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Ex-Scotland captain Hogg ‘resets’ in rehab after arrest
It’s all the time a great time to succeed in out to a good friend acquaintance or colleague and ask the query are you OK mate. You shouldn’t have to attend for a particular week.
Whereas a few of Stuart Hogg’s wounds have been self inflicted I hope he’s getting the assistance he wants. Hyperlink Right here
Stuart Hogg says he has “reset” at a rehabilitation clinic after being arrested and charged final month.
The previous Scotland captain, 31, was launched by police following an incident in his hometown of Hawick on an enterprise to look at Jedburgh Sheriff Court docket at a later date.
Hogg retired from rugby union previous to final 12 months’s World Cup, having amassed a century of senior caps and been concerned in three British and Irish Lions excursions.
He’s Scotland’s all-time main attempt scorer and received nationwide and European titles with each Glasgow Warriors and Exeter Chiefs.
The daddy-of-four was awarded an MBE within the 2024 New Yr Honours for providers to rugby union.
“I used to be misplaced, wanted assist, course, time away from the highlight to have the ability to take a deep breath and suppose,” Hogg posted on Instagram.
“I’ve been so involved about what individuals considered me, how I used to be coming throughout, the impression I’d have on them and the way I’d survive the day. I lived each second in my head and it wasn’t wholesome.
“Spending time at a rehabilitation centre, allowed me to reset, find out about myself and discuss how I felt, with out being judged.
“It’s not been straightforward but it surely was the precise factor to do. Taking accountability was step one in the precise course. I settle for I’ve made errors and perceive why l acted as I did.”
Tremendous Rugby Groups Spherical 11
Friday– Hurricanes v NSW Waratahs at SKY Stadium, Wellington,
HURRICANES (1-15): Pouri Rakete-Stones, Kianu Kereru-Symes, Tyrel Lomax, Caleb Delany, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Devan Flanders, Peter Lakai, Brayden Iose, Richard Judd, Brett Cameron, Bailyn Sullivan, Riley Higgins, Billy Proctor (c), Josh Moorby, Ruben Love
RESERVES: Raymond Tuputupu, Xavier Numia, Pasilio Tosi, Justin Sangster, Du’Plessis Kirifi, TJ Perenara, Jordie Barrett, Salesi Rayasi
WARATAHS (1-15): Hayden Thompson-Stringer, Julian Heaven, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Hugh Sinclair, Fergus Lee-Warner, Lachlan Swinton, Hunter Ward, Langi Gleeson, Jake Gordon (c), Will Harrison, Dylan Pietsch, Lalakai Foketi, Joey Walton, Triston Reilly, Mark Nawaqanitawase
RESERVES: Jay Fonokalafi, Lewis Ponini, Brad Amituanai, Miles Amatosero, Charlie Gamble, Jack Grant, Tane Edmed, Vuate Karawalevu
Referee: Dan Waenga
Assistant Referees: Paul Williams, Mike Winter
Friday 7:35 PM AEST – Melbourne Rebels v Blues at AAMI Park,
REBELS (1-15): Isaac Kailea, Jordan Uelese, Taniela Tupou, Angelo Smith, Josh Canham, Josh Kemeny, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Rob Leota (c), Ryan Louwrens, Carter Gordon, Darby Lancaster, David Feliuai, Matt Proctor, Filipo Daugunu, Andrew Kellaway
RESERVES: Ethan Dobbins, Matt Gibbon, Sam Talakai, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Maciu Nabolakasi, Jack Maunder, Jake Strachan, Lachie Anderson
BLUES (1-15): Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Ricky Riccitelli, PJ Sheck, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Laghlan McWhannell, Anton Segner, Dalton Papali’i, Hoskins Sotutu, Taufa Funaki, Harry Plummer, Caleb Clarke, AJ Lam, Rieko Ioane, Mark Tele’a, Cole Forbes
RESERVES: Kurt Eklund, Joshua Fusitu’a, Marcel Renata, Sam Darry, Cam Suafoa, Sam Nock, Corey Evans, Bryce Heem
Referee: Angus Gardner
Assistant Referees: Matt Kellahan, James Palmer
Saturday 12:05 pm – Moana Pasifika v Highlanders at Teufaiva Stadium, Nuku’alofa,
PASIFIKA (1-15): Abraham Pole, Samiuela Moli, Sione Mafileo, Tom Savage, Allan Craig, Jacob Norris, Sione Havili Talitui (c), Lotu Inisi, Jonathan Taumateine, Christian Lealiifano, Positive Inisi, Julian Savea, Henry Taefu. Viliami Positive, William Havili
RESERVES: Sama Malolo, Sateki Latu, Sekope Kepu, Ola Tauelangi, Solomone Funaki, Ereatara Enari, Danny Toala, Neria Fomai
HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Daniel Lienert-Brown, Henry Bell, Saula Ma’u, Mitch Dunshea, Fabian Holland, Oliver Haig, Sean Withy, Billy Harmon (c), Folau Fakatava, Cameron Millar, Connor Backyard-Bachop, Jake Te Hiwi, Tanielu Tele’a, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
RESERVES: Jack Taylor, Ayden Johnstone, Jermaine Ainsley, Will Tucker, Nikora Broughton, James Arscott, Sam Gilbert, Martin Bogodo
Referee: Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant Referees: Stu Curran, Jackson Henshaw
Saturday 2:35 pm – Crusaders v Queensland Reds at Apollo Tasks Stadium, Christchurch
CRUSADERS (1-15): George Bower, Brodie McAlister, Fletcher Newell, Scott Barrett (c), Quinten Unusual, Cullen Grace, Ethan Blackadder, Christian Lio-Willie, Mitch Drummond, David Havili, Sevu Reece, Dallas McLeod, Levi Aumua, Johnny McNicholl, Leigh Halfpenny
RESERVES: George Bell, Joe Moody, Owen Franks, Jamie Hannah, Corey Kellow, Noah Hotham, Rivez Reihana, Chay Fihaki
REDS (1-15): Peni Ravai, Matt Faessler, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Ryan Smith, Angus Blyth, Liam Wright (c), Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Kalani Thomas, Lawson Creighton, Mac Grealy , Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Tim Ryan, Jock Campbell
RESERVES: Josh Nasser, Sef Fa’agase, Zane Nonggorr, Connor Vest, John Bryant, Louis Werchon, Harry McLaughlin-Philips, Suliasi Vunivalu
Referee: Jordan Method
Assistant Referees: Damon Murphy, Jeremy Markey
Saturday 5:05 pm – Chiefs v Western Pressure at FMG Stadium Waikato,
CHIEFS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Bradley Slater, George Dyer, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Tupou Vaa’i, Samipeni Finau, Kalyum Boshier (c), Wallace Sititi, Cortez Ratima, Damian McKenzie, Daniel Rona, Quinn Tupaea, Anton Lienert-Brown, Emoni Narawa, Etene Nanai-Seturo
RESERVES: Tyrone Thompson, Ollie Norris, Kauvaka Kalvelata, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Luke Jacobson, Simon Parker, Xavier Roe, Josh Ioane
FORCE (1-15): Josh Bartlett, Tom Horton, Santiago Medrano, Tom Franklin, Jeremy Williams (c), Will Harris, Carlo Tizzano, Reed Prinsep, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Ben Donaldson, Chase Tiatia, Hamish Stewart, Sam Spink, Bayley Kuenzle, Kurtley Beale
RESERVES: Feleti Kaitu’u, Marley Pearce, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Izack Rodda, Michael Wells, Henry Robertson, Max Burey, Henry O’Donnell
Referee: James Doleman
Assistant Referees: Jono Bredin, Fraser Hannon
Saturday 7:35 pm – ACT Brumbies v Fijian Drua at GIO Stadium, Canberra,
BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Connal McInerney, Allan Alaalatoa (C), Nick Frost, Tom Hooper, Jahrome Brown, Rory Scott, Rob Valetini, Harrison Goddard, Noah Lolesio, Ollie Sapsford, Tamati Tua, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright
RESERVES: Billy Pollard, Harry Vella, Sefo Kautai, Darcy Swain, Luke Reimer, Ryan Lonergan, Declan Meredith, Hudson Creighton
DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere, Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Nasilasila, Vilive Miramira, Kitione Salawa, Meli Derenalagi (c), Peni Matawalu, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Taniela Rakuro, Michael Naitokani, Iosefo Masi, Junior Ratvua, Selestino Ravutaumada
RESERVES: Mesu Dolokoto, Livai Natave, Samu Tawake, Leone Rotuisolia, Motikiai Murray, Simione Kuruvoli, Kemu Valetini, Ilaisa Droasese
Referee: Nic Berry
Assistant Referees: Jordan Kaminsky, George Myers
Fearless Predictions
Canes by 10, Blues by 21, Moana by 10, Reds by 7, Chiefs by 14, Brumbies by 20
European Rugby is attending to the sharp finish,
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Leinster Rugby fly-half Ross Byrne has labelled Saturday’s sell-out Investec Champions Cup semi-final in opposition to Gallagher Premiership leaders Northampton Saints on the 82,300-capacity Croke Park as “large”
The sport is being performed on the Irish equivilant of the MCG.
Leinster can be favorites for the sport with Australian Curiosity being James Ramm (Ex Tahs) and Angus Scott Younger (Ex Reds) for Northhampton.
Leinster large favourites.
Toulouse host Harlequins within the different recreation with Toulouse being unbackable favorites.
Toulouse characteristic a lot of the French backline and a good bit of their pack. Australian curiosity on this recreation can be round Italian Louse Lynagh.
Some attention-grabbing Tremendous Rugby Stats
The factors I used is the best ranked participant for an Australian tremendous rugby crew. Whereas Stats are usually not the whole lot, they’re definitely instructive of who’s having an impression on the season, or as Morgan T of Stan says placing collectively a physique of labor.
Tries Corey Toole 7
Carries Harry Wilson 116
Clear Breaks Chase Tiatia 13
Defenders Overwhelmed Andrew Kellaway 29
Lineouts Received Liam Wright 42
Metres Gained Tom Wright 707
Offloads Harry Wilson 13
Factors Noah Lolosio 90
Tackles Carlo Tizzano 148