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4itions/logos/circle/pro-d2.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1775691922 2x" alt="Pro D2" ></span> <span> Pro D2 </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/nations-championship/" role="button" aria-label="Nations Championship"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/nations-championship.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1770695854" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/nations-championship.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1770695854 2x" alt="Nations Championship" ></span> <span> Nations Championship </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="menu-column padded-container npm"> <ul class="link-list comp-links"> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/world-rugby-nations-cup/" role="button" aria-label="World Rugby Nations Cup"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/world-rugby-nations-cup.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1775695340" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/world-rugby-nations-cup.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1775695340 2x" alt="World Rugby Nations Cup" ></span> <span> World Rugby Nations Cup </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/bunnings-npc/" role="button" aria-label="Hilux NPC"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/bunnings-npc.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1784199519" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/bunnings-npc.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1784199519 2x" alt="Hilux NPC" ></span> <span> Hilux NPC </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/womens-rugby/wxv-challenger/" role="button" aria-label="WXV Global Series Challenger"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/wxv-challenger.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1785966206" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/wxv-challenger.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1785966206 2x" alt="WXV Global Series Challenger" ></span> <span> WXV Global Series Challenger </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/womens-internationals/" role="button" aria-label="Women's Internationals"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/womens-internationals.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1762927429" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/womens-internationals.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1762927429 2x" alt="Women's Internationals" ></span> <span> Women's Internationals </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/world-rugby-u20-championship/" role="button" aria-label="World Rugby Junior World Championship"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/world-rugby-u20-championship.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1768471376" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/world-rugby-u20-championship.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1768471376 2x" alt="World Rugby Junior World Championship" ></span> <span> World Rugby Junior World Championship </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/european-champions-cup/" role="button" aria-label="Investec Champions Cup"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/european-champions-cup.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1762927428" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/compet
4itions/logos/circle/european-champions-cup.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1762927428 2x" alt="Investec Champions Cup" ></span> <span> Investec Champions Cup </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/challenge-cup/" role="button" aria-label="Challenge Cup"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/challenge-cup.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1762927428" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/challenge-cup.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1762927428 2x" alt="Challenge Cup" ></span> <span> Challenge Cup </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/super-rugby/" role="button" aria-label="Super Rugby Pacific"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/super-rugby.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1762927429" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/super-rugby.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1762927429 2x" alt="Super Rugby Pacific" ></span> <span> Super Rugby Pacific </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="menu-column padded-container npm"> <ul class="link-list comp-links"> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/sevens/" role="button" aria-label="Sevens"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/sevens.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1762927429" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/sevens.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1762927429 2x" alt="Sevens" ></span> <span> Sevens </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/japan-rugby-league-one/" role="button" aria-label="Japan Rugby League One"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/japan-rugby-league-one.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1762927428" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/japan-rugby-league-one.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1762927428 2x" alt="Japan Rugby League One" ></span> <span> Japan Rugby League One </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/premiership-womens-rugby/" role="button" aria-label="PWR"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/premiership-womens-rugby.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1762927429" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/premiership-womens-rugby.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1762927429 2x" alt="PWR" ></span> <span> PWR </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/currie-cup/" role="button" aria-label="Currie Cup"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/currie-cup.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1762927428" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/currie-cup.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1762927428 2x" alt="Currie Cup" ></span> <span> Currie Cup </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/major-league-rugby/" role="button" aria-label="Major League Rugby"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/major-league-rugby.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1762927428" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/major-league-rugby.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1762927428 2x" alt="Major League Rugby" ></span> <span> Major League Rugby </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/womens-six-nations/" role="button" aria-label="Women's Six Nations"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/compet
4itions/logos/circle/womens-six-nations.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1762927429" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/womens-six-nations.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1762927429 2x" alt="Women's Six Nations" ></span> <span> Women's Six Nations </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/six-nations/" role="button" aria-label="Six Nations"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/six-nations.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1762927429" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/six-nations.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1762927429 2x" alt="Six Nations" ></span> <span> Six Nations </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/rugbys-greatest-rivalry/" role="button" aria-label="Rugby's Greatest Rivalry"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/rugbys-greatest-rivalry.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1785974681" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/rugbys-greatest-rivalry.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1785974681 2x" alt="Rugby's Greatest Rivalry" ></span> <span> Rugby's Greatest Rivalry </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="menu-column padded-container npm"> <ul class="link-list comp-links"> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/u20-six-nations/" role="button" aria-label="U20 Six Nations"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/u20-six-nations.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1762927429" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/u20-six-nations.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1762927429 2x" alt="U20 Six Nations" ></span> <span> U20 Six Nations </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/womens-rugby/pacific-four-series/" role="button" aria-label="Pacific Four Series"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/pacific-four-series.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1762927428" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/pacific-four-series.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1762927428 2x" alt="Pacific Four Series" ></span> <span> Pacific Four Series </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/womens-rugby/womens-rugby-world-cup/" role="button" aria-label="Women's Rugby World Cup"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/womens-rugby-world-cup.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1762927429" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/womens-rugby-world-cup.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1762927429 2x" alt="Women's Rugby World Cup" ></span> <span> Women's Rugby World Cup </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/rugby-europe-championship/" role="button" aria-label="Rugby Europe Championship"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/rugby-europe-championship.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1762927429" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/rugby-europe-championship.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1762927429 2x" alt="Rugby Europe Championship" ></span> <span> Rugby Europe Championship </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/british-irish-lions/" role="button" aria-label="British & Irish Lions 2025"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/compet
4itions/logos/circle/british-irish-lions.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1762927428" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/british-irish-lions.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1762927428 2x" alt="British & Irish Lions 2025" ></span> <span> British & Irish Lions 2025 </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/pacific-nations-cup/" role="button" aria-label="Pacific Nations Cup"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/pacific-nations-cup.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1762927428" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/pacific-nations-cup.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1762927428 2x" alt="Pacific Nations Cup" ></span> <span> Pacific Nations Cup </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/autumn-nations-series/" role="button" aria-label="Autumn Nations Series"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/autumn-nations-series.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1762927428" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/autumn-nations-series.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1762927428 2x" alt="Autumn Nations Series" ></span> <span> Autumn Nations Series </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/premiership-cup/" role="button" aria-label="Premiership Cup"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/premiership-cup.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90&v=1762927429" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/competitions/logos/circle/premiership-cup.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1762927429 2x" alt="Premiership Cup" ></span> <span> Premiership Cup </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="menu-item "> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/" class="menu-link" aria-label="Teams">Teams</a> <div class="menu-label">Teams</div> <div class="mega-menu" id="menu-teams-app"> <div class="bg"></div> <div class="back-title"> <span class="icon"></span> <span>Teams</span> </div> <div class="menu-container no-pad-mobile"> <div class="tournaments-menu-grid"> <div class="mega-title"> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/">Popular Teams</a> </div> <div class="grid-items"> <div class="menu-column padded-container"> <ul class="link-list "> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/new-zealand/" role="button" aria-label="All Blacks"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/811.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440235" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/811.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440235 2x" alt="All Blacks" ></span> <span> All Blacks </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/argentina/" role="button" aria-label="Argentina"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/801.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440236" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/801.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440236 2x" alt="Argentina" ></span> <span> Argentina </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/canada/" role="button" aria-label="Canada"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/803.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440235" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/803.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440235 2x" alt="Canada" ></span> <span>
4 Canada </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/chile/" role="button" aria-label="Chile"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/821.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440227" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/821.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440227 2x" alt="Chile" ></span> <span> Chile </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/england/" role="button" aria-label="England"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/804.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440234" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/804.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440234 2x" alt="England" ></span> <span> England </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/fiji/" role="button" aria-label="Fiji"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/805.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440236" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/805.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440236 2x" alt="Fiji" ></span> <span> Fiji </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/france/" role="button" aria-label="France"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/806.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440234" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/806.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440234 2x" alt="France" ></span> <span> France </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/georgia/" role="button" aria-label="Georgia"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/807.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440236" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/807.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440236 2x" alt="Georgia" ></span> <span> Georgia </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/ireland/" role="button" aria-label="Ireland"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/808.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440227" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/808.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440227 2x" alt="Ireland" ></span> <span> Ireland </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/hong-kong/" role="button" aria-label="Hong Kong China"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/1031.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440234" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/1031.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440234 2x" alt="Hong Kong China" ></span> <span> Hong Kong China </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/italy/" role="button" aria-label="Italy"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/809.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440235" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/809.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440235 2x" alt="Italy" ></span> <span> Italy </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="menu-column padded-container npm"> <ul class="link-list "> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/japan/" role="button" aria-label="Japan"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/810.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440235" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/810.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440235 2x" alt="Japan" ></span> <span> Japan </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/portugal/" role="button" aria-label="Portugal"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/825.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440236" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/825.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440236 2x" alt="Portugal" ></span> <span> Portugal </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/samoa/" role="button" aria-label="Samoa"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/813.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440234" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/813.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440234 2x" alt="Samoa" ></span> <span> Samoa </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/scotland/" role="button" aria-label="Scotland"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/814.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440235" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/814.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440235 2x" alt="Scotland" ></span> <span> Scotland </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/spain/" role="button" aria-label="Spain"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/827.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440236" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/827.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440236 2x" alt="Spain" ></span> <span> Spain </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/south-africa/" role="button" aria-label="Springboks"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/815.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440227" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/815.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440227 2x" alt="Springboks" ></span> <span> Springboks </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/tonga/" role="button" aria-label="Tonga"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/816.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440234" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/816.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440234 2x" alt="Tonga" ></span> <span> Tonga </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/uruguay/" role="button" aria-label="Uruguay"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/828.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440236" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/828.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440236 2x" alt="Uruguay" ></span> <span> Uruguay </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/usa/" role="button" aria-label="USA"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/817.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440236" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/817.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440236 2x" alt="USA" ></span> <span> USA </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/wales/" role="button" aria-label="Wales"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/818.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440227" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/818.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440227 2x" alt="Wales" ></span> <span> Wales </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/australia/" role="button" aria-label="Wallabies"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/802.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440234" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/802.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440234 2x" alt="Wallabies" ></span> <span> Wallabies </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="menu-column padded-container npm"> <ul class="link-list "> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/crusaders/" role="button" aria-label="Crusaders"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/405.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440235" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/405.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440235 2x" alt="Crusaders" ></span> <span> Crusaders </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/chiefs/" role="button" aria-label="Chiefs"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/404.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440235" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/404.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440235 2x" alt="Chiefs" ></span> <span>
4 Chiefs </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/bath/" role="button" aria-label="Bath Rugby"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/101.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440227" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/101.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440227 2x" alt="Bath Rugby" ></span> <span> Bath Rugby </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/harlequins/" role="button" aria-label="Harlequins"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/105.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440235" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/105.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440235 2x" alt="Harlequins" ></span> <span> Harlequins </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/leicester/" role="button" aria-label="Leicester Tigers"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/106.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440235" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/106.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440235 2x" alt="Leicester Tigers" ></span> <span> Leicester Tigers </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/munster/" role="button" aria-label="Munster"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/310.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440234" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/310.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440234 2x" alt="Munster" ></span> <span> Munster </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/edinburgh/" role="button" aria-label="Edinburgh Rugby"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/305.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440234" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/305.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440234 2x" alt="Edinburgh Rugby" ></span> <span> Edinburgh Rugby </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/leinster/" role="button" aria-label="Leinster"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/309.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440236" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/309.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440236 2x" alt="Leinster" ></span> <span> Leinster </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/racing-92/" role="button" aria-label="Racing 92"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/211.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440235" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/211.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440235 2x" alt="Racing 92" ></span> <span> Racing 92 </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/toulouse/" role="button" aria-label="Toulouse"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/214.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440230" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/214.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440230 2x" alt="Toulouse" ></span> <span> Toulouse </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/bulls/" role="button" aria-label="Bulls"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/403.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440235" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/403.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440235 2x" alt="Bulls" ></span> <span> Bulls </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="menu-column padded-container npm"> <ul class="link-list "> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/new-zealand-women/" role="button" aria-label="Black Ferns"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/965.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440235" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/965.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440235 2x" alt="Black Ferns" ></span> <span> Black Ferns </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/canada-women/" role="button" aria-label="Canada Women"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/1017.png.
4webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440235" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/1017.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440235 2x" alt="Canada Women" ></span> <span> Canada Women </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/england-women/" role="button" aria-label="England Red Roses"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/908.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440227" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/908.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440227 2x" alt="England Red Roses" ></span> <span> England Red Roses </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/france-women/" role="button" aria-label="France Women"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/910.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440235" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/910.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440235 2x" alt="France Women" ></span> <span> France Women </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/ireland-women/" role="button" aria-label="Ireland Women"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/911.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440235" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/911.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440235 2x" alt="Ireland Women" ></span> <span> Ireland Women </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/italy-women/" role="button" aria-label="Italy Women"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/907.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440234" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/907.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440234 2x" alt="Italy Women" ></span> <span> Italy Women </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/samoa-women/" role="button" aria-label="Samoa Women"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/1000243.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440227" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/1000243.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440227 2x" alt="Samoa Women" ></span> <span> Samoa Women </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/scotland-women/" role="button" aria-label="Scotland Women"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/1046.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440236" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/1046.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440236 2x" alt="Scotland Women" ></span> <span> Scotland Women </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/south-africa-women/" role="button" aria-label="Springbok Women"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/1013.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440227" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/1013.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440227 2x" alt="Springbok Women" ></span> <span> Springbok Women </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/usa-women/" role="button" aria-label="USA Women"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/1014.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440235" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/1014.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440235 2x" alt="USA Women" ></span> <span> USA Women </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/australia-women/" role="button" aria-label="Wallaroos"> <span class="photo" style="width:45px"> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="30" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/1016.png.webp?maxw=30&comp=90&v=1728440236" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/1016.png.webp?maxw=60&comp=90&v=1728440236 2x" alt="Wallaroos" ></span> <span> Wallaroos </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="base-link"> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/" class="all-cta">All Teams</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="menu-item "> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/" class="menu-link" aria-label="Teams">Players</a> <div class="menu-label">Players</div> <div class="mega-menu"> <div class="bg"></div> <div class="back-title"> <span class="icon"></span> <span>Players</span> </div> <div class="menu-container no-pad-mobile"> <div class="tournaments-menu-grid"> <div class="grid-items"> <div class="menu-column padded-container"> <div class="mega-title">Popular Players</div> <ul class="link-list players"> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/antoine-dupont/" role="button" aria-label="Antoine Dupont"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/452.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/452.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Antoine Dupont" > </span> </span> <span>
4 Antoine Dupont <span class="team"> France </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/ardie-savea/" role="button" aria-label="Ardie Savea"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/275.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/275.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Ardie Savea" > </span> </span> <span> Ardie Savea <span class="team"> New Zealand </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/beauden-barrett/" role="button" aria-label="Beauden Barrett"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/263.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/263.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Beauden Barrett" > </span> </span> <span> Beauden Barrett <span class="team"> New Zealand </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/ben-earl/" role="button" aria-label="Ben Earl"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/946.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/946.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Ben Earl" > </span> </span> <span> Ben Earl <span class="team"> England </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/bundee-aki/" role="button" aria-label="Bundee Aki"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/202.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/202.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Bundee Aki" > </span> </span> <span> Bundee Aki <span class="team"> Ireland </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/duhan-van-der-merwe/" role="button" aria-label="Duhan van der Merwe"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/2006.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/2006.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Duhan van der Merwe" > </span> </span> <span> Duhan van der Merwe <span class="team"> Scotland </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/eben-etzebeth/" role="button" aria-label="Eben Etzebeth"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/306.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/306.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Eben Etzebeth" > </span> </span> <span> Eben Etzebeth <span class="team"> South Africa </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/francois-de-klerk/" role="button" aria-label="Faf de Klerk"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/1008.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/1008.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Faf de Klerk" > </span> </span> <span> Faf de Klerk <span class="team"> South Africa </span> </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="menu-column padded-container npm"> <div class="mega-title nm"> </div> <ul class="link-list players"> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/finn-russell/" role="button" aria-label="Finn Russell"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/240.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/240.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Finn Russell" > </span> </span> <span> Finn Russell <span class="team"> Scotland </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/george-ford/" role="button" aria-label="George Ford"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/590.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/590.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="George Ford" > </span> </span> <span> George Ford <span class="team"> England </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/george-north/" role="button" aria-label="George North"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/3066.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/3066.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="George North" > </span> </span> <span> George North <span class="team"> Wales </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/louis-rees-zammit/" role="button" aria-label="Louis Rees-Zammit"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/4667.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/4667.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Louis Rees-Zammit" > </span> </span> <span> Louis Rees-Zammit <span class="team"> Wales </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/marcus-smith/" role="button" aria-label="Marcus Smith"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/612.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/612.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Marcus Smith" > </span> </span> <span> Marcus Smith <span class="team"> England </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/maro-itoje/" role="button" aria-label="Maro Itoje"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/605.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/605.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Maro Itoje" > </span> </span> <span> Maro Itoje <span class="team"> England </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/owen-farrell/" role="button" aria-label="Owen Farrell"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/621.png.
4webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/621.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Owen Farrell" > </span> </span> <span> Owen Farrell <span class="team"> England </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/siya-kolisi/" role="button" aria-label="Siya Kolisi"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/299.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/299.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Siya Kolisi" > </span> </span> <span> Siya Kolisi <span class="team"> South Africa </span> </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="menu-column padded-container npm"> <div class="mega-title nm"> </div> <ul class="link-list players"> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/charlotte-caslick/" role="button" aria-label="Charlotte Caslick"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/17957.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/17957.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Charlotte Caslick" > </span> </span> <span> Charlotte Caslick <span class="team"> Australia Women </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/ellie-kildunne/" role="button" aria-label="Ellie Kildunne"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/7179.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/7179.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Ellie Kildunne" > </span> </span> <span> Ellie Kildunne <span class="team"> England Women </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/ilona-maher/" role="button" aria-label="Ilona Maher"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/13177.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/13177.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Ilona Maher" > </span> </span> <span> Ilona Maher <span class="team"> USA Women </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/pauline-bourdon/" role="button" aria-label="Pauline Bourdon"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/7081.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/7081.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Pauline Bourdon" > </span> </span> <span> Pauline Bourdon <span class="team"> France Women </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/portia-woodman/" role="button" aria-label="Portia Woodman-Wickliffe"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/7134.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/7134.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Portia Woodman-Wickliffe" > </span> </span> <span> Portia Woodman-Wickliffe <span class="team"> New Zealand Women </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/ruby-tui/" role="button" aria-label="Ruby Tui"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/7136.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/7136.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Ruby Tui" > </span> </span> <span> Ruby Tui <span class="team"> New Zealand Women </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/sarah-bern/" role="button" aria-label="Sarah Bern"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/7167.png.
4webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/7167.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Sarah Bern" > </span> </span> <span> Sarah Bern <span class="team"> England Women </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/sophie-de-goede/" role="button" aria-label="Sophie De Goede"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/7219.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/7219.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Sophie De Goede" > </span> </span> <span> Sophie De Goede <span class="team"> Canada Women </span> </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="menu-column padded-container npm"> <div class="mega-title mtm">Legends</div> <ul class="link-list players"> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/jonah-lomu/" role="button" aria-label="Jonah Lomu"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/6065.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/6065.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Jonah Lomu" > </span> </span> <span> Jonah Lomu <span class="team"> New Zealand </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/daniel-carter/" role="button" aria-label="Daniel Carter"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/1089.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/1089.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Daniel Carter" > </span> </span> <span> Daniel Carter <span class="team"> New Zealand </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/richie-mccaw/" role="button" aria-label="Richie McCaw"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/12435.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/12435.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Richie McCaw" > </span> </span> <span> Richie McCaw <span class="team"> New Zealand </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/brian-odriscoll/" role="button" aria-label="Brian O'Driscoll"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/8269.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/8269.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Brian O'Driscoll" > </span> </span> <span> Brian O'Driscoll <span class="team"> Ireland </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/bryan-habana/" role="button" aria-label="Bryan Habana"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/1523.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/1523.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Bryan Habana" > </span> </span> <span> Bryan Habana <span class="team"> South Africa </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/joost-van-der-westhuizen/" role="button" aria-label="Joost van der Westhuizen"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/8456.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/8456.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Joost van der Westhuizen" > </span> </span> <span> Joost van der Westhuizen <span class="team"> South Africa </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/shane-williams/" role="button" aria-label="Shane Williams"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/12587.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/12587.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Shane Williams" > </span> </span> <span> Shane Williams <span class="team"> Wales </span> </span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/jonny-wilkinson/" role="button" aria-label="Jonny Wilkinson"> <span class="photo" style="width:51px"> <span> <img class="mega-lazy" style="font-size: 0;" width="36" data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/8163.png.webp?maxw=36&comp=90" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/players/head/8163.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90 2x" alt="Jonny Wilkinson" > </span> </span> <span> Jonny Wilkinson <span class="team"> England </span> </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="base-link"> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/players/" class="all-cta">All Players</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="menu-item no-mega"> <a href="https://rugbypass.tv/home" class="menu-link" aria-label="RugbyPass TV">RugbyPass TV</a> <a href="https://rugbypass.tv/home" class="menu-label" aria-label="RugbyPass TV">RugbyPass TV</a> </div> <div class="menu-item "> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/womens-rugby/" class="menu-link" aria-label="Women's Rugby">Women's Rugby</a> <div class="menu-label">Women's Rugby</div> <div class="mega-menu"> <div class="bg"></div> <div class="back-title"> <span class="icon"></span> <span>Women's Rugby</span> </div> <div class="menu-container no-pad-mobile"> <div class="quarter-links padded-container less-pad-1024"> <div class="mega-title"><a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/womens-rugby/">Women's Rugby</a></div> <ul class="link-list no-padding"> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/womens-rugby/" role="button" aria-label="Home"> <span>Home</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/news/womens-rugby/" role="button" aria-label="News"> <span>News</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/top-women-rugby-players/" role="button" aria-label="Top 50 Players 2025"> <span>Top 50 Players 2025</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/womens-world-rankings/" role="button" aria-label="Women's World Rugby Rankings"> <span>Women's World Rugby Rankings</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/womens-rugby/womens-rugby-world-cup/" role="button" aria-label="Women's Rugby World Cup"> <span>Women's Rugby World Cup</span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="quarterx3-banners padded-container no-pad-1024"> <div class="fix-res"> <div class="games"> <div class="border"></div> <div class="game" data-id="953455"> <div class="game-title"> Women's Internationals </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="team"> <img data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/generic-shield.png.webp?maxw=57&comp=90" alt="Chile" class="mega-lazy "> <div>Chile</div> </div> <div class="status "> <div class="date">Sun Oct 18</div> 11:00pm </div> <div class="team"> <img data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/images/team-images/logos/png/100030479.png.webp?maxw=72&comp=90&v=1762927732" alt="Mexico Women" class="mega-lazy png"> <div>Mexico Women</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="game" data-id="953335"> <div class="game-title"> Women's Internationals </div> <div class="copy"> <div class="team"> <img 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4<p>Watching Edinburgh these past few seasons has typically been as exciting as filling in a tax return. It raised your blood pressure, yes, but probably not your pulse. In one glorious hour, the formulaic, turgid fare of old melted away under the Belfast floodlights.</p><p>The numbers were stark. Edinburgh scored a single try from their own 22 last season. Theyâd equalled that tally within 48 minutes of the new campaign kicking off. Theyâd averaged 22 tackle-breaks per game and bettered that figure by 10. Their rate of converting 22 entries to tries had been a meagre 30%. That more than doubled, with five tries from eight visits for a 62% success rate.</p><p>At the heart of this transformation, a nucleus of young Scots. Ten of the matchday squad were aged 22 or under. From the bash brothers, Liam McConnell and Freddy Douglas, in the back-row to a beefed-up Malelili Satala on the wing and lock Euan McVie, whose late jackal penalty smothered Ulsterâs hopes of a monumental comeback. Orchestrating things from the base was Hector Patterson, the nuggety scrum-half with so much to admire about his game. Patterson finished a sumptuous team try and put Piers OâConor in for another with a cute sidestep and cat-flap offload at the end of a flowing move.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">âThat is simply sumptuous!â ð£ï¸</p><p>Hector Patterson grabs <a href="https://x.com/EdinburghRugby?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdinburghRugby</a>âs third try of the night and itâs the best of the lot so far ð° <a href="https://t.co/NdUXWrspFn">pic.twitter.com/NdUXWrspFn</a></p><p>â Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) <a href="https://x.com/PremSportsTV/status/2103573005293003153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2026</a></p></blockquote><p>
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4</p><p>Patterson is a terrific talent. Twenty-one years old and highly thought of at Scottish Rugby HQ, he is primed for a breakthrough campaign. He made his Edinburgh debut at home to <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/zebre/">Zebre</a> Parma in April and scored a neat try. He had a blinder against a <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/sharks/">Sharks</a> side laden with Springbok world champions the following week. Edinburghâs new game model shows him at his best; probing, scampering, igniting the attacking flames.</p><p>âThe main word has been âfastâ in everything we do, with the ball in hand or getting to breakdowns,â he says. âWeâve been going wide, hitting up and stressing the defence. It seems to me like the last few years when Iâve been watching, weâve just been going to an âeagleâ [contestable box] kick really early and not testing the defence. I hated that side of it. Now everyone in the club wants to play, it works.</p><p>âIt was the quickest ruck ball weâve had for a while, around 60% was under three seconds which is what we aspire to and ties into our fast attack. Speed of ball was the main focus.</p><p>âI was struggling to keep up with the pace. Some of those sets â and against <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/harlequins/">Harlequins</a> in pre-season â were some of the hardest aerobic rugby Iâve ever played, so you can imagine how the defence feels. I like the fact Iâm being put under that strain. We are flipping pressure onto teams when necessary, little front-foot kicks into the corner, and getting good outcomes.â</p><blockquote><p>Sometimes I maybe go a bit over the top. On Friday, I could see myself letting the head go a bit. We were in the finish zone in Ulsterâs 22 and a few boys were slow around the corner, and we ended up getting pinged back into our own 22.</p></blockquote><p>Patterson hails from Scotlandâs Borders heartlands, where scrum-halves of iron temperament and footballing nous are forged. Born in Denholm, he played for the storied Hawick club which has spawned an astonishing number of internationals, in the womenâs game as well as the menâs. Patterson is cast in the same cussed yet unassuming mould as those tiny giants of the past: Roy Laidlaw, Gary Armstrong, Greig Oliver, Bryan Redpath, Greig Laidlaw and his own father, Derrick, whose career took him across Europe in the nascent days of professionalism. The lineage and the heritage are not lost on Patterson.</p><p>âMy dad used to help me a lot when I was younger which I probably didnât listen to half the time. He is not always as harsh now but he used to keep it 100% honest and tell me if something was good or bad. My mum always says I remind her of him when he was playing. We are quite similar players in the way we are built. Neither of us were very fast.</p><p>âThe past scrum-halves from the Borders, the Laidlaws, Gary Armstrong, those guys, it would be good to follow in their footsteps. I hear stories about Gary Armstrong. Maybe I can be similar to him in the physical aspect.â</p><p>In mindset, at least, Patterson is no different to those straight-talking scrappers of yore. A scrum-half needs stout vocal cords as much as anything and Patterson has never been one to mince his words.</p><figure><img data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/21685911-1024x638.jpg.webp?maxw=766&comp=95" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/21685911-1024x638.jpg.webp?maxw=1532&comp=95 2x" class="lazy" alt="Hector Patterson" width="766" height="477"><figcaption>Patterson has become a vocal presence for his illustrious team-mates at the base of the ruck (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)</figcaption></figure><p>âThatâs always been an alright side of my game and I probably learned a lot of that stuff when I was playing down at Hawick,â he says. âI have got quite a loud voice and those older boys always say they like being spoken to.</p><p>âSometimes I maybe go a bit over the top. On Friday, I could see myself letting the head go a bit. We were in the finish zone in Ulsterâs 22 and a few boys were slow around the corner, and we ended up getting pinged back into our own 22. You cannae just call them âFsâ and âCsâ the whole time. Some stuff has to be constructive. Thatâs probably a work-on just now, being more constructive instead of shouting for the sake of things, but the boys are good at taking it and they like that. No-one turns round and says âshut itâ.â</p><p>On his aspirations, too, Patterson is pragmatic and unvarnished.</p><p>âPeople say they want to play for the <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/golden-lions/">Lions</a>
4 and that, I couldnât really give a monkeyâs about that at the minute. I just want to play a lot for Edinburgh and what comes, comes. Obviously being at the World Cup would be cool but thatâs a year away. Iâve got other things to worry about and nail down.â</p><blockquote><p>If youâre good, youâre good and youâll get picked up but maybe those guys who are late bloomers might struggle and give up because none of their friends are playing.â</p></blockquote><p>The Borders is no longer the thriving bedrock of Scottish rugby. The decline in player numbers is sad and symptomatic of issues the global game has yet to solve, even among its most passionate communities. The talent, though, endures.</p><p>âItâs a bit of a shame,â Patterson says. âNot many young guys are wanting to play, the way I see it. Back in the day there would be four teams at Hawick, loads of boys at Jed-Forest as well, thatâs all anyone wanted to do. Now no-one really wants to play. If youâre good, youâre good and youâll get picked up but maybe those guys who are late bloomers might struggle and give up because none of their friends are playing.â</p><p>Hawick, the proud wee town of Jim Renwick, Colin Deans, Bill McLaren and Tony Stanger, was where Patterson learned the game. He came of age in menâs rugby as an 18-year-old pup, as the club stormed to an unbeaten campaign in the top tier of domestic Scottish rugby. As his career blossoms, Patterson has resisted his motherâs pleas to take up some kind of university course. He was never the most naturally academic and the tail end of that remarkable Hawick season provided an unfortunate example.</p><p>âI loved my time playing with Hawick. My first season when we won the Prem gave me some of my best memories. I still get the p**s taken out of me when I go down there. We won the league that year and didnât lose a game. I posted a photo on my Instagram story and I think Iâd had a few drinks at that point. Iâve never been a great speller or reader or school person. I spelled âinvinciblesâ as âinvisiblesâ. So I was called the invisible man for a wee while and I still get craic for that now.â</p><figure><img data-src="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/21784235-2-1024x683.jpg.webp?maxw=766&comp=95" data-srcset="https://eu-cdn.rugbypass.com/webp-images/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/21784235-2-1024x683.jpg.webp?maxw=1532&comp=95 2x" class="lazy" alt="" width="766" height="510"><figcaption>Patterson is expected to start the majority of Edinburghâs early-season fixtures, until the club game takes a break for the <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/nations-championship/">Nations Championship</a> in November (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group).</figcaption></figure><p>Patterson is hardly inconspicuous these days. His maturation has made sure of that. Heâs attacked his kicking game and honed his decision-making wits, first as a mainstay in the national Under-20s, then with hours of âextrasâ drilled by former Edinburgh skills coach Bob Chrystie. Patterson talks about Chrystieâs summer exit as though pining for an ex-girlfriend he hasnât got over. âYou donât know what youâve got until itâs gone,â he laughs.</p><p>Thereâs steel in him too, of course. He has the number nine jersey again when the <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/stormers/">Stormers</a> rumble into town on Friday night, and will keep it for the bulk of this first block of fixtures. One of Edinburghâs marquee signings is a scrum-half; Louie Chapman of the mighty <a href="https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/crusaders/">Crusaders</a> with his Super Rugby CV and his Scottish eligibility. Chapman will not arrive until November, after the NPC. When he does, Patterson will be fiendishly hard to displace.</p><p>âThatâs been a big thing for me in terms of pre-season,â Patterson says. âI just said to myself, Iâm going to completely focus on this because I knew I was going to get the opportunity at the start of the season.</p><p>âWhether that was missing birthdays or not going out with pals on a Saturday night⦠ach, I can do that when Iâm off. Especially with my body, I definitely struggled with that last year, so I know what I need to do now to be fresh for the Monday. It was quite a tough pre-season in terms of running load and having had a lot of hamstring problems, if I was to be out over the weekend, I would struggle way more. I wasnât scared of missing out on the weekends. Iâm happy with how Iâve come into the season and ready to keep going.â</p><p>Nowhere breeds scrum-halves like the Scottish Borders. 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4player.isIn,'transition-in':player.isIn}"> <div class="photo"> <img :src="img(player.i,90)" :alt="player.n"> </div> <div class="name"> {{player.n}} <div class="team">{{player.t}}</div> </div> <a :href="playerLink(player)" class="link-box"></a> </div> </template> <template v-else> <div class="result"> <div class="name">No player results for {{resultName()}}.</div> </div> </template> </template> <template v-if="this.selectedTab.id == 'tournaments'"> <template v-if="searchResults.tournaments.length > 0"> <div class="result" v-for="(comp,i) in searchResults.tournaments" :data-index="i" :class="{selected:i === filterIndex,'set-out':!comp.isIn,'transition-in':comp.isIn}"> <img :src="img(comp.l,90)" class="logo" :alt="comp.n"> <div class="name">{{comp.n}}</div> <a :href="compLink(comp)" class="link-box"></a> </div> </template> <template v-else> <div class="result"> <div class="name">No tournament results for {{resultName()}}.</div> </div> </template> </template> <template v-if="this.selectedTab.id == 'matches'"> <template v-if="(resultsType == 0 ? fixtures : results).length > 0"> <div class="match" v-for="(game,i) in (resultsType == 0 ? fixtures : results)" :data-index="i" :class="{selected:i === filterIndex,'set-out':!game.isIn,'transition-in':game.isIn}"> <div class="team"> <img :src="img(game.h.l,90)" class="logo" :alt="game.h.n"> <div class="name">{{game.h.n}}</div> </div> <div class="status"> <template v-if="game.c != null"> <img :src="img(game.c.l,90)" class="logo" :alt="game.c.n"> </template> <div class="date"> {{game.d}} </div> <div class="score" v-if="game.s === 1">{{game.hs}} - {{game.as}}</div> </div> <div class="team"> <img :src="img(game.a.l,90)" class="logo" :alt="game.a.n"> <div class="name">{{game.a.n}}</div> </div> <a :href="matchLink(game)" class="link-box"></a> </div> </template> <template v-else> <div class="result"> <div class="name">No {{resultsType == 0 ? "fixtures" : "results"}} for {{resultName()}}.</div> </div> </template> </template> <template v-if="this.selectedTab.id == 'news'"> <template v-if="searchResults.news.length > 0"> <div class="article" v-for="(article,i) in searchResults.news" :data-index="i" :class="{selected:i === filterIndex,'set-out':!article.isIn,'transition-in':article.isIn}"> <img :src="img(article.i,200)" class="thumb" :alt="article.t"> <div class="copy"> <div class="comp" v-if="article.cp != null"> <img :src="img(article.cp.l,90)" class="logo" :alt="article.cp.n"> {{article.cp.n}} </div> <div class="title"> {{article.t}} </div> <div class="detail"> <div class="exc-com"> <div class="exc" v-if="article.e != null" :style="{background:article.e.color}"> {{article.e.name}} </div> <div class="comments" v-if="article.c > 0">{{article.c}}</div> </div> <div class="ago">{{article.d}}</div> </div> </div> <a :href="newsLink(article)" class="link-box"></a> </div> </template> <template v-else> <div class="result"> <div class="name">No news results for {{resultName()}}.</div> </div> </template> </template> <template v-if="this.selectedTab.id == 'rptv'"> <template v-if="searchResults.rptv.length > 0"> <template v-for="(item,i) in searchResults.rptv"> <div class="article rptv" :class="{selected:i === filterIndex,'set-out':!item.isIn,'transition-in':item.isIn}" :data-index="i"> <img :src="getThumb(item.i,200)" class="thumb" :alt="item.n"> <div class="copy"> <div class="title">{{item.n}}</div> </div> <a :href="rptvLink(item)" class="link-box" target="_blank"></a> </div> </template> </template> <template v-else> <div class="result"> <div class="name">No RPTV results for {{resultName()}}.</div> </div> </template> </template> </div> </template> <template v-if="hasFilter"> <div v-if="isTopSearch" class="top-search-title">Popular</div> <div class="results filter" :class="{'top-search':isTopSearch}"> <template v-for="(comp,i) in filterResults.tournaments"> <div class="result" @click="selectFilter(comp,'comp')" :class="{selected:i === filterIndex}"> <img :src="img(comp.l,90)" class="logo" :alt="comp.n"> <div class="name"> {{comp.n}} <div class="team">Tournament</div> </div> </div> </template> <template v-for="(team,i) in filterResults.teams"> <div class="result team" @click="selectFilter(team,'team')" :class="{selected:(i+filterResults.tournaments.length) === filterIndex}"> <img :src="img(team.l,90)" class="logo" :alt="team.n"> <div class="name"> {{team.n}} <div class="team">Team</div> </div> </div> </template> <template v-for="(player,i) in filterResults.players"> <div class="result" @click="selectFilter(player,'player')" :class="{selected:(i+filterResults.tournaments.length + filterResults.teams.length) === filterIndex}"> <div class="photo"> <img :src="img(player.i,90)" :alt="player.n"> </div> <div class="name"> {{player.n}} <div class="team">{{player.t}}</div> </div> </div> </template> </div> </template> </div> </div> </div>
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4<script> window.geoApp = createApp({ data(){ return { open: false, changes: false, timezoneChanged: false, timezoneSelected: false, editionChanged: false, timezoneToggle: false, showEditions: false, showTimezones: false, selectedTimezone: "Asia/Yerevan", selectedTimezoneTitle: "", hasSelectedTimezone:false, regions: [{"geo":"northern","title":"Northern (English)","name":"Northern","path":""},{"geo":"southern","title":"Southern (English)","name":"Southern","path":"southern"},{"geo":"world","title":"Global (English)","name":"Global","path":"global"},{"geo":"nz","title":"New Zealand (English)","name":"New Zealand","path":"nz"},{"geo":"fr","title":"France (Fran\u00e7ais)","name":"France","path":"fr"}], current: "", timezones: [], timezoneResults: [], timezoneSearch:"" } }, methods: { toggleOpen(){ this.open = !this.open; this.open ? document.body.classList.add("search-open") : document.body.classList.remove("search-open"); }, toggleTimeZone(){ this.timezoneToggle = !this.timezoneToggle; if(!this.timezoneToggle){ DOM.ajax("timezone-toggle-destroy",{},"post","html", ()=>{ window.location.reload(); }); } }, changeEdition(){ this.showEditions = true; }, changeTimezone(){ this.timezoneToggle = true; this.showTimezones = true; setTimeout(()=>{ document.querySelector("input[name='timezone-input-vue']").focus(); },500); }, close(){ this.open = false; document.body.classList.remove("search-open"); this.showEditions = false; this.showTimezones = false; }, setRegion(item){ this.current = item; this.editionChanged = true; this.applyChanges(); }, refreshRegion(){ DOM.ajax("geo-toggle",{code:this.current.geo},"post","html",function (){ window.location.href = (this.current.path === "" ? 'https://www.rugbypass.com/' : 'https://www.rugbypass.com/' + this.current.path + ''); }); }, filterTimezones(){ this.timezoneResults = []; let kw = document.querySelector("input[name='timezone-input-vue']").value.toLowerCase(); if(kw.length > 1){ this.timezones.forEach((item,index)=>{ if(item.tz.toLowerCase().indexOf(kw) > -1 || item.code.toLowerCase().indexOf(kw) > -1 || item.country.toLowerCase().indexOf(kw) > -1 || item.location.toLowerCase().indexOf(kw) > -1 || item.title.toLowerCase().indexOf(kw) > -1){ this.timezoneResults.push(item); } }); } }, selectTimezone(item){ this.selectedTimezone = item.tz; this.timezoneChanged = true; this.applyChanges(); }, applyChanges(){ let o = {}; if(this.timezoneChanged){ o.timezone = this.selectedTimezone; } if(this.editionChanged){ o.code = this.current.geo; } DOM.ajax("timezone-geo-toggle",o,"post","html", ()=>{ if(this.editionChanged){ window.location.href = (this.current.path === "" ? 'https://www.rugbypass.com/' : 'https://www.rugbypass.com/' + this.current.path + ''); }else{ window.location.reload(); } }); }, loadGeoLocationData(){ DOM.ajax("load-timezones",{},"post","json",(result)=>{ this.timezones = result.timezones; this.timezones.forEach((item,index)=>{ if(item.tz === "Asia/Yerevan"){ this.selectedTimezoneTitle = item.title; } }); if(this.selectedTimezoneTitle === ''){ this.selectedTimezoneTitle = "Asia/Yerevan"; } }); } }, mounted() { } }
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