Sale Sharks to replace missing Faf de Klerk with yet another Bok - reports
Sale Sharks have recruited heavily from South Africa over the summer and there business is not yet done it seems, as they chase sc…
Alex Shaw
16 Sep 2019, 3:17
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Alex went from reporting on rugby and scouting out the best young talent in the game to heading up the player recruitment at Ealing Trailfinders. He still turns his hand to the odd article here and there whilst trying to help push the London club to the Premiership.
RFU to reunite Harlequins pair O'Shea and Mapletoft?
The RFU may attempt to solve its age-grade pathway issues by reuniting former Quins coaching tandem Conor O'Shea and Mark Mapletof…
Alex Shaw
15 Sep 2019, 8:09
Stadiums confirmed for England's under-20s home matches in the 2020 Six Nations
Look to bounce back from a disappointing campaign in 2019, the RFU have confirmed the stadiums that will host the England under-20…
Alex Shaw
13 Sep 2019, 6:01
RWC will see 138 players represent countries they were not born in, but Test rugby's player eligibility rules are more good than bad
Rugby's international player eligibility criteria has been the target for much recent criticism, but Alex Shaw argues that its ben…
Alex Shaw
13 Sep 2019, 3:10
Premiership Rugby 7s: All the teams and the players to watch
The Premiership Rugby 7s squads have been announced and the two-day event at Franklin's Gardens is an opportunity for some promisi…
Alex Shaw
12 Sep 2019, 9:39
Rugby World Cup squad analysis: Esportif Intelligence vs RugbyPass Index
With just days now left to go before the World Cup begins we take a look at how Esportif Intelligence's squad analysis compares to…
Alex Shaw
11 Sep 2019, 11:34
Sharks raid the Lions for Madosh Tambwe... and more signings expected
The Sharks have moved to bolster their squad following their exodus of players in recent months, with wing Madosh Tambwe the lates…
Alex Shaw
11 Sep 2019, 3:43
'We go into this Rugby World Cup as the best prepared Flying Fijian team ever'
Fiji won't lack for support at the upcoming Rugby World Cup and according to the team's General Manager, they're in a good place a…
Alex Shaw
09 Sep 2019, 10:31
Is this the squad that can win the World Cup for England - player-by-player analysis
England have arrived in Japan and we have a player-by-player preview of where Eddie Jones' 31-man squad are ahead of the Rugby Wor…
Alex Shaw
09 Sep 2019, 4:16
Former rugby player the 'Scottish Hammer' set to start for the Browns in the NFL
Although Christian Wade didn't make the active roster at the Bills, rugby has another representative in the NFL. Welcome, the Scot…
Alex Shaw
07 Sep 2019, 10:47
Wales player ratings vs Ireland
Wales player ratings from Warren Gatland's side's last Rugby World Cup warm-up match, as they made the trip to Dublin to take on J…
Alex Shaw
07 Sep 2019, 10:11
England player ratings vs Italy
England player ratings from their last World Cup warm-up match, the Friday night clash with Italy at St James' Park in Newcastle.
Alex Shaw
06 Sep 2019, 15:56
Ulster linked with versatile South African prop - reports
Ulster could be about to boost their front row stocks with the short-term signing of versatile Springbok prop Thomas du Toit from …
Alex Shaw
06 Sep 2019, 3:51
Eleven lesser known tier two players are poised to light up the World Cup
With the World Cup a valuable platform for emerging tier two stars to gain global recognition, RugbyPass takes a look at 11 player…
Alex Shaw
04 Sep 2019, 13:40
Italian fixture can provide England with key last-minute RWC learnings
Friday's final warm-up against Italy in Newcastle can provide Eddie Jones' England squad with some key last-minute learnings ahead…
Alex Shaw
03 Sep 2019, 5:28
Investigation into Saracens' salary cap passed on to independent body - reports
An investigation into Saracens and their compliance with the Premiership Rugby salary cap has reportedly taken a new turn with an …
Alex Shaw
03 Sep 2019, 3:23
Cheika calls up reinforcements from outside his RWC squad
The Wallabies have moved to bring in reinforcements ahead of their game against Samoa on Saturday, adding Rob Valetini and Jack Ma…
Alex Shaw
02 Sep 2019, 22:00
Gallagher Premiership 2019/20: Breakout players
The Rugby World Cup should create plenty of opportunity in the Premiership for breakout players to grab their opportunities and be…
Alex Shaw
01 Sep 2019, 4:33
Wales player ratings vs Ireland
Here is how the Wales players rated on a disappointing Saturday afternoon at Principality Stadium where they fell to a first home …
Alex Shaw
31 Aug 2019, 11:35
Damian Willemse to Saracens would be a win-win scenario for player and club
Should the Damian Willemse loan to Saracens go ahead, it would represent a win-win move for both player and club and one that Sara…
Alex Shaw
29 Aug 2019, 9:23
