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Kim Ekin

Global Head of Content & Data at RugbyPass.

'You've never been in the arena': All Black responds after posting 'disrespectful' video after France loss

The 83 Test halfback defended the national side by posting a video on social media where he told certain fans to "shush" because "…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
11 Sep 2023, 10:01

No citing for Jesse Kriel following review of tackle

Springboks centre Jesse Kriel has not been cited following his side's victory over Scotland at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille in…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
12 Sep 2023, 5:48

'I believe in that aura': Former All Black insists team still have special it factor

A long and storied history of being at the forefront of rugby excellence earned the All Blacks their infamous "aura". Now, some su…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
13 Sep 2023, 0:25

Report: Springboks hooker Malcolm Marx out of Rugby World Cup

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx has been sent for scans following a training run scare according to head coach Jacques Nienaber. 

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
14 Sep 2023, 4:07

'It’s hot for us gingers' - An 8-0 split, cake and Darwin's theory of evolution

The Rugby World Cup is nothing if not a wild, raucous and surprising tournament on the field - and that absolutely applies to what…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
20 Sep 2023, 5:23

Suggestions made Ireland should now lose to South Africa to face Dupont-less France

Such is the enormity of Dupont's presence that suggestions have been made now that France is the preferred quarter-final opponent …

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
22 Sep 2023, 15:43

Irish TV pundit Matt Williams issues 'karma' tweet for Springboks

Outspoken Australian rugby coach and Irish TV rugby pundit Matt Williams was a vocal critic of the Springboks' 7-1 bench selection…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
24 Sep 2023, 5:41

Rassie Erasmus issues public apology and offers view on referee O'Keeffe

Springboks Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has shared a public apology on Twitter in the wake of South Africa's 13-8 loss to Irel…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
24 Sep 2023, 6:00

Wild card system proposed for future Rugby World Cups

American sports leagues have found great success in the wildcard system, it exists in some variation in each of the national sport…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
27 Sep 2023, 1:06

Tonga's ex-All Black handed ban for shot on Finn Russell

Tonga No 8 and former All Black Vaea Fifita's World Cup is essentially over after being handed a suspension after a red card again…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
27 Sep 2023, 10:06

Ex-All Black Jeff Wilson rejects idea of Springboks-Ireland rematch in the final

Former All Black Jeff Wilson has bluntly rejected the suggestion that the Rugby World Cup final will be contested by Ireland and S…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
27 Sep 2023, 10:58
Opinion

Los Pumas player ratings vs Chile | Rugby World Cup 2023

Los Pumas have scored a comfortable 59-5 victory over Chile in Nantes. Who were the best performers for Argentina?

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
30 Sep 2023, 11:12

Irish pundit calls for Italy to be axed from Six Nations to make way for South Africa

Irish TV commentator and rugby reporter Hugh Cahill has called for Italy to be axed from the Six Nations following their 96-17 def…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
30 Sep 2023, 13:11

Rassie Erasmus sends another loaded tweet towards the All Blacks and Foster

Springboks Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus' active week on Twitter has continued after sharing a post seemingly aimed at the All …

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
05 Oct 2023, 14:46

Report: Eddie Jones expected to quit Wallabies job

The UK paper has followed reports from Japan that stated contract negotiations were underway during the Wallabies failed Rugby Wor…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
11 Oct 2023, 18:59
Opinion

Where Mark Telea’s absence will hurt the All Blacks the most

A breach in team protocol has landed Mark Telea a stint on the sideline for the All Blacks’ biggest Test in four years.

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
13 Oct 2023, 0:51

'It does feel unfair': Irish rugby pundits on whether they deserve the choker tag

After a tough 28-24 quarter-final exit at the hands of New Zealand, Ireland has been left to swallow a bitter pill after being the…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
15 Oct 2023, 15:56

Crazy scenes in France as La Rochelle coach O'Gara involved with sideline player scuffle

A bizarre incident in the Top 14 clash between Clermont and La Rochelle has grabbed headlines after former Irish international and…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
03 Sep 2023, 0:07

'I didn’t push enough buttons': Steve Hansen takes blame for All Blacks' 2019 semi-final defeat

Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has opened up on the 2019 semi-final defeat to England which ended hopes of three consec…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
02 Sep 2023, 20:16

Both Super Rugby Pacific finalists re-sign All Blacks

Both the Crusaders and Chiefs have re-signed All Blacks and All Blacks XV players for the 2024 season.

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
01 Sep 2023, 17:56
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