Premiership semi-final: Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints composite XV
The second Premiership semi-final of the weekend sees Northampton Saints make the visit to Sandy Park to take on Exeter Chiefs and…
Alex Shaw
24 May 2019, 13:22
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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.
Premiership semi-final: Saracens vs Gloucester composite XV
Saracens host Gloucester in the first Premiership semi-final of the weekend, but who comes out on top in our pre-match composite X…
Alex Shaw
24 May 2019, 7:12
Why a shock underdog win could rock the Premiership semi-finals - despite the odds
The Gallagher Premiership semi-finals are here with two very familiar faces hosting two considerable underdogs. What are the chanc…
Alex Shaw
22 May 2019, 13:08
Fiji name 38-man training squad ahead of RWC preparation
Fiji head coach John McKee has named a 38-man training squad for their upcoming fixtures with the Maori All Blacks and in the Paci…
Alex Shaw
22 May 2019, 2:57
Jake White responds to Cheetahs rumours
Jake White's name is often linked with high-profile vacancies but it seems as if the latest team reported to be after his services…
Alex Shaw
21 May 2019, 4:06
Alex Shaw's Gallagher Premiership XV of the season 2018/19
After 22 rounds of intense action, the Gallagher Premiership regular season is over. Check out who made our XV of the season, base…
Alex Shaw
20 May 2019, 13:16
Leicester Tigers set to bolster with 6'5, 110kg former Bok U20 captain
Leicester's recruitment for the 2019/20 season doesn't seem to be done yet, with another high-profile player linked with the side …
Alex Shaw
20 May 2019, 3:14
Gallagher Premiership XV of the week - Round 22
The final round of the 2018/19 Gallagher Premiership regular season has been played and we have picked our XV of the week from six…
Alex Shaw
19 May 2019, 3:17
Here's exactly what everyone is playing for in a tense Premiership regular season finale
The final day of the regular season can often be a bit of a damp squib, with the playoffs and European qualification already decid…
Alex Shaw
17 May 2019, 3:59
Kings and Stormers ready to bolster squads with former South Africa U20 stars
A couple of former South African U20 standouts are in high demand, as the South African franchises attempt to survive the upcoming…
Alex Shaw
16 May 2019, 2:51
Nations Championship to return to the fore but Ireland and Scotland drag their heels - reports
The Nations Championship has reared its head again and it looks as if further compromises could be about to be made by World Rugby…
Alex Shaw
15 May 2019, 14:23
Bulls confirm Pollard departure and announce surprise replacement
With Bulls set to lose Handre Pollard to Montpellier and the Top 14, the South African franchise have been quick to find his repla…
Alex Shaw
14 May 2019, 6:34
Sale Sharks are ripping off the 'Saffacens' model and it might just work
Saracens have set the benchmark in English rugby and it looks as if Sale Sharks have been paying very close attention to exactly h…
Alex Shaw
13 May 2019, 14:15
Fiji name exciting squad for first World Rugby U20 Championship in five years
Fiji have submitted their squad for the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship in Argentina. The bad news? The competition is more …
Alex Shaw
13 May 2019, 4:05
Heineken Champions Cup XV of the 2018/19 season
The 2018/19 Heineken Champions Cup might be over but our XV of the season rakes over the standout performers from this season's co…
Alex Shaw
12 May 2019, 3:05
The top six signings in the 2018/19 Guinness PRO14
There have been plenty of impactful signings in the Guinness PRO14 this season, but which six have stood out from the pack and dis…
Alex Shaw
08 May 2019, 12:58
Gloucester eyeing up raid on Newcastle Falcons following relegation
Having been relegated by Gloucester at the weekend, Newcastle Falcons are now bracing themselves for interest from the Cherry and …
Alex Shaw
08 May 2019, 4:03
England U20s announce squad for World Rugby U20 Championship
England have announced their 28-man squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship in Argentina next month, with a number of notable a…
Alex Shaw
07 May 2019, 6:42
Global Rapid Rugby adds Fiji to the mix in its showcase season
Global Rapid Rugby's preparations for its inaugural season in 2020 took another step forward as its Fijian side, the Swire Shippin…
Alex Shaw
06 May 2019, 6:39
Gallagher Premiership XV of the Week - Round 21
On a week that confirmed Newcastle Falcons as the team to be relegated from the Gallagher Premiership and the battle for the final…
Alex Shaw
05 May 2019, 12:50
