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Kim Ekin

Global Head of Content & Data at RugbyPass.

'Always had great ambitions': Dragons confirm JJ Hanrahan signing

Welsh strugglers Dragons have confirmed the expected signing of Irish out-half JJ Hanrahan on a long-term deal from Clermont.

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
15 Feb 2022, 7:27

England flanker Mark Wilson retires with 'immediate effect'

England flanker Mark Wilson has retired from rugby with 'immediate effect' - Newcastle Falcons have confirmed on their website.

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
14 Feb 2022, 9:50

Bath wing Semesa Rokoduguni cited

Bath winger Semesa Rokoduguni has been cited for his red card tackle effort against Wasps in the Gallagher Premiership over the we…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
14 Feb 2022, 9:00

Ireland release 14 players for URC duty as 23-man fallow week squad named

Andy Farrell has released 14 Ireland players back to their provinces for URC duty ahead of the Guinness Six Nations fallow weekend…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
14 Feb 2022, 7:22

'Lamentable non-performance from Scotland. Unbelievably negative and error-strewn'

Scotland are facing the wrath of trial by social media after once again failing to back up a remarkable Test victory.

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
12 Feb 2022, 11:27

Why Nigel Owens thinks Wales will beat Scotland

Former international referee Nigel Owens has told William Hill that the “electric” atmosphere of the Principality Stadium sh…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
12 Feb 2022, 4:55

Former Wales scrumhalf Knoyle leaves Dragons with 'immediate effect'

Former Wales scrumhalf Tavis Knoyle departs the Dragons with 'immediate effect' - the region have confirmed.

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
11 Feb 2022, 9:23

Dates and kick-off times confirmed for Champions Cup round of 16

History will be made in early April when the eagerly-anticipated Heineken Champions Cup round of 16 fixtures will be played over t…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
08 Feb 2022, 8:17

'Beyond a joke' - Peyper opts for yellow again for 'reckless' collision

A week on for receiving criticism for only issuing a yellow card in URC, Referee Jaco Peyper has once against opted for the lesser…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
05 Feb 2022, 9:53

Nigel Owens hits out at TMO use on eve of Six Nations

Former international referee Nigel Owens has told William Hill that rugby union’s TMO is used more effectively than VAR in foot…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
04 Feb 2022, 5:41

'A new challenge' - Scotland international departs Exeter Chiefs for URC

Former Scotland nine Sam Hidalgo-Clyne is set to leave Exeter Chiefs at the end of the season, the club have confirmed.

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
03 Feb 2022, 7:26

WRU confirms curbs on alcohol for Wales' home Six Nations games

The Welsh Rugby Union has moved to curb alcohol-related disorder by ordering the bars to be closed during the second half of this …

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
02 Feb 2022, 9:57

Six Nations opener sees England U20s hand debuts to 11 starters

England age-grade coach Alan Dickens has named a Six Nations team that includes eleven starters making their debut at U20s level. …

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
02 Feb 2022, 9:47

Centre Matt Proctor to stay at Northampton Saints

Centre Matt Proctor is staying at Northampton Saints after penning a contract extension at the club.

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
28 Jan 2022, 4:42

'I love playing for this club': Danny Care extends Harlequins deal

Veteran Danny Care has extended his contract at Harlequins, the 35-year-old scrum-half agreeing on terms that will take him throug…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
26 Jan 2022, 6:18

Three Ireland stars nursing injuries ahead of Six Nations

Three of Ireland's most high profile players are nursing injuries 12 days out from the opening Six Nations match against Wales in …

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
24 Jan 2022, 8:36

Dragons statement: Richard Hibbard retires with immediate effect

Former Wales and Lions hooker Richard Hibbard has penned an emotional farewell after it was confirmed by current club Dragons that…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
21 Jan 2022, 10:53

Wasps make grand gesture in support of Fekitoa's Tongan disaster fund

Wasps are rowing in behind a fundraising campaign for the victims of tsunami-hit Tonga. On Saturday, January 15, an underwater vol…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
21 Jan 2022, 7:43

'Every avenue was explored' - World Rugby issue statement on RWC 2021

World Rugby have revealed that Hong Kong and Samoa have effectively had to withdraw from the 2021 Rugby World Cup after being unab…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
21 Jan 2022, 4:24

Banned Alex Cuthbert thrown Six Nations lifeline

Wales winger Alex Cuthbert has been thrown a Guinness Six Nations lifeline after copping a ban for a yellow card he received in th…

Kim Ekin
Kim Ekin
20 Jan 2022, 9:07
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