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For immediate release, September 2009

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Thank you to everyone who could join us for "Have a pint with Phil". The informal event celebrated the launch of the new ragingbull.co.uk website and gave access to Phil Vickery for Q&A. Please contact us if you could not make it to the event and we will arrange an email interview for you. The images that follow may be used without limitation.

Location--

Bollo Bar, London
13-15 Bollo Lane
Chiswick, W4 5LR

With thanks to The Bollo House, Chiswick and Phil Vickery.

Your contacts for more information:

• Digital PR / Bloggers / Online Journalists:: Alex Sass, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 07891 386496
• Print Media (PR) enquiries: Cathryn Hage, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Raging Bull and Phil Vickery: Vicky Yorke, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and 01452 865249

New website will launch at : http://www.ragingbull.co.uk

PRESS RELEASE FOLLOWS, 18TH SEPTEMBER 09

Follow Phil Vickery on Twitter:

For more information contact:

Alex Sass, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 07891 386496
Head of Digital, Renegade Media (Public Relations) /
Vicky Yorke, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ,  01452 865249

Final note:

FYI: The 100th follower of Phil Vickery's new Twitter account was http://twitter.com/JLSADOURNY
Those who know Rugby will know why that caused a smile.

Read about Phil here:

• http://www.philvickery.co.uk (his informal homepage, includes Bio)

• http://philvickerynews.blogspot.com/ (news blog)

• http://www.flickr.com/photos/vickeryragingbull/ (image gallery)

Phil Vickery websites (wide social media launch)

Online Community (in test phase, welcome to join): http://philvickery.ning.com/

Phil Vickery on Twitter: http://twitter.com/PhilVickery

Exclusive screenshots:(to use an image, just 'right-click', no distribution limitations)

Homepage (cropped to 500 pixels for ease of online publishing)

Shots from the new (Autumn/Winter 2009) leisurewear clothing range for men follow:

• 100% cotton jersey
• Applique embroidery RB to front left breast
• Bull embroidery detail to right breast
• Tonal patch with printed number 3 to left sleeve
• Phil Vickery signature embroidery detail to reverse underside of collar
• £50.00

• 100% cotton tee with side panels for slimmer look
• Applique design with zig zag stitch detail
• Also available in black and gold
• £20.00

• 100% cotton panelled pique polo
• Figure embroidery detail to left breast
• Bull embroidery detail to left hand sleeve as worn
• £40.00

More images of Phil Vickery (wearing Raging Bull)

Phil Vickery, Debenhams, Gloucester, August 2009

Phil Vickery, Launching his range and the Sports Floor at Debenhams, Gloucester, August 2009

Raging Bull approved logo:

Other stories of interest to fans of Raging Bull:

Vangelis S becomes Raging Bull

England and Lions rugby international Phil Vickery MBE is supporting international Olympic rider Robert Smith through his Raging Bull clothing company. Robert's top ride, the Non Stop stallion Vangelis S, will now compete under the Raging Bull prefix. Raging Bull has released a clothing line to appeal to those supporting the sport which will be available on their new website from September 2009.

"Robert's determination, dedication and drive equal my own, and I value these attributes in every sportsperson," said Phil, who plans to watch the horse compete at home and abroad as often as possible.

About Raging Bull Vangelis S

Raging Bull Vangelis S comes from a very strong jumping lineage and is bred for top performance. He combines correct confirmation with three correct powerful paces and shows a very pleasing attitude to his work. Raging Bull Vangelis S was graded Elite with the SHB(GB) and gained very high marks, including a 9 for his loose jumping. He was also crowned Sports Horse Champion at the SHB(GB) 2003, impressing the judges with his performance. He was consistently very well placed through all of his young horse classes. in January 2009 Vangelis-S was presented to the Belgian stallion committee at the BWP stallion show in Moorsele and received the thumbs up, was fully licensed and is henceforth also available to continental breeders through Stal Berkenbroek in Belgium.

Raging Bull Vangelis S is produced by international Olympic rider Robert Smith (www.robertsmith.co.uk) under which Vangelis S has enjoyed a blooming career, some of his results of this impressive partnership are listed below.

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About Phil Vickery

Philip John Vickery was born 14 March 1976 in Barnstaple, Devon, to Cornish parents.  The family lived in Bude, Cornwall where Phil was educated at Budehaven School. His interest in sport developed as a youngster and by the age of 12 he began to play Rugby. It soon became clear that he had a natural talent for the game, playing for Bude, then Redruth, and Cornwall Colts and by the age of 16 he gained his first National Representational honour when he was selected for England Schools U/16 group.

Over the next few years Phil gained many more honours at Junior level, culminating with selection for the England Colts squad in 1994, alongside a number of other notable players, many of whom are playing professionally in the English Guinness Premiership.

In the summer of 1995 Phil took the important decision to leave Cornwall at the request of Richard Hill, the England 'A' coach and sign professional terms with Gloucester R.F.C.

His career flourished at Kingsholm, graduating through England U-21's, England Colts and England 'A'  He made his full England debut on 21 February 1998 at Twickenham  when he came off the bench to replace Darren Garforth against Wales, a match England won 60-26.

The summer of 1998 saw Phil taking part in the infamous "Tour from Hell", when a young and inexperienced England side was heavily defeated by Australia, twice by New Zealand, and by South Africa in the space of a month.  Phil was one of the few young players to recover from the tour to retain their places in the England team.

In 1999 Phil played in his first World Cup, but a shoulder injury ruled him out of England's tour of South Africa the following year.  His first British and Irish Lions tour, in which Phil played in all three tests, was to Australia in 2001, and in 2002 he captained a young England side, against the odds, to victory against Argentina in Buenos Aires.

While a back injury kept him out of the 2003 Six Nations, he recovered to take part in his second World Cup.  On November 22nd 2003, at Telstra Stadium Sydney, the Raging Bull became a World Cup Winner after being an integral part of the England team that beat Australia 20-17. A great day for English rugby and a very proud day for Phil. He was awarded the MBE in the Queen's New Year's Honours list in 2004 along with the rest of England's victorious squad.

He is recognised as one of the finest front row forwards in the world, a complete prop, combining an awesome scrummaging technique and destructive tackler with athleticism and superb handling skills. 

At the age of only 30 Phil left Gloucester after 11 years and signed for London Wasps, joining the 2004/2005 Premiership Champions at the end of the 05/06 season. He has had to overcome a number of injuries in the last few years, showing massive emotional and physical strength and has achieved full fitness after his thirrd back operation. The Bull made his debut for Wasps in October 2006 against London Irish and won his 48th England Cap coming on as a replacement against South Africa, scoring only his second international try.

In January 2007 the Raging Bull was proud and honoured to accept the captaincy of England. He won his 50th Cap leading England out against Scotland on February 2nd in the Six Nations.  While England had a shakey start in the 2007 World Cup, under Phil's leadership the team fought back to reach the finals, but lost 15-6 to South Africa at the Stade de France in Paris.

Phil was again selected for the British & Irish Lions for the tour of South Africa in 2009, having had to miss the 2005 tour of New Zealand due to injury.  On 13 June 2009 he ran out as captain of the Lions for the warm up match against Western Province.  

He has again been selected for England's elite squad ahead of the 2009 Autumn Internationals.

Phil Vickery is a rugby player who has reached the pinnicle of his sport; World Cup Winner, British & Irish Lion and England Captain. More importantly to Phil, he is a very proud family man. He is married to the lovely Kate and they have a beautiful daughter, Megan and a beautiful son Harry.

Thank you for being a part of the Raging Bull story 2009

Alex Sass This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ,   07891 386496

Renegade Media Ltd