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Kim Ekin

Global Head of Content & Data at RugbyPass.

Ben Spencer commits future to Bath

Bath have confirmed that club captain and England international Ben Spencer has signed a new contract with the team.

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
29 Dec 2022, 5:14

Champ hooker joins Newcastle with immediate effect

Ealing Trailfinders hooker Alun Walker has joined Newcastle Falcons on a short-term loan, with immediate effect, the club announce…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
28 Dec 2022, 9:06

Leinster and Munster name sides for Irish Christmas derby

Munster and Leinster have revealed their starting lineups for the upcoming interprovincial derby at Thomond Park on St Stephen's D…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
23 Dec 2022, 8:29

Ulster issue update on battle to host O'Gara's La Rochelle

Ulster CEO Jonny Petrie has updated fans on the "ongoing work at Kingspan Stadium" as the Irish province continues its efforts.

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
15 Dec 2022, 14:50

Wayne Barnes reveals he almost quit rugby after harrowing online abuse after South Africa versus France

Referee Wayne Barnes has revealed how the toll of online abuse led to discussions around giving up the whistle to continue as a la…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
14 Dec 2022, 16:34

Players to be offered 'conditional contracts' in Wales

Amid fears of a player exodus in Wales, the Professional Rugby Board has confirmed that negotiations will begin in the new year on…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
14 Dec 2022, 7:35

Italy flyhalf Tommy Allan signs for Perpignan

Harlequins have confirmed that Italy fly-half Tommy Allan will join French side Perpignan at the end of the season.

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
10 Dec 2022, 13:08

Overlooked England hooker Jamie Blamire decides his future

Newcastle Falcons have confirmed that England hooker Jamie Blamire has signed a new two-year deal with the club.

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
09 Dec 2022, 8:14

England centre confirms his departure to France to join Top 14 club

Harlequins centre and England international Joe Marchant has been confirmed as a signing for Stade Francais.

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
05 Dec 2022, 18:43

Report: Erasmus and Nienaber safe from job scrutiny by SA board

The tenures of Springboks Jacques Nienaber and SA Rugby's Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus will not be discussed when the SARU boa…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
05 Dec 2022, 1:50

Watch: Springbok duo Canan Moodie and Kurt-Lee Arendse dispatch Cardiff

The Springboks pair of talented outside backs returned to the Blues Bulls against Cardiff and helped the side pile on the points i…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
03 Dec 2022, 23:38

Springbok hospitalised after collapsing following plane trip home

Springboks No 8 Evan Roos had to be hospitalised on his return to South Africa after collapsing on arrival back home in Johannesbu…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
03 Dec 2022, 19:36

Mannie Libbok lays claim to South Africa's best No 10 with absolutely world class try

Recently capped Springbok Mannie Libbok returned to action with the Stormers after the November internationals and made the Dragon…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
03 Dec 2022, 17:32

Damian Penaud voted Autumn Nations Series player of the season

France winger Damian Penaud has been named the 2022 Autumn Nations Series Player of the Series. The Clermont star beat off New Zea…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
01 Dec 2022, 9:49

Super Rugby title-winning pair rejoin Highlanders as staff

Former Highlanders’ co-captains Nasi Manu and Ben Smith have joined the 2023 Highlanders’ management team.

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
01 Dec 2022, 1:29

Claims Kurt-Lee Arendse's try was illegal on two counts

A significant amount of England fans are complaining that Kurt-Lee Arendse's remarkable 33rd-minute try at Twickenham was illegal …

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
26 Nov 2022, 15:42

Watch: Arendse rinses Smith to conjure flashbacks of 2019 RWC Final

Springboks winger Kurt-Lee Arendse evoked memories of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final with a bamboozling try in Twickenham this eve…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
26 Nov 2022, 13:53

Kelleher returns for Leinster as Glasgow welcome back 9 Scotland campers

Injury-plagued British & Irish Lions tourist Ronan Kelleher play his first game for Leinster in two months as the Irish province w…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
25 Nov 2022, 7:52

Scarlets sign Wales international Sam Wainwright

Scarlets have confirmed that they have signed Wales international prop Sam Wainwright from Saracens for the remainder of the 2022-…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
18 Nov 2022, 10:23

Any of 4 nations could be world No.1 after this weekend

Any one of four nations can end the weekend ranked number one - with Ireland, France, New Zealand and South Africa all able to gra…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
17 Nov 2022, 12:39
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