Player Profiles

  • RikiFlutey

    Riki Flutey: ‘It’s great to be back in London’

    The Rugby Blog spoke to returning Wasp Riki Flutey about the new season, settling back in at Wasps and the O2 Rugby Reunion finale this Sunday.

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  • jamie-roberts

    Player Profile: Jamie Roberts

    As the first Lions game approaches, we continue our series of Player Profiles of key players that we believe will feature in South Africa.

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  • Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens

    Interview with England Sevens star Rob Vickerman

    This weekend sees the penultimate round of the IRB Sevens Series, and England star Rob Vickerman was good enough to talk to The Rugby Blog during his trip to London.

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  • RobKearney

    Player Profile: Rob Kearney

    There are a few players in the current Ireland crop that are creating headlines, a few are also capturing imaginations – Rob Kearney is doing both, and at the age of 23, it’s likely that he’ll be doing both for some time to come.

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  • PaulOConnell

    Player Profile: Paul O’Connell

    A Heineken Cup winning captain. A Lion. A Proud Munsterman. A Proud Irishman. A Grand Slam winner and now captain of the British and Irish Lions. Paul O’Connell is at the top of his game, and has a rugby CV to rival anyone in the...

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  • JamieHeaslip

    Player Profile: Jamie Heaslip

    In our latest series of Player Profiles on The Rugby Blog, we’ll be taking a closer look at some of the candidates to wear the Lions jersey this summer. That way, when you are at the pub to watch the Tests, you can talk knowledgeably...

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    Player Profile: Ben Foden

    Ben Foden is widely regarded as one of the best up-and-coming players in the country, and is one of England’s brightest young talents.

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  • JoeAnsbro

    Player Profile: Joe Ansbro

    Height: 1.83m (6′ 0”) Weight: 95kg (15st 0 lb) Date of Birth: 29th October 1985 Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland Joe Ansbro has been catching the eye in the midfield of Northampton Saints so far this season, and The Rugby Blog believes he will be one to...

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