# ![@bencoles_ Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::44675242.png) @bencoles_ Ben Coles

Ben Coles posts on X about france, fiji, argentina, ireland the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"France binning Alldritt/Fickou/Penaud (some more of a shock than others) and then having Atonio forced into retirement is a whole lot of change happening very fast"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/2016452285694443593)  2026-01-28T10:04Z 11.5K followers, 16.8K engagements


"Good news for @CharlieFelix is he doesn't have to see me sitting smugly in Cape Town anymore. Back with The Rugby Bunker talking Uini Atonio Bundee Aki and England losing another prop (but not in crisis). https://www.youtube.com/watchv=AcN8DTZXRKY https://www.youtube.com/watchv=AcN8DTZXRKY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/2017204794465701894)  2026-01-30T11:54Z 11.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Spent some time in Cape Town with Rassie Erasmus. We covered a lot. How he communicates with players. His improved relationship with World Rugby. England and the Pom Squad. The next wave who will be Springboks. And. fruit. Exclusive for @ObserverUK. https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/rassie-erasmus-my-relationship-with-world-rugby-couldnt-have-been-worse https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/rassie-erasmus-my-relationship-with-world-rugby-couldnt-have-been-worse"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2017552108367605835)  2026-01-31T10:54Z 11.6K followers, 35.7K engagements


"The Substack is out with extras from interviewing Rassie Erasmus that didn't make the Observer article on Tony Brown his dark horse for the Six Nations players potentially playing their final Test in [----]. Read: Plus Six Nations predictions (winner top try scorer player of the championship wooden spoon). https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/p/extras-from-interviewing-rassie-erasmus-six-nations-predictions https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/p/extras-from-interviewing-rassie-erasmus-six-nations-predictions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/2018234107742835026)  2026-02-02T08:04Z 11.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Wait for the uproar when the referee giving clear instructions to a player before a scrum is missed on the broadcast due to only hearing about Virgin's new business cabin. ITV will show adverts during play in its Six Nations coverage in a landmark moment for television broadcasts of sport in the UK Full story by @martynziegler https://t.co/gQtcdQpdCy ITV will show adverts during play in its Six Nations coverage in a landmark moment for television broadcasts of sport in the UK Full story by @martynziegler https://t.co/gQtcdQpdCy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/2019009569088041358)  2026-02-04T11:26Z 11.6K followers, [----] engagements


"(Otherwise. don't hate it probably because I'm conditioned by NFL adverts in breaks between plays)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/2019012387970424903)  2026-02-04T11:37Z 11.6K followers, [----] engagements


"The crowd here loudly cheering 'zero' every time the score gets mentioned. Long night ahead for Ireland. #FRAvIRL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/2019513516877824450)  2026-02-05T20:48Z 11.6K followers, 13.4K engagements


"Some delayed reaction to France-Ireland on The Rugby Bunker (now I'm back in London with both working internet and microphone). https://youtu.be/Zch7FNH9Yyk https://youtu.be/Zch7FNH9Yyk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/2019781913452429790)  2026-02-06T14:35Z 11.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Alex Mann winning a penalty off Genge through some chat was good but otherwise this is a discipline apocalypse by Wales"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/2020181229065375801)  2026-02-07T17:01Z 11.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Couldn't go higher than eights because it's Wales which is quite sad really. [--] Ford [--] Arundell [--] Earl @bencoles_ delivers his England player ratings from Twickenham after Wales are brushed aside in the Six Nations #ENGvWAL #SixNations #GuinnessM6N https://t.co/nuUqv8ukVK [--] Ford [--] Arundell [--] Earl @bencoles_ delivers his England player ratings from Twickenham after Wales are brushed aside in the Six Nations #ENGvWAL #SixNations #GuinnessM6N https://t.co/nuUqv8ukVK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/2020226127394934864)  2026-02-07T20:00Z 11.6K followers, 16K engagements


"Piece on Wales for @ObserverUK from Twickenham. It all just felt a bit sad really. Honestly don't know if they will ever close the gap to England again. https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/wales-arrived-at-the-allianz-as-lambs-ready-for-the-slaughter https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/wales-arrived-at-the-allianz-as-lambs-ready-for-the-slaughter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/2020241441013002455)  2026-02-07T21:01Z 11.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Seahawks [--] Patriots [--] MVP: Smith-Njigba #SuperBowlLX"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/2020639476444549178)  2026-02-08T23:22Z 11.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Seahawks defense was sensational. First British coordinator to win a Super Bowl. Quick Super Bowl preview before tonight for @ObserverUK on Aden Durde Enfield's finest and coach of Seattle's league-leading defense. Durde who played in NFL Europe has had head coaching interviews in recent weeks. https://t.co/fdyGwIIAks Quick Super Bowl preview before tonight for @ObserverUK on Aden Durde Enfield's finest and coach of Seattle's league-leading defense. Durde who played in NFL Europe has had head coaching interviews in recent weeks. https://t.co/fdyGwIIAks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/2020771865627910413)  2026-02-09T08:08Z 11.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Good news today for Worcester Warriors. Understand that former player Matt Kvesic is a potential signing. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2025/04/03/worcester-warriors-championship-offer-wasps-london-irish/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2025/04/03/worcester-warriors-championship-offer-wasps-london-irish/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1907826629331615919)  2025-04-03T16:04Z 11.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Dan Cole and Tom Croft - that will get you"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1933926309706526804)  2025-06-14T16:35Z 11.6K followers, 390.8K engagements


"Thoughts on round two of the Six Nations for @ObserverUK featuring insight from George Ford on the video review session into England's third quarter dip against Wales. "That is hard stuff to watch sometimes." https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/six-nations-round-two-preview-scotland-england https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/six-nations-round-two-preview-scotland-england"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/2022038501756395521)  2026-02-12T20:02Z 11.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Lucas Friday the Harlequins and England Under-20 scrum-half who looks some prospect is known at his club as 'The Truth'. After some digging I found out why. For @RugbyPass. https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/the-truth-lucas-friday-england-harlequins-scrumhalf-prospect/ https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/the-truth-lucas-friday-england-harlequins-scrumhalf-prospect/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/2022286976733388915)  2026-02-13T12:29Z 11.6K followers, 16.3K engagements


"Would love to see the alternate version of that game in Dublin where Italy have Brex available"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/2022704439698575756)  2026-02-14T16:08Z 11.6K followers, 13.4K engagements


"Watched the game back. England awful (Scotland excellent) in the air. Took [--] minutes for England to win back a contested catch. Won only four out of [--] overall. Roebuck really struggled. Lots more analysis on the Substack in the morning - sign up here: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/ https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/2022975199662965056)  2026-02-15T10:04Z 11.6K followers, 13.9K engagements


"@AlexFinnis Pray for the live blog"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1092225702076788742)  2019-02-04T00:57Z 11.4K followers, [--] engagements


"They're going to make Kolbe the Mayor of Toulouse at some point aren't they"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1232600924281036801)  2020-02-26T09:38Z 11.6K followers, [----] engagements


"@AlexFinnis Chucked a fiver on a Royce Freeman TD at 22/1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1441208577855684608)  2021-09-24T01:11Z 11.4K followers, [--] engagements


"@AlexFinnis Inches"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1441236625883729921)  2021-09-24T03:02Z 11.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Here's the new All Blacks kit (with 👍🏻 large collar) to mark [--] years with adidas. Black Ferns get the same kit (with no collar). And there's whatever Damian McKenzie is wearing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1805330448014623090)  2024-06-24T20:01Z 11.6K followers, 65.5K engagements


"Ahead of #ENGvSCO Ruaridh Jackson who played for Gregor Townsend believes it is time for Scotland to make a change at head coach. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2025/02/20/gregor-townsend-wasting-scotland-golden-generation/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2025/02/20/gregor-townsend-wasting-scotland-golden-generation/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1892856384225419488)  2025-02-21T08:38Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Gregor Townsend came out strong on this penalty against Scotland which led to Fin Smith's three points (and ultimately the win). "I just don't know how that's a penalty. that's an interesting call for us to go six points behind.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1893422800590753966)  2025-02-22T22:09Z 11.6K followers, 206.9K engagements


"Yes Italy lost by a mile but we should not forget this Ange Capuozzo kick"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1893924321648878075)  2025-02-24T07:22Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Farewell king. 🗞 Dan Cole will retire at the end of the season after almost two decades as part of the Leicester Tigers senior squad. 😢 https://t.co/noC8okTcOV https://t.co/BaQs3iw5US 🗞 Dan Cole will retire at the end of the season after almost two decades as part of the Leicester Tigers senior squad. 😢 https://t.co/noC8okTcOV https://t.co/BaQs3iw5US"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1927347802088071372)  2025-05-27T12:54Z 11.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Todaro watching Fin Smith watching Mitchell. Awareness and acceleration leads to the overlap for Tom Pearson's try. Enjoyable stuff"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1977475218420707615)  2025-10-12T20:43Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"From Sunday's @ObserverUK: A new two-year study involving @URCOfficial sides is looking into the effectiveness of a 'cooling cap' and why it could help players in the future with concussions. https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/new-cooling-cap-that-could-be-concussion-game-changer https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/new-cooling-cap-that-could-be-concussion-game-changer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1980345145527857538)  2025-10-20T18:47Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The Rugby Bunker with you a little earlier this week as we discuss the Tom Willis fallout plus Noah Caluori and Emeka Ilione and more from England's squad announcement. Watch: Listen: https://podfollow.com/the-rugby-bunker/view https://www.youtube.com/watchv=2Wnh8T1Od3E https://podfollow.com/the-rugby-bunker/view https://www.youtube.com/watchv=2Wnh8T1Od3E"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1980644098626482445)  2025-10-21T14:35Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"(That blur/lighting combo making me look like the ghost of Pennyhill Park)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1980644207149900130)  2025-10-21T14:35Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@hendrikcronje71 Who could forget the expert report from forensic odontologist Dr Douglas Sheasby"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1981275772863058201)  2025-10-23T08:25Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@lmd_3212 Which part that they have more angles That's usually the case"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1981284010929111104)  2025-10-23T08:58Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"6 Coles [--] Earl Pearson [--] Pollock I'm seeing something Ready for the Friday Night Lights ✨ https://t.co/Ah10HhrMLl https://t.co/HfT32Ow7Nd Ready for the Friday Night Lights ✨ https://t.co/Ah10HhrMLl https://t.co/HfT32Ow7Nd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1981314243094823245)  2025-10-23T10:58Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Friday's The Rugby Bunker now live looking at: - The RFU's Overseas Selection Policy from a legal perspective with @rugbyandthelaw - Key stats ahead of Round [--] of @premrugby - Thoughts on the Cowan-Dickie and Wessels decisions Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=YFcJDisXjr4 https://www.youtube.com/watchv=YFcJDisXjr4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1981703305668808893)  2025-10-24T12:44Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Laughed at Charlie Bracken going flying over JJ van der Mescht. and then what a pass"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1981812946360840572)  2025-10-24T20:00Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"We know how the RFUs overseas selection policy works - you play abroad you dont play for England - but is it legal For @ObserverUK. https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/is-rfu-overseas-players-rule-beneficial-or-are-its-merits-up-for-debate https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/is-rfu-overseas-players-rule-beneficial-or-are-its-merits-up-for-debate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1982351121126719686)  2025-10-26T07:38Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The Off-Field Review is live picking the England team to face Australia this weekend with some notes on the opening rounds of the PREM. https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/p/picking-the-england-xv-to-face-australia https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/p/picking-the-england-xv-to-face-australia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1982705535427522631)  2025-10-27T07:06Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Nerdy chat with George Ford talking drop goals. Plus why he's playing better than ever. Love this quote: You come into England camp get out on the training field and think: Where else would I rather be right now other than here For @ObserverUK. https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/george-fords-lasting-drop-of-quality-gives-him-edge-in-race-for-no-10 https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/george-fords-lasting-drop-of-quality-gives-him-edge-in-race-for-no-10"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1983099616662040592)  2025-10-28T09:12Z 11.4K followers, 42.1K engagements


"Bumper episode of The Rugby Bunker previewing the Quilter Nations Series is now live featuring analyst @SamLStandsUp. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=33C9hmcmqt0 https://www.youtube.com/watchv=33C9hmcmqt0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1984232863190196549)  2025-10-31T12:15Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"I get that people may have missed it but the France team has been out in the open now for days. Rassie went for a prediction and got it absolutely spot on Serious mind games and done in a non distasteful way. Love it. Rassie went for a prediction and got it absolutely spot on Serious mind games and done in a non distasteful way. Love it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1986383368125022592)  2025-11-06T10:41Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Bumper episode of The Rugby Bunker featuring: 🏴 @CharlieFelix breaking down Englands selection @hlathamcoyle previewing the other Tests including France-South Africa Vereimi Wari of the Fiji Times to discuss Fijis recent progress https://youtu.be/qDg2XizGVAg https://youtu.be/qDg2XizGVAg"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1986691213588644264)  2025-11-07T07:04Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Look forward to naming Rhys Carr in the Team of the Quilter Nations Series Olly Cracknell is mega and just what Wales need. 🚨  🏴 Head coach Steve Tandy has named his first Wales [--] to play Argentina in our @QuilterNations opener this Sunday @PrincipalitySta KO [-----] 🔥👇 #CymruAmByth #QuilterNationsSeries 🚨  🏴 Head coach Steve Tandy has named his first Wales [--] to play Argentina in our @QuilterNations opener this Sunday @PrincipalitySta KO [-----] 🔥👇 #CymruAmByth #QuilterNationsSeries"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1986728652332056663)  2025-11-07T09:33Z 11.5K followers, 14.4K engagements


"Interview now live on The Rugby Bunker with Noah Caluori ahead of his England 'A' debut. Lots in here: NBA 2K Drake aerial duels mental coaching and Maro Itoje's words of advice in England training. Full episode: https://youtu.be/yfb_mase3OY https://youtu.be/yfb_mase3OY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1987052467037577216)  2025-11-08T07:00Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Fiji the best value for money side out there. Constant entertainment. Set-piece and defensive progress. Intriguing developments off the field with Qatar and China. (The @benjaminryan story at the start really is worth your time) For @ObserverUK. https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/fiji-prove-theyre-no-longer-just-entertainers-ripe-for-plundering https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/fiji-prove-theyre-no-longer-just-entertainers-ripe-for-plundering"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1987512183580930081)  2025-11-09T13:26Z 11.5K followers, 14.2K engagements


"Spent last week revisiting France's trauma from [----] the national mourning on the front pages. Last night at the Stade de France - that second-half demolition by South Africa - was a fitting follow-up to the blockbuster quarter-final. For @ObserverUK. https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/south-africa-overpower-france-once-more-to-deepen-post-world-cup-scars https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/south-africa-overpower-france-once-more-to-deepen-post-world-cup-scars"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1987512358890340526)  2025-11-09T13:27Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"*writes down try of the autumn award winner*"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1987553024680579422)  2025-11-09T16:09Z 11.4K followers, 20.1K engagements


"No Freeman or Chessum isnt great but England do have Roebuck back and thats big. Expect kicking. Ready to go 🌹 Steve Borthwick has named his 23-player squad for our next clash with the All Blacks at @allianz_stad. @O2 #WearTheRose Ready to go 🌹 Steve Borthwick has named his 23-player squad for our next clash with the All Blacks at @allianz_stad. @O2 #WearTheRose"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1988253192660897936)  2025-11-11T14:31Z 11.4K followers, 17.1K engagements


"The [----] Leonard Curtis report into rugbys finances explores the PREM moving to a franchise model. In a foreword James Haskell likens the English domestic game to Thelma and Louise hurtling towards the cliff edge. For @ObserverUK. https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/rugby-finances-prem-rugby-new-report-2025 https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/rugby-finances-prem-rugby-new-report-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1988608698303078467)  2025-11-12T14:03Z 11.5K followers, 16.5K engagements


"A nudge for this. Within the past six months the Fijian Rugby Union have signed 'memorandums of understanding' with both the Qatar and China rugby unions. For International Women's Day in March the Chinese Government made a donation of $10000 to the Fijiana Sevens team. Fiji the best value for money side out there. Constant entertainment. Set-piece and defensive progress. Intriguing developments off the field with Qatar and China. (The @benjaminryan story at the start really is worth your time) For @ObserverUK. https://t.co/8nzreeFm3u Fiji the best value for money side out there. Constant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1989367456297836987)  2025-11-14T16:18Z 11.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Been a while since England defeated New Zealand at Twickenham - look at the [----] iPhone photo quality (and dictaphones). Bookmakers have England as favourites which cant have happened since 2002"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1989644348204708318)  2025-11-15T10:39Z 11.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Up there in the top five wins for South Africa under Rassie"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1989708502588105119)  2025-11-15T14:54Z 11.5K followers, [----] engagements


"*shameless plug after a Ford drop goal* Nerdy chat with George Ford talking drop goals. Plus why he's playing better than ever. Love this quote: You come into England camp get out on the training field and think: Where else would I rather be right now other than here For @ObserverUK. https://t.co/jZ8ETDs7Fo Nerdy chat with George Ford talking drop goals. Plus why he's playing better than ever. Love this quote: You come into England camp get out on the training field and think: Where else would I rather be right now other than here For @ObserverUK. https://t.co/jZ8ETDs7Fo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1989723411732472311)  2025-11-15T15:53Z 11.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Still weird that Sam Underhill hasn't had an Elite EPS contract"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1989786988879253755)  2025-11-15T20:06Z 11.6K followers, 34.4K engagements


"When New Zealand looked down and out Will Jordan (shock) popped up for another Test try. He's now on [--] chasing a record held by the great Doug Howlett. Howlett on Jordan: I love what he does off the ball. Hes always in the game." For @ObserverUK. https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/when-will-new-zealand-try-scoring-record-finally-fall https://observer.co.uk/news/sport/article/when-will-new-zealand-try-scoring-record-finally-fall"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1989998947595624934)  2025-11-16T10:08Z 11.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@mark_keohane Hi Mark. - Mainly because of their schedule with easier matches first and last (beating USA 85-0 next Tonga). Blew their two toughest Tests - Huge opportunity to beat NZ and didn't take it - No loss at Murrayfield to Argentina going back to 2009"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1990151685432574361)  2025-11-16T20:15Z 11.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Two key penalty attempts for George Ford against New Zealand one year apart. Jamie George afterwards: "I want you guys to give him all the plaudits possible because he deserves it." Happy to oblige. Full column on this week's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/p/world-class-george-ford-conquers-new-zealand https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/p/world-class-george-ford-conquers-new-zealand"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1990319060593361055)  2025-11-17T07:20Z 11.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Here is the [----] schedule for the Nations Championship. South Africa hosting England on July [--]. Finals weekend in London Nov 27-29. Venues and KO times tbc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1990344230309634481)  2025-11-17T09:00Z 11.5K followers, 48.3K engagements


"@_AlexBPsych Can guarantee that Fiji won't be in Suva but not sure where yet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1990351848889544773)  2025-11-17T09:30Z 11.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Ox Nche is the first-ever prop to be nominated for mens player of the year. In a class of their own but who will be crowned World Rugby's Men's 15s Player of the Year 🏆 #WorldRugbyAwards https://t.co/Z7RqAktFzA In a class of their own but who will be crowned World Rugby's Men's 15s Player of the Year 🏆 #WorldRugbyAwards https://t.co/Z7RqAktFzA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1990707464673669411)  2025-11-18T09:03Z 11.5K followers, 21.6K engagements


"Olly Cracknell topping Wales' tackle stats (23) on his first Test start might be the least surprising stat of the autumn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1991115154520789447)  2025-11-19T12:03Z 11.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Now he's turned up with a fire extinguisher. I don't know they're just bowling really well aren't they Santa hasnt been and instead theres an enormous fire #TheAshes Santa hasnt been and instead theres an enormous fire #TheAshes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1991778950285258835)  2025-11-21T08:01Z 11.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Preview episode now up on The Rugby Bunker breaking down England's team to face Argentina what victory in Dublin would mean for Ireland and South Africa and which snacks @CharlieFelix is bringing for the road trip to Cardiff. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=ncMvnntErxo https://www.youtube.com/watchv=ncMvnntErxo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1991835436227203189)  2025-11-21T11:45Z 11.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Whatever happens the haka was pretty special #WALvNZ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1992254343354224864)  2025-11-22T15:30Z 11.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Argentina's best players this year with @ZucaConti. Full episode ahead of #ENGvARG: https://youtu.be/eHP6-UpKzKM https://youtu.be/eHP6-UpKzKM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1992337295559499902)  2025-11-22T21:00Z 11.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Main thought about the Springboks during the autumn has been how the fuck did the Wallabies do that at Ellis Park"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1992340316230468024)  2025-11-22T21:12Z 11.5K followers, 44.2K engagements


"Have a lot of time for Kalvin Gourgues' reaction after making a break with his first touch in Test rugby before firing out this gun pass to Bielle-Biarrey"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1992504390515871903)  2025-11-23T08:04Z 11.5K followers, 59.1K engagements


"This bang bang tackle sequence from Guy Pepper and Ben Spencer: very good #ENGvARG"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1992640345654628855)  2025-11-23T17:04Z 11.5K followers, 74.9K engagements


"Felipe Contepomi fizzing with Tom Curry after Juan Cruz Mallias injury. Let me say it is not only that. Because probably it is part of his nature to bully people. But he came off in the tunnel and he gave me a little smack. Im [--]. Not a smack a push a hit here on the chest. So maybe it is his nature I don't know. Probably those are the guys we are rewarding and we praise. Maybe thats where we want rugby to go I dont know"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1992675093600768198)  2025-11-23T19:22Z 11.5K followers, 387.4K engagements


"Henry Slade on Contepomis comment about Curry: He is the furthest thing from a bullyI have ever seen. He's such a genuine genuine guywho cares a lot about everyone. Felipe Contepomi fizzing with Tom Curry after Juan Cruz Mallias injury. Let me say it is not only that. Because probably it is part of his nature to bully people. But he came off in the tunnel and he gave me a little smack. Im [--]. Not a smack a push a hit here on the https://t.co/cEbtR3Up6H Felipe Contepomi fizzing with Tom Curry after Juan Cruz Mallias injury. Let me say it is not only that. Because probably it is part of his"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1992698272797044948)  2025-11-23T20:54Z 11.5K followers, 68.2K engagements


"Welsh special on The Rugby Bunker with @_AlexBywater ahead of #WALvRSA looking at last week's loss to New Zealand the Springboks coming to Cardiff and the latest off-field developments with the WRU and the regions. https://youtu.be/4eOdmw52Aqc https://youtu.be/4eOdmw52Aqc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1993296483094085775)  2025-11-25T12:31Z 11.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Joined by @jon_cardinelli on The Rugby Bunker to chat all things Springboks (👍👍) - the Irish demolition why this Wales fixture feels unnecessary and why South Africa can (will) win the [----] World Cup. https://youtu.be/IOAyQbSo2dosi=ZZOKte7Sa6Rnze8r https://youtu.be/IOAyQbSo2dosi=ZZOKte7Sa6Rnze8r"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1994304564976120025)  2025-11-28T07:17Z 11.5K followers, [----] engagements


"What's stopping the Boks from winning it again in [----] Latest episode of The Rugby Bunker focusing on South Africa now live: https://youtu.be/IOAyQbSo2do https://youtu.be/IOAyQbSo2do"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1994375736052826300)  2025-11-28T12:00Z 11.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Saturday was a landmark day for rugby players losing their heads"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1995109223366078868)  2025-11-30T12:34Z 11.5K followers, 16.2K engagements


"This is the previous scrap between Etzebeth and Mann which people are suggesting was a gouge by Mann I'm not seeing it (no pun intended)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1995226745679868024)  2025-11-30T20:21Z 11.6K followers, 60K engagements


"Update: There is no citing against Wales back-row Alex Mann. Eben Etzebeths hearing after his red card will be on Tuesday afternoon verdict likely on Wednesday. More on what kind of punishment Etzebeth could face here: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/p/eben-etzebeth-suspension-how-long https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/p/eben-etzebeth-suspension-how-long"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1995511001878540666)  2025-12-01T15:11Z 11.6K followers, 107.1K engagements


"Breaking: Eben Etzebeth banned for [--] weeks reduced from [--]. Wont return until April. Contact with Manns eye found to be intentional. Sanction began at mid-range entry point (18 weeks). Ardie Savea provided a character testimonial supporting Etzebeth. Much more to follow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1996618357613998177)  2025-12-04T16:31Z 11.6K followers, 74.3K engagements


"On the Substack: Go through the highlights and you'll find real moments of quality in the Champions Cup like Grgoire Arfeuil's two tries for Pau against Northampton or UBB winning in Pretoria. And yet I kept wondering does anyone care anymore https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/p/champions-cup-quality-anyone-care https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/p/champions-cup-quality-anyone-care"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1997929451183841360)  2025-12-08T07:21Z 11.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Obsessed with this David Ainu'u pass for Toulouse's opening try"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/2000296921769165311)  2025-12-14T20:08Z 11.5K followers, 15.8K engagements


"Ellie Kildunne finishing second in a #SPOTY top three with Rory McIlroy and Lando Norris is pretty cool"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/2001760721290379335)  2025-12-18T21:05Z 11.6K followers, [----] engagements


"The Substack is out digging into how Northampton's strong identity and depth led to that stunning win over Bath - whose warm-up was described to me as "very sloppy" - with some extra detail on why George Furbank is set to leave the club. https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/p/northamptons-strong-ethos-george-furbank-harlequins https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/p/northamptons-strong-ethos-george-furbank-harlequins"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/2005552480227340778)  2025-12-29T08:12Z 11.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Reaching the 'form you can't ignore' phase with Greg Fisilau and England"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/2007493744850022600)  2026-01-03T16:46Z 11.6K followers, 17K engagements


"Meh. Nadal still comfortably leads the head-to-head and won the greatest final of all time (Wimbledon 2008)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/825680684538789889)  2017-01-29T12:23Z 11.5K followers, [--] engagements


"John Afoa's a bad man"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1064192013954924544)  2018-11-18T16:22Z 11.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Bottom of the ninth two outs. what a way to book your ticket to the World Series"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1185787196827152385)  2019-10-20T05:17Z 11.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Huge blow for France - Romain Ntamack ruled out of the Rugby World Cup"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1691006718300262400)  2023-08-14T08:39Z 11.3K followers, 80.6K engagements


"Andy Farrell in his press conference regarding Owen Farrell: "The circus that's gone in and around all this is absolutely disgusting in my opinion. Disgusting. I suppose those people that have loved their time in the sun get a few more days to keep going at that.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1692194328746098755)  2023-08-17T15:19Z 11.3K followers, 38.4K engagements


"What an absolute fire finish from Keith Earls good lord"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1692962780817539451)  2023-08-19T18:12Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Steve Borthwick admitted after Saturdays game that Englands attack is clunky. Jamie George Englands scrum representative also said he was told by referee Paul Williams walking out for the second half - You need to stop talking"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1693320896163790966)  2023-08-20T17:55Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Two-match ban for Billy Vunipola if he does tackle school (of course he will). Will miss England's Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1694258826386489662)  2023-08-23T08:02Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"What an absurd build-up to the World Cup that England are having. Theyre either about to put [--] on Fiji or have a player struck by lightning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1694706541268701302)  2023-08-24T13:41Z 11.3K followers, 38.4K engagements


"What a moment - Fiji defeat England at Twickenham"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1695468106611642622)  2023-08-26T16:07Z 11.4K followers, 23.7K engagements


"We've been working on something"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1696082876977000752)  2023-08-28T08:50Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Alex Mitchell and Jonny May starting the opener against Argentina. You weren't expecting that in mid-August were you. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2023/09/06/rugby-world-cup-2023-england-alex-mitchell-scrum-half/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2023/09/06/rugby-world-cup-2023-england-alex-mitchell-scrum-half/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1699391715927351305)  2023-09-06T11:58Z 11.4K followers, 245.7K engagements


"Its all very let the boys play"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1700243861480640996)  2023-09-08T20:25Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"TF1s tracking for the pass that led to Teleas second try"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1700260494232465730)  2023-09-08T21:31Z 11.3K followers, 62.1K engagements


"Peter O'Mahony to Nika Amashukeli after Sexton was hit late following his try: "It's just fucking silly." Amashukeli conscious everyone's listening on the ref app: "Please don't use that language." #IREvROM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1700514810650087492)  2023-09-09T14:21Z 11.6K followers, 142.8K engagements


"Dont. Box-kick. There"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1700594083666837696)  2023-09-09T19:36Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Lovely. #WALvFIJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1700843969897205982)  2023-09-10T12:09Z 11.3K followers, 45K engagements


"Scotlands pack we see you"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1700911618933068227)  2023-09-10T16:38Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Nice of Fiji to let Wales have that first [--] minutes before starting to cook 🔥"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1700952257741693022)  2023-09-10T19:19Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Sorry but that's wild to yellow card Tagitagivalu after the amount of penalties Wales just gave up on their line. #WALvFIJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1700972242610594256)  2023-09-10T20:39Z 11.6K followers, 71.9K engagements


"Exclusive: World Rugby concerned that the use of still images and limited replays is leading to trial by social media for referees and players"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1702057195368501312)  2023-09-13T20:30Z 11.3K followers, 234.3K engagements


"Good on the broadcasters for not showing any replays. Poor bloke. #NZLvNAM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1702765647493525787)  2023-09-15T19:25Z 11.3K followers, 19.6K engagements


"Portugal with the sexiest try of the tournament #WALvPOR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1703096257214816338)  2023-09-16T17:19Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Nice moment between Tongas players and fans from both sides. #IREvTGA #RWC2023"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1703155786422047202)  2023-09-16T21:15Z 11.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Fun few weeks Fiji are having. Their biggest Rugby World Cup result since [----]. Really they dominated. #AUSvFIJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1703465568173531576)  2023-09-17T17:46Z 11.3K followers, 29.1K engagements


"Eddie Jones confirms that Taniela Tupou and Will Skelton will not be available to face Wales in Lyon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1703475373831242140)  2023-09-17T18:25Z 11.4K followers, 74.2K engagements


"Enjoyable quote from Fiji scrum-half Simione Kuruvoli who was perfect off the kicking tee when asked if he had kicked 5/5 before. "To be honest nah.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1703499020553908471)  2023-09-17T19:59Z 11.3K followers, 15K engagements


"Spoke to Charles Piutau about the switch to playing for a 'Tier Two' side with Tonga. He was very honest about the lack of resources. "We hardly have any kit we were struggling to find balls. Sometimes we have to cover our own flights to get to camps.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1704235099032596799)  2023-09-19T20:44Z 11.3K followers, 23K engagements


"Antoine Dupont had an operation at 11pm last night in Toulouse to have a plate fitted in his face. Will re-join the France squad in a few days for a "gradual recovery""  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1705477378523181201)  2023-09-23T07:01Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Feels like a day made for Dan Biggar doesn't it Piece on how no team-mate is spared in the pursuit of success with great insight from Callum Sheedy. "The more fired up he gets the better he plays." #WALvAUS https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2023/09/24/wales-players-love-dan-biggars-fury-even-when-receiving/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2023/09/24/wales-players-love-dan-biggars-fury-even-when-receiving/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1705879979643277551)  2023-09-24T09:40Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Jac Morgan's had a cross-field assist to LRZ and a 50:22 (really a 22:22) at this RWC. *Someone* can kick. #WALvAUS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1706028926219297070)  2023-09-24T19:32Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Cant stop watching it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1708390264706846726)  2023-10-01T07:55Z 11.3K followers, 61.1K engagements


"The session ahead of Shane Lowry tonight - is the Colosseum safe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1708499896783786402)  2023-10-01T15:11Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"It's as simple as this - I want to see more of Portugal against the top teams. #AUSvPOR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1708512331850760664)  2023-10-01T16:00Z 11.6K followers, 117.3K engagements


"Something on Portugal. We're about to deny an exciting young side who have proven they can compete the chance to keep improving by consistently facing the world's best teams. What are we doing #RWC2023"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1711443657809633770)  2023-10-09T18:08Z 11.3K followers, 11.6K engagements


"Astonishing game. Convinced that Ireland would reel them in eventually and they never did. New Zealand's physicality and defence led by Cane and Savea enormously impressive. #IREvNZL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1713296673118589268)  2023-10-14T20:52Z 11.3K followers, 51.9K engagements


"🚨🎙Back recording the podcast this morning - just a quiet quarter-final weekend wasnt it Hit us with your thoughts and questions. @CharlieFelix @CRichardsonTel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1714162017425084828)  2023-10-17T06:10Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"You may have seen Tom Curry go over to ask the referee something in the first half. It was about an alleged comment from Bongi Mbonambi which if true is quite extraordinary"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1716012640588165578)  2023-10-22T08:44Z 11.3K followers, 20.9K engagements


"Ah so that's what sparked the scrap"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1716426700479779261)  2023-10-23T12:09Z 11.6K followers, 999.4K engagements


"7-1 for a Rugby World Cup final Thats great fun"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1717439493228077073)  2023-10-26T07:14Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Delighted for Sam Underhill. So many months out in this RWC cycle comes back and finishes with [--] tackles most of them massive. #ARGvENG #RWC2023"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1718011915685838973)  2023-10-27T21:08Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 Final pod of the Rugby World Cup tomorrow morning with @CharlieFelix and @CRichardsonTel so coming to you early for your highlights your questions your moans. Thanks for being so great"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1718978494627975644)  2023-10-30T13:09Z 11.3K followers, 11.5K engagements


"Quick tribute to Jonny May. Controversial but the Ireland [----] try that first try for England against New Zealand in 2014"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1719413344300351823)  2023-10-31T17:57Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Report from Murrayfield. Yes it was a try at the end but what will really annoy Scotland is that they failed to put France away earlier having been the better team by a mile. #SCOvFRA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1756421134847823990)  2024-02-10T20:53Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Excl: Tom Curry - in an interview with @SaleSharksRugby to be released on Tuesday - has discussed his recovery from hip surgery which left him relearning how to walk and rejecting the option to have a metal hip. No return date yet but he's upbeat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1757163856474833121)  2024-02-12T22:04Z 11.3K followers, 57.6K engagements


"Exclusive interview at home with Sir Gareth Edwards. 🏴 Mourning JPR and Barry John 🦁 The 50th anniversary of [----] (@lionsofficial) 🏆 Why @PortugalRugby were his favourite part of the Rugby World Cup 🏉 Kicking and physicality in the modern game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1758405855828197396)  2024-02-16T08:20Z 11.3K followers, 24.7K engagements


"Sometimes it really can be such a great sport"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1761674341639426456)  2024-02-25T08:47Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"George Martin at 6ft 6in and over 18st is still squeezing himself into a [----] Volkswagen Up They are tiny. It doesn't seem right. Plus playing with Chessum Richard Hill's verdict on him and why the physicality of the game is the best part"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1763692854012981727)  2024-03-01T22:28Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Hope you're all rested following your own fallow weeks but the @TelegraphRugby podcast is back tomorrow and we (@CharlieFelix @CRichardsonTel) need your hot questions. Hit us"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1764317474764239190)  2024-03-03T15:50Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"📍Stadio Olimpico Essentially can Italy give Scotland a wobble Updates from Rome in the blog: #ITAvSCO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1766458602271756675)  2024-03-09T13:38Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"I mean good luck to Twickenham this is an absolute belter. The Azzurri back ahead. #ITASCO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1766488593193705843)  2024-03-09T15:37Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Garbisi keeping absolutely no lid on his emotions one of the funnest parts of watching this Italy side. #ITASCO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1766492195798888863)  2024-03-09T15:52Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Rome will not be quiet. Italys first Six Nations win in Rome since March [----]. #ITASCO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1766495902636613686)  2024-03-09T16:06Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Late to this (maybe not a bad thing) - what does everyone make of it Dear TMO you are seriously not looking at this clear out to Furlongs head #ENGvIRE https://t.co/ypspwTffTn Dear TMO you are seriously not looking at this clear out to Furlongs head #ENGvIRE https://t.co/ypspwTffTn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1767164967160009125)  2024-03-11T12:25Z 11.3K followers, 12K engagements


"Exclusive: Sale in talks to sign Waisea Nayacalevu to replace Manu Tuilagi. Fiji captain offered a one-year deal with an option for a further season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1767518536560205856)  2024-03-12T11:50Z 11.3K followers, 98.2K engagements


"Find the sniping between Scotland and Ireland over recent years. quite funny Has peak WWF promo vibes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1768601781628469329)  2024-03-15T11:34Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Rees-Zammit when we spoke a few days ago talked about being a dual-threat WR/RB similar to Deebo Samuel and Christian McCaffrey with the 49ers. Both Samuel and McCaffrey ran 4.48s at their combines LRZ here with [---]. Welsh rugby union star Louis Rees-Zammit - Rees-Lightning - ran a [----] [--] at the NFL International Player Pathway Pro Day. Unofficial time. https://t.co/O6nd2XNHJS Welsh rugby union star Louis Rees-Zammit - Rees-Lightning - ran a [----] [--] at the NFL International Player Pathway Pro Day. Unofficial time. https://t.co/O6nd2XNHJS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1770493990896390277)  2024-03-20T16:53Z 11.4K followers, 150.7K engagements


"Quick tribute to Danny Care following his retirement from Test rugby. When the door on his England career seemed shut his hunger to play for his country never wavered"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1772378540454859237)  2024-03-25T21:42Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"When Care made his England debut back in [----] against New Zealand Feyi-Waboso was five years old. Brad Thorn played for the All Blacks that day - he turns [--] next year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1772380138967056882)  2024-03-25T21:48Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"From overnight: Louis Rees-Zammit is set to sign for the Kansas City Chiefs according to @Schultz_Report. Hard to think of a better place for LRZ to learn the game than under Andy Reid and alongside Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/american-football/2024/03/28/louis-rees-zammit-nfl-kansas-city-chiefs-kelce-mahomes/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/american-football/2024/03/28/louis-rees-zammit-nfl-kansas-city-chiefs-kelce-mahomes/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1773246928588877825)  2024-03-28T07:13Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Bit of rain in Fiji. MR MASI 😮💨 What a season hes having so far #SuperRugbyPacific #DRUvFOR https://t.co/MJ2ZCcKeyY MR MASI 😮💨 What a season hes having so far #SuperRugbyPacific #DRUvFOR https://t.co/MJ2ZCcKeyY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1773983857244590276)  2024-03-30T08:01Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"News on the first conviction of a rugby supporter for abusing match officials online. Understand the official in question is TMO Brian MacNeice who along with his wife received threatening messages after the game between England and Samoa at the RWC. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/04/08/world-rugby-devout-christian-online-troll-referee-abuse/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/04/08/world-rugby-devout-christian-online-troll-referee-abuse/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1777402794816811329)  2024-04-08T18:27Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Harlequins fans hi. Keen for your thoughts after a few wild results. Are you enjoying the Quins rollercoaster - the best part of being a fan - or would you prefer an easier life. ➡✉: ben.coles@telegraph.co.uk @QuinssaRugby @harlequinspod @RugbyQuins @QuinsFOTS @NevsLeftBoot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1778039770674815471)  2024-04-10T12:38Z 11.4K followers, 19K engagements


"Actually concerned for this match's sanity. #UBBvHAR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1779178126905397686)  2024-04-13T16:01Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Feyi-Waboso is making people look silly again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1789348127054385457)  2024-05-11T17:33Z 11.4K followers, 45.3K engagements


"Busmans holiday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1794083851381228004)  2024-05-24T19:11Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Is that 'Graduation'-era Kanye West they're playing at Franklin's Gardens Did no have that on the bingo card #NORvSAR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1796608620139803045)  2024-05-31T18:24Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Imagine this was the Conservative HQ reaction earlier"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1799075275474628716)  2024-06-07T13:45Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"So in the end: - Weak Bulls side thrashed at Northampton - Stronger Bulls side the next week get LBP against Munster - Bulls finish second by one point () above Leinster later host a semi-final - And beat Leinster - And now host the URC final against Glasgow .it worked"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1802057185683493307)  2024-06-15T19:14Z 11.4K followers, 45.6K engagements


"Its filling up for Bokfest [----] South Africa v Wales. Id guess 3:1 Springbok to Wales fans. #RSAvWAL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1804497514013336047)  2024-06-22T12:51Z 11.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Weird game. South Africa up by nine but that feels underwhelming given Ox Bongi Malherbe Etzebeth Mostert PSDT and Kwagga are still out there. #RSAvWAL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1804521599413960876)  2024-06-22T14:27Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Those "this referee let the away team win" comments from Jake White are pretty disappointing (no doubt he was hurting but still). Reaction in South Africa to Glasgow's achievement (and Andrea Piardi's refereeing) seems to be largely positive"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1804935602481107035)  2024-06-23T17:52Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"All the chat about rugby players to the NFL but Travis Kelce is a useful recruit for Ireland tbf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1808447087341662489)  2024-07-03T10:25Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Stats show Wales tighthead Archie Griffin made [--] tackles. He went [--] minutes and had a great pen turnover. Promising for Wales (and Bath). #AUSvWAL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1809563245222518800)  2024-07-06T12:21Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Excuse me Argentina"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1814028829003776421)  2024-07-18T20:05Z 11.6K followers, 39.7K engagements


"It's been a fun Test summer. Samoa 33-25 Italy Japan 23-25 Georgia Tonga 20-29 Spain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1814226527413833870)  2024-07-19T09:11Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Excl: World Rugby estimate the [----] & [----] RWCs will create $80bn in economic opportunities over the next [--] years in the US potentially doubling rugby's global economy. Plus confirmation of Ireland-New Zealand in Chicago II + England in the USA in [----]. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/07/24/world-rugby-game-changing-62bn-us-world-cups-20-years/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/07/24/world-rugby-game-changing-62bn-us-world-cups-20-years/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1816083660140892528)  2024-07-24T12:11Z 11.4K followers, 42.9K engagements


"Boss the restarts = win forever #RugbySevens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1816559507008553025)  2024-07-25T19:41Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Also South Africa's defence was outstanding"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1816559617012580808)  2024-07-25T19:42Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Huge moment for these lads on Saturday when it's Dupont France v South Africa in the semi-final. (Dont tell the Saffas) https://t.co/Xi6Rk4rgIB (Dont tell the Saffas) https://t.co/Xi6Rk4rgIB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1816563302987636752)  2024-07-25T19:56Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Ravutaumada like an NFL running back unreal for Fiji's second try. #RugbySevens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1816588811016528024)  2024-07-25T21:38Z 11.6K followers, 89.5K engagements


"The FFR have banned Melvyn Jaminet for [--] weeks. He will have to pay a [-----] fine. Eight of the [--] weeks can be spent working for the FFR in schools on "the fight against discrimination" and with French youth teams on "the dangers linked to alcohol and social networks". France have sent home full-back Melvyn Jaminet from Argentina with immediate effect after he posted a video to his Instagram saying he would hit "the first Arab I come across on the road". The FFR have condemned his comments "in the strongest terms". France have sent home full-back Melvyn Jaminet from Argentina with immediate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1816836947509141665)  2024-07-26T14:04Z 11.4K followers, 14.8K engagements


"Pray for the lads. (Dont tell the Saffas) https://t.co/Xi6Rk4rgIB (Dont tell the Saffas) https://t.co/Xi6Rk4rgIB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1817260160274100645)  2024-07-27T18:05Z 11.4K followers, 12K engagements


"And were back in. Heard from the new Leicester head coach Michael Cheika a self-confessed specialist in big turnarounds. Compared to when he started at Leinster and the Waratahs this feels like a better starting point. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/08/06/michael-cheika-leicester-tigers-premiership-rugby/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/08/06/michael-cheika-leicester-tigers-premiership-rugby/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1821087170511217086)  2024-08-07T07:33Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Piece on why South Africa has gone gaga for Sacha ahead of Feinberg-Mngomezulu's first start for the Springboks on Saturday. Insight from @OptaJonny and his Stormers team-mate @benloaderr. The sky is the limit for him. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/08/08/sacha-feinberg-mngomezulu-south-africa-springboks-stormers/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/08/08/sacha-feinberg-mngomezulu-south-africa-springboks-stormers/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1821551288611410128)  2024-08-08T14:17Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Everyone awake for this ☕ #AUSvRSA https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/08/10/australia-v-south-africa-live-score-rugby-championship/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/08/10/australia-v-south-africa-live-score-rugby-championship/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1822115420809076761)  2024-08-10T03:39Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"With RG Snyman out think this will be Pieter-Steph du Toit's first start at lock for South Africa since November [----] against France"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1822122138100277594)  2024-08-10T04:05Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"It's an absolute possession massacre. Possession: Australia 35%-65% South Africa Territory: Australia 37%-63% South Africa #AUSvRSA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1822145558598795573)  2024-08-10T05:38Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"South Africa's record winning margin over the Wallabies is [--] points for those wondering. #AUSvRSA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1822156086977110212)  2024-08-10T06:20Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"That try by Paisami means Australia avoid being nilled in a Test match against South Africa for the first time since 1956"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1822159714551029843)  2024-08-10T06:35Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Say you like rugby and wanted to watch all of it all season but without a wider TV/Broadband package. Sky: [-----] per month (NOW TV Flexible Month Membership) TNT: 30.99pm (Discovery+ Premium Plan) Premier Sports: 10.99pm That's 76.97pm - 91.10pm with the license fee"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1823786966137348410)  2024-08-14T18:21Z 11.4K followers, 13.5K engagements


"Louis Rees-Zammit released by the Kansas City Chiefs - would expect him to end up back on their practice squad later this week. Best fit for him to keep learning the sport"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1828502220608082274)  2024-08-27T18:37Z 11.4K followers, 15.3K engagements


"The amount of belters between South Africa and New Zealand at Ellis Park is mad"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1829925962495988122)  2024-08-31T16:55Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"France's kit now being made by adidas and we're off to a strong start"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1830519121328374178)  2024-09-02T08:12Z 11.6K followers, 77.6K engagements


"@HeTalksRugby If they can get Andrews going as well that's some pair of TEs. Fancy them to be back at Arrowhead for the AFC Championship game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1832006042818867553)  2024-09-06T10:40Z 11.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Feature on the 'Cape Crusaders' given the All Blacks are back in Cape Town for the first time since [----]. The Springboks might be winning some over and with good reason but old wounds take time. Also South Africa have won 3/10 in this fixture in CT. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/09/06/south-africa-v-new-zealand-cape-town-rugby-championship/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/09/06/south-africa-v-new-zealand-cape-town-rugby-championship/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1832051584538439807)  2024-09-06T13:41Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Argentina 67-27 Australia The most points Australia have ever conceded in a Test match (passing South Africa's [--] in 1997) and Australia's second-heaviest defeat ever (behind 53-8 to South Africa in 2008). https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/09/07/argentina-v-australia-live-score-rugby-championship-latest/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/09/07/argentina-v-australia-live-score-rugby-championship-latest/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1832527269358665775)  2024-09-07T21:12Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"This try-saving tackle by Christian Ambadiang of Castres oh my word"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1832684410950316101)  2024-09-08T07:36Z 11.6K followers, 311.1K engagements


"Damian de Allende's eyes here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1840308414741701119)  2024-09-29T08:31Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Regenerating shouldn't be this easy. Love what South Africa have done both tactically and in terms of personnel in the Rugby Championship. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/09/30/south-africa-rassie-erasmus-have-regenerated-rivals-beware/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/09/30/south-africa-rassie-erasmus-have-regenerated-rivals-beware/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1840721259392335959)  2024-09-30T11:52Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Gutted for Andy Onyeama-Christie that looked awful"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1845467535346442299)  2024-10-13T14:12Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Feature on rugby players moving to the NFL. Understand that candidates from the Premiership URC (in South Africa) and France sevens are in contention for next year's International Player Pathway in Florida while Joe Cokanasiga was approached in the past. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/10/27/international-player-pathway-ipp-rugby-american-football/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/10/27/international-player-pathway-ipp-rugby-american-football/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1850483976332263620)  2024-10-27T10:25Z 11.4K followers, 16K engagements


"Anyway time for the main event. #SCOvFIJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1852767059450712263)  2024-11-02T17:37Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Fiji's Isoa Nasilasila introducing himself to Kyle Rowe. #SCOvFIJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1852783314890834344)  2024-11-02T18:42Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Springboks having a right wobble in the last couple of minutes. #SCOvRSA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1855650572449312941)  2024-11-10T16:35Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Jannes Labuschagne who was sent off for South Africa in [----] for a late hit on Jonny Wilkinson is now a preacher. Spoke to him about that moment and the vision he had before the game his faith and the current Springboks under Rassie Erasmus. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/11/13/jannes-labuschagne-jesus-south-africa-england-wilkinson/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/11/13/jannes-labuschagne-jesus-south-africa-england-wilkinson/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1856696092290617373)  2024-11-13T13:50Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Brett Robinson elected new World Rugby chairman. Interestingly Andrea Rinaldo recieved nine votes in the first round having previously been backed by Italy and Ireland (six votes) suggesting a surprise switch before Rinaldo was eliminated after the first round"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1857049416504389667)  2024-11-14T13:14Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Said it in the Rugby Championship but Joaquin Oviedo is some player at No [--] for Argentina"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1857544085315239975)  2024-11-15T21:59Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"An ode to the Springbok scrum with @CharlieFelix ahead of #ENGvRSA. Os du Randt @Beast_TM and Ox Nche on why South Africa are the best in the world. Nche: "We have a saying what hits harder - an open hand or a fist." https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/11/16/we-want-to-inflict-pain-the-springbok-scrum-onslaught-head/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/11/16/we-want-to-inflict-pain-the-springbok-scrum-onslaught-head/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1857688051767718314)  2024-11-16T07:32Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"That felt like the Scotland game in that South Africa definitely off their best and have still won by a decent margin. #ENGvRSA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1857871167442595938)  2024-11-16T19:39Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Francis Baron the former RFU CEO believes that Bill Sweeney's position as CEO is "not tenable". The RFU have responded firmly saying that Baron's opinions are "out of touch and wrong". https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/11/26/bill-sweeney-tom-illube-told-rfu-jobs-not-tenable-by-ex-ceo/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/11/26/bill-sweeney-tom-illube-told-rfu-jobs-not-tenable-by-ex-ceo/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1861528239174279451)  2024-11-26T21:51Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"We (@CharlieFelix @CRichardsonTel) have picked our post-autumn World XVs. You're going to *love* all of them. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/12/02/rugby-world-15s-south-africa-england-ireland-new-zealand/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/12/02/rugby-world-15s-south-africa-england-ireland-new-zealand/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1863659799528812623)  2024-12-02T19:01Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Strong words from John Plumtree after the Sharks defeat at Leicester. Weve got to look after these athletes. And right now theyre treated like robots. Bongi Mbonambi has a fractured hand Eben Etzebeth has a concussion. #LEIvSHA Report: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/12/14/leicester-tigers-v-sharks-live-score-champions-cup/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/12/14/leicester-tigers-v-sharks-live-score-champions-cup/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1868051789154832682)  2024-12-14T21:53Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Afo Fasogbon is going to be some player for Gloucester and England. Chatted about: 🤫 Send-offs for Genge and West 📱 FaceTimes before games with Opoku-Fordjour 🤼♂ Wrestling tips from Kirill Gotovtsev 👊 This U20s group (Pollock Asher) playing with such confidence"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1869769694330405018)  2024-12-19T15:40Z 11.3K followers, 34.5K engagements


"Its foggy enough at the moment lads #HARvLEI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1873066886226944189)  2024-12-28T18:02Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Marcus Smith celebrating his assist while being tackled by Handre Pollard was fun. #HARvLEI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/bencoles_/status/1873068174759038984)  2024-12-28T18:07Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements

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