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Kim Ekin

Global Head of Content & Data at RugbyPass.

Ranking implications as only one team can dethrone France

If Ireland defeats New Zealand this weekend in Wellington, they will dethrone France and return to the No.1 spot.

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
15 Jul 2022, 7:23

Cheika swings the axe as Los Pumas make 11 changes

An injury hit Los Pumas have made 11 changes to the side that lost to Scotland in the second Test in Salta last weekend.

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
14 Jul 2022, 10:00

Earls captains as Ireland reveal team for second Maori game

After losing the opening game in Hamilton, Keith Earls has been named captain as Ireland attempt to even the series against the Ma…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
11 Jul 2022, 4:51

Social: 'For once the All Blacks were actually punished for their indiscipline'

Ireland held on for a historic first win over the All Blacks on New Zealand soil, triumphing 23-12 in their second Test in Dunedin…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
09 Jul 2022, 6:08

Jake White's Bulls sign Lions centre Simelane

Jake White's Bulls have confirmed that they have signed utility back Wandisile Simelane from URC rivals the Lions.

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
08 Jul 2022, 7:10

Renowned rugby guru says England 'need huge improvement' to beat Wallabies

Renowned rugby thinker Laurie Fisher believes England will have to improve massively if they are to beat the Wallabies at the Sunc…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
08 Jul 2022, 5:23

Bulls sign 'one of the most exciting players in the country'

Promising loose-forward Phumzile Maqondwana has been signed by Jake White's Bulls, a player they describe as 'one of the most exci…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
07 Jul 2022, 8:27

World Rugby statement: New research into artificial surface use

World Rugby is calling for research grant applications to help broaden understanding of the impact of the use of artificial surfac…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
07 Jul 2022, 3:52

Newcastle sign a Fijian-born British Army veteran from Belfast

Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of back Aloisio Vereimi Namuatabu Qorowale on a two-year deal. The 27-year-old - who …

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
06 Jul 2022, 6:46

London Irish land another Wallaby in Joe Powell

London Irish have signed another Wallaby, confirming that scrum-half Joe Powell has put pen to paper to join the Gallagher Premier…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
04 Jul 2022, 12:11

Sharks confirm new coaching structure

The Sharks have confirmed their new coaching structure following the appointment of Neil Powell as their new DoR back in February.

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
03 Jul 2022, 5:08

'Had a shocker' - Clear scapegoat emerges for Springbok flop

Social media can be an unforgiving place and there was no where to hide for Springboks flyhalf Elton Jantjies - whp was heavily cr…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
02 Jul 2022, 14:59

Video - Hair-pulling and headbutts as England Wallabies turns red

Wallabies second row Darcy Swain was shown a red card and England Jonny Hill a yellow as tempers boiled over in the first Test in …

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
02 Jul 2022, 7:01

London Irish sign Api Ratuniyarawa

London Irish have confirmed the signing of powerful Fijian second row Api Ratuniyarawa from Northampton Saints.

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
01 Jul 2022, 4:48

Northampton Saints statement: Luther Burrell

Northampton Saints have issued a statement that has clarifed that centre Luther Burrell did not suffer any racial abuse while at t…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
27 Jun 2022, 15:38

Two England internationals among 16 players exiting Newcastle Falcons

Newcastle Falcons have confirmed the 16 players that will exit the club ahead of the 2022-23 Gallagher Premiership season.

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
27 Jun 2022, 11:39

Bulls confirm departure of defence coach Mongalo

The Bulls have confirmed the departure of defence coach Joey Mongalo, who departs after two years with the Jake White coached side…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
27 Jun 2022, 7:26

Junior Boks defeat England in Six Nations U20s Summer Series

The Junior Springboks got their Six Nations Under-20 Summer Series off to a winning start with a 30-22 win over the England in the…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
24 Jun 2022, 16:13

Leicester explain why they won't be doing an open-top bus city parade

Leicester Tigers have explained why they will not be having an open-top bus tour around the city despite winning their first Galla…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
24 Jun 2022, 11:24

Premiership final attracted biggest TV audience in 25-year history

Premiership Rugby have revealed that television coverage of the Gallagher Premiership Rugby 2021/22 season shattered previous audi…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
23 Jun 2022, 11:42
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