How have you found playing for the All Blacks Sevens team? I didn’t think I’d ever play sevens for New Zealand. I always thought of it as a backyard game…
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Hotshots: Leinster back-row Peadar Timmins
How long have you played for Ireland U20? Since last year’s Junior World Cup. I played this year’s Six Nations and went to the JWC. How are JWCs to play…
Hotshots: Glasgow Warrior Tommy Spinks
When did you start playing? I started mini rugby at North Berwick when I was about five. I played for North Berwick High School 1st XV when I was only…
Hotshots: Saracens winger Nathan Earle
You were born in Hong Kong? Yes. Dad was working there and I started rugby there when I was three. My older brother played and Dad gave up trying to…
Hotshots: Munster young gun Jack O’Donoghue
When did you first play? When I was ten. I went down to my local club, Waterford, with my older brother. Who’s been a big influence on your career? My…
Time running out for Philippe Saint-Andre to revive France
Eight games to go. Eight opportunities for Philippe Saint-Andre to finally settle on his starting XV for France’s opening World Cup game, against Italy at Twickenham on September 19. The…
Hotshots: Gloucester back-row Ross Moriarty
What was it like to win the Junior World Cup last year? It was quite surreal. We had a really good team and played really well, but this year everyone…
Hotshots: Connacht youngster Sean O’Brien
How long have you been at Connacht? Since I was a young lad playing U15s. I did a trial and joined after that. Who has been a big influence on…
Hotshots: Northampton centre Tom Stephenson
Do you come from a sporty family? Mum played netball for England and my grandad played rugby for Cambridge University. I played a lot of different sports and chose rugby…
Hotshots: Newcastle prop Scott Wilson
How was the Six Nations? Good! It’s my second season with England U20 and it helps to know what to expect with the standard of rugby. What’s been your best…