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Scotsman
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
'Unreal': The key players behind Ottavio Tuipulotu's move to Glasgow Warriors
Brothers behind big move to Scottish Rugby Sign up to our Rugby Union newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Ottavio Tuipulotu revealed brother Sione is fully behind his 'unreal' move to Glasgow Warriors. The 21-year-old hooker has joined up with his older sibling, Scotland and Lions centre Sione, from New South Wales Waratahs on a two-year contract ahead of the new season. A third brother, Mosese, moved from Australia to join Edinburgh last summer. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I'm really looking forward to moving to Glasgow,' Ottavio Tuipulotu, who has represented Australia Under-20s but who is also eligible to represent Scotland courtesy of his grandmother from Greenock, told 'I've been following the team for the last couple years and have seen how well they've been doing, not to mention how much the fans get around the boys. Ottavio Tuipulotu has joined Glasgow Warriors. | comp 'I've spoken to Nonz [Sione] about Glasgow a lot, and he's just told me that while it's different to home – especially being a lot colder than Australia – the culture within the team and within the community in Glasgow is so strong. As soon as Glasgow sent me the contract offer, Sione was the first person I called, and he told me to pack my bags and join him up north. 'I spoke to Franco [Smith] earlier in the year, too, mostly just speaking about how I was doing and how my rugby was going, as well as the possibility of moving up to Glasgow. I'm really looking forward to being able to work with Franco and the rest of the coaches. 'I've seen how much work they've done for the players, and that's shown on the field when the boys play. To be able to play at Scotstoun would be an unreal moment in my life. I've seen and heard how electric the fans are with the atmosphere they create, and how much they back our boys – I can't wait to meet them all.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Head coach Smith welcomed Tuipulotu, saying: 'Tavi is a player that we have been tracking for a while, and we're pleased that he has decided to follow Sione in making the move north to continue his rugby journey with us.
The Star
a day ago
- Sport
- The Star
Rugby-Affordability the key as 2027 World Cup ticketing plan unveiled
Rugby Union - 2027 Rugby World Cup Ticketing Launch - Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, Australia - July 29, 2025 (L-R) Chris Stanley, Managing Director, Rugby World Cup Australia, Rugby Australia Chief Executive Phil Waugh, former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper, Chairman of World Rugby Brett Robinson, World Rugby Chief Executive Officer Alan Gilpin and former Australia sevens player Chloe Dalton pose with the Webb Ellis Cup at the launch of the ticketing for the 2027 Rugby World Cup REUTERS/Nick Mulvenney SYDNEY (Reuters) -More than 2.5 million tickets, some for pool matches priced as low as A$40 ($26.04), will be available for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, which organisers say is the most for any edition of the global showpiece. World Rugby are determined that the expanded 24-team tournament be accessible to as many people as possible and more than a million tickets for every stage will be priced at under A$100. At the other end of the scale, those who want to guarantee their access to tickets can purchase one of 2,027 "Superfan passes", which for A$750 will entitle them to buy tickets for any of the 52 matches, including the final. Those passes will go on sale next week, while other fans will soon be able to sign up for a closed pre-sale of tickets to take place early next year. "We can proudly say that this 11th edition will be the most accessible ... Rugby World Cup ever with a range of pricing options," Brett Robinson, the chairman of World Rugby, told a news conference. "This special event is for everyone, from families across Australia, families within our seven host cities, for fans travelling from Paris, Buenos Aires and Tokyo, because rugby's biggest stage should be open for all." Fans were required to fork out A$149 to A$649 for tickets to this week's third test between Australia and the British & Irish Lions at Sydney's Stadium Australia. Australia co-hosted the inaugural World Cup with New Zealand in 1987 and the 2003 tournament alone. But rugby has struggled for fans and attention in the country over the last decade or so as the Wallabies have struggled on the pitch. "Our mission is bold," Robinson added. "We want to reignite Australia's love of our game. We want to bring people together from around the world. "We want to shine a light on our sport's enduring values, those of respect, passion, integrity, solidarity, because rugby, at its best, is a powerful force. It changes lives." ($1 = 1.5363 Australian dollars) (Reporting by Nick Mulvenney, editing by Christian Schmollinger)
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
England rugby ace 'is the latest celebrity being lined up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing' - and his pro pairing looks written in the stars
England rugby player Chris Robshaw is the latest celebrity reportedly being lined up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing. The Rugby Union star, 39, is said to be lined up to compete on the BBC dancing show, which is filmed at the BBC's Elstree base, is set to return to screens this Autumn. Standing at 6ft 2in, it is likely the sportsman will be paired up with the tallest female dancer, 35-year-old Nadiya Bychkova. A source told The Sun: 'Chris is likely to be the hunkiest celebrity signing for the 2025 show and if he does get paired with Nadiya will deliver some sizzling performances. 'But as a former rugby star he'll also have some big dance shoes to fill as plenty of other players have gone onto Strictly and done remarkably well. Chris's last reality TV stint came on SAS Who Dares Wins, where he was forced to drop out after needing emergency surgery following a bust-up with Love Islander Ovie Soko. During an episode, Chris was put in the ring with Ovie, 33, for a brutal boxing match challenge. But as the two men battled it out to be named fighting champion, Ovie wasted no time getting in the first punch. As Chris struggled to recover from the immediate blow, Ovie saw his opportunity and kept the punches swinging - hopeful for a quick defeat. Just seconds after the whistle blew for the fight to commence, Chris shouted he had 'dislocated his shoulder.' Within 12 hours, Chris was put on a plane and was flown to hospital to have surgery. Chris's Strictly signing comes just one day after another star was 'confirmed' after being spotted at the studio by eagle-eyed fans. Dani Dyer, 28, was reportedly seen at the studio this week after it was rumoured that she could be set to join the line-up. Sharing a post to Reddit, someone wrote: 'My daughter's a receptionist at Elstree and was super excited that she saw Dani Dyer at the studio yesterday. Something to do with Strictly??' Delighted fans commented: 'I've heard her name floating around so thats brill news x' Another added: 'She is rumoured actually! I guess she will be on it, she'll be good.' Neighbours veteran Stefan Dennis has reportedly also signed up to appear on the new series of Strictly. The actor, 66, has played the womanising and villainous Paul Robinson on the Australian soap for four decades, but finally wrapped up filming for the show's final episode. In April this year it was reported that Stacey Solomon had been approached by BBC bosses to star on this year's series of Strictly after she admitted she is 'obsessed' with the show. The presenter, 35, caught producers' eyes after she scooped a National Television Award for her BBC One series Sort Your Life Out last September. A source told The Sun: 'Stacey is a hit with viewers thanks to her lovable personality. 'The BBC always want to showcase their own talent on Strictly and Stacey's show has already bagged them an NTA.' Meanwhile it was reported that Vicky Pattison had also been offered a spot on this year's series. The reality TV star, 37, is said to have caught the attention of producers when she cheered on pal Pete Wicks from the audience during last year's series - and now bosses are keen to bring her centre stage. A source said: 'Vicky loved watching Pete on the series and was in awe of the detail that goes into every performance. 'She has great energy and will no doubt be a hit with the viewers. 'Vicky's done plenty of reality shows but is ready to be out of her comfort zone on the dance floor.' Gladiators star Nitro has also been rumoured to have signed up for this year's show after 'impressing' BBC producers on the Christmas special. The superhuman, 36, took part in last year's festive edition and was paired with professional dancer Nancy Xu. And now Nitro, whose real name is Harry Aikines Aryeetey, has reportedly agreed to appear on the regular series this autumn. A show insider told The Sun how the ex-Olympian had been on bosses' wish list for some time now. It has also been claimed that member of high society and MasterChef star, Tom Parker-Bowles, is also in the running for Strictly this year. And Strictly bosses have also reportedly signed up Apprentice star Thomas Skinner in the hopes he'll attract 'working-class blokes' to the show. While last month, it was said that the BBC series was in talks with Paul C. Brunson to appear, with bosses convinced they could rely on the star not to fall victim to the show's infamous 'curse'.
The Standard
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Standard
World Rugby chief says franchise leagues need to allow test availability
Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup Tournament Opening Press Conference - Roland Garros, Paris, France - September 4, 2023 World Rugby CEO, Alan Gilpin during the press conference REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Sione Tuipulotu fitness update as one player left ‘devastated' by missing out on Test selection
Tourists seeking rare whitewash in series in Australia Sign up to our Rugby Union newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The British and Irish Lions' quest to whitewash Australia has been reinforced by the return from injury of Joe McCarthy, Sione Tuipulotu and Mack Hansen, but Garry Ringrose will play no part in Saturday's final Test. McCarthy, Tuipulotu and Hansen are in contention for the Sydney showdown after missing Saturday's 29-26 victory over the Wallabies that clinched the series with a game to spare. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad All three have completed their rehab for their respective foot, hamstring and foot injuries and took part in Tuesday's low-key training session. Sione Tuipulotu, right, celebrates with head coach Andy Farrell and Bundee Aki (L) after the British & Irish Lions beat Australia in the second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to clinch the series. Tuipulotu missed the match through injury. (Photo by) However, Ringrose has been left 'devastated' as the 12-day minimum return-to-play protocol for concussion means he will miss the entirety of a series which he entered as first choice outside centre. The Ireland star self-reported his concussion symptoms shortly before the team for the second Test was named last Thursday, resulting in his withdrawal from the starting XV. 'Garry was playing some amazing rugby throughout this tour,' attack coach Andrew Goodman said. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'It's been a dream of his for so long to represent the Lions and he's managed to do that, but he wanted to be a Test-match Lion so it's been devastating for him. Sione Tuipulotu of British and Irish Lions goes over for the first try of the match despite the efforts of Harry Potter of Australia the Lions' win in the first Test at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. (Photo by) 'He's disappointed for himself, but he's getting around everyone and making sure he helps prepare everyone as much as he can.' Tuipulotu, the Scotland centre, scored a try in the Lions' victory over the Wallabies in Brisbane in the first Test but missed out on the Melbourne match through injury, with Bundee Aki taking his place. Andy Farrell announces his team for the third Test on Thursday and must decide to what extent he should freshen up his matchday 23 given they went toe to toe with the Wallabies for 80 gripping minutes at the MCG. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad There is also the question of whether to rotate in players as reward for those who have missed out so far in the series, but Goodman has discounted this approach. 'It will be the best team available to win the series. That might look like some changes, that might look like consistency,' he said. 'You've got to reward form when guys have been playing well and are match-hardened in those Test matches. It is a balance.' The Lions celebrated their success with friends and family for two days but have now hardened their resolve to become the first side to record a whitewash since the 1927 visit to Argentina and first side to go unbeaten in the Tests since the 1974 expedition to South Africa. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'It's huge. It's everything for us as a group to get excited about,' Goodman said. 'It was 1974 the last time a Lions team went through the Test series unbeaten, so there's huge motivation for the group. 'Andy has been massive on that since the start, his expectation not just of the players but us as management and coaches to be the most successful team. 'It has been driving us not just as players, but as a management group every day to get better every day and push each other forward.
