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To everyone who’s supported my rugby journey, thank you ❤️
‘It’s time I leave the dance floor’ at the end of this season.
Hooley x
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Unbelievably touched by so many nice messages from family, friends and fans (both 🇺🇸 & 🏴). Despite the result it was a surreal and very proud day yesterday
@rugbyworldcup
in Kobe. On the mend and hope to be back soon enough
#RWC19
#ThankYou
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Honoured and excited to be with
@Saracens
🙌🏻!
Really looking forward to the challenge and being part of a great club 🏉 ⚫️🔴
🗞 Saracens is pleased to announce fly-half Will Hooley has signed for the club.
The USA international signs from Bedford Blues. Welcome to Saracens,
@will_hooley
👋
#TogetherSaracens
⚫️🔴
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Delighted and honoured to make my
@Saracens
debut last night. After months of waiting and preparing it was great to be out there with the lads. Appreciate all the love and kind messages 🙌🏻🔴⚫️
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Been waiting for months to share this news…my wife and I are so excited to swap the UK for California! Can’t wait to start up with
@SDLegion
and get involved in the
@usmlr
🏉☀️🇺🇸
🚨Player signing🚨
USA Eagle No. 517, Will Hooley will join us for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Welcome to San Diego Legion, Will🛡️
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A fairytale in New York. 1️⃣ muddy knee but
@molly24895
said YES! ❤️💍
28.12.19
Central Park 📍
New York 🗽
USA 🇺🇸
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So the
@rugbyworldcup
has sizzled out. But seriously…get thinking! 2031 World Cup in America 🇺🇸 will be off the charts.
@SoFiStadium
to host the final? The experience is INSANE! Will transform our sport. Work to be done…but I’m excited!
@USARugby
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@SquidgeRugby
Yes! Our sport is on the map. Sat in a bar in San Diego and people are gathering in to watch 🙌🏻
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A new stadium for rugby
@SnapdragonStdm
here in San Diego, home of
@SDLegion
. The sport is growing. This facility is unreal and will make people see the growth of
@usmlr
. RWC 2031 has a venue 👀🏉🇺🇸. For now…we begin our season here on Saturday! It’s been a while…
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✍🏻
@Dicko9
retires:
15 years. 3 Clubs. 18
@EnglandRugby
caps.
A feature on his career. Family, Rugby and Opportunities. The final week of the season. Wishing you all the best mate
Enjoy reading below👇🏻
@FalconsRugby
@SaintsRugby
@BedfordBluesRFC
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🙌🏻🏉😁
Looking forward to it tomorrow ⚫️🔴
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New chapter begins! Proud to (finally) say, I’m starting a new role as Technical Director at
@usmlr
🙌🏻
Kept this quiet for a while. Excited to join my new team and transition into the media world, aiming to help grow MLR,
@therugbynetwork
and American rugby 🏉
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This is sad news. A guy who puts so much into his personal and his team’s performance - yet due to outside noise understandably needs to take a break.
England will hugely miss Farrell. He’s the ultimate competitor who drives the team - many onlookers have zero idea!
𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧.
@owen_faz
has decided to take a break from international rugby in order to prioritise his and his family's mental well-being.
As always, Owen will have the full support of everyone at the club ❤️
Full Story 👇
#YourSaracens
💫
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Unbelievably proud of
@USARugby
boys today! Not many will understand the logistical and preparation challenges. Attitude and commitment was unreal 🙌🏻👏🏻🇺🇸
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Can't thank
@sportsframe
enough for sorting out my first
@USARugby
cap and shirt. So happy with the final result! 😁
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Rugby in US has challenges many won’t understand. A
@USARugby
coach & man who gave me a lot both on and off the field. I’m so grateful for the incredible memories & successes created over the years. Thank you GG
@Garygoldrugby
. Wishing you and the family well for the future 🙌🏻
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I’m a proud former
@ExeterChiefs
. Love the club. Don’t believe for one moment they’re in financial difficulties. But I honestly can’t remember the last time Sandy Park was sold out 🤔
Ticket prices too high? For a West Country Derby and not be sold out 😬
#GallagherPrem
#EXEvGLO
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Incredible memories over the last month with
@USARugby
. A brilliant year with great lads 🙌🏻. Supported by fantastic people 😁🇺🇸
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Bucket list - College (university) sport in America
@TexasLonghorns
✅
INSANE 🤯 What an evening in Austin! How does sport/ rugby get close to this? Maybe for
@rugbyworldcup
in 2031? America seem to do sports events right 🇺🇸
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NEW ADVENTURE. NEW PODCAST. This is,
@The_NextGame
🎙🎥
Thank you to everyone who has helped get this off the ground. Especially
@SanlamUK
🙌🏻. Have a watch. I hope you join in and listen. First episode out TOMORROW!
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Back home and had time to reflect. A disappointing and very hard day in the office last Saturday v
@AllBlacks
. A challenging couple of months - personally and as a team nowhere near our best. Love
@USARugby
group - will bounce back stronger 👊🏻❤️
Now to
@SDLegion
🙌🏻 🇺🇸
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Finally home. The most incredible time with a special group
@USARugby
🇺🇸. Gutted with the results but amazing memories both on and off the pitch. Thank you
@rugbyworldcup
. Thank you Japan. Thank you to all the support over the last few weeks. My end reflection in
@guardian_sport
We fell short this time, but a USA World Cup could send rugby skywards. By
@will_hooley
#RWC2019
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A game of ups and downs. Glad to end it on an up! Great effort to get the win with the
@USARugby
boys! 🏉🇺🇸 Also great share the field with this guy
@a_tuala23
. Thank you for the messages. Will enjoy tonight 🍻
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Seriously interesting graph I saw today showing the % of homegrown players for each nation at
@rugbyworldcup
(I’m not one to talk 😂)
My respect for South American rugby continues 👏🏻
#chi
#arg
#uru
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PLEASE READ: Fascinating and honest interview with former
@BedfordBluesRFC
and
@RugbyCanada
international
@jblanch93
in
@guardian_sport
. A tough day for anyone involved in the
@Champrugby
. The league’s issues may multiply with the ‘RFU cuts’. Pleased to give this insight
‘Players wonder whether it’s all worth it’: life in rugby union’s Championship. By
@will_hooley
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Heading to Japan tomorrow and the excitement of the World Cup builds 🇯🇵🇺🇸🏉. Featuring article 2 in
@guardian
World Cup memories, talk of
@usmlr
growth, an opportunity to play against
@EnglandRugby
and an insight into the characters in
@USARugby
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What a difference a week can make! Hell of a shift by the lads. Now we build
@USARugby
🙌🏻🇺🇸
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Had to stay quiet for so long! FINALLY on the road to recovery. A huge thank you to everyone at
@SDSynergyOrtho
for fixing me up 🙌🏻. It’s been a rollercoaster last month or so. Not the worst injury but mentally drained from it. Some proper R&R and get back stronger 👊🏻🏉🇺🇸⚔️🛡
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So good to be back out there and having support behind us
@Saracens
@sarriessupport
. I definitely won’t take fans at grounds for granted 🙌🏻. Top shift from all involved today. First time I’ve felt ‘old’ with all the youth around 😬
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Honoured to lead this historic club over the last couple of weeks. Boys dug in and got there in the end. Great to hear GR in full voice too
@BRFA_1949
@BedfordBluesRFC
#COYB
🗣 | “We have the best fans in this league.. they deserve this result. It’s a present to them.”
Watch everything
@will_hooley
told Blues TV in tomorrow’s Trylights video.
#BluesFamily
#differentshadeofblue
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Massively honoured and hugely excited to get back with the team. Big summer ahead 🇺🇸🏉
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Incredible result!! Man down in those conditions! Fin Smith putting a claim on that
@EnglandRugby
10 jersey. The boy is on fire 🔥 and so are
@SaintsRugby
THIS TEAM 🥵
It's nine wins in a row and four-from-four in the Investec
@ChampionsCup
.
🔴 23 - 26 😇
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A great and tough couple of weeks in Colorado with
@USARugby
capped off with a solid win against Russia. Always an honour to wear the shirt. Now in the Houston heat prepping for a massive game against Scotland 🏉☀️
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Delighted to be staying
@BedfordBluesRFC
for next season. Really enjoyed this season with a great squad on and off the field. Hoping for a big finish to the season before a big 2018/19 year ahead
#COYB
🔵🙌🏻
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Honoured and excited to get back with the lads 👊🏻🏉🇺🇸
BIG NEWS | Men's National Team named for November Internationals 2018. 🇺🇸
MORE »
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🇺🇸 Proud and honoured to be part of this incredible group going to
@rugbyworldcup
in Japan 🇯🇵
#RWC2019
This is about the United States of America.
And these are the 31 men who will represent it
@rugbyworldcup
Japan 2019.
STORY »
#EaglesUnited
🇺🇸
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Been an absolute privilege playing for this historic club. Thank you
@BRFA_1949
for the support you have given me and the lads. Honoured to write a reflection piece for supporters. It’s a proper rugby club with proper people behind it. Not a goodbye - more of a see you soon💙
🗣 | “What really makes Bedford Blues is you, the supporters. I have loved playing for a ‘rugby town’, where the passion is rugby.”
Departing fly-half
@will_hooley
has penned the following article to the
#BluesFamily
.
➡️
#OnceABlueAlwaysABlue
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My professional career started at the Saints and was led by this man.
Simply one of the best leaders. From the academy to the first team he gave his time to the youngest. Pleasure to have played alongside with. A cruel way for it all to end. Total legend congrats
@DylanHartley
A legend. A leader. A Saint.
Today one of our all-time greats hangs up his boots.
@DylanHartley
, it’s been a privilege 🙏🏼
#1808
😇
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Thank you for the messages. I'm excited for a new chapter at
@BedfordBluesRFC
.I've loved
@ExeterChiefs
and wish for a big end to the season
Fly-half
@will_hooley
to depart
@ExeterChiefs
at the end of the season for move to
@BedfordBluesRFC
-
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It’s been an incredible summer. Honoured to to have the chance to share my thoughts and experiences with
@guardian
@guardian_sport
. Bit of reading for those interested
@USARugby
. Could be more to come 👀🇺🇸🏉
World Cup opportunity is the most exciting one I could have in rugby Read the first piece from our World Cup columnist
@will_hooley
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A captain. A teammate. A friend.
@BlaineScully1
brought me in to the
@USARugby
family. It’s was an honour to play along side you mate. Special memories made. Congratulations on a fantastic career! 🙌🏻👏🏻🇺🇸
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Gutted for
@ExeterChiefs
boys last night. Thanks for the messages...I'm back home and recovering. Massive thanks to the medical team 👏😊👍
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Sport is fickle...but waking up after a win makes all things that bit sweeter! Thanks for the
@BRFA_1949
support and congrats to the whole club on starting 2020 on the right note
@BedfordBluesRFC
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Really grateful for all the messages over the last couple of days. Massively looking forward to the hard work ahead and the opportunity with
@USARugby
🏉😁
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Yesterday will always be a “I was part of history…”
There is still so much to do. But yesterday was a proud day for everyone associated with
@SDLegion
. A HUGE congrats to all the staff!
Nice to put a win on for all the fans who came along. See you next week!
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Ridiculous scenes at Sandy Park! Massive effort from the
@ExeterChiefs
boys. It's another trip to Twickenham 😁👌🏻
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Was asked to scribble down some words on my career to date. Fun to reflect.
“Humble…with some cool stuff” is what one of my mates said 😂. Full article in
@TheRugbyPaper
. A weekend read to waste some time…
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Great to get 🏆 after all the hard work. Support was unreal Pleasure to play with
@sturgess1
Here's some happy faces
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Gutted 😔. Unbelievable effort from all the
@BedfordBluesRFC
lads. Thank you to all the support there today
@BFRA_1
. Few stitches to set me on my travels. Next stop San Diego ✈️😊
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Call it now - GAME OF THE YEAR!!! (And its first week of Jan)
WHAT A WIN FOR
@SaintsRugby
‼️ 42-36 win at the death!
Some of the best
@premrugby
action you’ll see 🔥
#EXEvNOR
|
@therugbynetwork
|
@premrugby
|
@RugbyRundownTRN
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#POR
broke
@USARugby
hearts last Nov. They have won the hearts of the rugby world at this
@rugbyworldcup
. They deserved that win…credit to them 👏🏻
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I’ve figured this out 🤔
▪️ Tries to make it in the US with
@NFL
▪️ Success or not? 2-5 years?
▪️ Back playing rugby in
@usmlr
▪️ Becomes
@USARugby
qualified
▪️ Goes to
@rugbyworldcup
2031 🇺🇸
Win-win no matter how you look at it. Loads up the bank balance. Thoughts? 😂
So then…Wales young star Louis Rees-Zammit quits rugby to try and make it in
@NFL
👀🤯
What do rugby fans 🏉 (or football fans 🏈) make of this?
@LouisReesZammit
|
@NFLUK
|
@nflnetwork
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Best in the business! Thank you so much
@sportsframe
for your incredible service once again. Special memories 🙌🏻🏉🇺🇸
@USARugby
@rugbyworldcup
Great to see you today
@will_hooley
another top shirt!
@USARugby
@rugbyworldcupjp
#matchworn
#honourscap
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Fantastic result for us
@BedfordBluesRFC
lads today. Dug in defensively and took our chances.
@RichLane1
was indeed on 🔥. Great support
@BFRA_1
as always 🙌🏻👍🏻
#COYB
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Start of the 2022 MLR season here in San Diego.
We kicked off year five at training camp as we prepare for the home opener on February 6! See you there🛡️⚔️
#WeAreLegion
#MLR2022
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A disappointing afternoon but still feeling so grateful to be out there
@rugbyworldcup
. One more game to go in Osaka. Looking to finish with a bang
#RWC2019
#ARGvUSA
🇺🇸🇯🇵🏉
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Massivley privileged to be able to watch this great game up close and speak to some of the most inspirational athletes I’ve ever met. Wheelchair Rugby is one incredible sport. Bit of reading of my encounter with the
@usawchrugby
@USARugby
🇺🇸👊🏻✍🏻🏉🏐
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Great result for
@BedfordBluesRFC
boys. 5 points delivered. Best performance of the day was by our fans and volunteers
@BFRA_1
unbelievable effort to clear the pitch and get the game on. Pleased we managed to give you something to cheer about!
#COYB
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New venture beginning with an old story. Beginning in the world of article writing using my new website. I did this interview over a year ago now but still massively honoured to work with
@ExeterChiefs
legend Dick Manley. Check it out (
@ppauk
photo)
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Fantastic support and top effort from everyone involved today
@ExeterChiefs
.Great having
@dave_ewers
back 👊. Now a final to look forward to
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Really honoured to be writing for
@TheXV
and publishing my first piece. Massive thanks to
@TomStephenson13
for sharing his story. Please read and share. Tom’s transition out of the game has not been easy. Here’s his powerful message ✍🏻🏉
Now, more than ever, is a time when rugby professionals are being forced to confront what they are going to do when they retire.
@will_hooley
chats to
@TomStephenson13
about the well-worn path no player wants to take...
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🚨 WARNING: rare content!
Forgot what getting over the try line felt like… 🤦🏼♂️😂. A long time coming!
Great result today in front of a loud
@SDLegion
crowd at
@SnapdragonStdm
🙌🏻🛡⚔️
Will Hooley has secured the four-try bonus point for
@SDLegion
on the last play of the game!
📺
@therugbynetwork
|
#SDvHOU
|
#MLR2023
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Gutted 😔 but it is what it is. Wishing all the
@USARugby
guys the best of luck this weekend.
I’m feeling good and at home resting up for off-season. Very exciting future ahead with the small matter of getting married next month 😊🙌🏻
INJURY UPDATE
@will_hooley
is out for Saturday's test against Ireland.
@williammagie
will join the team in camp.
MORE »
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Thank guys! amazing following as always 🙌🏻👏🏻. Brilliant grind of a result for us
@BedfordBluesRFC
makes a decent bus trip back 😁🍻. Safe travels back home 👍🏻
@BedfordBluesRFC
the Followers man of the match today away at Pirates was
@will_hooley
Congratulations Will
#COYB
#BluesFamily
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New season. New colours.
@SDLegion
🛡🙌🏻
SHIELDS UP🛡⚔️
It’s your San Diego Legion 23 man roster vs
@utwarriorsrugby
#WeAreLegion
#MLR2022
@usmlr
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On a day raising money for such a good cause
@macmillancancer
it was great to match that with a 5 point win 🙌🏻🏉. Great to be back to winning ways at a windy GR 💨
@BedfordBluesRFC
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Really pleased to be back out there with the
@BedfordBluesRFC
today 🙌🏻🏉. An ‘away days’ win is always enjoyable.
@BFRA_1
👏🏻 great support as always
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Start of hopefully a big month ahead. Great week of prep 👊🏻. Now to
@SoldierField
to take on the Maori 🇺🇸🏉
BIG NEWS | Men's National Team names starters for Saturday's
@TheRugbyWeekend
clash with Maori
@AllBlacks
.
MORE
WATCH on
@FloRugby
»
#EaglesUnited
🇺🇸
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Another venue and another reason to get excited for
@rugbyworldcup
2031 in the USA 🏉🙌🏻
There’s venues and then there’s
@AllegiantStadm
in
#LasVegas
! Can only imagine the scenes that will give rugby a new feel 🤯. Entertainment capital of the world 🇺🇸🎰
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Personally, this means a lot. I am hugely honoured to be named as an ambassador for
@LooseHeadz
. It is my hope to help
#TackleTheStigma
of mental health in rugby 💚🙌🏻
💚 Will Hooley is a
#LooseHeadz
ambassador.
We’re delighted to announce that
@will_hooley
has joined a fantastic group of ambassadors and will join us on our mission to
#TackleTheStigma
of
#MentalHealth
in rugby.
Great to have you on board, Will.
Keep reading 👇
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Unbelievable day at Sandy Park
@ExeterChiefs
. Proud to be part of these boys! We're heading to the QFs. Support once again was👌👏
#chiefs
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The moment is here! USA to hold
@rugbyworldcup
2031 & 2033!
“They know how to host a good party in the US and I believe both tournaments will be gamechangers”
Great to be back writing with
@guardian
@guardian_sport
🇺🇸🏉✍🏻
@usmlr
@USARugby
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Incredible television this morning. Had to dry the eyes 🙈🙌🏻.
@captaintommoore
you are an absolute hero. Over £12m raised and it keeps going up. The Bedfordshire man inspiring us all 🙌🏻😊
#walkwithtom
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Preseason ✅
@Champrugby
ready!
✍🏻 great to be back writing for
@guardian
@guardian_sport
.
Some bed time reading for anyone. Here are some of my thoughts...
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What a moment for
@FraserDingwall_
👏🏻
First and crucial try for
@EnglandRugby
in gutsy win! No doubt a proud day for everyone at
@BedfordSchool
and
@SaintsRugby
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OH MY SAINTS 😳🔥
@SaintsRugby
now lead ‼️
Just another side with confidence and value for money. Unbelievable game!
#EXEvNOR
|
@therugbynetwork
|
@premrugby
EXETER CHIEFS 🤯 Looking utterly relentless‼️🔥
This
@ExeterChiefs
team’s value for money is insane!! Credit the scouting, coaching and confidence installed!
How good does a PACKED Sandy Park look in the ☀️🤩
#EXEvNOR
|
@therugbynetwork
|
@premrugby
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Credit to a great Māori team last night. Heck of experience playing
@SoldierField
with a brilliant
@USARugby
atmosphere. Positives and plenty of work ons. Big test matches to come 👊🏻🏉. Now back to Europe ✈️
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Great to play such a quality side as
@Saracens
. Lots of positives for us
@BedfordBluesRFC
lads and plenty of work ons to focus on for the rest of pre season. Fantastic support as always at GR
#COYB
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🎥 OUT TOMORROW
@LooseHeadz
x
@usmlr
Very proud to be an ambassador. Hoping to inspire more people to talk
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
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