Player Spotlight of the week

Wilson Whineray: New Zealand’s Greatest Captain

Sir Wilson James Whineray, widely acclaimed as New Zealand’s greatest rugby captain, remains a towering figure in the sport’s history. Born in Auckland in 1935, Whineray’s meteoric rise saw him debut for the All Blacks as a prop at age 21, and two years later, he became the youngest captain in the team’s history. An […]

Patty Jervey: The Perennial Icon of North American Rugby

Patty Jervey is a rugby great whose longevity and dominance redefined the women’s division of the sport. Patricia “Patty” Marie Jervey was born on 29 March 1964. Her journey began in 1982 at the University of South Carolina, but it was at Florida State University where she honed the elite skills that led to her […]

Rochelle Clark: England’s Most Capped Red Rose

Rochelle “Rocky” Clark is a cornerstone of English rugby history. The legendary loose-head prop showcased power and longevity, earning a staggering 137 caps between 2003 and 2018, retiring as the world’s most-capped women’s player and surpassing Jason Leonard’s long-standing English record. Born on 29 May 1981 in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, Clark started her rugby career […]

Tom Kiernan: Ireland’s Ferocious Full-Back

Thomas Joseph Kiernan – born on 7 January 1939 in Cork, Ireland – is widely remembered as one of the most influential figures in rugby history, leaving an indelible mark as a player, coach and administrator. He was a gifted full-back, earning 54 caps for Ireland between 1960 and 1974, retiring as the nation’s most-capped […]

Gavin Hastings: Scotland’s Spectacular Backbone

Gavin Hastings is a towering figure in rugby, widely considered one of the greatest fullbacks of his generation and one of Scotland’s finest players. Born on 3 January 1962 in Edinburgh, Scotland, Hastings debuted for his country in 1986 against France, overcoming a shaky start to kick a then-record six penalties in an 18-17 victory. […]

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 […]