LATEST RUGBY WORLD MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION DEALS “It also allows for competition within the squad for opportunities across the 23 and there is no better place or opposition for players to test themselves than Scarlets in their home ground.” Head Coach Tony McGahanMunster coach Tony McGahan rings the changes for the trip to Llanelli with just two players, Lifeimi Mafi and Denis Leamy, retained in the starting XV from last weekend.Mafi retains the number 12 jersey while Leamy switches to number eight for tomorrow’s game and the Cashel man will lead the side. Six of the bench replacements in Brive last weekend start this time around, the exception being John Hayes who again provides back-up from the bench.Denis Hurley was expected to make a return to action but tweaked a hamstring in training yesterday and that means a start for youngster Danny Barnes on one wing with another young gun, Simon Zebo on the other.Commenting on the changes, McGahan said, “After three challenging weeks previous to this away trip to Scarlet’s, a rotation of the playing group allows us to rest many of the starters coming into a busy and competitive period.’” VIADANA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 27: Head coach of Munster Tony McGahan looks on during the Magners League match between Aironi Rugby and Munster at Stadio Luigi Zaffanella on February 27, 2011 in Viadana, Italy. (Photo by Dino Panato/Getty Images for Aironi) Munster:P Warwick; S Zebo, J Murphy, L Mafi, D Barnes; D Cusack, P Stringer; M Horan, M Sherry, S Archer; D Ryan, M O’Driscoll T O’Donnell, N Ronan, D Leamy (C).Replacements: D Fogarty, D Hurley, J Hayes, A Quinlan, P Butler, D Williams, S Tuitupou, S Deasy. read more
RW: What’s your idea of a dream holiday? OP: I like to be active, so a bit of discovery in South America or the Amazon would be good.RW: What’s the silliest thing you’ve bought? OP: An elephant trunk thong. I wore it once in the privacy of my own company and I thought it looked ridiculous.RW: What couldn’t you live without? OP: People. I’m such a social butterfly and hate being on my own.RW: What’s your dream car? OP: A 1966 Ford Mustang Shelby coupé.RW: Any regrets? OP: Mooning my French teacher at school, running away from a taxi driver and not paying once, and not working harder for my A Levels at school.RW: What three things would you take with you to a desert island? OP: A chicken and mushroom risotto from Pizza Express. Van Morrison’s Greatest Hits. And Bear Grylls so he’d get me off the island. Or Sienna Miller, who’s the love of my life.RW: What would you like to achieve outside of rugby? OP: I’m trying to become an Olympic ambassador for the IRB. I was involved with sevens from the start of the Olympic dream and want to help that grow.RW: What last made you laugh? OP: A cartoon in a French newspaper. It said, ‘The USA have published proof that Osama Bin Laden is dead.’ The picture was of the sea and a sandal floating on top of it!This article appeared in the July 2011 issue of Rugby World Magazine.Find a newsagent that sells Rugby World in the UK The man in pink – Ollie PhillipsRUGBY WORLD: What are your summer plans? Ollie Phillips: My mother’s getting married at the start of June, but after that the plan is to go stateside with my Leicester mate Ben Woods. We want to go to New York, then west to San Francisco and LA before we blow all our money in Vegas!RW: What’s it like living in Paris with James Haskell? OP: We’ve got a house in the centre of Paris. It’s different. I’m from Brighton but I’m still not used to seeing a man walking around the house half naked. He’s a loud and ‘out there’ man.RW: Does James have any bad habits? OP: He’s got a million. The worst one is just that he’s so anal, he’s got OCD. Everything has to be perfectly arranged and how he wants it.His words, not ours!RW: Have you done any practical jokes on each other? OP: We’ve done a series of stupid videos but not jokes on each other. I’m the butt of all jokes because I can take it and James can’t! I get laid into for being follically challenged. We’re not allowed to mention James’s failings.RW: Who are the jokers at Stade Français? OP: Pierre Rabadan and Laurent Sempéré. French humour really escalates. One will put ice cubes in the other’s boots so when they put them on they’re wet and freezing. The other will reply by pooing in a bag and putting it in their locker! Once somebody pooed in someone’s boots before they had to run out for a Top 14 final!RW: What are your nicknames? Or perhaps you’d like a digital version of the magazine delivered direct to your PC, MAC or Ipad? If so click here.For Back Issues Contact John Denton Services at 01733-385-170 visit OP: Benjamin Button, Pumba, Pig, Brad Pig, Dad, Grandad, Biscuit Head… the list is endless, constant abuse.RW: Any phobias? OP: Heights. I’ve been up the Eiffel Tower and I crapped myself. I thought I’d conquer it by doing a bungy jump in South Africa but it didn’t work. I had an emotional breakdown before it, too!RW: And bugbears? OP: Pernickety, tight people. When you go out for dinner and split the bill, but someone says, ‘Actually mine’s £19.73!’ Just put £20 in! RW: If your house was on fire what three things would you save? OP: My mobile to call the fire service. A poem called Don’t Quit that my mum gave me. And my passport to get away.RW: If you could have one superpower what would it be and why? OP: To read women’s minds like in What Women Want. The world would be your oyster. LATEST RUGBY WORLD MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION DEALS read more
The Saracens and Springboks hooker on golf, gags and guilty pleasures SB: The power of reading other people’s minds and controlling their thoughts.Oscar winner: Charlize Theron would provide good company in a liftRW: Who’d you like to be stuck in a lift with?SB: Firstly, I’d enjoy having South African comedian Barry Hilton in there as he can lighten the atmosphere with a few jokes and stories.Charlize Theron can be in there and Stephen Hawking would be interesting to chat to. Finally, I’d have Neo from The Matrix as he’s the guy who will be able to get us out.RW: Who would be your three dream dinner party guests?SB: The same as the lift – but Neo misses out.RW: What would you like to achieve outside of rugby?SB: Firstly, I’d like to keep my wife happy. I’m also planning to join Remgro in South Africa after my playing days to work in their investment arm. But keeping my wife happy would be the most important.RW: Who’d play you in a film of your life?SB: Liam Neeson.RW: How’d you like to be remembered?SB: As a friendly guy who always smiled but never gave anything less than his best.RW: What’s your guilty pleasure?SB: Häagen-Dazs ice cream, especially the salted caramel flavour.RW: Do you have any hidden talents? LATEST RUGBY WORLD MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION DEALS Bright spark: Schalk Brits on the burst for South Africa against Wales in the summer RUGBY WORLD: Who are the jokers in the Springboks squad?SCHALK BRITS: In my earlier days, it was Jean De Villiers, Jaque Fourie and Bakkies Botha, while more recently guys like Morné Steyn and Willie Le Roux have come up with some very funny moments.RW: Any practical jokes you can share?SB: At Saracens I’ve had my Vespa and helmet cling-wrapped and taped – it took me ages to get it all off. They also hide each other’s cars and smear Vaseline on door handles.RW: Ever bought anything really silly?SB: I once bought a very silly fancy-dress outfit of Mr Incredible, but I’d have to say it was my Porsche 911, which is a great car but not really a proper vehicle to transport a family of four – we have two kids.RW: Do you have any nicknames?SB: Recently with the Boks, I’ve been called ‘Scarra’ (after Western Province hooker Scarra Ntubeni) because Heyneke Meyer got me mixed up with the real Scarra, which is close to my nickname ‘Schalla’.Way back when I was at Western Province, I had longish hair and my team-mates called me ‘Fabio’, while at Sarries I’m ‘Diamond’ because I can bugger up any drill.RW: What’s the funniest thing you’ve seen on the pitch?SB: I got smashed by referee Wayne Barnes during a match for Saracens. I still get a lot of grief from my team-mates about it.RW: Do you have any phobias?SB: The only thing I’m scared of is not throwing the ball straight into the lineout.RW: What about bugbears?SB: I’m easy-going, but dishonesty annoys the crap out of me.RW: Do you have any superstitions?SB: Yes, but it doesn’t involve rugby. When I play golf, I always ensure there is a little wager on the game, otherwise I don’t enjoy it all that much. Golf is no fun if there is no competition.RW: If you could have one superpower what would it be and why? SB: My golf is pretty good and I’m not too bad in the kitchen, which helps in keeping my wife happy…This interview was published in the August 2014 edition of Rugby World. Click here for the latest subscription offers. read more
LATEST RUGBY WORLD MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION DEALS Bend me: Dean Mumm wins a lineout against Uruguay at Villa Park. Photo: Getty Images TAGS: HighlightUruguay A full review of Australia’s 11-try win over Uruguay at Villa Park Australia cruised to victory in their second World Cup pool match, against Uruguay at Villa Park. They had wrapped up at the bonus point within half an hour and ran in 11 tries in all, although they missed a few opportunities too. Drew Mitchell, Ben McCalman and Sean McMahon all got braces and while Uruguay strived to cross the whitewash in the closing minutes from a driving lineout, they couldn’t touch down.WHAT’S HOTCreative spirit – The amount of talent in Australia’s back-line would make many an international coach green with envy. The playmaking skills of Quade Cooper, Matt Toomua and Kurtley Beale (see Toomua’s try as a fine example of great passing) blended impressively with the power and pace of Joe Tomane and Henry Speight, who both have the ability to pick a strong running line. With the forwards comfortable on the ball, too, especially Sean McMahon and Ben McCalman, there is plenty to worry England ahead of Saturday’s showdown, particularly given that the Wallabies have so many more options who were rested at Villa Park. In terms of creativity, they were in a different league to England’s efforts against Wales.Agustin Ormaechea – He’s the heartbeat of this Uruguay team, sniping around the base of rucks, popping passes left and right, keeping momentum high and making key tackles too. He was central to their resistance. Okay, los Teros conceded a lot of points but it would have been far more if not for the players’ dogged commitment in defence to make last-ditch tackles and disrupt matters at the contact area. They tried several times to score from driving lineouts but to no avail, meaning they are the only team at RWC 2015 yet to score a try.Big influence: Agustin Ormaechea kicks from a ruck. Photo: Getty ImagesWallaby scrum – They were in control at the set-piece here, driving Uruguay off the majority of scrums, but the real tests up front are to come against England and Wales.Love of the underdog – There were pockets of Wallaby gold all over Villa Park but Uruguay were not short of support either. There were plenty of Uruguayan flags on display, with the neutrals clearly favouring the South Americans, and chants of ‘Uru-guay’ were heard throughout.Wide view: Joe Tomane is put away by Quade Cooper. Photo: Getty ImagesWHAT’S NOTAussie errors – Australia could have had a try within five minutes but Drew Mitchell knocked on Kurtley Beale’s pass with a clear run to the line. There were similar mistakes that cost them scores throughout the game – passes behind the player, dropped balls and the like. Add to that the penalty count – they conceded 12 penalties to Uruguay’s 11 – and there are a few kinks for Michael Cheika & Co to iron out.Cooper’s radar – Wallaby fly-half Quade Cooper slotted only five of 11 conversion attempts for a kicking success rate of less than 50%. Those sort of stats are likely to cost him a starting spot against England.STATISTICS12 – The number of World Cup tries Drew Mitchell has scored, an Australian record. Record breaker: Drew Mitchell dives over for his second try. Photo: Getty Images19 – The number of clean breaks made by Australia compared to two by Uruguay.45 – The number of tackles missed by Uruguay compared to 13 by Australia.Australia: K Beale; J Tomane, H Speight, M Toomua (T Kuridrani 78), D Mitchell; Q Cooper, N Phipps; S Sio (S Kepu 49), T Polota-Nau, T Smith, D Mumm (capt), W Skelton (K Douglas 57), B McCalman, S McMahon, W Palu (R Simmons ht).Tries (11): McMahon 2, Tomane, Mumm, Speight, McCalman 2, Mitchell 2, Toomua, Kuridrani. Cons: Cooper 5.Yellow card: Cooper (13).Uruguay: G Mieres; L Leivas, J Prada, A Vilaseca (A Roman 71), R Silvs; F Berchesi (A Duran 71), A Ormaechea; M Sanguinetti (N Klappenbach 54), G Kessler (C Arboleya ht), M Sagario (O Duran 54), S Vilaseca (capt), F Lamanna (D Magno 55), J De Freitas (A Nieto 55), M Beer, J Gaminara (F Bascou 71).Pen: Berchesi.Referee: P Gauzere (France)Man of the Match: Sean McMahon Attendance: 39,605For the latest Rugby World subscription offers, click here. read more
Backs: Rachael Burford, Jess Breach, Charlotte Clapp, Katy Daley-Mclean, Abigail Dow, Zoe Harrison, Ellie Kildunne, Caity Mattinson, Amber Reed, Leanne Riley, Lagi Tuima, Danielle Waterman.Test schedule: Canada (17, 21 and 25 Nov). LATEST RUGBY WORLD MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION DEALS There are less than two years to go until the start of the 2019 World Cup and the squad announcements for the upcoming autumn Internationals illustrate how coaches are already looking ahead to Japan. There is a distinct youthful feel to the squads England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales have named, with several uncapped players in each, as teams look to develop their strength in depth midway through the World Cup cycle. We’ve dissected the squads – and here are the key talking points before the Tests get underway next month…ENGLAND’S INS, OUTS AND APPRENTICESThe headline omission is James Haskell, who has given ten years’ service in an England shirt. Eddie Jones insists the “door is not shut” but says the Wasps flanker’s form needs to improve. Instead it looks like a straight battle between Tom Curry, 19, and Sam Underhill, 21, for the No 7 shirt.Exeter back-row Sam Simmonds is one of four uncapped players in the squad, his form for the Chiefs rewarded with an England call-up. He can play across the back row and with Wasps No 8 Nathan Hughes available for all three Tests and Chris Robshaw generally Jones’s preferred blindside, Simmonds could be the ideal bench man this November.In form: Sam Simmonds scores a try for Exeter against Worcester. Photo: Getty ImagesThere are also two ‘apprentices’ in the squad – Harlequins fly-half Marcus Smith and Bath back-row Zach Mercer. New Zealand have long included apprentices in their squad and while Jones has said it is unlikely these two will see any game time, it is a chance for them to get to grips with the England set-up and develop their skill-sets as they build towards RWC 2019. Yet Eddie’s unpredictable nature also means they could well feature in one of the three Tests!With so many of this squad also involved in the Lions tour and clocking lots of minutes for their clubs so far this season, expect to see some of those who wore red in the summer to be rested at points during this campaign. Adequate downtime is becoming a growing concern – look at how Australia are giving Israel Folau a lengthy break following this weekend’s Barbarians fixture.The apprentice: Teenager Marcus Smith on the attack for Harlequins. Photo: Getty ImagesEngland squad – Forwards: Dan Cole, Tom Curry, Tom Dunn, Charlie Ewels, Ellis Genge, Jamie George, Dylan Hartley, Nathan Hughes, Nick Isiekwe, Maro Itoje, George Kruis, Courtney Lawes, Zach Mercer, Matt Mullan, Chris Robshaw, Sam Simmonds, Sam Underhill, Mako Vunipola, Harry Williams.Backs: Mike Brown, Danny Care, Elliot Daly, Owen Farrell, George Ford, Piers Francis, Jonathan Joseph, Alex Lozowski, Jonny May, Henry Slade, Denny Solomona, Ben Youngs, Anthony Watson.Test schedule: Argentina (11 Nov), Australia (18 Nov), Samoa (25 Nov).IRELAND ARE SPREADING THEIR WINGSWinging out: Simon Zebo has been left out of Ireland’s squad. Photo: Getty ImagesFollowing the news this week that Simon Zebo will leave Munster for France at the end of the season, he has been left out of Ireland’s 38-man squad for the autumn. The IRFU have long favoured selecting only those players based in Ireland so Zebo’s move next year would make him an unlikely candidate for the 2019 World Cup squad – and Joe Schmidt seems to be looking at potential replacements already, with uncapped wings Adam Byrne and Darren Sweetnam selected. It’s Ulster’s Jacob Stockdale, though, who is arguably the form wing, and his size and power give Ireland a different dynamic out wide.There are two other uncapped players in the squad – centres Bundee Aki and Chris Farrell. Aki’s qualification on residency has long been discussed and with Garry Ringrose sidelined, he could reignite the midfield partnership with Robbie Henshaw that helped Connacht to lift the Guinness Pro12 title in 2016.Point the way: Bundee Aki should make his Ireland debut in November. Photo: Getty ImagesWhat about No 8? Jamie Heaslip may be injured but there is still a big battle brewing at the back of the scrum between Jack Conan and CJ Stander. Conan was a standout for Ireland on the summer tour and has started this season as he finished last, with plenty of dynamic carries for Leinster. Stander is the more experienced of the pair and now has a Lions tour under his belt. With the likes of Peter O’Mahony, Sean O’Brien and Rhys Ruddock also in the back-row mix, there are tough selections ahead for Schmidt. And with such a large squad, expect to see changes for each of the fixtures.Ireland squad – Forwards: Rory Best, Jack Conan, Ultan Dillane, Tadhg Furlong, Cian Healy, Iain Henderson, Rob Herring, Dave Kilcoyne, Dan Leavy, Jack McGrath, Sean O’Brien, Tommy O’Donnell, Peter O’Mahony, Andrew Porter, Rhys Ruddock, James Ryan, John Ryan, CJ Stander, Devin Toner, James Tracy, Kieran Treadwell.Backs: Bundee Aki, Adam Byrne, Joey Carbery, Andrew Conway, Keith Earls, Chris Farrell, Robbie Henshaw, Dave Kearney, Rob Kearney, Ian Keatley, Kieran Marmion, Stuart McCloskey, Luke McGrath, Conor Murray, Johnny Sexton, Jacob Stockdale, Darren Sweetnam.Test schedule: South Africa (11 Nov), Fiji (18 Nov), Argentina (25 Nov).STARTER OF TEN FOR SCOTLAND…Dive time: Luke Hamilton scores for Leicester against Racing 92. Photo: Getty ImagesGregor Townsend has named ten uncapped players in his 36-man autumn squad, including Leicester Tigers’ Wales-born back-row Luke Hamilton. He did play for Wales U20 but the SRU have checked that he is not tied to the red shirt, avoiding the embarrassment caused when Steve Shingler was selected a few years ago, only for it to be later shown that he was not eligible. Hamilton qualifies through his father and his versatility will be a boon for Scotland. Backs: Phil Burleigh, Alex Dunbar, Dougie Fife, Nathan Fowles, Chris Harris, Nick Grigg, Stuart Hogg, Pete Horne, Ruaridh Jackson, Lee Jones, Huw Jones, Byron McGuigan. Ali Price, Henry Pyrgos, Finn Russell, Tommy Seymour.Test schedule: Samoa (11 Nov), New Zealand (18 Nov), Australia (25 Nov).CENTRES OF ATTENTION IN WALESNeither Scott Williams nor Jamie Roberts – Wales’ regular inside-centres in recent years – have been picked by Warren Gatland & Co in a move that suggests we could see a change in attacking style from Wales this autumn. Scarlet Hadleigh Parkes is only available for Wales’ final Test against South Africa, when he will have qualified on residency, and while Jonathan Davies will surely start at 13, there are differing options at 12.In the pink: Owen Williams runs in a try for Gloucester. Photo: Getty ImagesOwen Watkin has been in great form after a lengthy injury lay-off and offers a more traditional inside-centre option or they could choose a second playmaker at 12, like Owen Williams, as the Lions did with Farrell and Sexton in the latter two Tests against New Zealand. That would certainly be a break from the norm for Wales, who often prefer a hard-running carrier at 12, but having two ball players at 10-12 could get the best out of their back-three talent.Sam Cross helped Great Britain win silver at the 2016 Olympics, made his competitive Ospreys debut against Saracens on Saturday night (a late-call-up) and scored a try after being moved from the back row to the wing because of injuries, and has now been named in the Wales squad. That’s a quick turn of events for the 25-year-old but the experience will no doubt help his development.Fast mover: Sam Cross in sevens action for Wales. Photo: Getty ImagesWith Sam Warburton injured, Justin Tipuric is likely to play at openside with the ever-reliable Taulupe Faletau at No 8, but who wears six? It would be good to see Aaron Shingler rewarded with the blindside birth given how impressive he has been for the Scarlets – and Wales would cause defences problems with both him and Tipuric on the flanks. Yet there needs to be that balance of link play and grunt work from the back five as a whole.Wales squad – Forwards: Jake Ball, Adam Beard, Leon Brown, Sam Cross, Kristian Dacey, Seb Davies, Elliot Dee, Rob Evans, Taulupe Faletau, Tomas Francis, Cory Hill, Alun Wyn Jones (capt), Wyn Jones, Samson Lee, Dan Lydiate, Josh Navidi, Ken Owens, Aaron Shingler, Nicky Smith, Justin Tipuric.Backs: Hallam Amos, Dan Biggar, Alex Cuthbert, Aled Davies, Gareth Davies, Jonathan Davies, Steffan Evans, Leigh Halfpenny, Tyler Morgan, Hadleigh Parkes, Rhys Patchell, Rhys Priestland, Owen Watkin, Rhys Webb, Liam Williams, Owen Williams.Test schedule: Australia (11 Nov), Georgia (18 Nov), New Zealand (25 Nov), South Africa (2 Dec).A FRESH LOOK FOR ENGLAND WOMENMiddle man: Simon Middleton is already focused on rebuilding for the 2021 World Cup. Photo: Getty ImagesTwo months after that World Cup final defeat by New Zealand, England start the rebuilding process for 2021 with a three-Test series against Canada next month. “Evolution not revolution” is the plan for Simon Middleton, though, and he has plenty of experience, with 18 players involved in the recent World Cup included.There are significant changes in the backs, with six uncapped players selected given that many regulars last season have now retired or been called into the sevens set-up. Wings Jess Breach and Abigail Dow have both impressed in the Tyrrells Premier 15s while Ellie Kildunne is being likened to Emily Scarratt. Expect to see familiar faces Katy Daley-Mclean, Rachael Burford and Danielle Waterman involved to guide those new caps through their first Tests.Perhaps the most significant news, however, is that England’s women’s players will receive match fees for the first time. There has always been remuneration focused on expenses and loss of earnings, but discussions between the RPA and RFU will see a squad fee for the Elite Player Squad, as well as match fees for each game, introduced this season. It’s not the full-time contracts players had in the lead-up to the World Cup but it is still a step forward for the women’s game.Fully focused: The experience of Katy Daley-Mclean will be crucial for England Women. Photo: Getty ImagesEngland Women squad – Forwards: Sarah Bern, Jo Brown, Rowena Burnfield, Amy Cokayne, Rochelle Clark, Poppy Cleall, Vickii Cornborough, Lark Davies, Sarah Hunter, Heather Kerr, Justine Lucas, Harriet Millar-Mills, Izzy Noel-Smith, Marlie Packer, Tamara Taylor, Abbie Scott. FOR THE LATEST SUBSCRIPTION OFFERS, CLICK HERE TAGS: Highlight England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales have named their squads for the November Tests – we take a look at the key talking points Kicking on: Jonny May tests Argentina’s defence in the summer. Photo: Getty Images There are a couple of uncapped Premiership backs included too – Chris Harris of Newcastle and Sale’s Byron McGuigan, who has represented Scotland at sevens. Both have started the season in fine form and earn their first call-ups to the national set-up.Greig Laidlaw’s injury means Ali Price is the front-runner to wear the No 9 shirt, which should suit the fast, attacking style favoured by Townsend. It also means goalkicking duties will fall to Finn Russell during November.Fine nine: Ali Price helped Scotland to victory over Australia in June: Photo: Getty ImagesScotland squad – Forwards: Simon Berghan, Jamie Bhatti, John Barclay (capt), Scott Cummings, Cornell Du Preez, Zander Fagerson, Ross Ford, Grant Gilchrist, Jonny Gray, Rob Harley, Luke Hamilton, Darryl Marfo, Stuart McInally, WP Nel, Jamie Ritchie, Tim Swinson, Ben Toolis, George Turner, Ryan Wilson, Hamish Watson. read more
With the Six Nations title decided a week early, has the introduction of bonus points diluted the excitement of the championship? Green giants: Ireland celebrate their bonus-point try against Scotland (Getty Images) That was one of the great days in championship history and may never be repeated should bonus points remain. That alone is a good argument to dispense with them in this so special of tournaments.Be sure to follow Rugby World on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Have bonus points ruined the Six Nations?Ever since the 2018 Six Nations fixtures were announced, there was talk of Grand Slam decider at Twickenham on St Patrick’s Day in the final round. Instead, Ireland have wrapped up the title a week early as they sit nine points clear at the top of the table.Even if England had scored a second try late on and beaten France in Paris, rather than lost 22-16, they would not have been able to make it a title decider as their failure to get a try bonus point would have meant Ireland still sat six points clear. LATEST RUGBY WORLD MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION DEALS That’s something we will never know.Over time: Jonny May scores England’s only try late on against France (Getty Images)It is also worth mentioning that the fact Ireland had three successive home games in this championship was probably more of a factor in them securing the title a week early than the bonus-point system.And we should remind people that there wasn’t this clamour around bonus points and last-day drama 12 months ago, even though England went to Dublin for the final game with the title already secured.So have bonus points ruined the Six Nations? That’s a stretch too far, ruin too strong a word. But it would be fair to ask: are they needed in the Six Nations?Bonus points are designed to encourage teams to play attacking rugby and score tries as well as create a desire for teams to chase a game even if they are behind and go in search of that seven-point losing margin.Related: Six Nations bonus points explainedYet last year, the first year bonus points came into play, fewer tries were scored than in 2016 – 66 to 71. So teams can play in an attacking style even without the added incentive of an extra point for crossing the line four times.And one thing we will most likely never see again should bonus points become permanent in the Six Nations – as chief executive John Feehan intimated they would earlier this year – is a three-way title decider on the final day, as we witnessed in 2015.High drama: Ireland fans react to the England v France result on Super Saturday in 2015 (Getty Images)Three years ago Super Saturday presented unrivalled drama with England, Ireland and Wales in the title mix – and it all came down to points difference. With four wins apiece, it was Ireland – despite scoring eight tries to England’s 18 across the championship – who lifted the trophy, with a points difference that was just six better than England’s. Now the big question that will be answered next Saturday at Twickenham is whether Ireland can win only the third Grand Slam in their history by beating England.Related: What is a Grand Slam?All this has led to the Six Nations bonus-point system being questioned. Has the introduction of bonus points for scoring four tries or finishing within seven points diluted the excitement of the championship?The way the results have fallen in this penultimate round, even if there hadn’t been bonus points, the title would have already been decided as Ireland would sit on eight points with England on four.Yet would England have performed better had they not had the pressure of needing to score four tries against France and instead simply needed to win? read more
The two Champions Cup semi-finals are on two different channels. Make sure you know when and where they start How To Watch European Cup Semi-FinalsThe European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup tournaments are reaching the business end with the semi-finals fast approaching this weekend.In the Champions Cup, Racing 92, Munster, Leinster and Scarlets are the only sides left.In the Challenge Cup, Gloucester, Newcastle, Cardiff and Pau are the semi-finalists.Clearly we are in for some thrilling rugby, so to make sure you don’t miss any of the action, we have put together this guide to tell you when the games start and on what TV channel.Champions Cup Semi-Final One Leinster v Scarlets – Saturday 21 April, 3.30pm, Live on Sky SportsThe first match-up will take place on Saturday between the Irish and Welsh juggernauts, Leinster and Scarlets.Televised on Sky Sports, Leinster are undoubtedly the team to beat at the moment. They are undefeated and looked imperious in their 30-19 victory over Saracens in the quarter-final.Scarlets were made to work harder in their last-eight match against La Rochelle. The game was a titanic affair but they pulled ahead steadily, eventually emerging as 29-17 winners.Related: Channel Four to Broadcast Champions Cup RugbyOpening act: Garry Ringrose scores the first try against Saracens (Getty Images)Champions Cup Semi-Final Two Racing 92 v Munster – Sunday 22 April, 3.15pm, Live on BT SportThe second semi-final will see another Irish side in Munster travel to Bordeaux to play Racing 92. This match will be televised on BT Sport and it is a tough result to predict.Racing 92 were the only side to win away from home in the quarter-finals, beating Clermont Auvergne 28-17. One of the key questions will be whether Dan Carter starts. Pat Lambie was preferred at fly-half in the quarter-final, but former All Black Carter then came on and changed the game.Munster were made to work incredibly hard by Toulon in their quarter-final. It was a match with controversial moments to say the least, but the Irish secured a 20-19 victory with an Andrew Conway try in the last five minutes.Challenge Cup Semi-Final One Gloucester v Newcastle Falcons – Friday 20 April, 7.45pm, Live on BT SportOn Friday night Gloucester will play Newcastle at Kingsholm in the first of the Challenge Cup ties.Gloucester sealed their semi-final spot by winning 33-28 away at Connacht.Newcastle were more imperious against Brive, winning 25-10.No go: Ed Slater had a try disallowed for Gloucester against Connacht (Getty Images)Challenge Cup Semi-Final Two Cardiff Blues v Pau – Saturday 21 April, 1pm, Live on Sky SportsIn the second semi-final, we will see Cardiff Blues take on Pau, at one o’clock on Saturday.Cardiff beat Edinburgh 20-6 to reach the last four, while Pau overcame Stade Francias 35-32 in a pulsating affair. LATEST RUGBY WORLD MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION DEALS Familiar foe: Racing and Munster have played twice in this year’s tournament, winning one each (Getty Images) So there you have it, the eight sides searching for European Cup glory. Who do you think will emerge as finalists this weekend?Don’t forget to follow Rugby World on Facebook, Twitter and Instsgram. read more
Gil Stafford says: Episcopal Church releases new prayer book translations into Spanish and French, solicits feedback Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs Priest Associate or Director of Adult Ministries Greenville, SC June 16, 2012 at 10:33 pm Destiny and preparation have been the footsteps to your future of becoming a bishop and now fate and circumstances has cemented your journey. Thank you for your time at Trinity. May peace, calm and success always be with you and with your family. I wish that many blessings always come your way. Director of Music Morristown, NJ Episcopal Migration Ministries’ Virtual Prayer Vigil for World Refugee Day Facebook Live Prayer Vigil June 20 @ 7 p.m. ET Featured Events Rector and Chaplain Eugene, OR Assistant/Associate Rector Morristown, NJ Lee Hughes says: Rhode Island diocese elects Nicholas Knisely to become 13th bishop Rick Butler says: June 2, 2012 at 2:45 pm Thank You Lee, Prayers of Thanks for Phoenix and Rhode Island as we move forward…. Timothy Leffler says: June 2, 2012 at 5:17 pm Rhode Island, you cannot imagine now how wise your vote was, nor how lucky you will be to have Nicholas as your bishop! Many blessings to you and please pray for us at Trinity Cathedral as we mourn our loss and move forward. AddThis Sharing ButtonsShare to PrintFriendlyPrintFriendlyShare to FacebookFacebookShare to TwitterTwitterShare to EmailEmailShare to MoreAddThis Press Release Service Rector Hopkinsville, KY New Berrigan Book With Episcopal Roots Cascade Books Virtual Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Course Online Course Aug. 9-13 November 27, 2014 at 5:27 pm Slavery existed on the continent of Africa centuries before America was founded. In addition, blacks trafficked in slavery selling their own people to European slave traders to be exported to America. Lastly, blacks profited from slavery and bare responsibility for the exportation of slavery to America and to conclude slavery exists on the continent of Africa today and is part of their culture.The slavery museum should reflect all the historical facts surrounding the slave trade and should assign responsibility to all parties involved not just America. Associate Rector for Family Ministries Anchorage, AK June 4, 2012 at 12:21 am The characteristics that you attribute to Bishop-Elect Knisely in your comments, are precisely what I saw during our Walkabouts. Seems hard to believe that one could get a sense of a person in such a short time, but I knew – and apparently so did many others. I and many others in RI will be praying for you as you process your loss and celebrate your relationships and blessings. Thank you for prayers and generous good wishes. We are so pumped! God’s peace. – Susan Wright, Ascension, Cranston, RI Susan Wright says: Comments (14) Assistant/Associate Priest Scottsdale, AZ Canon for Family Ministry Jackson, MS People Rector Shreveport, LA Sonja White David says: Inaugural Diocesan Feast Day Celebrating Juneteenth San Francisco, CA (and livestream) June 19 @ 2 p.m. PT Rector Belleville, IL Rector Pittsburgh, PA Margaret Hubbard says: June 3, 2012 at 6:39 pm And the co-equal blessing to the people of Rhode Island of Karen Kniseley – a gracious and engaging woman of style and substance, easy-going but with innate and genuine concern for all those around her – blessed with a voice which is glorious enough to sing God’s praises fluently, but is also courgageous and confident enough to speak the truth with persuasive compassion. She is also a First Ballot Choice to all who know her! – Bill Rhodes, Phoenix Rob Renz says: Family Ministry Coordinator Baton Rouge, LA Bishop Diocesan Springfield, IL Cathedral Dean Boise, ID Director of Administration & Finance Atlanta, GA Dennis Biondolillo says: Rector Albany, NY An Evening with Aliya Cycon Playing the Oud Lancaster, PA (and streaming online) July 3 @ 7 p.m. ET Rector (FT or PT) Indian River, MI Missioner for Disaster Resilience Sacramento, CA This Summer’s Anti-Racism Training Online Course (Diocese of New Jersey) June 18-July 16 Curate Diocese of Nebraska Rector/Priest in Charge (PT) Lisbon, ME June 12, 2012 at 5:33 pm While we in the diocese of Arizona and the people of Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix will mourn the departure of Dean Knisely, the people of Rhode Island have chosen one of the most gifted, holy priests in the entire church to be engaged in the leadership of your diocese. May Nicholas be to you as he was to us: a true pastor, a wise priest and a servant of the gospel. May your diocese grow under his leadership. Associate Rector Columbus, GA Youth Minister Lorton, VA Jack Carter says: Hugh McGinn says: June 2, 2012 at 9:32 pm Dean Knisley will truly be missed in the Diocese of Arizona. He is brilliant, wise, insightful, funny, gracious, prayerful, and a friend. I will miss him and I know many people in Arizona will grieve his leaving. Our prayers of support and prayers go with him. May God bless his ministry and work in his life as bishop in the Church. Rector Martinsville, VA March 19, 2014 at 12:57 pm Bishop Knisely is the one who introduced me to Jesus and the Episcopal Church! I am forever grateful and forever changed by knowing Bishop Knisely when he was Father Nick at Trinity Episcopal Church in Bethlehem. Rhode Island is a fabulous place and I now have just one more reason to visit Blessings to you and your family in your new home and at your new calling! House of Bishops, Virtual Celebration of the Jerusalem Princess Basma Center Zoom Conversation June 19 @ 12 p.m. ET Gwendolyn-Jane Romeril says: Associate Priest for Pastoral Care New York, NY June 13, 2012 at 4:57 am Although we have just met, I shall miss Dean Knisely, a gracious pastor. Nicely done Rhode Island. A Diós Knisely family. Submit a Job Listing Course Director Jerusalem, Israel The Very Rev. Nicholas Knisely[Episcopal News Service] The Very Rev. Nicholas Knisely was elected on June 2 to be the 13th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island.Knisely, 51, dean, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Phoenix, Ariz., was elected on the first ballot out of a field of five nominees.He received 64 votes of 111 cast in the lay order and 47 of 88 cast in the clergy order. The results are here. The bishop-elect spoke via cellphone to the electing convention at St. Paul’s Church in Pawtucket.Knisely will succeed Bishop Geralyn Wolf, 64, who has been the diocesan bishop since February 1996. Wolf preached during the Eucharist that began the electing convention.Because the election occurred within 120 days of the start of the 77th meeting of General Convention in Indianapolis July 4-12, Episcopal Church canons provide (in Canon III.11.3) for the required consents to be sought from the bishops and deputies at convention.Assuming that consent is received, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori is scheduled to ordain Knisely on Nov. 17 at St. George’s School in Middletown.Knisely has been dean of the Phoenix cathedral since 2006. Prior to that call, he was rector of St. Trinity Episcopal Church in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Brackinridge, Pennsylvania. He was curate at another St. Barnabas Church, this one in Wilmington, Delaware. He holds degrees in physics and astronomy from Franklin and Marshall College and the University of Delaware, as well as a Master of Divinity degree from Yale/Berkeley Divinity School.He was ordained to the diaconate in 1991 and to the priesthood in 1992. Knisely was the first chair of the Episcopal Church’s Standing Commission on Communications and has served on various national and international bodies in that field. Knisely maintains a personal blog called “Entangled States.“He and his wife Karen are the parents of one daughter.The other nominees were:* the Rev. Kurt Dunkle, 51, rector, Grace Episcopal Church, Orange Park, Florida (Diocese of Florida);* the Rev. Cathy George, 55, currently on a writing sabbatical; former priest-in-charge, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Dorchester, Massachusetts (Diocese of Massachusetts);* the Rev. Ledlie Laughlin, 52, rector, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Diocese of Pennsylvania); and* the Rev. Jennifer Pedrick, 45, rector, Church of the Epiphany, Rumford, Rhode Island (Diocese of Rhode Island).A nominee profiles booklet features the nominees’ autobiographies and their answers to four essay questions posed by the Search and Nomination Committee.The Diocese of Rhode Island has 53 congregations, of which 43 are parishes, with 20,469 members and an average Sunday attendance of 5,601. Rector Washington, DC TryTank Experimental Lab and York St. John University of England Launch Survey to Study the Impact of Covid-19 on the Episcopal Church TryTank Experimental Lab The Church Pension Fund Invests $20 Million in Impact Investment Fund Designed to Preserve Workforce Housing Communities Nationwide Church Pension Group Assistant/Associate Rector Washington, DC By ENS staffPosted Jun 2, 2012 Dominic Tatum says: Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York Hires Reverend Kevin W. VanHook, II as Executive Director Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York Priest-in-Charge Lebanon, OH William Rhodes says: Ya no son extranjeros: Un diálogo acerca de inmigración Una conversación de Zoom June 22 @ 7 p.m. ET Bishop Elections, Curate (Associate & Priest-in-Charge) Traverse City, MI June 2, 2012 at 6:16 pm The Diocese of Rhode Island is getting an outstanding person, Nicholas Knisely, as newly elected Bishop. We shall miss him dearly in Phoenix. Featured Jobs & Calls Comments are closed. Remember Holy Land Christians on Jerusalem Sunday, June 20 American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem Rector Knoxville, TN Seminary of the Southwest announces appointment of two new full time faculty members Seminary of the Southwest Rector Smithfield, NC An Evening with Presiding Bishop Curry and Iconographer Kelly Latimore Episcopal Migration Ministries via Zoom June 23 @ 6 p.m. ET Join the Episcopal Diocese of Texas in Celebrating the Pauli Murray Feast Online Worship Service June 27 The Church Investment Group Commends the Taskforce on the Theology of Money on its report, The Theology of Money and Investing as Doing Theology Church Investment Group Submit a Press Release June 16, 2012 at 10:39 am On June 2, our dean at Trinity Cathedral in Phoenix, Nicholas Knisely, was elected Bishop of Rhode Island. We will miss him; he has brought us stability, good preaching, and a great sense of humor. Out of five candidates he was elected on the first ballot. Wise Rhode Islanders! Rector Bath, NC June 2, 2012 at 2:19 pm Our loss in Phoenix is your gain and we are happy you are getting a wonderful man for bishop. God grant you many happy years together! Submit an Event Listing Tags In-person Retreat: Thanksgiving Trinity Retreat Center (West Cornwall, CT) Nov. 24-28 Rector Tampa, FL Rector Collierville, TN June 14, 2012 at 11:26 pm We all knew he’d be bishop someday. He has a prophetic voice that the church needs to hear. My son Martin said when he heard the news: “He was born to be bishop. It is his destiny. He will lead well. ” Dean Kniseley has so many gifts, it will be exciting to see them shared in Rhode Island and in the larger church. His election is one more indication that God is at work. Our prayers and affectionate regard follow Nick and Karen. May the good Lord richly bless all of you in your new life together. Karen, with the voice of an angel, and her gentle, wise, medical presence is a blessing all her own. Many blessings.Bob, Martin, and Gwendolyn-Jane + read more
Rector Pittsburgh, PA Seminary of the Southwest announces appointment of two new full time faculty members Seminary of the Southwest Featured Events Episcopal Church releases new prayer book translations into Spanish and French, solicits feedback Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs Submit a Job Listing Director of Music Morristown, NJ Canada Joint Assembly, This Summer’s Anti-Racism Training Online Course (Diocese of New Jersey) June 18-July 16 Remember Holy Land Christians on Jerusalem Sunday, June 20 American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem Rector Shreveport, LA In-person Retreat: Thanksgiving Trinity Retreat Center (West Cornwall, CT) Nov. 24-28 Episcopal Migration Ministries’ Virtual Prayer Vigil for World Refugee Day Facebook Live Prayer Vigil June 20 @ 7 p.m. ET Virtual Celebration of the Jerusalem Princess Basma Center Zoom Conversation June 19 @ 12 p.m. ET Rector Knoxville, TN New Berrigan Book With Episcopal Roots Cascade Books Inaugural Diocesan Feast Day Celebrating Juneteenth San Francisco, CA (and livestream) June 19 @ 2 p.m. PT Rector Martinsville, VA Associate Priest for Pastoral Care New York, NY Rector and Chaplain Eugene, OR Rector Tampa, FL Press Release Service Rector Bath, NC The newly-elected members of the Council of General Synod met briefly during the 2013 General Synod meeting in Ottawa. Photo: Art Babych[Anglican Journal] Archdeacon Michael Thompson, the national church’s general secretary, underscored the importance of the work that’s before the Council of General Synod (CoGS) at the initial meeting of its newly elected members on July 6.CoGS—the church’s governing body in between General Synods—is “vital to the effective functioning of the national church,” said Thompson. The work is made more important by the fact that the Anglican Church of Canada is ushering in a period of “change and renewal,” he said. “It is both a challenging and adventurous time.”During their meeting here, General Synod, the church’s governing body, approved resolutions that will bring about “structural changes” to the church’s governance and ministries.An important piece of work facing the new CoGS when it officially meets in November is the approval of a budget for 2014.To give members a “head start,” four teleconferences will be arranged with General Synod treasurer Hanna Goschy and himself, said Thompson. “We want the process to have lots of visibility,” said Thompson, adding that this process will empower new members to fulfill their roles effectively.At its meeting, CoGS also held elections for various positions. Dean Peter Wall, diocese of Niagara, was elected as the church’s representative to The Episcopal Church in the United States’ National Executive Council. Cynthia Haines-Turner, diocese of Western Newfoundland, was elected representative to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada’s National Church Council. Melissa Greene and Bishop Jane Alexander were elected as officers of CoGS. AddThis Sharing ButtonsShare to PrintFriendlyPrintFriendlyShare to FacebookFacebookShare to TwitterTwitterShare to EmailEmailShare to MoreAddThis Tags Course Director Jerusalem, Israel An Evening with Presiding Bishop Curry and Iconographer Kelly Latimore Episcopal Migration Ministries via Zoom June 23 @ 6 p.m. ET TryTank Experimental Lab and York St. John University of England Launch Survey to Study the Impact of Covid-19 on the Episcopal Church TryTank Experimental Lab Rector Belleville, IL The Church Pension Fund Invests $20 Million in Impact Investment Fund Designed to Preserve Workforce Housing Communities Nationwide Church Pension Group Join the Episcopal Diocese of Texas in Celebrating the Pauli Murray Feast Online Worship Service June 27 Canada: New Council of General Synod members meet Rector Smithfield, NC Rector Washington, DC Assistant/Associate Priest Scottsdale, AZ Cathedral Dean Boise, ID Rector Albany, NY Assistant/Associate Rector Morristown, NJ Bishop Diocesan Springfield, IL Anglican Communion, Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York Hires Reverend Kevin W. 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Rector Collierville, TN Rich Basta says: AddThis Sharing ButtonsShare to PrintFriendlyPrintFriendlyShare to FacebookFacebookShare to TwitterTwitterShare to EmailEmailShare to MoreAddThis Nan Ross says: Associate Priest for Pastoral Care New York, NY Rector Bath, NC Rector/Priest in Charge (PT) Lisbon, ME Curate (Associate & Priest-in-Charge) Traverse City, MI [Episcopal News Service] The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is drawing on its rich history of supporting servicemen and women by leading the creation of Veteran Friendly Congregations.Brotherhood President Robert Dennis cites too many instances of veterans struggling to get the help they need: jobs, disability payments, health care and treatment for such afflictions as post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injuries, physical disabilities and military sexual trauma.In the 12 years since American troops were first deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq, more than 2.6 million veterans have returned home to a country largely unprepared to meet their needs.“The suicide rate, broken families and unemployment among families is inconceivable to all of us,” Dennis said Nov. 11 upon the announcement of his organization’s attempt to promote Veteran Friendly Congregations in its chapters and churches.“Some 37 percent of returning veterans suffer from some form of post-traumatic stress disorder and 62,619 are homeless,” Dennis said. “Their unemployment rate of 15 percent is twice the national average.”The project began in 2009 at St. Peter and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Marietta, Georgia, when then-rector the Rev. Robert Certain was approached by IBM executive and West Point graduate Peter McCall, who sought a way to help what he saw as a major problem.“Peter and his wife Cathy have been stalwart leaders in the creation of Veteran Friendly Congregations,” Certain says. There are about 200 VFCs throughout the southeastern U.S. and the Brotherhood has begun a major push to take the program nationwide.A retired Air Force colonel, Certain is also the Brotherhood’s national missioner to the U.S. Armed Forces and can be reached at [email protected] Peter and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church offers training for mental health professionals regarding post-traumatic stress disorder and other issues, arranges living accommodations, provides financial support, helps veterans find employment and will help any veteran in any possible way.The church and its Brotherhood chapter organized Care For The Troops, that provides information any chapter to get started caring for servicemen and women.“We are delighted the Brotherhood is pushing this program,” Certain says. “It has spread to many other denominations here in Georgia and we would love for this to be expanded to other regions of the country. It started with the Brotherhood and the Brotherhood would be a good vehicle to get it going nationally.”The Veteran Friendly Congregation initiative continues a long-standing Brotherhood commitment to helping returning servicemen.At the conclusion of World War I, 729 churches out of the 1,165 that existed at the time organized church welcoming committees, thanks to the work of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, which kept a file on each and every serviceman. When a soldier returned home – many suffering from “shell-shock” and which is now called “post-traumatic stress disorder” – a local Brotherhood chapter knew about him.Statistics from that era show that 56 percent of men asking to be baptized at Episcopal churches did so after initially being ushered into a church welcoming home committee organized by the Brotherhood of St. Andrew.Building upon its success in World War I, the Brotherhood refined its methods of keeping up with servicemen, even as the task in the U.S.’s five-year involvement in World War II proved much more difficult. The Brotherhood’s helpfulness to the military in the First World War earned it a great deal of trust among the Army and Navy brass. To its surprise, the Brotherhood found itself being recommended by U.S. Army and Naval officers.Due to the international stature of the Anglican Communion, Brotherhood chapters already existed in much of the English-speaking nations. But during – and especially after – World War II, Brotherhood chapters spread to non-English speaking countries and regions such as the Philippines, Korea and Japan, a legacy of the Brotherhood’s efforts that began in 1945 by helping wounded servicemen.Offering injured servicemen a home in a Brotherhood chapter that can offer them substantial help for their afflictions – whether physical, psychological or both – can play an important role in the life of the Brotherhood as well as the lives of servicemen returning from the longest wars the U.S. has ever fought.“There is no set way to accomplish this – every church and chapter is different,” Dennis notes. “Either way, you are transforming the life of a man who gave his all for his country.” Rector Washington, DC Submit an Event Listing Assistant/Associate Rector Washington, DC Featured Events The Church Investment Group Commends the Taskforce on the Theology of Money on its report, The Theology of Money and Investing as Doing Theology Church Investment Group Rector and Chaplain Eugene, OR Rector (FT or PT) Indian River, MI Rector Martinsville, VA Rector Albany, NY This Summer’s Anti-Racism Training Online Course (Diocese of New Jersey) June 18-July 16 New Berrigan Book With Episcopal Roots Cascade Books Cathedral Dean Boise, ID Bishop Diocesan Springfield, IL Director of Music Morristown, NJ Press Release Service The Church Pension Fund Invests $20 Million in Impact Investment Fund Designed to Preserve Workforce Housing Communities Nationwide Church Pension Group Assistant/Associate Rector Morristown, NJ By Jim GoodsonPosted Nov 11, 2014 Rector Smithfield, NC Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York Hires Reverend Kevin W. VanHook, II as Executive Director Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York Featured Jobs & Calls Youth Minister Lorton, VA Virtual Celebration of the Jerusalem Princess Basma Center Zoom Conversation June 19 @ 12 p.m. ET Ya no son extranjeros: Un diálogo acerca de inmigración Una conversación de Zoom June 22 @ 7 p.m. ET mark razook msw LCSW says: Rector Knoxville, TN Comments (3) Missioner for Disaster Resilience Sacramento, CA Episcopal Church releases new prayer book translations into Spanish and French, solicits feedback Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs November 11, 2014 at 7:02 pm We can do this . Our Church is moving in exactly this direction . Our Chapter of the Brotherhood of Saint Andrew is filled with Veterans . I am glad to belong to a Church that has always truly honored those who serve . Kudos to Members of The Brotherhood of Saint Andrew . We will help Veterans and their families regardless of religious preference or any other condition . We have 2 Licensed Clinical Social Workers ready to assist . Any Veteran in the Fort Lauderdale Area shuld contact . me at the above email for an immediate consultation . Thanks to The Reverend Cynthia Gill and our Rector Father Mark Simms for their unconditional support in this effort . Inaugural Diocesan Feast Day Celebrating Juneteenth San Francisco, CA (and livestream) June 19 @ 2 p.m. PT Rector Pittsburgh, PA November 13, 2014 at 5:24 pm Both my father (now 96/WWII and Korea) and my brother (killed in action in Vietnam) were Army veterans, and this story brings me great joy: It actually was in 2008 when Peter McCall and Robert Certain started working on Care for the Troops in our diocese, and we featured their work in our Pathways diocesan magazine when we tackled as a theme “The Church During a Time of War.” We were just starting to see troops returning home, and they anticipated the various issues churches could address. They have worked ardently in the Southeast to spread this word around the various faith communities. To have the Brotherhood of St. Andrew continue this mission is so heartening. There is much to be done. Thank you Brothers for taking this important ministry on, and thank you to my colleague Jim Goodson for writing about it. An Evening with Aliya Cycon Playing the Oud: Crossing continents and cultures with the most beautiful instrument you’ve never heard Lancaster, PA (and streaming online) July 3 Associate Rector Columbus, GA November 11, 2014 at 4:41 pm This is a great! This is the Epsicopal Church at its best! This is one area that the ECUSA can proudly lead the nation in. God bless their work. Course Director Jerusalem, Israel Submit a Press Release Comments are closed. Rector Shreveport, LA Join the Episcopal Diocese of Texas in Celebrating the Pauli Murray Feast Online Worship Service June 27 Priest Associate or Director of Adult Ministries Greenville, SC Remember Holy Land Christians on Jerusalem Sunday, June 20 American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem Rector Hopkinsville, KY Family Ministry Coordinator Baton Rouge, LA In-person Retreat: Thanksgiving Trinity Retreat Center (West Cornwall, CT) Nov. 24-28 Rector Belleville, IL Canon for Family Ministry Jackson, MS An Evening with Presiding Bishop Curry and Iconographer Kelly Latimore Episcopal Migration Ministries via Zoom June 23 @ 6 p.m. ET Submit a Job Listing Episcopal Migration Ministries’ Virtual Prayer Vigil for World Refugee Day Facebook Live Prayer Vigil June 20 @ 7 p.m. ET Assistant/Associate Priest Scottsdale, AZ TryTank Experimental Lab and York St. John University of England Launch Survey to Study the Impact of Covid-19 on the Episcopal Church TryTank Experimental Lab Rector Tampa, FL Priest-in-Charge Lebanon, OH Director of Administration & Finance Atlanta, GA Associate Rector for Family Ministries Anchorage, AK Seminary of the Southwest announces appointment of two new full time faculty members Seminary of the Southwest Curate Diocese of Nebraska Veteran Friendly Congregations supports returning servicemen Brotherhood of St. Andrew launches new initiative read more