England legend Jonny May is undergoing a wild career change
02/10/2025 03:55 AM
Jonny May, the former England winger, is already planning for life after rugby while continuing his playing career in France.
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The 34-year-old recently wrapped up his second spell with Gloucester, having first played for the club before a three-season stint with Leicester Tigers between 2017 and 2020.
May has now signed a two-year deal with Soyaux-Angouleme, a team competing in France’s ProD2, the second tier of French rugby.
"I don't think I've ever been more excited about signing a contract than this time," May said in a club statement. "I'm 110 per cent committed to giving my best rugby to this team."
Building Connections in Angouleme
May expressed his desire to immerse himself in the local culture, stating, "More than that, I really want to buy into the culture of the town and the club, make friends and memories, and make Angouleme a special place for me and my family."
International Retirement and Future Aspirations
Following England's impressive third-place finish in the Rugby World Cup, May announced his retirement from international duty.
However, he remains focused on his rugby career, exploring various post-playing opportunities, including the possibility of joining the fire service with the RAF.
"I am still hoping to play for the next couple of years or a year; I'm not quite ready to stop playing yet, but the RAF could help me come in during the off-season," he said. "It would help me get a bit of a foot up while I am still playing."
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Eight Players Who Flopped in the Six Nations This Weekend
The second round of the 2025 Six Nations saw Italy defeat Wales 22-15 in Rome, England edge France 26-25 at Twickenham, and Ireland secure a dominant 32-18 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield.
Despite the thrilling action, several players underperformed. Here's a summary of the eight who struggled, with quotes from the key publications.
1. Finn Russell (Scotland)
- Rugby Pass 4.5/10: “Lost a couple of high hanging kicks… Forced off after 21 minutes following a head collision.”
- RUCK 5/10: “Couldn’t get his nation ticking in the early stages.”
- The Scotsman: “Limited impact on the game early on as Ireland took control.”
Verdict: Russell was underwhelming, leaving Scotland on the back foot from the start.
2. Jonny Gray (Scotland)
- Rugby Pass 5/10: “Struggled to make an impact and was replaced early in the second half.”
- Planet Rugby 5/10: “A few good moments in the set-piece, but nothing substantial.”
Verdict: Gray was largely ineffective and couldn't contribute to Scotland's fightback.
3. Antoine Dupont (France)
- Rugby Pass 5/10: “Had a few sloppy passes and missed a try-scoring chance.”
- Mail Online 6/10: “Far from his best but still involved in setting up tries.”
Verdict: Dupont's usual brilliance was lacking, and he struggled with errors that disrupted France's rhythm.
4. Josh Adams (Wales)
- RUCK 3/10: “Butchered two try-scoring opportunities and got a yellow card.”
- Planet Rugby 4/10: “Missed two huge chances, lucky to escape a red card.”
- Wales Online 4/10: “Butchered two easy try-scoring chances and received a yellow card.”
Verdict: Adams' poor decision-making and missed opportunities overshadowed his performance.
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