad rules.

👉 England's rugby players are using a fines system that involves making TikTok dance videos as punishment for infractions against squad rules. 👉 Players are forced to make the videos, which are then shown to the team, but are not necessarily posted online. 👉 The system is being used to bring some humor and levity to the team's training and bonding sessions.

-- #TommyFreeman #FinSmith #HenryPollock #FreddieSteward #HenrySlade #ElliottDaly #JamieGeorge #SteveBorthwick #AllianzStadium #Twickenham #sports

THE PUMAS' TRY AGAINST THE BRITISH & IRISH LIONS IS NOMINATED FOR THE BEST OF THE YEAR AWARD BY WORLD RUGBY

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✍️ Santiago Cordero's try against British and Irish Lions is considered one of the best of the year, and he is nominated for the World Rugby Try of the Year award.

👉 • Santiago Cordero's try against British and Irish Lions is considered one of the best of the year. 👉 • The try was a result of a fantastic attack by the Pumas. 👉 • Cordero is one of the four nominees for the World Rugby Try of the Year award. 👉 • The winners will be announced on Saturday.

-- #SantiagoCordero #GonzaloGarcía #RodrigoIsgró #TomásAlbornoz #JoaquínOviedo #JustoPiccardo #MatíasMoroni #MarcusSmith #LucianoGonzálezRizzoni #SantiagoGómezCora #OxNche #MalcolmMarx #Pieter-StephduToit #LouisBielle-Biarrey #FabianHolland #EthanHooker #HenryPollock #Joseph-AukusoSuaalii #PabloMatera #MarcosKremer #SantiagoChocobares #SantiagoCarreras #Dublín #Uruguay #Londres #LosÁngeles #SanJuan #sports

ENGLAND STAR HENRY POLLOCK NOMINATED FOR MAJOR GLOBAL AWARD AFTER STUNNING YEAR

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✍️ England's Henry Pollock has been nominated for Breakthrough Player of the Year, while South Africa's players dominate the Player of the Year shortlist at the World Rugby Awards.

👉 Henry Pollock nominated for Breakthrough Player of the Year 👉 South Africa players dominate Player of the Year shortlist 👉 Pieter-Steph du Toit, Malcolm Marx, and Ox Nche nominated for Player of the Year 👉 Four nominees for Breakthrough Player of the Year

-- #HenryPollock #Pieter-StephduToit #MalcolmMarx #OxNche #FabianHolland #EthanHooker #Joseph-AukusoSuaalii #LouisBielle-Biarrey #SantiagoCordero #SantiagoPedrero #LekimaTagitagivalu #TupouVaa'i #BrettRobinson #MaroItoje #England #SouthAfrica #NewZealand #Australia #France #Canada #Argentina #Chile #Fiji #Samoa #sports

POLLOCK NOMINATED FOR BREAKTHROUGH STAR AWARD

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✍️ Henry Pollock, a 20-year-old English flanker, has been nominated for World Rugby's Breakthrough Player of the Year for his impressive performances for England and the British and Irish Lions.

👉 Henry Pollock nominated for World Rugby's Breakthrough Player of the Year 👉 Pollock scored two tries on his England debut against Wales in March 👉 Selected for the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia 👉 Continued to shine for England, scoring a vital try against Australia

-- #HenryPollock #SteveBorthwick #FabianHolland #EthanHooker #Joseph-AukusoSuaalii #LouisBielle-Biarrey #Pieter-StephduToit #MalcolmMarx #OxNche #RassieErasmus #JohnMitchell #SophiedeGoede #England #Wales #Australia #NewZealand #SouthAfrica #France #Canada #sports

ENGLAND BACK UP BARK WITH BITE TO SHOW NEW IDENTITY – AND LOOK LIKE WORLD CUP CONTENDERS AFTER ALL BLACKS WIN

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✍️ England's rugby team, led by coach Steve Borthwick and captain Maro Itoje, secured a historic win over New Zealand, marking a significant improvement in their performance.

👉 England secured a historic win over New Zealand, their ninth in history. 👉 The team's scrum and lineout performed well, with the scrum winning a penalty against the head. 👉 The replacements made a significant impact in the game, with the bench celebrating each big moment. 👉 Coach Steve Borthwick and captain Maro Itoje have been praised for their leadership and the team's newfound confidence. 👉 The win marks a turning point for the team, which has been criticized in the past.

-- #SteveBorthwick #MaroItoje #JamieGeorge #HenryPollock #GeorgeMartin #BenCurry #GeorgeFurbank #OllieChessum #TommyFreeman #OllieLawrence #MarcusSmith #EllisGenge #FraserDingwall #NewZealand #Argentina #sports

'I HAVE NEVER SEEN ENGLAND ON A CHARGE LIKE THIS'

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✍️ England's rugby team has shown great resilience and leadership in their comeback against New Zealand, with Matt Dawson praising the team's ability to adapt and overcome adversity.

👉 England's comeback against New Zealand was a testament to the team's resilience and leadership 👉 Maro Itoje's mature and informative leadership was key to the team's success 👉 Ollie Lawrence's soft hands and ability to shift before and after contact were notable 👉 Henry Pollock's energy and ability to bring people on his journey were crucial 👉 England's depth and strength in both starting and bench players were evident

-- #MattDawson #MaroItoje #OllieLawrence #HenryPollock #BenCohen #MartinJohnson #BenEarl #GeorgeFord #SteveBorthwick #WillGreenwood #RichardHill #EllisGenge #WillStuart #TomCurry #Twickenham #Australia #NewZealand #sports

CALUORI SCORES AS ENGLAND A EDGE PAST SPAIN

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✍️ England A earned a hard-fought 29-25 win over Spain in Valladolid, with breakthrough teenage wing Noah Caluori scoring a try and impressing with a mazy run.

👉 England A won 29-25 against Spain in Valladolid 👉 Noah Caluori scored a try and impressed with a mazy run 👉 George Hendy also impressed with his aerial threat and physicality 👉 England A fought back from 25-15 down to win 👉 Late tries from Kepu Tuipulotu and Ben Redshaw sealed the win

-- #NoahCaluori #SteveBorthwick #GeorgeHendy #AlexMitchell #HenryPollock #FraserDingwall #KepuTuipulotu #BenRedshaw #Valladolid #AllianzStadium #Bath #sports

HOW TWICKENHAM LEARNED TO LOVE THE BOMB AND BORTHWICK

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✍️ England's rugby team won a thrilling match against New Zealand with a score of 33-19, thanks to their effective use of kicks and strong team performance.

👉 England won the match 33-19 against New Zealand 👉 They employed a kick-heavy tactics, which sparked chaos in the New Zealand defense 👉 George Ford was superb at picking options and scored two drop-goals 👉 Ben Earl made a huge impact with his 20 carries 👉 The team's performance was led by George Ford and Ben Earl

-- #SteveBorthwick #GeorgeFord #BenEarl #HenryPollock #TomRoebuck #FreddieSteward #ImmanuelFeyi-Waboso #OllieLawrence #FraserDingwall #MarcusSmith #JoeHeyes #FinBaxter #AllianzStadium #Twickenham #Argentina #Paris #sports

MARO ITOJE EXPLAINS ENGLAND RESPONSE TO HAKA THAT SET TONE FOR WIN OVER ALL BLACKS

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✍️ Maro Itoje explains the reasoning behind England's defiant response to the haka before their historic win over New Zealand.

👉 England's response to the haka was a deliberate attempt to match the intensity and spiritual significance of the traditional Maori war dance. 👉 The team's leaders, including Maro Itoje, came up with the idea to form a semi-circle and stare down the All Blacks as they performed the haka. 👉 The response was meant to show that England was ready for the challenge and to counter the psychological impact of the haka.

-- #MaroItoje #JamieGeorge #HenryPollock #Twickenham #AllianzStadium #sports

STEVE BORTHWICK’S GAMBLE PAYS OFF AS ENGLAND OUTCLASS ALL BLACKS IN STATEMENT WIN

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✍️ England defeated the All Blacks 33-19 in a thrilling match, marking a significant turnaround in their fortunes against the New Zealand team.

👉 England scored 25 unanswered points in the second half 👉 The team's bench, featuring six British and Irish Lions, played a crucial role in the win 👉 England's coach, Steve Borthwick, trusted his starting XV to keep the game close and brought on his replacements at the right time 👉 The win marks a significant milestone for England, who have now won 10 consecutive matches

-- #SteveBorthwick #EddieJones #OllieLawrence #WillJordan #EllisGenge #WillStuart #TomCurry #HenryPollock #JamieGeorge #LeicesterFainga'anuku #CodieTaylor #BillyProctor #CamRoigard #FreddieSteward #MarcusSmith #ImmanuelFeyi-Waboso #LeroyCarter #BeaudenBarrett #GeorgeFord #SamUnderhill #FraserDingwall #LukeCowan-Dickie #TomRoebuck #AllianzStadium #Twickenham #sports

BENCH IMPACT, DIGGING DEEP AND ‘BRILLIANT BASICS’: INSIDE ENGLAND’S PLAN TO BEAT THE ALL BLACKS

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✍️ England prepares to face New Zealand in a crucial Test match, with a focus on correcting their final-quarter maladies and utilizing their strong bench.

👉 England has been working to correct their final-quarter performances 👉 The introduction of fresh players from the bench has been a key factor in their recent wins 👉 England will be facing a strong New Zealand team 👉 The team will need to dig deep and make the necessary adjustments to win

-- #BenEarl #ScottRobertson #SteveBorthwick #EllisGenge #TomCurry #HenryPollock #GeorgeFord #DanCole #OllieChessum #TommyFreeman #BenSpencer #FinBaxter #JamieGeorge #JoeHeyes #GuyPepper #SamUnderhill #DamianMcKenzie #WillJordan #Twickenham #CrystalPalace #AllianzStadium #Bath #sports

ARUNDELL PACE AND QUALITY BENCH POWER ENGLAND HOME

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✍️ England's bench proved the difference in their 38-18 win over Fiji, with replacement wing Henry Arundell scoring a stunning try on his return to international rugby.

👉 England's bench made a significant impact in their win over Fiji 👉 Replacement wing Henry Arundell scored a stunning try on his return to international rugby 👉 England's strength and depth was on full display 👉 Fiji's performance was praised by England's head coach Steve Borthwick 👉 England can learn a lot from the way Fiji play

-- #HenryArundell #TomCurry #HenryPollock #SteveBorthwick #MaroItoje #JamieGeorge #MickByrne #ScottRobertson #DamianMcKenzie #SimiKuruvoli #Twickenham #AllianzStadium #Ireland #NewZealand #sports

ROEBUCK A DOUBT FOR FIJI AND STEWARD YET TO TRAIN

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✍️ England wing Tom Roebuck is a doubt for the match against Fiji due to an ankle injury, while full-back Freddie Steward is also struggling with a hand injury.

👉 Tom Roebuck is a doubt for the match against Fiji due to an ankle injury 👉 Freddie Steward is also struggling with a hand injury 👉 Marcus Smith is a contender to start at full-back if Steward is unavailable 👉 Henry Pollock is expected to make his first start for England soon

-- #TomRoebuck #FreddieSteward #SteveBorthwick #MarcusSmith #FinSmith #GeorgeFord #KevinSinfield #HenryPollock #Twickenham #AllianzStadium #sports

NEWCASTLE RED BULLS WANT 'FAST FORWARD' TO COHESION

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✍️ Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Alan Dickens is struggling to get his team up to speed after a 57-5 loss to Sale Sharks, with a focus on building cohesion and implementing a longer-term plan.

👉 Newcastle Red Bulls are bottom of The Prem with three defeats and no points 👉 Head coach Alan Dickens is struggling to build cohesion with a host of new players 👉 Team is trying to implement a longer-term plan focusing on building an academy and producing homegrown talent 👉 Northampton Saints are an example of a team that has successfully implemented this model

-- #AlanDickens #TommyFreeman #FinSmith #AlexMitchell #HenryPollock #StefanCoetzee #Newcastle #KingstonPark #Northampton #Leicester #Sale #sports

SAINTS MUST START FAST AGAINST LEICESTER - FREEMAN

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✍️ Northampton Saints' wing Tommy Freeman aims to impose their game on Leicester Tigers in their East Midlands derby, seeking to avoid a repeat of last season's 33-0 defeat.

👉 Northampton Saints aim to impose their game on Leicester Tigers in their East Midlands derby 👉 Tommy Freeman believes starting strong is key to success 👉 Freeman and British & Irish Lions teammates expected to return to the side 👉 Director of rugby Phil Dowson describes the match as a 'very special derby'

-- #TommyFreeman #PhilDowson #FinSmith #AlexMitchell #HenryPollock #GeoffParling #Leicester #Franklin'sGardens #sports

SMITH HAD 'SIMPLE DECISION' TO STAY AT NORTHAMPTON

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✍️ Northampton Saints fly-half Fin Smith has signed a multi-year contract extension with the club, committing his future to the team.

👉 Fin Smith has signed a multi-year contract extension with Northampton Saints 👉 He has made 63 appearances for the club since joining in 2022 👉 Smith has also forced his way into the England set-up 👉 He cited the team's environment, coaches, and performance staff as key factors in his decision 👉 Smith reflected on his experience with the British & Irish Lions, describing it as 'an absolute privilege'

-- #FinSmith #HenryPollock #TommyFreeman #AlexMitchell #Northampton #Franklin'sGardens #Worcester #Australia #Leicester #sports

LAWRENCE IN ENGLAND SQUAD AFTER SIX MONTHS OUT

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✍️ Ollie Lawrence has returned to the England rugby team after six months out with an Achilles injury, and has been named in a 36-man squad for a training camp ahead of the Autumn Internationals.

👉 Ollie Lawrence has returned to the England rugby team after six months out with an Achilles injury 👉 Lawrence has been named in a 36-man squad for a training camp ahead of the Autumn Internationals 👉 Fraser Dingwall and George Furbank have also recovered from injury to take part in the camp 👉 Captain Maro Itoje will sit out training as he goes through a managed return from a concussion 👉 Some players have been omitted due to minor complaints

-- #OllieLawrence #FraserDingwall #GeorgeFurbank #MaroItoje #EllisGenge #TommyFreeman #AlexMitchell #FinSmith #MarcusSmith #HenryPollock #SebAtkinson #GuyPepper #ImmanuelFeyi-Waboso #WillStuart #AlexDombrandt #MaxOjomoh #HarryRandall #TheoDan #LukeCowan-Dickie #JamieGeorge #GeorgeMartin #BenCurry #CharlieEwels #BenEarl #SamUnderhill #TomWillis #OscarBeard #CadanMurley #TomRoebuck #HenrySlade #FreddieSteward #JackvanPoortvliet #sports

FIVE WAYS TO MAKE YOUR KIDS BETTER AT SPORT

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✍️ The article discusses five approaches to help children improve their sporting prowess, including embracing informal play, not specializing too early, giving children with summer birthdays a chance, letting best children play with older kids, and avoiding helicopter parenting.

👉 Embrace informal play to develop children's skills and creativity 👉 Don't specialize too early, as it can lead to burnout and injury 👉 Give children with summer birthdays a chance, as they may be overlooked due to their relative age 👉 Let best children play with older kids to accelerate their skill development 👉 Avoid helicopter parenting, which can undermine children's self-confidence and increase their anxiety

-- #MarkWilliams #JadonSancho #NeeruJayanthi #HarryKane #EberechiEze #VenusWilliams #SerenaWilliams #RichardWilliams #DaveCollins #JannikSinner #NovakDjokovic #HenryPollock #SteveSmith #Germany #England #Australia #Denmark #NewZealand #UnitedKingdom #sports

AN AMERICAN DREAM DASHED: WHY LOUIS REES-ZAMMIT CALLED TIME ON NFL ADVENTURE

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✍️ Former NFL player Louis Rees-Zammit has returned to rugby union after a brief stint with the Jacksonville Jaguars, citing a combination of bad luck, injury, and the sacking of the coaching staff as reasons for his departure.

👉 Rees-Zammit has returned to rugby union after a brief stint with the Jacksonville Jaguars 👉 He cited a combination of bad luck, injury, and the sacking of the coaching staff as reasons for his departure 👉 He has been approached to join R360, a proposed rebel league 👉 He is expected to bring a new level of excitement to Welsh rugby 👉 He has been offered up to £1m for a 12-game season

-- #JasonBell #SteveTandy #LouisRees-Zammit #DougPedersen #OsiUmenyiora #DomWaldouck #AlexCuthbert #HenryPollock #NewYork #Jacksonville #Wales #Argentina #Japan #NewZealand #SouthAfrica #KansasCity #Florida #London #Gloucester #Leicester #Newcastle #sports

HENRY POLLOCK, DAN SHEEHAN AND FIVE PLAYERS WHO COULD SHAPE THE NEXT BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS TOUR

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✍️ The British and Irish Lions hierarchy is preparing for their next tour to New Zealand in 2029, with changes to the squad structure and coaching staff on the table.

👉 Changes to the squad structure and coaching staff are being considered ahead of the 2029 tour to New Zealand 👉 The team's hierarchy is considering a number of options, including changes to the squad structure and the appointment of a new head coach 👉 Five players who could shape the series next time around are highlighted, including Caelan Doris, Henry Pollock, Dan Sheehan, Macs Page, and Maro Itoje

-- #AndyFarrell #CaelanDoris #HenryPollock #DanSheehan #MacsPage #MaroItoje #TomCurry #SamUnderhill #BenCurry #BenEarl #GuyPepper #TomWillis #ChandlerCunningham-South #TomLynagh #KepuTuipulotu #LouisRees-Zammit #MasonGrady #BlairMurray #JamieDobie #AlunWynJones #SteveTandy #Australia #NewZealand #Ireland #England #Wales #Japan #Bath #sports

'LIONS NEED WHITEWASH TO BE LAUDED FOR DECADES'

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✍️ The British and Irish Lions have won a Test series, but to be truly celebrated, they need to whitewash the Wallabies. The team's ability to win all three Tests would be a historic achievement.

👉 The Lions need to win all three Tests to be truly celebrated 👉 The team's ability to win all three Tests would be a historic achievement 👉 The players are aware of the importance of this goal 👉 The team's performance and challenges in achieving this goal are discussed

-- #RoryMcIlroy #MaroItoje #HenryPollock #JacMorgan #AndyFarrell #BlairKinghorn #BenEarl #TomCurry #Australia #NewZealand #SouthAfrica #Argentina #Italy #Bethpage #NewYork #Melbourne #Brisbane #Sydney #sports

LIONS HOLD OFF FIRST NATIONS AND PASIFIKA XV 24-19 IN A RUGGED TOUR GAME IN AUSTRALIA

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✍️ The British and Irish Lions won a tough contest against the First Nations and Pasifika XV 24-19 in their last midweek game on the Australian tour.

👉 The Lions won 24-19 against the First Nations and Pasifika XV 👉 The game was physical and intense, with both teams scoring two converted tries each in the first half 👉 The Lions took a 24-14 lead, but the First Nations and Pasifika team rallied to cut the deficit to five points before fulltime 👉 The Lions are now 7-0 in Australia, including test matches and invitational games

-- #AndyFarrell #JamieOsborne #OwenFarrell #DuhanvanderMerwe #RobLeota #FinSmith #DarcyGraham #HenryPollock #TristanReilly #SeruUru #KurtleyBeale #Melbourne #Australia #Brisbane #sports

SCRAPPY LIONS OVERCOME SPIRITED FIRST NATIONS & PASIFIKA XV BUT TEST HOPEFULS FLUFF LINES

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✍️ The British and Irish Lions played a scrappy and spirited match against a First Nations & Pasifika XV in Melbourne, Australia, with the Lions ultimately emerging victorious but not without some errors.

👉 The Lions played a scratchy and scrappy match against a First Nations & Pasifika XV 👉 The hosts put up a spirited fight, with the match being a physical and intense affair 👉 The Lions' first half performance was overshadowed by their hosts' comeback in the second half 👉 The Lions' errors kept their hosts in touch, but they ultimately emerged victorious

-- #AndyFarrell #OwenFarrell #DarcyGraham #JamieOsborne #TristonReilly #BlairKinghorn #FinSmith #JacMorgan #JoshvanderFlier #HenryPollock #JoeMcCarthy #JamesRyan #ScottCummings #RobLeota #DuhanvanderMerwe #Melbourne #Australia #NewZealand #sports

OWEN FARRELL NAMED LIONS CAPTAIN FOR FINAL MIDWEEK CLASH

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✍️ Owen Farrell will captain the Lions for the first time in the midweek fixture against the First Nations & Pasifika XV, while Scotland playmaker Blair Kinghorn and Ireland centre Garry Ringrose return from injury.

👉 Owen Farrell will captain the Lions for the first time 👉 Blair Kinghorn and Garry Ringrose return from injury 👉 Jamie George and Darcy Graham start for the first time 👉 Team looking to seal a first series victory in 12 years

-- #OwenFarrell #BlairKinghorn #GarryRingrose #JamieGeorge #DarcyGraham #JacMorgan #JoeMcCarthy #JamesRyan #ScottCummings #HenryPollock #LukeCowan-Dickie #RonanKelleher #BenEarl #AlexMitchell #MarcusSmith #EwanAshman #RorySutherland #TomClarkson #GregorBrown #MelbourneCricketGround #Australia #Scotland #Ireland #Wales #sports

OWEN FARRELL TO CAPTAIN LIONS AGAINST FIRST NATIONS AND PASIFIKA XV

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✍️ Owen Farrell will lead the British and Irish Lions in their last midweek game against the First Nations and Pasifika XV in Melbourne, Australia.

👉 Owen Farrell will lead the Lions in the midweek game 👉 The Lions are 6-0 on their Australian tour 👉 The team will face the First Nations and Pasifika XV in Melbourne 👉 Owen Farrell will play at inside center 👉 The team will feature a mix of players from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales

-- #OwenFarrell #AndyFarrell #JamieOsborne #BenWhite #FinSmith #BlairKinghorn #DarcyGraham #DuhanvanderMerwe #JacMorgan #HenryPollock #BenEarl #AlexMitchell #MarcusSmith #GarryRingrose #Melbourne #Australia #Brisbane #Sydney #sports

WHY THIS LIONS SERIES NEEDS AUSTRALIA TO WIN THE FIRST TEST

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✍️ The British and Irish Lions are set to face Australia in the first Test of the series, with the Lions' youngest player, Henry Pollock, declaring their ambition to be remembered as the best Lions team ever.

👉 The Lions are aiming to win 3-0 in the series 👉 The teams have declined to engage in pre-Test controversy 👉 Australia are seen as underdogs due to their recent form 👉 The Lions' youngest player, Henry Pollock, has declared their ambition to be remembered as the best Lions team ever 👉 The teams are focused on the game rather than stirring up controversy

-- #AndyFarrell #JoeSchmidt #HenryPollock #DanSheehan #FinnRussell #MaroItoje #NoahLolesio #TomLynagh #RobValetini #WillSkelton #AngusBell #MitchellStarc #Brisbane #Australia #NewZealand #SouthAfrica #sports

LIONS DESERVE CREDIT FOR NOT BOWING TO PRESSURE AND PICKING TOKEN WELSH PLAYER

https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_telegraph_258/794902f51402cce4ee64e327844de923

✍️ Wales failed to produce a single member of the British and Irish Lions squad for the first time in 129 years, a major blow to national pride.

👉 Wales failed to produce a single member of the Lions squad for the first time in 129 years 👉 Jac Morgan was left out of the starting lineup despite impressive performances 👉 Tom Curry was selected for the starting lineup 👉 The Lions' ethos is to pick the best players, regardless of national allegiance 👉 Tokenism should be resisted at the pinnacle of international sport

-- #JacMorgan #AndyFarrell #WarrenGatland #DanBiggar #SamWarburton #TomCurry #FinnRussell #SioneTuipulotu #HuwJones #BenCalveley #JoshvanderFlier #HenryPollock #JamesLowe #JamisonGibson-Park #Brisbane #Australia #NewZealand #SouthAfrica #Sydney #Adelaide #Scotland #sports

FIT OR NOT? UNPICKING LIONS' MIXED MESSAGES OVER HANSEN

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✍️ The British and Irish Lions' coach, Andy Farrell, is facing a dilemma over the availability of wing Mack Hansen for the first Test against Australia in Brisbane.

👉 Mack Hansen is a doubt for the first Test against Australia due to a foot injury 👉 Hansen initially cleared to play, but later confirmed to have hurt his foot 👉 Richard Wigglesworth said that anyone who didn't train fully on Tuesday is a doubt for Saturday's Test 👉 Blair Kinghorn, the Lions' full-back, is also a concern due to injury

-- #MackHansen #AndyFarrell #JohnDalziel #RichardWigglesworth #BlairKinghorn #HenryPollock #BenEarl #WillSkelton #Brisbane #Adelaide #Australia #sports

BUSINESS PICKING UP IN BRISBANE

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✍️ The British and Irish Lions have selected three Scottish players to join their squad, sparking controversy over geography-based selection.

👉 The Lions have selected three Scottish players to join their squad: Darcy Graham, Ewan Ashman, and Rory Sutherland. 👉 The selection has sparked controversy over geography-based selection. 👉 Lions captain Maro Itoje has reiterated the team's desire for a 3-0 clean sweep against the Wallabies. 👉 The selection has sparked memories of the 'Geography Six' controversy in 2017.

-- #Joseph-AksusoSuaalii #WillSkelton #MaroItoje #HenryPollock #DarcyGraham #EwanAshman #RorySutherland #DewiLake #Brisbane #Australia #NewZealand #Scotland #Samoa #Fiji #Japan #sports

IF OWEN FARRELL FEATURES IN FIRST TEST, LIONS GAME PLAN HAS PROBABLY GONE WRONG

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✍️ The article discusses the Australian rugby team's warm-up games against the British and Irish Lions, criticizing the lack of competitive matches and the decision to withhold top players from the games.

👉 The Australian rugby team's warm-up games against the Lions have been underwhelming 👉 The Lions' bench features all Test players, while the Australian team fields second and third-string players 👉 The decision to withhold top players from the games is criticized 👉 The article suggests that it would have been better to play the games against Pacific Island teams 👉 The selection process for the Lions' Test squad is discussed, including the decision to include Owen Farrell and the dilemma of whether to include Henry Pollock

-- #JoeSchmidt #AndyFarrell #OwenFarrell #HenryPollock #BlairKinghorn #MarcusSmith #OllieChessum #Australia #NewZealand #SouthAfrica #PacificIslands #sports

WE WANT TO BE BEST LIONS TEAM EVER AND WIN 3-0 - POLLOCK

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✍️ Henry Pollock, a 20-year-old back row, aims to help the British and Irish Lions become the best team ever, targeting a 3-0 Test series whitewash against Australia.

👉 Henry Pollock aims to help the Lions become the best team ever 👉 He is targeting a 3-0 Test series whitewash against Australia 👉 Pollock scored his first Lions try in their 48-0 win over an Australia-New Zealand Invitational XV 👉 He is in contention for a place in the Lions' Test squad 👉 Pollock is known for his versatility and energy on the field

-- #HenryPollock #HarryMcLaughlin-Phillips #AndyFarrell #OwenFarrell #DannyCare #JoshvanderFlier #JacMorgan #BenEarl #TomCurry #TadhgBeirne #OllieChessum #JackConan #Adelaide #Australia #Brisbane #BuckinghamSwans #England #Ireland #NewZealand #SouthAfrica #Wales #sports

ENGLAND BRILLIANCE IN ARGENTINA GIVES STEVE BORTHWICK PROBLEM TO SOLVE AND IGNITES WORLD CUP DREAM

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✍️ England's rugby team secured a 22-17 win over Argentina in San Juan, with Jack van Poortvliet's late try proving decisive.

👉 England won 22-17 against Argentina in San Juan 👉 Jack van Poortvliet's late try proved decisive 👉 England dominated possession and territory in the second half 👉 The team missed several chances to break the game open 👉 The win was a significant achievement for the team, building towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup

-- #SteveBorthwick #JackvanPoortvliet #GuyPepper #SamUnderhill #TomCurry #BenEarl #HenryPollock #JamieGeorge #LukeNorthmore #TheoDan #CurtisLangdon #SebAtkinson #TomRoebuck #SantiagoCarreras #PabloMatera #SimonBenitezCruz #LucioCinti #FreddieSteward #WillMuir #IgnacioMendy #SanJuan #Argentina #LaPlata #England #Australia #Japan #WashingtonDC #USA #sports

JONES SEIZES CHANCE & FARRELL'S RETURN - HOW ARE LIONS SHAPING UP FOR FIRST TEST?

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✍️ The British and Irish Lions rugby team has arrived at the business end of their tour of Australia, with the first Test against the Wallabies looming. The team has been boosted by the form of Huw Jones, who will start at outside centre against the Wallabies.

👉 Huw Jones will start at outside centre against the Wallabies 👉 Garry Ringrose has been ruled out of the first Test due to a head knock 👉 The Lions will head to Brisbane for the first Test 👉 The team has been boosted by the form of several players, including Jones and Jac Morgan

-- #HuwJones #GarryRingrose #AndyFarrell #OwenFarrell #LukeCowan-Dickie #JamieGeorge #FinnRussell #SioneTuipulotu #BundeeAki #IanFoster #TomCurry #JoshvanderFlier #HenryPollock #OwenFarrellSr #HugoKeenan #BlairKinghorn #Farrell #Adelaide #Brisbane #Perth #UK #Australia #sports

IN PICTURES: BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS CRUISE TO BIG WIN OVER AUNZ INVITATIONAL XV

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✍️ The British and Irish Lions defeated the AUNZ Invitational XV 48-0 in their last match before the first Test against the Wallabies, featuring eight tries.

👉 Lions defeated AUNZ Invitational XV 48-0 👉 Duan van der Merwe scored a hat-trick 👉 Luke Cowan-Dickie injured and likely to be replaced 👉 Henry Pollock scored his first try of the tour 👉 Owen Farrell made his tour debut at centre 👉 Hugo Keenan had an excellent display at full-back

-- #DuhanvanderMerwe #LukeCowan-Dickie #AndyFarrell #HenryPollock #OwenFarrell #HarryMcLaughlin-Phillips #HugoKeenan #AdelaideOval #sports

VAN DER MERWE SCORES HAT-TRICK IN EIGHT-TRY LIONS WIN

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✍️ The British and Irish Lions defeated the AUNZ Invitational XV 48-0 in a pre-Test match warm-up game, with Duhan van der Merwe scoring a hat-trick.

👉 Lions win 48-0 against AUNZ Invitational XV 👉 Duhan van der Merwe scores a hat-trick 👉 Eight tries scored by the Lions 👉 Ben White, Sione Tuipulotu, Scott Cummings, Ronan Kelleher, and Henry Pollock also score tries 👉 Huw Jones and Jac Morgan impress for the Lions

-- #DuhanvanderMerwe #BenWhite #SioneTuipulotu #ScottCummings #RonanKelleher #HenryPollock #HuwJones #JacMorgan #AndyFarrell #OwenFarrell #LukeCowanDickie #GarryRingrose #BlairKinghorn #JoshvanderFlier #TomCurry #HugoKeenan #Adelaide #Brisbane #Australia #sports

HENRY POLLOCK AND THE RISE OF THE LIGHT LOOSE FORWARD

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✍️ Henry Pollock, a light but athletic back row player, is in contention for a place in the Lions Test squad, challenging traditional notions of what it means to be a back row player.

👉 Pollock is a light but athletic back row player who is in contention for a place in the Lions Test squad. 👉 The average weight of specialist back rows has dropped over the past three Lions tours. 👉 The back row position is evolving, with players being asked to be more athletic and versatile. 👉 The Lions' head coach, Andy Farrell, has a tough decision to make about his back row selection for the Test matches. 👉 Players are being asked to dig deeper into their reserves of stamina with ball-in-play time edging upwards.

-- #ArdieSavea #HenryPollock #JasonSivil #SebAtkinson #BenEarl #BenCurry #TomCurry #JoshvanderFlier #AndyFarrell #JustinTipuric #BillyVunipola #TaulupeFaletau #HamishWatson #SamSimmonds #PhilDowson #DavidPocock #PhilWaugh #NeilBack #WillSkinner #FraserMcReight #WillSkelton #RobValetini #OllieChessum #AdelaideOval #NewZealand #Australia #Wales #England #UnitedStates #sports

AUNZ XV V LIONS PREVIEW, TEAMS AND HOW TO FOLLOW

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✍️ The British and Irish Lions will play an Invitational Australia and New Zealand XV in Adelaide on Saturday in their final match before the Test series with Australia.

👉 The Lions will play an Invitational Australia and New Zealand XV in Adelaide on Saturday 👉 The match is the final warm-up game before the Test series with Australia 👉 The Invitational AUNZ XV includes 63-cap Australia wing Marika Koroibete and All Blacks Hoskins Sotutu, Shannon Frizell, and Ngani Laumape

-- #JacMorgan #AndyFarrell #LesKiss #MarikaKoroibete #HoskinsSotutu #ShannonFrizell #NganiLaumape #JefferyToomaga-Allen #JockCampbell #TaneEdmed #PeteSamu #OwenFarrell #MarcusSmith #AlexMitchell #BenWhite #FinSmith #HenryPollock #BenEarl #SioneTuipulotu #HuwJones #Adelaide #Australia #NewZealand #sports

OWEN FARRELL TO MAKE FIRST APPEARANCE OF LIONS TOUR IN FINAL AUDITION BEFORE TESTS

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✍️ Owen Farrell will make his first appearance of the British and Irish Lions tour off the bench as the tourists' Test hopefuls face a final audition before the opening clash against the Wallabies.

👉 Owen Farrell to make his first appearance of the tour off the bench 👉 Test hopefuls face a final audition before the opening clash against the Wallabies 👉 Team includes Tadhg Beirne, Henry Pollock, Jac Morgan, and Ben Earl 👉 Hugo Keenan to impress at full-back after a disrupted trip 👉 Blair Kinghorn's knee injury status is unknown

-- #OwenFarrell #AndyFarrell #TadhgBeirne #HenryPollock #JacMorgan #BenEarl #HugoKeenan #BlairKinghorn #ElliotDaly #MarcusSmith #FinnRussell #RonanKelleher #AndrewPorter #FinlayBealham #ScottCummings #JoshvanderFlier #AlexMitchell #MackHansen #DuhanvanderMerwe #JamesRyan #LukeCowan-Dickie #WillStuart #FinSmith #SioneTuipulotu #HuwJones #Adelaide #Brisbane #NewZealand #Australia #sports

LINE-OUT ABILITY IS MY BACK-ROW EDGE - CHESSUM

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✍️ England forward Ollie Chessum is relishing his opportunity in the back row and hopes to secure a spot in the British and Irish Lions Test squad.

👉 Chessum started at blindside flanker in the 36-24 win over the Brumbies 👉 Scored a try and narrowly missed out on another 👉 Believes his set-piece experience is an advantage over his rivals 👉 Hopes to secure a spot in the British and Irish Lions Test squad

-- #OllieChessum #AndyFarrell #HenryPollock #JoeMcCarthy #CourtneyLawes #PeterO'Mahony #England #Australia #NewZealand #Leicester #Brisbane #Adelaide #sports

BRISTOL TAP INTO CLASS DIVIDE IN BID TO SHOCK ‘POSH’ RIVALS AND TITLE FAVOURITES BATH

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✍️ James Williams, a 28-year-old inside-centre, has taken an unconventional route to the Premiership semi-finals with Bristol, overcoming setbacks and finding success despite being released by Sale and Worcester.

👉 James Williams has taken an unconventional route to the Premiership semi-finals 👉 He was released by Sale and Worcester before joining Hartpury and eventually Bristol 👉 He has thrived as an inside-centre for Bristol 👉 Williams has spoken about the importance of rugby in his life 👉 He would still play rugby even if he didn't make it to the top level

-- #JamesWilliams #HenryPollock #PatLam #GabrielIbitoye #BenhardJansevanRensburg #AJMacGinty #Bristol #Bath #Cardiff #Gloucester #Bedford #Hartpury #Worcester #Sale #Birmingham #Moseley #sports

GLOUCESTER'S WILLIAMS NAMED PLAYER OF THE SEASON

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✍️ Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams has been named Premiership Player of the Season, while Northampton Saints flanker Henry Pollock won the Breakthrough Player of the Season award.

👉 Tomos Williams named Premiership Player of the Season 👉 Henry Pollock won Breakthrough Player of the Season award 👉 Williams helped Gloucester to a fifth-placed finish in the Premiership 👉 Pollock broke into the Northampton Saints first team 👉 Both players named in the British and Irish Lions squad for this summer's tour to Australia

-- #TomosWilliams #HenryPollock #TommyFreeman #ZoeAldcroft #EllisGenge #MegJones #MillieDavid #SeanLynn #MayCampbell #Australia #Gloucester #Cardiff #Northampton #sports

ENGLAND SET TO LEARN INAUGURAL NATIONS CUP OPPONENTS

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✍️ England's rugby team is set to kick off their inaugural Nations Cup campaign next summer, with fixtures against Fiji, South Africa, and Argentina.

👉 The Nations Cup will feature the Six Nations and Rugby Championship teams, with Japan and Fiji also likely to participate. 👉 The tournament will take place every two years, excluding years with a Rugby World Cup or a British and Irish Lions tour. 👉 England will play their first match against Fiji, with discussions underway to stage the match at Twickenham.

-- #HenryPollock #Venter #Twickenham #SouthAfrica #Argentina #Fiji #Europe #sports

BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS SQUAD: PLAYER-BY-PLAYER GUIDE TO THE 38 SELECTED BY ANDY FARRELL

https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_independent_us_sports_articles_270/80004a1a9f450556784916cfa2d19e47

✍️ The British and Irish Lions have announced their 38-man squad for their tour of Australia, led by captain Maro Itoje. The squad features 15 Irish players, 13 English players, 8 Scottish players, and 2 Welsh players.

👉 Maro Itoje named captain of the Lions 👉 15 Irish players selected, including Tadhg Furlong, James Ryan, and Garry Ringrose 👉 13 English players selected, including Tom Curry, Ben Earl, and Elliot Daly 👉 8 Scottish players selected, including Zander Fagerson, Scott Cummings, and Finn Russell 👉 2 Welsh players selected, including Jac Morgan and Tomos Williams 👉 Young players like Henry Pollock and Fin Smith included in the squad 👉 Experienced players like Bundee Aki and Duhan van der Merwe also selected

-- #AndyFarrell #MaroItoje #TadhgFurlong #JamesRyan #GarryRingrose #TomCurry #BenEarl #ElliotDaly #ZanderFagerson #ScottCummings #FinnRussell #JacMorgan #TomosWilliams #HenryPollock #FinSmith #BundeeAki #DuhanvanderMerwe #Australia #Ireland #England #Scotland #Wales #sports

COTGREAVE HAT-TRICK GIVES GLOUCESTER WIN OVER NORTHAMPTON BUT NO PLAYOFF BERTH

https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_guardian_765/128bf2998972bf72ade5bbdc0c80689f

✍️ Gloucester Rugby finished fifth in the Premiership after a 7-try performance against Northampton, despite needing a top-four finish to make the playoffs.

👉 Gloucester Rugby finished fifth in the Premiership 👉 Jack Cotgreave scored a hat-trick for Gloucester 👉 Northampton made 14 changes to their lineup due to injuries and international departures 👉 Gloucester's 7-try performance was not enough to secure a top-four finish 👉 Bath, Bristol, Sale, and Leicester will compete for the Premiership title

-- #JackCotgreave #GeorgeSkivington #PhilDowson #FinSmith #HenryPollock #AlexMitchell #TommyFreeman #SantiagoCarreras #ChristianWade #EdProwse #FreddieClarke #TomosWilliams #JonnyWeimann #Hutchinson #SebAtkinson #IakopoMapu #Gloucester #Kingsholm #Northampton #Bath #Leicester #Cardiff #London #sports

BORDEAUX'S POIROT GETS TWO-WEEK BAN AFTER NORTHAMPTON CLASH

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✍️ Bordeaux-Begles prop Jefferson Poirot has been given a two-week ban for an altercation with Northampton's Henry Pollock after the Champions Cup final.

👉 Poirot received a two-week ban for an altercation with Henry Pollock 👉 Poirot grabbed Pollock's throat after the Champions Cup final 👉 Poirot will miss the final two games of Bordeaux's regular season 👉 The independent disciplinary committee reduced the sanction by 50% due to Poirot's guilty plea and good disciplinary record

-- #JeffersonPoirot #HenryPollock #Cardiff #PrincipalityStadium #sports

BORDEAUX-BEGLES PROP HIT WITH BAN AFTER GRABBING HENRY POLLOCK’S THROAT IN CHAMPIONS CUP FINAL

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✍️ Bordeaux-Begles prop Jefferson Poirot has been given a two-match ban for grabbing the throat of Northampton's Henry Pollock after the Investec Champions Cup final.

👉 Poirot was given a two-match ban for grabbing Pollock's throat 👉 The incident occurred after the full-time whistle in the Champions Cup final 👉 Poirot accepted a two-match suspension with a four-week entry point cut in half

-- #JeffersonPoirot #HenryPollock #PhilDowson #FinSmith #Cardiff #Bordeaux #Northampton #Toulon #Vannes #sports

BORDEAUX'S POIROT CITED AFTER POLLOCK INCIDENT

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✍️ French prop Jefferson Poirot has been cited for allegedly grabbing Northampton's Henry Pollock by the throat after the Champions Cup final in Cardiff.

👉 Jefferson Poirot, a French prop, has been cited for allegedly grabbing Northampton's Henry Pollock by the throat 👉 The incident occurred after the Champions Cup final in Cardiff 👉 Poirot faces a ban if found guilty 👉 He will attend a disciplinary hearing by video conference on Thursday

-- #JeffersonPoirot #PhilDowson #FinSmith #HenryPollock #TimLowry #Cardiff #France #Bordeaux #Northampton #sports

MY ADVICE TO HENRY POLLOCK: LET YOUR RUGBY DO THE TALKING

https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_telegraph_258/33ce8887b486efd68c48b56abdd53d98

✍️ The article discusses the challenges faced by young rugby players in the modern era, particularly with regards to social media and online coverage.

👉 Rugby players are under increasing pressure to be marketable and celebrity-like 👉 Social media and online coverage can create unrealistic expectations and put pressure on players 👉 Players are encouraged to display individuality, but also face the risk of being targeted by opponents 👉 The application of laws regarding foul play is inconsistent and can have a significant impact on the game 👉 The trial of 20-minute red cards may raise concerns about player safety and the marketability of the game

-- #HenryPollock #JimDemps #TevitaTatafu #MahamadouDiaby #TemoMayanavanua #Northampton #Bordeaux-Bègles #Leinster #sports

NORTHAMPTON BOSS FUMES OVER ‘OUT OF ORDER’ HENRY POLLOCK INCIDENT IN CHAMPIONS CUP FINAL

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✍️ Northampton Saints' director of rugby Phil Dowson accused Bordeaux-Begles of targeting Henry Pollock after an incident at the end of the Investec Champions Cup final.

👉 Phil Dowson accused Bordeaux-Begles of targeting Henry Pollock 👉 Pollock appeared to gesture to his throat after a fracas involving several players 👉 Dowson stated that there was foul play involved and that the officials would deal with it 👉 Northampton may look to cite a Bordeaux player if the officials do not

-- #PhilDowson #HenryPollock #PeteSamu #TevitaTatafu #JeffersonPoirot #FraserDingwall #MatthieuJalibert #FinSmith #AlexColes #GeorgeFurbank #JamesRamm #DamianPenaud #AdamColeman #CyrilCazeaux #MaximeLucu #Cardiff #Northampton #sports

BORDEAUX 'OUT OF ORDER' IN FRACAS WITH POLLOCK

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✍️ Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson accused Bordeaux-Begles' players of being 'out of order' after a fracas at the end of the Champions Cup final match.

👉 A fracas broke out at the end of the Champions Cup final match between Northampton and Bordeaux-Begles. 👉 Northampton's Henry Pollock was grabbed around the neck by Bordeaux's Jefferson Poirot. 👉 Phil Dowson, Northampton's director of rugby, accused Bordeaux's players of being 'out of order'. 👉 Bordeaux's fly-half Mathieu Jalibert said the incident was sparked by comments made by Northampton's players in the press.

-- #PhilDowson #HenryPollock #JeffersonPoirot #MathieuJalibert #FinSmith #Cardiff #sports

BORDEAUX MIX BEAUTY AND BEAST TO SHATTER BRAVE SAINTS

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✍️ Northampton Saints' Henry Pollock had a breakout season, but his streak came to an end in the Champions Cup final against Bordeaux, who won 20-16.

👉 Pollock had a breakout season, winning 14 of 17 games 👉 Bordeaux targeted Pollock in the final, making it difficult for him to play 👉 The game was a close and chaotic affair, with both teams making mistakes 👉 Bordeaux's experience and power told in the final quarter 👉 Northampton's plan to drain Bordeaux's batteries was foiled by their bench and replacements

-- #HenryPollock #PhilDowson #PaulGrayson #FraserDingwall #DamianPenaud #MathieuJalibert #LouisBielle-Biarrey #EdProwse #YoramMoefana #MariusJonker #CourtneyLawes #LewisLudlam #AlexWaller #DavidRibbans #FinSmith #TommyFreeman #OllieSleightholme #AlexColes #TomPearson #EmmanuelIyogun #GeorgeHendy #JamesRamm #GeorgeFurbank #PrincipalityStadium #Northampton #sports

SAINTS ACCUSE BORDEAUX OF ‘FOUL PLAY’ TOWARDS HENRY POLLOCK IN POST-FINAL FRACAS

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✍️ Northampton's Henry Pollock was involved in a post-game altercation with Bordeaux's players after the Champions Cup final, leading to a citing complaint and an investigation.

👉 Henry Pollock was involved in a post-game altercation with Bordeaux's players 👉 The altercation was sparked by an initial altercation between Northampton's captain, Fraser Dingwall, and Bordeaux's fly-half, Matthieu Jalibert 👉 Several Bordeaux players became involved in the altercation, leading to a citing complaint and an investigation

-- #HenryPollock #PhilDowson #FraserDingwall #MatthieuJalibert #DamianPenaud #AntoineDupont #GrégoryAlldritt #DominicMcKay #Northampton #Bordeaux #sports

BORDEAUX WINS ITS FIRST CHAMPIONS CUP RUGBY TITLE AFTER SUBDUING NORTHAMPTON

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✍️ Bordeaux-Begles won its first Champions Cup title by defeating Northampton 28-20 in the final at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.

👉 Bordeaux-Begles won its first Champions Cup title 👉 Northampton's Alex Coles scored two tries in the first half 👉 Bordeaux's Adam Coleman scored a try in the second half 👉 Bordeaux's Cyril Cazeaux scored a try in the 55th minute 👉 Northampton's Henry Pollock had a try disallowed

-- #DamianPenaud #AdamColeman #AlexColes #GeorgeFurbank #JamesRamm #OllieSleightholme #HenryPollock #MaximeLucu #CyrilCazeaux #Cardiff #Wales #PrincipalityStadium #sports

EXHAUSTED SAINTS FALL SHORT AGAIN AS BORDEAUX’S COLOUR AND PASSION WINS OUT

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✍️ Northampton Saints lost to Union Bordeaux Bègles in the European Rugby Challenge Cup final, despite a brave effort.

👉 Northampton Saints lost to Union Bordeaux Bègles in the European Rugby Challenge Cup final 👉 Bordeaux's superior squad depth and experience proved too much for Northampton 👉 The match was marked by dramatic fluctuations in fortune, with both teams scoring tries and penalties 👉 Bordeaux's half-backs, Maxime Lucu and Matthieu Jalibert, were key to their victory

-- #AlexColes #HenryPollock #LouisBielle-Biarrey #DamianPenaud #JamesRamm #GeorgeFurbank #OllieSleightholme #TommyFreeman #RomainBuros #AntoineDupont #CyrilCazeaux #MatthieuJalibert #Cardiff #France #England #Ireland #sports

BATTLING NORTHAMPTON FALL SHORT AGAINST BORDEAUX IN TENSE AND CHAOTIC CHAMPIONS CUP FINAL

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✍️ Northampton Saints' defense of their Premiership title may not have been successful, but they have achieved something important for English club rugby by reaching the Investec Champions Cup final.

👉 Northampton Saints reached the Investec Champions Cup final 👉 The team showed a collective defiant spirit despite injuries and yellow cards 👉 Bordeaux-Begles were a more expensively assembled side 👉 Northampton's determination and resilience earned them a respectable score

-- #PhilDowson #JamesRamm #GeorgeFurbank #TemoMayanavanua #AlexColes #HenryPollock #TommyFreeman #EdProuse #MatthieuJalibert #DamianPenaud #LouisBielle-Biarrey #MaximeLucu #CyrilCazeaux #NAmashukeli #PrincipalityStadium #Pretoria #Franklin'sGardens #AvivaStadium #Europe #sports

NORTHAMPTON HEARTBREAK AS PENAUD INSPIRES BORDEAUX TO CHAMPIONS CUP GLORY

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✍️ Bordeaux won their first Champions Cup title in history with a thrilling 28-20 victory over Northampton in the final.

👉 Bordeaux won their first Champions Cup title in history 👉 Northampton were reduced to 13 players at one stage 👉 The match was a breathless and frenetic contest 👉 Alex Coles and Tommy Freeman were standout players for Northampton 👉 Bordeaux's Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Damian Penaud also impressed

-- #AlexColes #TommyFreeman #LouisBielle-Biarrey #DamianPenaud #JamesRamm #GeorgeFurbank #RomainBuros #MatthieuJalibert #MahamadouDiaby #TemoMayanavanua #HenryPollock #FraserDingwall #OllieSleightholme #CurtisLangdon #EdProwse #MaximeLucu #CyrilCazeaux #Northampton #Bordeaux #Wales #Cardiff #Leinster #sports

'THEY'RE NOT LIKE US' - SAINTS' SPECIAL SPIRIT CREATES SHOT AT GLORY

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✍️ Northampton Saints' success in the Champions Cup can be attributed to their strong team connection and unity, which is built through their academy system and team bonding activities.

👉 The team's connection and unity are built through their academy system and team bonding activities 👉 The team's captain, Fraser Dingwall, attributes their success to the bonds they have built 👉 The team's tight-knit group of players have grown up together and have a strong sense of camaraderie 👉 The team's ability to rise together under pressure is seen as a key factor in their success

-- #PhilDowson #FraserDingwall #AlexMitchell #GeorgeFurbank #EllisGenge #HenryPollock #FinSmith #TommyFreeman #AlexColes #CurtisLangdon #Pretoria #Cardiff #AvivaStadium #Franklin'sGardens #Bordeaux #sports

FURBANK STARTS IN NORTHAMPTON TEAM FOR FINAL

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✍️ Northampton Saints' George Furbank returns to the team for the Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Begles after recovering from a broken arm.

👉 George Furbank returns to the Northampton Saints team after recovering from a broken arm 👉 Curtis Langdon starts at hooker despite concerns over an injury 👉 Ollie Sleightholme returns from an ankle injury on the bench 👉 Alex Coles starts at blindside flanker 👉 Henry Pollock starts at number eight

-- #GeorgeFurbank #CurtisLangdon #OllieSleightholme #AlexColes #HenryPollock #LewisLudlam #MaximeLucu #MatthieuJalibert #DamianPenaud #LouisBielle-Biarrey #AdamColeman #PeterSamu #Cardiff #PrincipalityStadium #sports

NORTHAMPTON MIX SECRET INGREDIENTS FOR GLORY IN CHAMPIONS CUP FINAL CLASH

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✍️ Northampton Saints' head coach Sam Vesty emphasizes the importance of mental freedom and empowering players to make their own decisions, as they prepare to face Bordeaux-Bègles in the Champions Cup final.

👉 Northampton Saints' approach to the Champions Cup final is centered around mental freedom and empowering players to make their own decisions. 👉 Head coach Sam Vesty believes that coaches should not try to dictate every move, but rather create space for players to showcase their skills. 👉 The team's success is attributed to their ability to stay calm under pressure, have fun together, and make the most of their collective experiences. 👉 Northampton Saints have won away in Loftus Versfeld, Thomond Park, and the Aviva Stadium this season, demonstrating their ability to perform in daunting venues.

-- #SamVesty #GeorgeFurbank #AlexMitchell #FraserDingwall #FinSmith #LouisBielle-Biarrey #DamianPenaud #LionelMessi #PatLam #PhilDowson #TommyFreeman #HenryPollock #CourtneyLawes #Northampton #Cardiff #Dublin #Argentina #Bilbao #LoftusVersfeld #ThomondPark #AvivaStadium #Brive #CrokePark #sports

HOW NORTHAMPTON CAN DEFY LOGIC TO TRIUMPH IN THE CHAMPIONS CUP

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✍️ The English Premiership is experiencing a resurgence in European rugby, with Northampton and Bath set to compete in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals, respectively.

👉 Northampton and Bath are set to compete in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals, respectively. 👉 The Premiership has signed a new television deal with TNT Sports. 👉 A franchising-type revamp is being considered to improve sustainability. 👉 Northampton is seeking to repeat their 2000 Champions Cup victory. 👉 Bordeaux Begles is looking to win their first Champions Cup title.

-- #PhilDowson #LeoCullen #MaroItoje #PatLam #PaulGrayson #HenryPollock #AlexMitchell #TommyFreeman #FinSmith #WillStuart #FinnRussell #DamianPenaud #JeffersonPoirot #BenTameifuna #MarkoGazzotti #YoramMoefana #MatthieuJalibert #LouisBielle-Biarrey #SamVesty #NoelMcNamara #AndyFarrell #Newcastle #Northampton #Bordeaux #Cardiff #Richmond #Twickenham #London #sports

HOW ‘WORLD-CLASS’ IMMANUEL FEYI-WABOSO CAN ENERGISE ENGLAND IN ARGENTINA

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✍️ England coach Steve Borthwick is optimistic about the return of wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, who has been recovering from shoulder surgery, and hopes he will feature in the team's summer fixtures.

👉 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is recovering from shoulder surgery and is expected to return to action soon 👉 England coach Steve Borthwick is optimistic about Feyi-Waboso's return 👉 Feyi-Waboso will feature in England's summer fixtures, including a clash with a France XV and two Tests in Argentina

-- #SteveBorthwick #ImmanuelFeyi-Waboso #RekeitiMa'asi-White #EmekaIlione #AfolabiFasogbon #HenryPollock #TomCurry #SamUnderhill #PennyhillPark #Twickenham #Argentina #Washington #France #sports

CHAMPIONSHIP BECOMES CHAMP RUGBY IN OVERHAUL

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✍️ The Championship, England's second-tier rugby union league, will be rebranded as Champ Rugby and expanded to 14 teams next season, with a new play-off system and promotion opportunities to the Premiership.

👉 Rebranded as Champ Rugby 👉 Expanded to 14 teams 👉 New play-off system with top six teams 👉 Promotion opportunities to the Premiership 👉 Unlimited dual-registered players from Premiership sides, capped at six in any matchday squad

-- #SimonGillham #HenryPollock #NickJohnson #England #France #sports

RUGBY UNION’S BONUS POINTS BARELY CHANGE THE PREMIERSHIP TABLE. IS IT TIME FOR A CHANGE?

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✍️ The article discusses the impact of bonus points in the Premiership and United Rugby Championship, with a senior lecturer in sports management, Dr. Ellie Nesbitt, arguing that they have a minimal effect on the outcome of the season.

👉 Bonus points have a minimal impact on the outcome of the season 👉 Dr. Ellie Nesbitt's research found that bonus points only made a difference in 2.28% of team positions 👉 The article questions the effectiveness of bonus points and whether they create more complexity in the sport 👉 The article suggests that a simpler system, such as the one used in football, may be more effective

-- #Dr.EllieNesbitt #GeoffParling #MichaelCheika #IanMcGeechan #UgoMonye #HenryPollock #AndyFarrell #MaroItoje #RobertKitson #Rob #MartinPengelly #RobertPaylor #NottinghamTrentUniversity #BurtonRFC #Murrayfield #Australia #France #England #Wales #Scotland #Ireland #sports

POLLOCK A PROUD LION AFTER ‘NAILING IT’ FOR NORTHAMPTON AND ENGLAND

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✍️ Four Northampton Saints players, Fin Smith, Henry Pollock, Tommy Freeman, and Alex Mitchell, were selected for the British & Irish Lions squad, and the team celebrated with a dinner party at Fraser Dingwall's house.

👉 Four Northampton Saints players selected for the British & Irish Lions squad 👉 Team celebrates with a dinner party at Fraser Dingwall's house 👉 Players have come up together through the team's academy 👉 Henry Pollock, Tommy Freeman, and Alex Mitchell are all under 26 years old 👉 The team is looking forward to their next fixtures, including a home game against Saracens

-- #HenryPollock #FinSmith #TommyFreeman #AlexMitchell #FraserDingwall #LukeLittler #Franklin'sGardens #Northampton #Dublin #Australia #sports

HENRY POLLOCK ‘MANIA’ HAS TAKEN OFF

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✍️ Henry Pollock has become a sensation in the rugby world, with his teammates and the Northampton Saints club shop reflecting his popularity.

👉 Henry Pollock has gained immense popularity in the rugby world 👉 His teammates speak highly of him 👉 The Northampton Saints club shop is filled with merchandise bearing his name

-- #HenryPollock #Northampton #NorthamptonSaints #sports

'BEST DAY OF MY LIFE' - POLLOCK ON LIONS CALL

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✍️ Northampton Saints flanker Henry Pollock has been named in the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia, calling it the 'best day of his life'.

👉 Henry Pollock has been named in the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia 👉 He is the youngest player in the squad at 20 years old 👉 Pollock has established himself in Northampton's competitive back row 👉 He has scored two tries on his England senior debut 👉 He is excited to bring his unique skills to the squad and compete with the best

-- #HenryPollock #AndyFarrell #JackWillis #BenCurry #RoryDarge #JackConan #JoshvanderFlier #TomCurry #BenEarl #JacMorgan #Itoje #Australia #Northampton #London #O2Arena #Dublin #Toulouse #SaleSharks #sports

HENRY POLLOCK IS THE TALK OF RUGBY AFTER HIS LIONS CALL-UP. HERE'S WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT HIM

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✍️ Henry Pollock, a 20-year-old rugby player, has been selected for the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia, making him one of the youngest players to be chosen for the team.

👉 Pollock is 20 years old and has been selected for the Lions tour of Australia 👉 He plays for Northampton Saints in England 👉 He has a sporting family and has been playing rugby since he was a teenager 👉 He has represented England at the under-18 and under-20 levels 👉 He has been selected for the Lions tour of Australia

-- #HenryPollock #GrantSeely #AndyFarrell #HesterPollock #ZoePollock #AngusPollock #CaelanDoris #JoshvanderFlier #JackConan #Northampton #England #London #Banbury #UniversityofGeorgia #StoweSchool #LoughboroughUniversity #Australia #sports

AUSTRALIA WELCOMES OWEN FARRELL OMISSION BUT LIONS GET BACKING AS FIRM FAVOURITES

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✍️ The British & Irish Lions squad for their 2025 tour of Australia has been announced, with captain Maro Itoje and head coach Andy Farrell leading a team of 38 players.

👉 The Lions are clear favourites for the three-match Test series 👉 The Wallabies are expected to be competitive, especially at the breakdown 👉 Sione Tuipulotu and Mack Hansen are the two Australian-born players in the squad 👉 Maro Itoje has been praised for his leadership and selection as captain 👉 The team's strength in depth has been highlighted as a key factor in their selection

-- #MaroItoje #AndyFarrell #SioneTuipulotu #Joseph-AukusoSuaalii #TimHoran #PaulCully #HenryPollock #FinSmith #TommyFreeman #RobValetini #CaelanDoris #IainPayten #EoinToolan #OwenFarrell #SamBruce #HarryJones #JoeSchmidt #Melbourne #Australia #Ireland #England #Scotland #sports

FARRELL’S LIONS SQUAD HAS THE FLEXIBILITY AND TALENT FOR AN EPIC ADVENTURE

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✍️ The British & Irish Lions have announced their 38-strong squad for their 2025 tour to Australia, with a mix of experienced and young players.

👉 38-strong squad for the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia 👉 Led by captain Maro Itoje 👉 Mix of experienced and young players 👉 Inclusion of 20-year-old Henry Pollock 👉 Notable omissions include Jamie George, Courtney Lawes, and Owen Farrell

-- #MaroItoje #AndyFarrell #HenryPollock #MarcusSmith #JamieGeorge #CourtneyLawes #OwenFarrell #FinnRussell #JohnnySexton #Jazzy #Australia #MelbourneCricketGround #O2Arena #Northampton #SouthAfrica #Wales #sports

HENRY POLLOCK, THE NEW FIGURE IN EUROPEAN RUGBY, WHO WAS CALLED UP TO THE LIONS AND WILL FACE THE PUMAS

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✍️ Henry Pollock, a young and talented rugby player, has been selected for the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia, despite having only a few minutes of experience with the English national team.

👉 Henry Pollock has been selected for the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia 👉 He has only a few minutes of experience with the English national team 👉 Pollock will join a team of 38 players from Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales 👉 The team will play three tests against Australia and six other matches in Australia 👉 Pollock's inclusion in the team means he will not travel to Argentina for the tests in July

-- #HenryPollock #AndyFarrell #MaroItoje #GeorgeFord #CourtneyLawes #TaulupeFaletau #JamieGeorge #RobbieHenshaw #OwenFarrell #JackWillis #CaelanDorís #OllieLawrence #MarcusSmith #FinSmith #ElliotDaly #BenEarl #TommyFreeman #EllisGenge #TomCurry #LukeCowan-Dickie #AlexMitchell #OllieChessum #Billy #Australia #Dublín #Cardiff #Londres #Italia #Argentina #LaPlata #SanJuan #sports

PICKING MARCUS SMITH AND FINN RUSSELL SHOWS THE 2025 LIONS ARE HERE TO ENTERTAIN

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✍️ The article discusses the 2025 Lions and the inclusion of three No 10s, highlighting Andy Farrell's intent.

👉 The 2025 Lions include three No 10s 👉 Andy Farrell's intent is highlighted 👉 Henry Pollock's inclusion might grab headlines

-- #AndyFarrell #HenryPollock #sports

LIONS SQUAD 2025: HENRY POLLOCK PICKED, OWEN FARRELL OMITTED FOR AUSTRALIA TOUR

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✍️ Henry Pollock is the most notable inclusion in the Lions squad, replacing fly halves Sam Prendergast and Owen Farrell.

👉 Henry Pollock is the most eye-catching inclusion in the Lions squad 👉 Sam Prendergast and Owen Farrell have been left out of the squad 👉 No explanation has been given for the exclusion of the fly halves

-- #HenryPollock #AndyFarrell #SamPrendergast #OwenFarrell #Northampton #sports

LIONS SQUAD 2025: ELECTRIC POLLOCK FORCES WAY IN BUT NO SPACE FOR OWEN FARRELL

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✍️ Henry Pollock has been selected for the British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia, while Owen Farrell and Jamie George have been omitted.

👉 Henry Pollock selected for the British & Irish Lions squad 👉 Owen Farrell and Jamie George omitted from the squad 👉 Maro Itoje named as captain 👉 26 players going on their first Lions tour

-- #HenryPollock #OwenFarrell #JamieGeorge #MaroItoje #AndyFarrell #IeuanEvans #SamPrendergast #MarcusSmith #FinSmith #FinnRussell #GeorgeFord #JacMorgan #TomosWilliams #BlairKinghorn #JackWillis #BenWhite #KyleSinckler #DavidRibbans #TadhgBeirne #OllieChessum #ScottCummings #SioneTuipulotu #Australia #Northampton #O2Arena #Racing92 #France #Ireland #Scotland #Wales #Leinster #Glasgow #Edinburgh #Bath #Gloucester #Sale #Bristol #Ospreys #Toulouse #sports

POLLOCK MAKES LIONS SQUAD AS OWEN FARRELL MISSES OUT

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✍️ British and Irish Lions announce their tour party for Australia, with 20-year-old Henry Pollock making his debut, while Owen Farrell and Sam Prendergast miss out.

👉 Henry Pollock makes his debut with the British and Irish Lions at 20 years old 👉 Owen Farrell and Sam Prendergast miss out due to injury and selection 👉 Maro Itoje is confirmed as captain of the 38-strong party 👉 Only two Wales players, Tomos Williams and Jac Morgan, are included in the squad 👉 Ireland captain Caelan Doris misses the tour due to a shoulder injury

-- #HenryPollock #OwenFarrell #AndyFarrell #SamPrendergast #FinnRussell #FinSmith #MarcusSmith #TomosWilliams #JacMorgan #CaelanDoris #MaroItoje #Northampton #Australia #sports

BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS SQUAD SET TO BE ANNOUNCED WITH ITOJE FAVORED AS CAPTAIN

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✍️ The British and Irish Lions squad for the rugby tour of Australia is set to be announced, with coach Andy Farrell selecting 37-40 players from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

👉 The British and Irish Lions squad will be announced on Thursday 👉 The squad will play three tests against the Wallabies and six more games in Australia 👉 England lock Maro Itoje is reportedly set to captain the Lions 👉 The tour begins on June 20 with a match against Argentina in Dublin 👉 The tour ends on August 2 with the series-closing third test

-- #AndyFarrell #IeuanEvans #MaroItoje #HenryPollock #London #Australia #Dublin #sports

MOMENT OF TRUTH NEARS AS LIONS PREPARE TO REVEAL SQUAD

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✍️ The British and Irish Lions are set to announce their squad for the 2025 tour of Australia, with Maro Itoje expected to be named captain. The team will be led by coach Andy Farrell, who has a wealth of experience in attack and defense.

👉 Maro Itoje expected to be named captain 👉 Andy Farrell to lead the team 👉 Squad announcement expected to include mix of experienced players and up-and-coming talent 👉 Focus on creating a strong team dynamic

-- #MaroItoje #AndyFarrell #MattDawson #FinnRussell #BernardJackman #IeuanEvans #UgoMonye #AlexCuthbert #DannyCare #HenryPollock #SamPrendergast #FinSmith #TomosWilliams #BenWhite #JamisonGibson-Park #AlexMitchell #BlairKinghorn #JamesLowe #TommyFreeman #DuhanvanderMerwe #MarcusSmith #Australia #London #O2Arena #Indigo #sports

NORTHAMPTON GIVE ANDY FARRELL MUCH TO PONDER BEFORE LIONS UNVEILING

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✍️ Northampton Saints' victory over Leinster in the Champions Cup has significant implications for the British & Irish Lions squad announcement, with players like Henry Pollock and Fin Smith in contention.

👉 Northampton Saints' victory over Leinster has significant implications for the British & Irish Lions squad announcement. 👉 Henry Pollock and Fin Smith are in contention for the Lions squad after their impressive performances. 👉 The win has given the Saints a genuine chance of lifting the Champions Cup for the first time in a quarter of a century. 👉 Andy Farrell, the Lions coach, will have to ponder the prospects of several players, including previously nailed-on Irish Lions, before the squad announcement on Thursday.

-- #HenryPollock #FinSmith #AndyFarrell #LawrenceDallaglio #IanBotham #FreddieFlintoff #LeoCullen #JordieBarrett #PhilDowson #CurtisLangdon #JoshKemeny #JuarnoAugustus #JamesRamm #FraserDingwall #RoryHutchinson #GarryRingrose #RobbieHenshaw #AvivaStadium #London #Cardiff #Dublin #Australia #sports

HENRY POLLOCK: I AM DARING TO DREAM OF A LIONS CALL

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✍️ Henry Pollock, a 20-year-old flanker for Northampton Saints, has impressed coaches with his performances and is now in contention for a spot on the British and Irish Lions squad.

👉 Pollock has impressed coaches with his performances 👉 He has made a remarkable rise to prominence 👉 He started the season playing for England Under-20s 👉 He earned a senior international debut off the bench in the Six Nations 👉 He starred in Northampton Saints' Champions Cup semi-final victory over Leinster

-- #HenryPollock #JoshVanderFlier #CaelanDoris #Northampton #Dublin #AvivaStadium #sports

SAINTS 'PUNCH' FAVOURITES LEINSTER IN GAME FOR THE AGES

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✍️ Northampton Saints defeated Leinster 37-34 in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final, reaching their first Champions Cup final since 2011.

👉 Northampton Saints defeated Leinster 37-34 in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final 👉 The team scored a first-half hat-trick through Tommy Freeman 👉 Henry Pollock scored a searing try and demonstrated physical prowess 👉 Leinster lacked the clinical edge to regain the lead after half-time 👉 Northampton's defense was solid and able to negate Leinster's blitz defense

-- #AlexMitchell #TommyFreeman #HenryPollock #PhilDowson #JamesLowe #SamPrendergast #AvivaStadium #Dublin #Cardiff #CrokePark #sports

NORTHAMPTON HOPE SHOCK WIN OVER LEINSTER IS PLATFORM FOR MORE SUCCESS

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✍️ Northampton Saints' extraordinary semi-final win over Leinster in the Champions Cup has boosted the team's morale and may have enhanced the selection chances of several players for the British & Irish Lions tour.

👉 Northampton Saints won the Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster 👉 The win may have enhanced the selection chances of several players for the British & Irish Lions tour 👉 Players like Henry Pollock, Fin Smith, and Tommy Freeman made a strong impression on the high-pressure stage 👉 The win has boosted the team's morale and confidence

-- #HenryPollock #PhilDowson #FinSmith #TommyFreeman #LeoCullen #Northampton #Leinster #Cardiff #sports

NORTHAMPTON STUN LEINSTER WITH HEROIC VICTORY TO REACH CHAMPIONS CUP FINAL

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✍️ Northampton Saints pulled off a stunning upset by defeating Leinster 27-24 in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final, while Bath secured a 39-24 win over Edinburgh in the Challenge Cup semi-final.

👉 Northampton Saints defeated Leinster 27-24 in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final 👉 Tommy Freeman scored three tries for the Saints 👉 Bath defeated Edinburgh 39-24 in the Challenge Cup semi-final 👉 All six of Bath's tries were scored by forwards

-- #HenryPollock #TommyFreeman #JamesRamm #FinnRussell #AndyFarrell #AvivaStadium #TheHive #Cardiff'sPrincipalityStadium #Scotland #sports

LEINSTER RECALL TEST STARS TO FACE SETTLED SAINTS

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✍️ Leinster and Northampton Saints will face each other in the Champions Cup semi-final, with both teams making changes to their lineups.

👉 Leinster has made wholesale changes to their lineup for the Champions Cup semi-final. 👉 Northampton has also made changes, with prop Trevor Davison returning from injury. 👉 The match will feature a head-to-head audition for selection on the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia. 👉 Fly-halves Sam Prendergast and Fin Smith will face off in the match.

-- #SamPrendergast #FinSmith #CaelanDoris #JordieBarrett #TommyFreeman #GeorgeFurbank #HenryPollock #Dublin #AvivaStadium #Glasgow #Castres #CrokePark #Toulouse #Bordeaux-Begles #sports

HENRY POLLOCK: ‘I WAS TOO BUSY THINKING WHERE MY NEXT PINT WAS’

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✍️ Henry Pollock's memory of the semi-final between Northampton and Leinster is hazy due to playing on fast forward for a long time.

-- #HenryPollock #Northampton #Leinster #sports

'I WANT TO GET UNDER THEIR SKIN' - ARCH-PEST POLLOCK AIMS FOR LEINSTER

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✍️ Henry Pollock, a 20-year-old back row player, has been making a name for himself in the rugby world with his impressive performances and outspoken personality.

👉 Pollock has scored six tries in six Champions Cup games this season 👉 He has been nominated for the Champions Cup player of the year 👉 He has a reputation for being "absolutely annoying" and "a pest" on the pitch 👉 He is a fan favorite at Northampton Saints and England 👉 He has a different, calmer character off the pitch

-- #HenryPollock #CourtneyLawes #LewisLudlam #MaroItoje #TommyFreeman #AlexWoolford #OllieChessum #GarethThomas #CaelanDoris #JoshvanderFlier #JackConan #MichaelHooper #RichieMcCaw #AvivaStadium #Franklin'sGardens #Cardiff #Castres #Bristol #Bedford #sports

HENRY POLLOCK ON SHORTLIST FOR EUROPEAN PLAYER OF THE YEAR

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✍️ Henry Pollock, a 20-year-old flanker for Northampton and England, has been nominated for the Champions Cup player of the year award alongside seven other players.

👉 Henry Pollock has been nominated for the Champions Cup player of the year award 👉 Pollock has made his full England debut and first Premiership start this season 👉 He is tipped to be a bolter for this summer's Lions tour of Australia 👉 Pollock is the only English-based player among the eight nominations 👉 The nominees include players from Leinster, Bordeaux, and Toulouse 👉 The Champions Cup final will take place on May 24 in Cardiff

-- #HenryPollock #JordieBarrett #CaelanDoris #JamisonGibson-Park #MaximeLucu #DamianPenaud #ThomasRamos #JackWillis #AntoineDupont #RonanO'Gara #JonnyWilkinson #MaroItoje #OwenFarrell #UgoMola #AndyFarrell #Northampton #England #Leinster #Bordeaux #Toulouse #AvivaStadium #Dublin #Cardiff #Australia #Argentina #sports

RUGBY IS IN A NEW ERA OF AUDACIOUS TRY CELEBRATIONS

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✍️ Rugby players are showing more personality in their celebrations, and it's a welcome change.

👉 Rugby players are showing more personality in their celebrations 👉 Examples include Henry Pollock's free-throw celebration and Tommy Freeman's lawnmower celebration 👉 Celebrations are not limited to Northampton players, with Craig Casey and Thomas Ramos also showing off their moves 👉 Rugby is playing catch-up with other sports, with many celebrations being borrowed from NFL and basketball 👉 The article highlights the need for more creativity and originality in celebrations

-- #HenryPollock #ChandlerCunningham-South #ColePalmer #TommyFreeman #CraigCasey #ThomasRamos #FelipeContepomi #DominicFeaunati #QuadeCooper #HacjivahDayimani #TomCruse #ChrisAshton #MarcusRashford #Amon-RaStBrown #Northampton #Castres #Bordeaux #Toulon #EastMidlands #Leicester #Franklin'sGardens #sports

NORTHAMPTON’S GROWING LIST OF LIONS CONTENDERS SPARKLE IN CASTRES THRASHING

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✍️ Northampton Saints defeated Castres 51-16 in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final, with George Furbank making a successful return from injury and Henry Pollock impressing with his tries.

👉 Northampton Saints defeated Castres 51-16 in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final 👉 George Furbank made a successful return from injury and played a key role in the team's victory 👉 Henry Pollock impressed with his tries and his enthusiasm 👉 Castres struggled to cope with Northampton's strong defense

-- #GeorgeFurbank #HenryPollock #AndyFarrell #JackGoodhue #JeremyFernandez #TommyFreeman #AlexMitchell #LeoneNakarawa #AlexColes #TemoMayanavanua #RemyBaget #LoisGuerois-Galisson #HugoKeenan #JamesLowe #JoshvanderFlier #SamPrendergast #JamisonGibson-Park #JacquesNienaber #Franklin'sGardens #Dublin #AvivaStadium #sports