From the section Rugby Union Exeter's former Wales and Lions winger Alex Cuthbert scored a try for the first time since 24 November 2018 as he returned from … Kriel was named in South Africa’s squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup but he later had to withdraw through injury during the pool stage, with Damian Willemse taking his place. Today at 4:53 AM. Safeguarding officer. Wales U18's Wales 7's Development Welsh Premiership Scarlets Age Grade Dragons Age Grade Ealing Trailfinders EQP. Forgot account? He was cleared to play and was a standout in the 22-12 triumph. “A few eyebrows were raised when I posted about it on Twitter and people were wondering which side of the fence I’m on but I can promise I’m a strong supporter of the Springboks! https://www.superxv.com/hodgson-to-hang-up-his-boots-after-super-rugby Hodgson missed the first 14 games of the 2018 NRL season with a knee injury and made his first appearance of the year in Canberra's 48-12 victory over the Wests Tigers in round 15. For anyone who has watched ‘Living with Lions’ the first image of John Bentley will be of a joker who could make anyone smile. Bailey Hodgson, the nephew of Canberra hooker Josh, has emerged as a target for the Newcastle Knights. Die British and Irish Lions sind eine Rugby-Union-Mannschaft, bestehend aus einer Auswahl der besten Spieler aus England, Schottland, und Wales sowie des gesamtirischen Rugby-Verbandes. [3][4] He has played for the England Knights, England and Great Britain at international level. Lions; Sharks; Southern Kings; Stormers; Jaguares (ARG) Players; Coaches; Sponsors. [16], He joined the leadership team by being appointed as the co-captain for the Canberra. John Smit on facing the British & Irish Lions. We sent his cap to Jesse and his family. He played rugby as a full-back. [15] In his first NRL finals appearance, he would inspire the Raiders to a twelve-point lead over the Cronulla Sharks, however, he would miss out on most of the second half due to an ankle injury. “It represents his life and how he lived and I think it was nice for them to have a physical token of what he represented – that was really special. “It brought back good memories for them. The utility back took to Twitter last month to reveal his great grandfather, John Hodgson, played in the famous red jersey and that his cap, Lion No.265, had now been sent to his family by the Lions. Joshua Hodgson (born 31 October 1989) is an English rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for the Canberra Raiders in the NRL. Hodgson has suffered 2 career threatening Anterior Cruciate Ligament injuries, in 2018 and 2020, on both knees. His club team was Harlequins. See more of Everything Rugby League on Facebook. “My great grandfather passed away at quite a young age and for his kids, being my grandfather David and his sister Diana, this was something quite tangible for them of what he represented,” he said. “I can tell you when it was handed over there were lots of tears and it makes me think about what my Springbok cap means to me, how I treasure it and what it means to play for your country. [25] He scored his second test try a week later in England's 26-12 win over New Zealand in the first Baskerville Shield test. Finden Sie perfekte Stock-Fotos zum Thema Joel Hodgson Rugby sowie redaktionelle Newsbilder von Getty Images. In total, Hodgson made 15 appearances for the Lions on his only Tour, scoring nine points, while he also represented England between 1932 and 1936 – earning seven caps. Adam Jones: The day I tamed The Beast… 16 Dec . 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Lions and Leicester Tigers star Phil Horrocks-Taylor dies aged 86, Bath Rugby legend and 1989 Lion Dave Egerton dies age 59. Clubs: Putaruru. Joel Hodgson (born 1 August 1992) is an English rugby union player who plays for Newcastle Falcons in the Aviva Premiership. Create New Account. [12] The departure of Michael Dobson at the end of the 2013 season meant that Hodgson, along with scrum-half Travis Burns, were named co-captains for the 2014 season. Graeme John Hodgson. And Kriel has vowed to do everything in his power to be part of next year’s Tour. His twin brother, Dan, previously played with alongside him for the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria before Jesse decided to make Japan his rugby home, joining the Canon Eagles in 2019. Lions Trust Competitions Series Website Contact Us Month: February 2021. The cap was sent by the Lions as part of a campaign to recognise former Lions. Wählen Sie aus erstklassigen Inhalten zum Thema Joel Hodgson Rugby in … Hodgson began his senior club career with Hull F.C. Surname: Hodgson. Hodgson was born on 31 October 1989 in Kingston upon Hull, Humberside, England, where he grew up on a housing estate with his parents, one brother, and four older half-brothers. First names: Graeme John. A very special loft visit! Hodgson enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2016 as he led the Raiders to a top-two finish, the first for the club since the 1995 ARL season. Due to limited first team opportunities, he joined Hull Kingston Rovers at the end of the 2009 season, where he established himself in the first team and went on to make over 100 appearances. “It was a special moment. [27], In 2018 he was selected for England against France at the Leigh Sports Village. New and exclusive "Lions Origin Bobble Hat.... CHRISTMAS OFFER Jed-Forest RFC have been very fortunate in getting ... their hands on another batch of Glengoyne’s 10yr old Three 9s Scotch Whisky. See more of Everything Rugby League on Facebook. At the end of the 2014 season, he moved to Canberra Raiders. Manchester City host Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday evening; It will bring John Stones up against the manager who gave him first England cap “But it’s really special and it’s actually brought our family together even closer. Hodgson also played for England, until announcing his international retirement in 2012. My friend Stan Hodgson, who has died aged 86, played his entire rugby union career for Durham City, appeared 11 times for England, and toured with the … [29] He made his Great Britain test debut in the defeat by Tonga. [13], On 4 August 2014, it was announced that Hodgson had agreed to sign for National Rugby League side Canberra Raiders for the 2015 season on a two-year deal, with Canberra paying a "substantial transfer fee" to Hull KR for Hodgson's services.[14]. [11] Hodgson made his 100th appearance for the club during the 2013 season, and won the players' player of the year award for the second successive year. [5] Hodgson represented England at under-17's and 18's level, and progressed through the club's academy ranks before being promoted to the first team for the start of the 2009 season. Hodgson joined Hull as a scholarship player at the age of 13. “Playing for the Springboks remains the biggest honour and I think it’s just the pinnacle of what we have in South Africa as a rugby player but I think for my family it will mean something. He first started with Newcastle Falcons from the summer of 2010. He was also part of the England team who played against the Springboks in London on 2 January, 1932 and Kriel was delighted to find out his family had received his great grandfather’s cap. Life of a Lion: John Hodgson . The versatile front-row forward led the Springboks in 83 of his 111 Tests. Lions D-Day as Willie-John issues warning. Everything Rugby League. The Gosforth-born flanker, who played his English club rugby for Northumbrian side Northern, featured in the 6-3 victory over New Zealand in Dunedin and the 15-10 loss in Auckland. “It obviously sparked some funny banter on our family WhatsApp group. “As any rugby player will tell you, you want to be involved in the big occasions where the pressure is on and everything is at stake. But because of the international travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was decided to send it via post to South Africa, where it safely arrived a few days ago. “The people at the Lions have been unbelievable and I really think it speaks volumes of what the union and the whole set-up represent, as they were so helpful,” Kriel said. “I know next year that he will probably be upstairs watching the whole thing, god-willing, if I get a chance to play but there were definitely some eyebrows raised.”. In October 2013, he was named captain of England Knights while being first standby for the senior squad. “I love the Springboks, it’s the biggest honour and achievement that I believe one can get in our country but I don’t know how my great grandfather would have felt about this situation. [28], He was selected in squad for the 2019 Great Britain Lions tour of the Southern Hemisphere. He has played for the England Knights, England and Great Britain at international level. Assistant Safeguarding Officer: Charlotte Miles . John Pullin, who has died aged 79, had an outstanding rugby career for England and the British and Irish Lions, but he will always be remembered for the opening line of a speech he made as the losing England captain after a Five Nations match against Ireland in Dublin on February 10 1973: “We may not be very good, but at least we turned up.” Hodgson was disciplined by England after he was filmed smashing through a door at a student flat in Dunedin following the New Zealand game,[23] an incident which he later admitted he was embarrassed about and was out-of-character.[24]. In the lead up to the semi-final against the Penrith Panthers much speculation rested on whether Hodgson would play. Here are your rugby headlines for Friday January 15 as Lions bosses prepare for a crunch meeting. “Just thinking back to my first memory of the Lions was when they came to South Africa in 2009 – I was about 15 and when they come over there is an aura about the Lions. John Graham Willcox (born 16 February 1937 in Sutton Coldfield) is a rugby union international who represented England from 1961 to 1964, and the British Lions in 1962. The Bok midfielder went on to explain that relatives in England had initially planned to present Hodgson’s Lions cap to Diana – who is Hodgson’s daughter and the sister of Kriel’s grandfather David. Hodgson was selected by Wayne Bennett for the England Four Nations team. “I think the Lions is a team where all the best possible players are in that team and that’s what makes it so special, that’s why everyone wants to be a part of it.”. Official Golden Lions Rugby Union web site. “With the team winning the World Cup, you just want to be involved in any part of what happens with the Springboks and it’s always been like that,” he said. Rugby union career. His position was fly-half and he is the leading Premiership points scorer of all time. Lions Trust Competitions Series Website Contact Us Category: Feature. I never had the privilege of meeting him but I could really see what it meant to Diana and she burst into tears. [9] He played two games during the season as a back row forward,[5] which coach Richard Agar believed to be his best position. And so it’s no coincidence that Kelso won back-to-back titles in 1987/88 and 1988/89. John Smit will go down as one of the most decorated leaders in the history of the game. Safeguarding Officer: Katy Leighton kleighton1985@hotmail.com T: 07983778711 . British & Irish Lions fly-half Charlie Hodgson believes his impressive display in the 36-14 win over Taranaki could boost his chances for a Test place. In 2012, Hodgson was called up to the England Knights squad to play Ireland, scoring a try in a 62–4 win. Create New Account. 04 Feb . “I’d always heard from my gran, who was married to his son, that he was a big guy and a really hard man from the stories that I heard – playing in the forwards as a big strong guy. Honours; Trivia; Gallery; Contact; You are here Home » Graeme John Hodgson. “I’ve got a photo when she got the cap and she just seemed overwhelmed by all the emotion. “For me being part of the Springbok team and the whole set-up remains my goal every single morning when I wake up and I kind of eat, live, breathe that dream every day. Home of the Emirates Lions and the Xerox Lions. 04 Feb . Hodgson made 26 appearances during the season, and was considered a front-runner to win the Dally M Medal for the most of the season, but was effectively ruled out after a suspension for a grapple tackle on Melbourne Storm prop Jesse Bromwich cost him three points and a missed game. In 2016, Hodgson was named in the 24-man England team that will play in the 2016 Four Nations. Has a Lion played for your club? On 13 June 2014, he left Kingston Park to join Northampton Saints from the 2014-15 season in the Aviva … 24 Dec . or. Lions great Willie John McBride says tour should be postponed as senior players are sounded out for their opinions By Gavin Mairs, Chief Rugby Union Correspondent 14 January 2021 • 10:00pm Life of a Lion: John Hodgson The 2021 Tour to South Africa has taken on extra significance for Springbok Jesse Kriel thanks to a “special” gesture from The British & Irish Lions. John Bateman singles out Josh Hodgson … [8] He made his Super League début in May 2009 against Warrington Wolves. In 2017, Hodgson was included in England's World Cup squad,[26] helping his team reach the final against Australia, but did not play in the final itself after suffering a serious knee injury in the semi-final victory over Tonga. Rugby League In My Opinion. One of the greats and certainly a club legend # OURTOWNOURCLUB See More Hodgson joined Hull KR on a two-year contract, and was signed as the club's second-choice hooker behind Ben Fisher following the departure of Daniel Fitzhenry. Country: New Zealand. [8] Seeking more regular first team opportunities, Hodgson left Hull at the end of the season to join Hull Kingston Rovers. Not Now. Endorsements; Honours. The season would end in Melbourne the following week in a close 14-12 loss. In 2014, Hodgson was selected for the England squad for the 2014 Four Nations in Australia. As of 26 June 2017, 835 players have made an appearance for the British and Irish Lions, a rugby union team selected from players eligible for any of the Home Nations – the national sides of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.The Lions generally select international players, but they can pick uncapped players available to any one of the four unions. Beforehand England took on France in a test match held in Leigh. [10] He had an impressive 2012 season, scoring 14 tries and winning the club's player of the year and players' player of the year awards, and was rewarded with a new four-year contract. Log In . You are viewing this on a desktop device. He also captained his country. This is now on sale for £25 per bottle, anyone wishing to purchase a bottle or bottles contact Club Steward John Evans on 07481 955577 See More Lions Hunt: John Hodgson . I think that is really special and signifies the magnitude of what the cap means to them. Provincial teams: Waikato 1981. It’s really special and I’m so grateful to everyone at the Lions for going out of their way to get the cap to South Africa. Rugby Lions latest league encounter involved a trip to bottom club Wellingborough, who are in the process of rebuilding their squad and they fielded... View Report. Roger Baird, John Jeffrey and Alan Tait may have all gone on separate Lions Tours, but at the end of the 1980s they formed a formidable trio for the Borders side. Josh scored a try in England's try scoring rout over their opponents. This was the turning point in the match as the Cronulla Sharks would record a 16-14 win. after progressing through their Academy system, making his first team début in 2009. Hodgson made his début against Cronulla Sharks in March 2015, and went on to make 24 appearances during the 2015 season, scoring two tries, including a game winning golden point try against Parramatta Eels. John McDonald Hodgson was born on 13 February 1909 in Gosforth, England and passed away on 21 April 1970. There was going to be an awesome handover of the cap but Covid has intervened in that. John Bateman has played down his chances of becoming the next England captain and singled out his old Canberra skipper Josh Hodgson as the best man for the job. Joshua Hodgson (born 31 October 1989) is an English rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for the Canberra Raiders in the NRL.

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