centurion
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Cap centurion Courtney Lawes, who has returned to English rugby with Sale after two seasons at Brive, believes the RFU should review the policy to ensure the best players are available.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Tim Seifert whacked 52 from 26 balls but around him New Zealand lost regular wickets in pursuit of a lost cause, including Finn Allen, the Black Caps' semi-final centurion, for nine in the third over.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2026
England centurion Danny Care says utility back Daly's experience could be vital in a high-pressure game.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
Opening batsman Pathum Nissanka, a centurion against Australia, fell for nine exposing Sri Lank's shaky middle order and they folded in 16.4 overs.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
A quest must be led by someone of centurion rank or higher.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
Think of the centurions who cast lots for Christ’s robes on the day of the Crucifixion in 33 A.D.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
“And so the law is the guardrails. So there has to be lawyers who are prepared to protect those guardrails and to stand as centurions, as I refer to us.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2026
He’s been prattling on about Marcus Aurelius’ “Meditations” and sharing Facebook nonsense about centurions ever since.
From Salon ● Dec. 20, 2025
Packer, a World Cup winner in 2014, is one of two Test centurions in the squad and had captained the side until this year.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2025
The centurions for the attacking side gathered for a conference.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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