Scotland forward Rob Harley is full of admiration for Manchester-born Hamish Watson, after making his mark on the international stage last month.

Eddie Jones’ England now possess a host of star names capable of making any world best XV – that’s according to 2003 Rugby World Cup winner Jason Robinson.

Captaincy may bring added responsibility and pressure but Sale Sharks skipper Josh Beaumont claims he is relishing his new role.

They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks but Sale Sharks scrum-half Mike Phillips claims he is learning plenty during his first foray into domestic English rugby.

Irish coach Nigel Carolan insists James Ryan is destined for full international glory and expects his skipper to establish himself on the global stage at the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Manchester.

Head coach John Dalziel believes his Scotland Under-20 side can match the achievements of former stars Mark Bennett and Jonny Gray in the 2016 World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Manchester.

Ireland Under-20 captain James Ryan insists his burgeoning reputation is bottom of his concerns as he prepares to tackle Jason Strange’s Grand Slam winning Welshmen in the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Manchester.

Baby Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has backed Jordie Barrett to light up the World Rugby Under-20s Championship in Manchester as they prepare to defend their title.

Welsh Grand Slam winning captain Tom Phillips admits he is preparing for a southern hemisphere onslaught at the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Manchester.

Skipper Leni Apisai is confident his Baby Blacks side have what it takes to clinch a second consecutive World Rugby Under-20 Championship.

Beswick boxer Kane Gardner admitted he was delighted with his performances after ticking BUCS Nationals champion off his bucket list in Sheffield on Friday.