When did you first play rugby? When I was seven my dad took me to Harrogate rugby club. He didn’t play but he thought I’d enjoy it. Later on I…
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Hotshots: Young Welsh rugby star Harri Evans
You’re now at RGC 1404, but when did you first play rugby? I started when I was seven, at Llandudno, and stayed there until U16s. Did you do other sports? …
Hotshots: Harlequins young rugby star Jack Clifford
At what age did you first play rugby? I joined Cranleigh when I was about 11. My dad kept me out of rugby until it was full contact – he…
Hotshots: Meet young Dragons rugby star Ieuan Jones
How did you get into rugby? I started at Bargoed Youth before having a few games at Pontypool and Newport. Then luckily the Dragons picked me up. Who have you looked…
Hotshot: Jonathan Pelissie (Grenoble)
When did you first play rugby? I started playing at school and in my village when I was six. I went to Brive when I was 18, but couldn’t get into…
Hotshot: Tom Daly (Leinster)
How did you get into rugby? I played nearly every sport when I was a kid, but I was big for my age so that’s why I started to focus on…
Hotshot: Ellis Jenkins (Cardiff RFC)
Was rugby always your top sport? I played football until I went to comprehensive school, but it was a bit soft for my liking! Is openside your favourite position? Yes.…
Hotshot: Max Crumpton (Saracens)
How did you first get into rugby? I played football from when I was very little and I had a trial with Arsenal at U10s but didn’t get in. So…
Hotshot: Kyle Sinckler (Harlequins)
How did you get into rugby? Mum took me to my local club, Battersea Ironsides, when I was eight. I had been playing football but I kept being too rough. Have…
Hotshot: Jonny Gray (Glasgow)
When did you take up rugby? My friend’s dad took me along to Cambuslang rugby club when I was seven and I stayed with them until I was 16. I…