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"The effort of the guys was outstanding – the precision wasn't – but we won." Such, particularly at the moment, given the weather, is the reality of the English domestic league. Quins lead it, partly because of their ability to scrap out such wins as...
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“The conditions were awful, but they were awful for both teams, and Worcester caused us a lot of problems.” Warriors raced into an 8-0 lead through an unconverted try and a penalty, but Quins fought back to lead 10-8 at the break through a Nick Evans...
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Quins were up against it when a vibrant Warriors side opened up an early 8-0 lead through Miles Benjamin's score and a Danny Gray penalty but a dominant display up front, culminating in a penalty try, and 11 points from the boot of Nick Evans secured...
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After Derrek Lee opted for free agency, the Pirates appeared resolved to platoon the position internally. But a December trade brought former Brewer Casey McGehee, and he and Garrett Jones will likely share time at first to start the season. Should...
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Nick Evans penalties and a penalty try gave Quins the edge after the visitors led through a penalty by Danny Gray and Miles Benjamins try. Stephen Myler kicked seven penalties as Northampton beat Sale 24-17 in a bruising contest at Franklins Gardens. ...
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The combined might of Nick Evans' boot and the Harlequins pack helped the Aviva Premiership leaders maintain their impressive season to date by edging out Worcester 16-14 at The Stoop. A pre-match downpour in south-west London reduced the game to a...
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After the game at Adam's Park, Russell Hargreaves spoke to Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter, skipper Tommy Hayes and Wasps captain Marco Wentzel. The combined might of Nick Evans' boot and the Harlequins pack helped the Aviva Premiership Rugby leaders...
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A pre-match downpour in south-west London reduced the game to a battle up front and Evans' 11 points proved the difference between the sides. On a day when relegation rivals Newcastle Falcons bagged an all-important win, Richard Hill's Warriors played...
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Quins were up against it when a vibrant Warriors side opened up an early 8-0 lead through Miles Benjamin's score and a Joe Gray penalty, but a dominant display up front, culminating in a penalty try, and 11 points from the boot of Nick Evans secured...
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A pre-match downpour in south-west London reduced the game to a battle up front and Evans' 11 points proved the difference between the sides. On a day when relegation rivals Newcastle Falcons bagged an all-important win, Richard Hill's Warriors played...
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The conditions, after an afternoon of heavy rain, proved a leveller between the sides with the best and worst attacking records in the Premiership and Harlequins again had to rely on the goalkicking of Nick Evans to nudge them to a unexpectedly jittery...
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The winger was hauled up short before by a superb last ditch tackle. Worcester then drove over in the corner and Benjamin got the ball down after consultation with the TMO. Quins turned down a kickable penalty, won on the floor, as Nick Evans kicked to...
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Evans’s kicking crown may have slipped a little in recent weeks, but there is no doubting his metronomic boot has played a key part in Harlequins’ campaign thus far. The 31-year-old is second in the list of leading Aviva Premiership points scorers this...
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Sandra Czerska became a two-time champion in the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 54.67. The OU team of Busch, Gustafsson, Czerska and Balogh set a pool record and win the women's 400-medley relay with a 3:42.86 Nick Evans successfully defended his...
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ESPN. Winger Ugo Monye also returns to the starting XV after missing last weekend's victory over London Irish with an injury picked up whilst on England Saxons duty. Outside centre George Lowe makes his first start since suffering an injury in November,...
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Ugo Monye. Monye sat out last week following an injury while playing for the England Saxons. They start in the back three along with Tom Williams. George Lowe makes his first start in the Aviva Premiership since sustaining an injury in November. Lowe...
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Lee Stensness, Tony Monaghan, Orene Ai'i, James Arlidge, Tasesa Lavea, Luke McAlister, Isa Nacewa, David Holwell, Nick Evans, Isaia Toeava, Jimmy Gopperth and Stephen Brett fill out the list around Spencer and this year's trio. Spencer and Brett are...
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Mairs So, after two rounds what have been your impressions of the Six Nations so far? Nick Evans (Harlequins and former All Blacks fly-half) The best rugby I have seen so far came in the Wales v Ireland game. There is a lot of pressure in the Six...
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His reliable boot added the conversion to make an early 7 point advantage. Soon the opposition were on the scoreboard with a penalty from Nick Evans, and the first scrum came after 10minutes. Irish were penalised for early engagement and Quins opted...
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There's also the Pittsburgh Pirate factor. Burnett has made his desire to stay in New York and compete for their last rotation spot well-known. Being traded to the Pirates is something much different. Does anyone really think that Nick Evans is as...
About Nick Evans
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Nicholas John "Nick" Evans (born 14 August 1980 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He plays first five-eighth and fullback. He is widely recognised as the second choice first-five behind the mercurial Daniel Carter of the Crusaders. Evans was born on the North Shore, New Zealand, and attended Westlake Boys High... Full Article
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Brian Blaney of Lonodn Irish is tackled by Nick Evans of Quins during the Aviva Premiership match between Harlequins and London Irish at Twickenham Stoop on February 11, 2012 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 27: David Strettle of Saracens is tackled by Nick Evans (L) and Matt Hopper of Harlequins during the Aviva Premiership match between Harlequins and Saracens at Twickenham Stadium on December 27, 2011 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 27: Nick Evans of Harlequins looks dejected during the Aviva Premiership match between Harlequins and Saracens at Twickenham Stadium on December 27, 2011 in London, England.
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TOULOUSE, FRANCE - DECEMBER 18: Nick Evans of Harlequins kicks a penalty during the Heineken Cup match between Toulouse and Harlequins at Le Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Toulouse.
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GUILDFORD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 14: Nick Evans, issues instructions during the Harlequins training session held at the University of Surrey Sports Ground on December 14, 2011 in Guildford, England.
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GUILDFORD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 14: Nick Evans, runs with the ball during the Harlequins training session held at the University of Surrey Sports Ground on December 14, 2011 in Guildford, England.
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HIGH WYCOMBE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Nick Evans of Harlequins kicks a penalty during the Aviva Premiership match between London Wasps and Harlequins at Adam Park on December 4, 2011 in High Wycombe, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Nick Evans of Harlequins makes a break during the Aviva Premiership match between Harlequins and Newcastle Falcons at Twickenham Stoop on November 27, 2011 in London, England.
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GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Gloucester flyhalf Freddie Burns runs past Nick Evans during the Heineken Cup match between Gloucester and Harlequins at Kingsholm Stadium on November 19, 2011 in Gloucester, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Nick Evans of Harlequins converts a kick at goal during the Heineken Cup match between Harlequins and Connacht Rugby at Twickenham Stoop on November 11, 2011 in London, England.
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BATH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Nick Evans of Harlequins takes a penalty during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Harlequins at the Recreation Ground on November 5, 2011 in Bath, England.
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BATH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Nick Evans of Harlequins takes on Nick Abendanon as Sam Vesty attempts to tackle during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Harlequins at the Recreation Ground on November 5, 2011 in Bath, England.
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BATH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Nick Abendanon of Bath is tackled by Chris Robshaw (R) and Nick Evans during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Harlequins at the Recreation Ground on November 5, 2011 in Bath, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Nick Evans converts a penalty during the Aviva Premiership match between Harlequins and Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham Stoop on October 29, 2011 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Nick Evans of Harlequins is tackled by James Hanks of Exeter Chiefs during the Aviva Premiership match between Harlequins and Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham Stoop on October 29, 2011 in London, England.
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LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Nick Evans of Harlequins is tackled by Jeremy Staunton of Leicester during the AVIVA Premiership match between Leicester Tigers and Harlequins at Welford Road on October 8, 2011 in Leicester, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Nick Evans of Quins runs past the Sale defence to score a try during the Aviva Premiership match between Harlequins and Sale Sharks at Twickenham Stoop on October 1, 2011 in London, England.
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 28: Nick Evans #6 of the New York Mets follows through on a fourth inning RBI single against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field on September 28, 2011 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
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New York Mets' Nick Evans watches his two-run double off of Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey in the third inning of a baseball game on Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, in New York.
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New York Mets' Nick Evans, left, runs home to score on a single by Jose Reyes as St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Marc Rzepczynski, right, runs to cover home during the ninth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, in St. Louis. The Mets scored six runs in the ninth inning...
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New York Mets' David Wright, right, celebrates with teammates Angel Pagan, center, and Nick Evans after Wright and Pagan scored on a double by Josh Satin during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, in St. Louis.
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ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 20: Nick Evans #6 of the New York Mets fields a ground ball against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on September 20, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri.
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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 18: Dillon Gee #35 of the New York Mets celebrates with Nick Evans #6 after being driven in by Ruben Tejada #11 in the fourth inning of the game against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on September 18, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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New York Mets shortstop Nick Evans fields a ground ball of Atlanta Braves' Dan Uggla and throws him out at first during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Atlanta. New York won 12-2.
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 13: Nick Evans #6 of the New York Mets strikes out in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on September 13, 2011 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Brian Blaney of Lonodn Irish is tackled by Nick Evans of Quins during the Aviva Premiership match between Harlequins and London Irish at Twickenham Stoop on February 11, 2012 in London, England.
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