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Telegraph
07-04-2025
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Reuben Logan to leave Northampton for Sale in move accidentally revealed by mother Gabby
Reuben Logan, the 19-year-old son of former Scotland wing Kenny and broadcaster Gabby, will join Sale Sharks next season in a move that has been accidentally revealed by his mother. The Scotland Under-20 back row started at No 8 in each of his side's five fixtures in the Under-20 Six Nations this year but is set to leave Northampton Saints at the end of the current campaign, with official confirmation expected on Tuesday. The move will see him join a cohort of back-rowers that includes Ben and Tom Curry, but it was revealed by his mother in an interview with The Telegraph. Gabby Logan suggested she was considering a move to the north of England herself as she prepares to present Match of the Day. 'It's a joy to get to do something that you really enjoy and that still has such importance,' she said of landing the role, which she will share with Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates when Gary Lineker departs in the summer. 'Ten years ago it would have been a very different proposition. But my life is so different now. 'Reuben is playing for Sale Sharks next season so I'll be able to see him, and even [daughter] Lois asked on our family WhatsApp 'Should we just all move to Manchester?' 'I love the North-west. I'm definitely not averse to spending more time there, so we'll see how it goes.' Reuben Logan arrived at Saints from the Midlands Central Academy, the body run by the Rugby Football Union that was set up when Wasps went under, ahead of the 2023-24 campaign. He has previously represented England Under-18 as a colleague of Northampton team-mate Henry Pollock but switched allegiance for this term and impressed for Scotland in an Under-20 Six Nations that featured a 27-12 win over Wales. Prior to that, last November, he featured in the Premiership Cup for the Saints first team against Nottingham, supplementing a senior debut for Northampton in the same competition against Cambridge. Reuben was previously a wing but has moved into the forwards and has voiced his gratitude for robust family support over his young career so far. "How did he introduce you to his legacy?" The impact of Kenny Logan's career on his son, as Reuben takes the attention in Ep. 2 of Scotland Connected, brought to you with @VodafoneUK. Full ep ➡️ — Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) March 13, 2025 'He's heavily involved but I like that because sometimes I need a different avenue of advice other than a coach,' Logan said of the input he has received from his father, Kenny. 'Sometimes [coaches] like to give all positive or all negative, but my dad gives me the best of both worlds. He can tell what's true and what's not, and it's very helpful to get a different perspective. 'He's obviously not got a coaching brain, he's got a player's brain. Of the hour-and-a-half car journey back from a game, I get about an hour and 10 from him, so it's good fun. I enjoy it.'
BBC News
26-03-2025
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- BBC News
Northampton sign Glasgow Warriors wing Caqusau
Northampton Saints have signed Amena Caqusau from Glasgow Warriors, with the wing to make the move south this summer ahead of next played for Scotland in last year's Under-20 Six Nations and is of Fijian ancestry, but is England qualified, having been born in Salisbury."We first noticed Amena playing in the Under-20s Six Nations last year, while we were watching Henry Pollock, Craig Wright and Archie McParland, and his natural athleticism was clear to see," said Saints boss Phil Dowson."His father hails from Fiji and played Sevens and XVs for the British Army, and Amena has that very Fijian ability to beat players, to be powerful in contact, and to get offloads away."We really liked the way he played, and then we did our research and he came across as a really hardworking character, who wasn't necessarily playing much up in Glasgow. We felt that within our pathway system, he had huge potential."Caqusau played for Glasgow Hutchesons Aloysians in 2022-23 before signing a professional deal with the Warriors."I've been watching the Premiership my whole life, and I've really enjoyed watching Saints play over the last couple of years," he said."The league is very competitive and that's an exciting opportunity for me, while Saints play a brilliant brand of rugby within it."The coaching team in Northampton also have a great track record of bringing young wingers through successfully – and then onwards into international rugby too."
BBC News
21-03-2025
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- BBC News
Wales U20 prop Scott signs 'long-term' Bristol deal
Wales Under-20 prop Sam Scott has signed a new "long-term" contract with Bristol 19-year-old tighthead was named player of the match as Wales beat Ireland in the Under-20 Six Nations earlier this month. Scott, who joined the club's academy last summer, played in all five of Wales' matches as they finished third in the tournament for the first time since 2017."To have the opportunity to scrum, as a young tighthead, against Ellis Genge and our centurion loose-heads Jake Woolmore and Yann Thomas on a consistent basis has obviously seen him improve," said Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam."We saw that improvement during the U20 Six Nations where he performed very well up front."Scott, who is yet to feature for the Bears, said Bristol was the "perfect club and environment" for him to improve and develop.
BBC News
14-03-2025
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- BBC News
France beat Scotland in thriller to win U20 Six Nations
Under-20 Six NationsFrance (33) 45Tries: Akrab 2, Echegaray 2, Tilloles, Cowie, Cotarmanac'h Con: Cotarmanac'h 5Scotland (22) 40Tries: Brown, Watson, Blyth-Lafferty, Van Wyk, Douglas Con: Urwin 2, Brown Pen: Urwin 2 Drop-goal: Urwin France secured the Under-20 Six Nations title for the first time since 2018 but were made to work for their win as they edged a nailbiting 12-try thriller against a brave Scotland in hosts needed to win at Stade Jean Bouin while hoping Wales did them a favour by beating England - and that is how it turned out, took France just 52 seconds to get the scoreboard ticking as full-back Jon Echegaray set up hooker Lyam Akrab to power over, with Jean Cotarmanac'h responded within six minutes through full-back Jack Brown and Matthew Urwin levelling with the despite France losing number eight Antoine Chalus-Cercy to a yellow card for a high tackle during the build-up, it was the hosts who were next to cross the line through scrum-half Baptiste Tilloles, centre Oliver Cowie and Echegaray also all scored for the hosts before the end of a seesaw first half along with Scotland centre Fergus Watson and prop Ollie Blyth-Lafferty as the hosts led Urwin penalty and a try from replacement Cameron van Wyk either side of another Echegaray touchdown reduced the gap to eight Cotarmanac'h converted his own try to give the hosts some breathing space, but Scotland captain Freddy Douglas barged through two tackles to score and Brown's conversion increased the home piled on the pressure as the clock ticked down and Urwin took the three points from a drop goal knowing a converted try would not be gave the visitors the chance to snatch an incredible victory from the restart, but the hosts won a penalty to end the match and kick-start their celebrations.
BBC News
14-03-2025
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- BBC News
BBC & ITV agree new four-year Six Nations rights deal
BBC Sport and ITV have agreed a new four-year deal for the live free-to-air rights for the Men's Six Nations to BBC will provide live TV coverage, TV highlights and digital clips of the championship, including five live matches involving Scotland and Wales each will broadcast 10 live games each season including every England fixture for the duration of the deal, which starts in Sport will also offer live coverage of the Women's Six Nations and Under-20 Six Nations across TV and iPlayer, and continue providing live audio commentary across multiple platforms including radio, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app."This deal is fantastic news for rugby and the BBC, keeping the sport accessible for as many people as possible," director of BBC Sport Alex Kay-Jelski said."We are proud to bring the biggest sporting moments to our audiences and this new deal is the perfect news ahead of our exclusive broadcast coverage of the Women's Rugby World Cup this summer."This is an exciting time for rugby, and we are proud to share every thrilling moment with audiences across the UK."ITV director of sport Niall Sloane said it was a "monumental deal for rugby fans"."We are proud to be the home of all England matches for the duration of the deal including England's much revered clashes with Ireland, Scotland and Wales," he added."The tournament is always one of the sporting highlights of the year, so we look forward to continuing to work with Six Nations Rugby and each union and federation moving forward."In January, RugbyPass reported that TNT Sports were considering bidding for the rights,, external but TNT responded by saying it would be "very challenging", external to buy because of the links to free-to-air month England captain Maro Itoje called for Six Nations organisers to keep the championship on free-to-air TV, external on the grounds that rugby union needs more Nations Rugby chief executive Tom Harrison added: "The significance of these new and innovative free to air partnerships for the Six Nations cannot be overstated."By strengthening rugby's relationships with ITV and BBC, the sport can continue to give as many fans as possible in the UK access to enjoy live coverage of the Six Nations."
