Gloucester player ratings vs Sharks | EPCR Challenge Cup 2023/24
Gloucester Rugby couldn't make their early advantage tell as they succumbed to a powerful display from the Hollywoodbets Sharks wh…
Philip Bendon
24 May 2024, 16:17
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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.
Bath player ratings vs Northampton | 2023/24 Premiership final
Bath Rugby came agonisingly close to a first-ever Premiership title as they fell 25 - 21 to the Northampton Saints. Losing loosehe…
Philip Bendon
08 Jun 2024, 11:22
Stormers player ratings vs Glasgow | 2023/24 URC quarter-finals
The DHL Stormers travelled to Scotstoun Stadium in search of a third consecutive semi-final space. Instead, they will return to Ca…
Philip Bendon
08 Jun 2024, 16:02
Bulls player ratings vs Leinster | 2023/24 URC semi-final
The Vodacom Bulls secured a remarkable 25 - 20 win over a highly touted Leinster side at Loftus Versfeld to book a place in next w…
Philip Bendon
15 Jun 2024, 11:55
Munster player ratings vs Glasgow | 2023/24 URC semi-final
Munster Rugby's reign as the BKT URC champions came to an abrupt end as they lost at home to the Glasgow Warriors 17 - 10. Here is…
Philip Bendon
15 Jun 2024, 14:14
Analysis
Bulls player ratings vs Glasgow | 2023/24 URC Final
The Vodacom Bulls let slip a golden opportunity to claim a first international title since 2010 as they lost at home to the Glasgo…
Philip Bendon
22 Jun 2024, 13:18
Opinion
Bordeaux-Bègles player ratings vs Toulouse | 2023/24 Top 14 final
Bordeaux-Begles suffered a record 59 - 3 defeat at the hands of Toulouse in Marseille in what was a tough pill to swallow for a si…
Philip Bendon
28 Jun 2024, 16:21
Opinion
South Africa player ratings vs Ireland | July Series Second Test
South Africa player ratings: The Springboks were left shellshocked in Durban as two late drop goals from Ciaran Frawley sealed a 2…
Philip Bendon
13 Jul 2024, 13:08
Opinion
France player ratings vs Argentina | July Series Second Test
Fabian Galthie's baby-faced assassins put behind them a challenging week off the pitch to push an experienced Argentinean side in …
Philip Bendon
13 Jul 2024, 16:57
Opinion
South Africa player ratings vs Portugal | July Tests 2024
South African player ratings: South Africa got back in the win column following their loss to Ireland a week ago as they downed a …
Philip Bendon
20 Jul 2024, 12:51
Opinion
Scotland player ratings vs Chile | July Tests 2024
Scotland player ratings: Gregor Townsend's Scotland kept their unbeaten run across the Americas alive as they overcame a passionat…
Philip Bendon
20 Jul 2024, 16:50
Olympic Sevens rugby final match up confirmed as Blitzbokke stumble
The final for the 2024 Olympic rugby sevens has been confirmed with hosts France set to face the defending champions Fiji.
Philip Bendon
27 Jul 2024, 9:49
