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Philip Bendon
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Philip is a rugby journalist with a background in covering the sport at all levels. Having started out covering National One fixtures in the UK. He has gone on to write for several publications such as Planet Rugby, Rugby365 and RugbyDump. Due to his background of being an Irish/Saffa mix he has a particular focus on the sport in the two countries. His biggest passion however is reminding everyone of the glory days of Munster Rugby.
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South Africa player ratings vs Portugal | July Tests 2024
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France player ratings vs Argentina | July Series Second Test
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South Africa player ratings vs Ireland | July Series 2nd Test
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Bordeaux player ratings vs Toulouse | 2023/24 Top 14 final
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Bulls player ratings vs Glasgow | 2023/24 URC Final
The Vodacom Bulls let slip a golden opportunity to claim a first international title since 2010 as they lost at home to the Glasgo…
Philip Bendon
22 Jun 2024, 13:18
Munster player ratings vs Glasgow | 2023/24 URC semi-final
Munster Rugby's reign as the BKT URC champions came to an abrupt end as they lost at home to the Glasgow Warriors 17 - 10. Here is…
Philip Bendon
15 Jun 2024, 14:14
Bulls player ratings vs Leinster | 2023/24 URC semi-final
The Vodacom Bulls secured a remarkable 25 - 20 win over a highly touted Leinster side at Loftus Versfeld to book a place in next w…
Philip Bendon
15 Jun 2024, 11:55
Stormers player ratings vs Glasgow | 2023/24 URC quarter-finals
The DHL Stormers travelled to Scotstoun Stadium in search of a third consecutive semi-final space. Instead, they will return to Ca…
Philip Bendon
08 Jun 2024, 16:02
Bath player ratings vs Northampton | 2023/24 Premiership final
Bath Rugby came agonisingly close to a first-ever Premiership title as they fell 25 - 21 to the Northampton Saints. Losing loosehe…
Philip Bendon
08 Jun 2024, 11:22
Gloucester player ratings vs Sharks | EPCR Challenge Cup 2023/24
Gloucester Rugby couldn't make their early advantage tell as they succumbed to a powerful display from the Hollywoodbets Sharks wh…
Philip Bendon
24 May 2024, 16:17
Interview
McKenzie Hawkins: 'I hope that we come off as electric'
“It's great to play the best in the world, and having it at home on American soil will definitely change the tune of the game. W…
Philip Bendon
27 Apr 2024, 5:38
Watch - Racing 92's Henry Arundell finishes off 65m counter-attacking try
Arguably, the most highly touted talent in English Rugby, Henry Arundell, has already collected a highlight reel worthy of a full …
Philip Bendon
27 Nov 2023, 9:47
Six of the very best rugby player and referee interactions
Philip Bendon
23 Jan 2023, 8:54
Top five rugby players to represent more than one nation
Philip Bendon
23 Jan 2023, 8:36
Top five rugby interviews of all time
Great characters, epic one-liners and general rugby banter is the stuff of dreams for rugby fans here are our Top 5 Rugby Intervie…
Philip Bendon
15 Nov 2022, 7:38
The top ten rugby families of all time
As the saying goes It runs in the family. More often than not this is not the case when it comes to top level elite sport but in t…
Philip Bendon
15 Nov 2022, 7:35
Top five haka responses of all time
Whenever the All Blacks there is a special feeling in the air, a mystique if you will. Rugby fans the world over know the unique …
Philip Bendon
02 Nov 2022, 7:38
Top 5 international rugby rivalries of all time
Here we take a look at the top 5 international rugby rivalries of all time.
Philip Bendon
22 Aug 2022, 17:32
