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.
Amidst the jubilant scenes of England players in Dublin at the final whistle, the smiling pair of Manu Tuilagi and Henry Slade may…
The odds were upset at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon, as England defeated reigning Grand Slam champions Ireland, 32-20, …
An Ireland-England composite XV based on the selections both teams have made for this weekend's match in Dublin. Ireland are the r…
A pre-match analysis of Ireland vs England at the Aviva this weekend, with a focus on the battles between the coaches and the play…
England have received a welcome boost ahead of their U20 Six Nations campaign, gaining access to the full EPS for the match agains…
Bristol Bears are closing in on another addition to their squad for the 2019/20 season and this one is an England international.
The Bulls' bid for Super Rugby honours has taken an early hit, with the news that one of the stalwarts of their pack RG Snyman set…
Has the Elliot Daly experiment worked at 15 for England or should they return to Mike Brown? A look at one of Eddie Jones' biggest…
We have selected six players from the upcoming U20 Six Nations to keep an eye on, with all more than capable of not only lighting …
Exeter have added three more players to their 2019/20 squad, with contract extensions for three key players over the last few year…
Nothing boosts a player's reputation in the northern hemisphere like the Six Nations and we have identified seven players who we t…
It's been all quiet on the recruitment front for Worcester Warriors so far this season, but that could soon be about to change, ac…
Fresh on the heels of announcing the signing of Nathan Hughes, Bristol Bears look ready to add further competition and depth in th…
London Irish are keen to add further summer reinforcements following the confirmation of Allan Dell's signing and they could be lo…
One of the more eye-catching transfer rumours of the 2018/19 season has been that of Aaron Cruden to Bath, but is the former All B…
A round-up of the top performers during the final weekend of the pool stage in this season's Heineken Champions Cup. Edinburgh, Sa…
Bath have had their fair share of injuries so far in the 2018/19 season and with the front row taking even more hits in the previo…
The investment from CVC may make it seem like a good time for the Gallagher Premiership to increase its salary cap, but the long-t…
Newcastle's lowly league position is not helping them recruit new players for the 2019/20 season and they are set to be further ha…
A round-up of seven of the biggest unresolved transfer sagas in the Gallagher Premiership, with a number of notable players coming…
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