Bulls set to cut over 100 contracts - reports
The Bulls have long been a prodigious hoarder of young talent in South Africa, but could financial pressures mean that all that is…
Alex Shaw
14 Mar 2019, 5:50
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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.
Academy manager Simon Sinclair set to leave Northampton Saints
Simon Sinclair becomes the latest in a growing list of academy staff moving on from Gallagher Premiership clubs this year.
Alex Shaw
11 Mar 2019, 11:04
Gallagher Premiership XV of the Week - Round 16
A round-up of the top performing players in Round 16 of the Gallagher Premiership, where there were big wins for relegation-threat…
Alex Shaw
10 Mar 2019, 13:11
Three England powerhouses that rose from the debris of Italy
England and Eddie Jones came up big against Italy at Twickenham on Saturday, but scratching beneath the surface of the 57-14 victo…
Alex Shaw
10 Mar 2019, 5:05
England Player Ratings - vs Italy
Player ratings for all 23 of England's players in their 57-14 win over Italy at Twickenham on Saturday afternoon, a result which k…
Alex Shaw
09 Mar 2019, 14:07
England vs Italy: Pre-match analysis
Can England regain the momentum they lost in Cardiff or will Italy continue a week of rugby surprises by springing an upset at Twi…
Alex Shaw
07 Mar 2019, 13:22
European players need to start considering Japan if they want to extend their careers
With player welfare, longevity and financial earnings ever more important considerations within professional rugby, could Japan be…
Alex Shaw
06 Mar 2019, 6:03
The different dimension Cokanasiga offers England and why he should start against Italy
As England prepare to take on Italy at Twickenham and they consider some alternative options within their squad, Joe Cokanasiga co…
Alex Shaw
04 Mar 2019, 11:50
Saracens set to come under salary cap scrutiny from Premiership Rugby - reports
Could there be further salary cap drama in the Gallagher Premiership? The Premiership have said they are "looking closely" at this…
Alex Shaw
04 Mar 2019, 4:59
Gallagher Premiership XV of the Week - Round 15
A round-up of the top performers from Round XV of the Gallagher Premiership season, where Newcastle Falcons and Bristol Bears both…
Alex Shaw
03 Mar 2019, 11:55
The impact of potential Pacific RWC 2019 boycott as tension mounts over World League
Could the 2019 Rugby World Cup be dealt the major blow of losing some of its biggest stars? That might be the end result if this W…
Alex Shaw
01 Mar 2019, 11:36
Proposed 'World League' - Pros and cons
The proposed 'World League' has received a fair amount of social media backlash from rugby fans for excluding the likes of Fiji an…
Alex Shaw
28 Feb 2019, 7:33
Danny Cipriani could potentially leave his Gloucester contract a year early
Could Danny Cipriani be plying his trade somewhere other than Kingsholm next season? It looks as though it could be a possibility,…
Alex Shaw
27 Feb 2019, 8:19
The next three games could decide Newcastle Falcons' future in the Premiership
With Newcastle Falcons sitting nine points adrift at the bottom of the Gallagher Premiership table, can they avoid relegation this…
Alex Shaw
27 Feb 2019, 6:24
Irish Lion in potential provincial switch - reports
Having already snapped up Gareth Milasinovich from Worcester Warriors on Tuesday, Ulster could be set to add another front rower t…
Alex Shaw
27 Feb 2019, 4:04
No need to rush Itoje back - a six-point manifesto for calling up 6'5, 128kg U20s star Kpoku
If there is any doubt of Maro Itoje's fitness in the build up to England's game against Italy, it is a risk not worth taking in a …
Alex Shaw
25 Feb 2019, 7:09
Bath eye up blockbuster fly-half addition - reports
Bath's search for a new starting fly-half continues, with the club now turning the eye westward, after failing to lure both Handre…
Alex Shaw
25 Feb 2019, 4:13
Gallagher Premiership XV of the Week - Round 14
A round-up of the top performers from Round 14 of the Gallagher Premiership season, where Gloucester and Harlequins both solidifie…
Alex Shaw
24 Feb 2019, 15:04
England's tactical flexibility a myth or was Cardiff a one-off?
After tailormade tactics to expose Ireland and France, have Wales exposed England's as a one trick pony? Or is there more to come …
Alex Shaw
24 Feb 2019, 5:15
England Player Ratings - vs Wales
Player ratings for all 23 of England's players from their
Alex Shaw
23 Feb 2019, 14:12
