Outlook not great for Jack Nowell, but latest prognosis is better for Mako Vunipola
Jack Nowell's race against time to be fit for the World Cup has apparently got more difficult but there was a silver lining on Wed…
Alex Shaw
28 Aug 2019, 9:49
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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.
Springboks tie up de Bruin loose end with Irish appointment for World Cup
Swys de Bruin's decision to quit the Springboks left Rassie Erasmus with a vacancy to quickly fill for the World Cup and his exper…
Alex Shaw
28 Aug 2019, 3:44
Lions set to snap up hot prospect Junior Springbok fly-half
James Mollentze was one of the standout prospects for the South African U20 team earlier this year and the fly-half is now set to …
Alex Shaw
26 Aug 2019, 9:42
Sharks lining up Springbok and Cheetahs prop Nche - reports
The Sharks have lost their fair share of players this year, although Cheetahs prop Ox Nche could be a welcome filip for the side f…
Alex Shaw
26 Aug 2019, 5:50
Itoje and Tuilagi rise to fore in England's bid for RWC success
Few players caught the eye as much as Maro Itoje and Manu Tuilagi did in England's win over Ireland on Saturday, as the pair moved…
Alex Shaw
25 Aug 2019, 4:56
England player ratings vs Ireland
England's players rated highly in their 57-15 victory over Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday, a performance where Eddie Jones' men…
Alex Shaw
24 Aug 2019, 12:22
Ireland Test will be best barometer for England's RWC preparations
After shuffling their squad for the two games against Wales, England's Test against Ireland will be their most accurate World Cup …
Alex Shaw
22 Aug 2019, 13:49
James Haskell confirms he is set for an incredible sports career change
In a shock move, former England international James Haskell, who retired from rugby earlier this year, has announced he is to comp…
Alex Shaw
22 Aug 2019, 6:40
Ben Te'o heading to France as English rugby exit is confirmed
Ben Te'o was a surprising omission from the England World Cup squad earlier this month and the centre is now set to continue his c…
Alex Shaw
21 Aug 2019, 13:31
'He's a bit mad but he's brilliant' - Paul Gustard on Quins, recruitment, pre-season and leaving England behind
It was an impressive debut season as Harlequins head of rugby for Paul Gustard, but what does he have planned to build on that pro…
Alex Shaw
20 Aug 2019, 14:50
Mathieu Bastareaud's post MLR career may already be decided- reports
Mathieu Bastareaud is set for a new adenture in the US come December, but could he have found a long-term home for his return from…
Alex Shaw
19 Aug 2019, 6:57
The next Dombrandt? Talents taking the road less travelled
Who will be the next player to follow in Dombrandt's footsteps? We look at the best uncontracted Premiership academy players still…
Alex Shaw
19 Aug 2019, 4:49
Expectations, not the transition, are Wade's biggest enemy in the NFL
Christian Wade has been impressing in his NFL appearances to date, although expectations may be a bigger challenge than the actual…
Alex Shaw
18 Aug 2019, 4:19
England player ratings vs Wales
Player ratings for the England 23 in their 13-6 loss to Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, as the hosts bounced back fr…
Alex Shaw
17 Aug 2019, 11:32
Harlequins Women put down Toulon-esque marker
Following their rebrand to become Harlequins Women, the London club have made a number of big splashes in recruitment as they atte…
Alex Shaw
16 Aug 2019, 6:44
Guinness PRO14 2019/20: Breakout players
With the World Cup set to provide plenty of opportunities for youngsters to break through, RugbyPass takes a look at some potentia…
Alex Shaw
15 Aug 2019, 14:50
Springboks lose attack coach ahead of the Rugby World Cup
The Springboks have lost their attack coach for the upcoming Rugby World Cup, as Swys de Bruin has left the side for "personal and…
Alex Shaw
14 Aug 2019, 4:04
England's experience leap from 2015 to 2019 is evident in caps total
After a tough tournament in 2015, England are returning to the World Cup with a much more experienced squad... just look at the nu…
Alex Shaw
13 Aug 2019, 14:18
The five biggest snubs from Eddie Jones' 31-man England World Cup squad
With the England Rugby World Cup squad now named for next month's tournament, RugbyPass takes a look at the biggest snubs in Eddie…
Alex Shaw
12 Aug 2019, 8:50
England Player Ratings vs Wales
England player ratings from their 33-19 victory over Wales at Twickenham on Sunday afternoon. Eddie Jones will be pleased with wha…
Alex Shaw
11 Aug 2019, 11:14
