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Philip Bendon
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Philip is a rugby journalist with a background in covering the sport at all levels. Having started out covering National One fixtures in the UK. He has gone on to write for several publications such as Planet Rugby, Rugby365 and RugbyDump. Due to his background of being an Irish/Saffa mix he has a particular focus on the sport in the two countries. His biggest passion however is reminding everyone of the glory days of Munster Rugby.
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South Africa player ratings | 2024 Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
South Africa player ratings vs Scotland | Autumn Nations Series
Reigning Rugby World Cup champions South Africa got their Autumn Nations Cup off to the perfect start with a 32 - 15 win over Scot…
Philip Bendon
10 Nov 2024, 13:10
Opinion
Munster player ratings vs All Blacks XV | Autumn Nations Series
Munster player ratings: Munster conceded two late tries to let slip a golden opportunity to add to their list of wins over interna…
Philip Bendon
02 Nov 2024, 15:53
Opinion
Lions player ratings vs Leinster | 2024/25 URC
The Lions' unbeaten start to the season came to an abrupt end this afternoon as they fell 24 - 6 to Leinster at the Aviva Stadium.
Philip Bendon
26 Oct 2024, 14:30
Opinion
Munster player ratings vs Leinster | 2024/25 URC
Munster player ratings: Munster lost 26 - 12 to rivals Leinster in front of a league record 80,000-plus fans at the iconic Croke P…
Philip Bendon
12 Oct 2024, 13:51
Opinion
Argentina player ratings vs South Africa | The Rugby Championship
Argentina completed a superb comeback to keep their hopes of a Rugby Championship title alive with a 29 - 28 victory over the Spri…
Philip Bendon
21 Sep 2024, 20:07
Major League Rugby confirm Dallas Jackals will not compete in 2025
Major League Rugby has confirmed that the Dallas Jackals will not compete in the 2025 competition due to the club 'evaluating a co…
Philip Bendon
19 Sep 2024, 15:19
Scott Lawrence: 'I think the forward pass for the Fiji try was a pivotal moment in the game'
USA head coach Scott Lawrence is never one to mince his words when breaking down his team's performance. Speaking today ahead of h…
Philip Bendon
19 Sep 2024, 9:21
USA make sweeping changes for Pacific Nations Cup third place play-off
USA head coach Scott Lawrence has made nine changes to his match day squad for their upcoming bronze medal Pacific Nations Cup cla…
Philip Bendon
19 Sep 2024, 6:49
Opinion
USA player ratings vs Fiji | Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup
Fiji stamped their ticket to the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup final with a dominant 22 - 3 victory over the USA Eagles.
Philip Bendon
14 Sep 2024, 8:09
Opinion
Canada player ratings vs Tonga | Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup
Canada's quest for a victory in the 2024 Asahi Pacific Nations Cup came up just short as they fell 32 - 17 to Tonga in an end-to-e…
Philip Bendon
14 Sep 2024, 6:05
Interview
Talon McMullen: 'Each game is a different and valuable memory and I'll make the most of it'
Garnering several headlines in the 2024 Asahi Pacific Nations Cup, highly touted Canadian centre Talon McMullen is enjoying a brea…
Philip Bendon
13 Sep 2024, 16:36
Interview
Scott Lawrence: 'It's important to keep an eye on your depth and succession planning'
Scott Lawrence's USA Eagles are just twenty-four hours out from arguably their biggest test to date under his tutelage. Tackling a…
Philip Bendon
13 Sep 2024, 6:49
Interview
Lucas Rumball: 'We're unified in what we need to do going forward'
Canadian captain Lucas Rumball has seen it all when it comes to rugby in his homeland. Cutting his teeth in the now-defunct Canadi…
Philip Bendon
12 Sep 2024, 13:59
Opinion
Argentina player ratings vs Australia | The Rugby Championship
Argentina handed Australia a record defeat 67 - 27 in Santa Fe for one of the very best performances ever from a Pumas side.
Philip Bendon
07 Sep 2024, 17:59
Opinion
USA player ratings vs Japan | Asahi Pacific Nations Cup
Scott Lawrence's USA Eagles saw their potent second half comeback fall short as Eddie Jones's Japan secured a 41 - 24 at the Kumag…
Philip Bendon
07 Sep 2024, 10:25
Japan extinguish impressive USA comeback to clinch top spot in Pool B
Eddie Jones’s Japan completed an unbeaten pool stages run in the Asahi Pacific Nations Cup with a 41 – 24 win over the USA in …
Philip Bendon
07 Sep 2024, 8:55
Opinion
Fiji player ratings vs Tonga | Asahi Pacific Nations Cup
Fiji overcame an early red card to centre Adrea Cocagi to secure a second victory in the 2024 Asahi Pacific Nations Cup with a com…
Philip Bendon
06 Sep 2024, 2:54
Interview
'Discipline, physicality and bravery' - USA head coach Scott Lawrence previews Japan clash
Sport's great East meets West sporting rivalry is set to for renewal at the 24,000 seat Kumagaya Rugby Stadium when the Brave Blos…
Philip Bendon
05 Sep 2024, 12:34
Opinion
Nate Brakeley: Both camps will have this match circled as one due for a big performance
Familiar rivals since the formation of the modern USA Rugby governing body, Japan and USA have faced off since a first meeting in …
Philip Bendon
05 Sep 2024, 5:12
Opinion
Canada player ratings vs The United States | Asahi Pacific Nations Cup
Canada's search for a first win in the 2024 Asahi Pacific Nations Cup goes on as they succumbed to a first half blitz from the USA…
Philip Bendon
01 Sep 2024, 8:29
