Player Spotlight of the week

Heather Moyse: One of Canada’s Most Elite Athletes

Described as Canada’s best all-round female athlete, Heather Moyse is a four-time Olympian who excelled in bobsleigh, rugby and cycling. Born on 23 July 1978 in Summerside, Canada, her athleticism first shone in high school across soccer, basketball, rugby, and track and field. She made history by securing back-to-back Winter Olympic gold medals in bobsleigh […]

Tim Horan: The Solid Ozzie Centre

Sir Timothy James Horan is universally regarded as one of the greatest centres in rugby history, celebrated for his exceptional pace, low centre of gravity and impeccable defence. In an illustrious 12-year international career for the Wallabies, he earned 80 caps and scored 30 tries. Born on 18 May 1970 in Sydney, Australia, Horan started […]

Ian McGeechan: The Scottish Lion King of Rugby

Sir Ian McGeechan is one of rugby’s most decorated figures, achieving legendary status as both a player and coach for Scotland and the British and Irish Lions. Nicknamed “The Lion King,” McGeechan’s career is marked by his unique ability to secure series success in both roles, a feat achieved by few. Born in Leeds, England, […]

John Kirwan: Rugby Player and Mental Health Warrior

John Kirwan is celebrated as one of rugby’s greatest wingers and among the highest try-scorers in union history. Yet behind his on-field brilliance, he silently battled depression throughout his career. John James Patrick Kirwan was born on 16 December 1964 in Auckland, New Zealand. His first taste of rugby action came with Marist Brothers Old […]

Daisuke Ohata: Rugby’s Leading Try Scorer

Daisuke Ohata is celebrated as one of Japan’s greatest rugby players and the sport’s most prolific international try scorer. Born on 11 November 1975 in Shiga, Japan, Ohata made an unforgettable international debut in 1996, scoring a hat-trick against Korea, an achievement he later matched against Georgia in his final test in 2006. His remarkable […]

Brian Lima: Samoa’s Rugby Chiropractor

Brian Lima is celebrated as one of rugby’s hardest tacklers – he earned the nickname “The Chiropractor” for his bone-crunching hits – and is one of the sport’s most enduring players. Born Brian Pala Lima on 25 January 1972 in Apia, Samoa, he made his international debut in 1990 and became the youngest player at […]