hooker

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Saracens' Theo Dan and Bristol's Gabriel Oghre also impressed in defeat, but, at 23, Jibulu is younger than both and will be vying for position on England's hooker depth chart.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Jones will have the experienced duo of hooker Amy Cokayne and number eight Alex Matthews as her vice captains.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Meanwhile, 20-year-old Glasgow Warriors hooker Seb Stephen has returned to his club after his first international call-up.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

With Itoje prowling the touchline, coach Steve Borthwick could not risk destabilising England's line-out - and robbing it of precious on-pitch leadership - by removing veteran hooker Jamie George.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

It was only a few weeks ago that the hooker had capsized crossing to Westport, and the famine that is always stalking ghost-like in Achill was forgotten in the contemplation of new graves.

From An Isle in the Water by Tynan, Katharine