Rugby journalist for @mailsport. Views my own. 👻 writer of Ellie Kildunne: Game Changer - OUT NOW! Vice 🪑 and 🏴🪑@RUWCOfficial
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Marcus Smith's magic moment set the tone for Harlequins' derby day win over Saracens - and was finely timed before England's autumn camp, writes NIK SIMON trib.al/3RPxqzG
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Fin Smith has been moved to England’s rehab list and replaced by Charlie Atkinson for this week’s camp.
Sounds like Smith will be OK to face the Wallabies next week.
If not, it was a timely performance from Marcus Smith yesterday 🏴⬇️
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Report from Welford Road on @MailSport: #LEIvNOR 🐯😇
Henry Pollock at centre of mass brawl days after Tatler front page shoot.
Leicester seriously impressive after half time, scrum dominance key.
Proper 🌶️ to that derby!
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Most interesting thing about the first half here!
It's all HEATING up as we reach half-time in the East Midlands derby 😤🔥
Henry Pollock is right in the thick of things 👀
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At Welford Road where James Pater has opened the scoring in the East Midlands derby, continuing his impressive start to senior rugby.
Read about his journey to the highest level in this @MailSport pre-match interview from @Nik_Simon88.
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Derby Day interview with @SaintsRugby star James Pater.
🛁 deferring Bath Uni at the last minute
💫winning a prize to meet Jonny Wilkinson with @ShelfordRugby
🇮🇪40 Irish cousins!
💀story behind Slim Reaper nickname
🏴 England A on horizon
@MailSport ⬇️
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Copy and paste my tweet from last Friday night! Just superb from @gloucesterrugby! 🍒🍒
What an all-round performance.
A record-equalling try for Christian Wade too in a Newcastle win over Sale.
Great start to another @premrugby weekend.
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Johann van Graan has set incredible standards & been hugely successful at 🛁. His team is far from in crisis, but in their past 11 competitive games dating back to the Champions Cup semi, they’ve won four. Gloucester will smell blood tonight. #GLOvBAT 🍒🛁
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This piece is tempting fate for a big 🛁 comeback! But they're not quite the team they were currently...
🔪 'They seem to have lost that edge'
🇿🇦 Du Toit & Barbeary departures
💰 Salary cap juggling
🏉 Not taking chances
🤕 Injury impact
⭕️ Changes
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🚨 Breaking: Welsh Rugby Union financial report for year ending June 2026 shows annual loss of £18million. Gavin Marshall: 'This has been a challenging financial year. Whilst we have grown revenue, our costs have increased faster & our financial performance has declined.' 🏴💸
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Bumper transfer column for @MailSport
🛁 Rhys Carre in talks with Bath - Angus Bell on the market too
🏴 Ollie Sleightholme, Joe Cokanasiga, Paul Brown-Bampoe eye up moves
🏴 Duhan van der Merwe’s Scottish farewell?
🛥️Eddie Hearn hosts Prem in Monaco mol.im/a/16229509
Big transfer column on @MailSport by @Nik_Simon88 with all the latest going on in the rugby market.
Understand Rhys Carre is a leading contender to replace Beno Obano at 🛀 with a summer move from Saracens on the cards.
Read the full story here:
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The ‘wine consultant’ will see you now! 🍷
My surreal night with the controversial Brendan Venter as he & Saracens throw open the doors & go on the charm offensive with tasting evening after turbulent start to new season. 🍷 🥩 💫
Read on @MailSport:
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The ‘wine consultant’ will see you now! 🍷
My surreal night with the controversial Brendan Venter as he & Saracens throw open the doors & go on the charm offensive with tasting evening after turbulent start to new season. 🍷 🥩 💫
Read on @MailSport:
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Maro Itoje has agreed to extend his stay with Saracens, committing to the club & 🏴 post #RWC2027 & ignoring 🇫🇷 interest. Brendan Venter: 'Maro is staying. It’s brilliant. Maro is everything we want at the club. I’m so glad the owner & him could agree terms.' More on @MailSport.
Rugby star Hyron Andrews, 31, died from a torn main artery, autopsy confirms.
Story by @Nik_Simon88 on @MailSport.
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Louis Rees-Zammit has started the new season in fine form. @MailSport read on how he’s firing on all cylinders:
🧦 Special socks
🇪🇸 Marbella camp
⚡️ 10.77 m/s!
💪 Kicking, physical & defensive work
📖 ‘Just poetry’
🏈 Alterations
👍 Weight loss
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Louis Rees-Zammit's point of difference will always be his 'insane' speed. ⚡️🌬️
But so far this season, back on the wing, he's shown significant improvement in his kicking, breakdown and tackling work. It's been impressive.
Here's how he's done it.
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