Premiership boss leaving for CVC and what it could mean for the league
Premiership CEO Mark McCafferty is set to leave his role with the organisation and join up with CVC Capital Partners, the private …
Alex Shaw
16 Apr 2019, 10:35
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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.
Pat Lam states aim for Bristol Bears' Premiership finishing spot and it's still mathematically possible
Despite the competitiveness at the bottom of the table, Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam insists that the West Country club…
Alex Shaw
15 Apr 2019, 9:07
RFU's annual youth festival delights and frustrates in equal measure
The Wellington Festival kicked off on Saturday, offering a glimpse into the future of English rugby, but whilst the talent on show…
Alex Shaw
15 Apr 2019, 7:06
Gallagher Premiership XV of the Week - Round 19
A weekend that was nothing short of massive in the battle to avoid relegation from the Gallagher Premiership, with teams in the bo…
Alex Shaw
14 Apr 2019, 14:04
'Is the PRO14 benefiting South African rugby or is it costing us money and players?'
Given that the Guinness PRO14 offered up five of the eight quarter-finalists in this season's Heineken Champions Cup, can we call …
Alex Shaw
12 Apr 2019, 5:08
Four potential players to replace Israel Folau at 15 for the Wallabies
With the news breaking that Rugby Australia are set to fire Israel Folau following his social media outburst, where does that leav…
Alex Shaw
11 Apr 2019, 13:13
Saracens set to raid Premiership rivals for 131kg tighthead prospect
Saracens haven't been afraid to ruffle feathers with their recruitment this season and it looks as if they are about to raid local…
Alex Shaw
09 Apr 2019, 13:06
Is Leicester Tigers supremo still the best gig in English rugby? You bet it is
Things seem to be going from bad to worse at Leicester this season, but that shouldn't distract from how appetising the job to bri…
Alex Shaw
09 Apr 2019, 4:33
Christian Wade finds landing spot in a NFL team
Christian Wade has been allocated to a team in the NFL and his dream of making it in American football just took a sizeable step f…
Alex Shaw
08 Apr 2019, 11:01
Saracens write off over £45m of debt
Saracens have submitted their financial records for the last fiscal year and it looks as if they have written off well over £45m …
Alex Shaw
08 Apr 2019, 9:23
'I've not made my mind up about anything yet, to be honest' - Edwards
Speculation has been rife about Shaun Edwards' future following his admittance after the Six Nations that he had not put pen to pa…
Alex Shaw
08 Apr 2019, 7:55
Gallagher Premiership XV of the Week - Round 18
The relegation battle continues to entertain in the Gallagher Premiership, as no side inside the bottom four was able to pick up a…
Alex Shaw
07 Apr 2019, 12:04
RugbyPass March Player of the Month - Rory Hutchinson
The inaugural RugbyPass Player of the Month award has been handed out and in this ding-dong battle of hemispheres, first blood has…
Alex Shaw
05 Apr 2019, 8:18
Hansen set to head north and raid the Waratahs en route - reports
Steve Hansen has been linked with a number of roles in the northern hemisphere after the Rugby World Cup, but could he be looking …
Alex Shaw
05 Apr 2019, 4:14
Bath U18 Max Ojomoh is far more than just a famous name and here's why
Max Ojomoh might have a famous name, but there is a lot more to his game than that. The young Bath prospect could be something spe…
Alex Shaw
03 Apr 2019, 14:44
Sale Sharks back details harrowing back story to his assault arrest
Sale Sharks centre Mark Jennings, who announced he would be taking a sabbatical in February, has opened up on the incident surroun…
Alex Shaw
03 Apr 2019, 13:47
Stormers to raid Super Rugby rivals for talented playmaker - reports
The Stormers already have one talented hybrid playmaker at fly-half and full-back, but it looks as if they are in the market for a…
Alex Shaw
02 Apr 2019, 5:25
No country for young scrum-halves - apart from France
There are a group of talented, experienced and skilful scrum-halves heading to the Rugby World Cup later this year, but what sort …
Alex Shaw
01 Apr 2019, 13:42
Former British and Irish Lions coach also on Leicester Tigers' radar
Leicester have bolstered their coaching staff with the addition of Mike Ford in the short-term, but there is another name to add t…
Alex Shaw
01 Apr 2019, 4:51
Champions Cup XV of the Week - Quarter-Finals
Check out our top XV of performers from a compelling weekend of knockout European rugby, where the Irish derby between Leinster an…
Alex Shaw
31 Mar 2019, 12:48
