London Irish confirm Scotland international for 2019/20
London Irish are busy bolstering their squad for what they hope will be a return to the Gallagher Premiership at first time of ask…
Alex Shaw
15 Jan 2019, 7:48
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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.
Exeter Chiefs to raid Premiership rival for new lock
With Sam Skinner playing for Scotland, Jonny Hill on England's radar and Dave Dennis and Ollie Atkins in contract years, Exeter ar…
Alex Shaw
14 Jan 2019, 7:09
Sale Sharks eyeing up South African quintet - reports
Gallagher Premiership side Sale Sharks are reportedly keen to add a number of new faces to their squad next season, with five Sout…
Alex Shaw
14 Jan 2019, 4:09
Champions Cup XV of the Week - Round 5
A round-up of the top individual performers in the penultimate round of the Heineken Champions Cup pool stage, where Munster, Edin…
Alex Shaw
13 Jan 2019, 14:12
Picking a potential England Saxons XV
With the shift in regulations from World Rugby that have made all 'second' sides the capture sides for their respective nations, t…
Alex Shaw
10 Jan 2019, 9:26
London Irish avoid repeated exodus of top young talent with raft of extensions
London Irish have managed to avoid another exodus of their top young talents by handing out six new contracts to their emerging st…
Alex Shaw
10 Jan 2019, 8:35
Former French giants Biarritz ready to splash the cash on two frontrowers - reports
Pro D2 side Biarritz have struggled in recent seasons to live up to their former glories, but a couple of front rowers look to be …
Alex Shaw
10 Jan 2019, 7:01
Acid test looms for reborn Toulouse in Dublin
As nostalgic fans revel in Toulouse's resurgence this season, the former giants of French rugby face arguably their toughest chall…
Alex Shaw
09 Jan 2019, 4:29
'He can't play... so we have to play players out of position and put them at risk'
EPCR faces renewed criticism of their policy on player registration, with another injury-embattled team stymied by the organisatio…
Alex Shaw
07 Jan 2019, 4:54
Bath set to double up in tighthead recruitment
Having already wrapped up deals for Will Stuart and Lewis Boyce, Bath are hunting another English front rower and it seems like th…
Alex Shaw
07 Jan 2019, 4:40
Gallagher Premiership XV of the Week - Round 12
A round-up of the top performers in Round 12 of the Gallagher Premiership, a round of action which saw Sale Sharks down the reigni…
Alex Shaw
06 Jan 2019, 12:49
Former England age-grade lock heading to France
Clermont have snapped up a former England age-grade second row, as they bid to bolster their squad ahead of the 2019/20 season and…
Alex Shaw
04 Jan 2019, 6:06
A breakdown of the upcoming crop as England U20s name squad for Six Nations
The England U20s have named their squad for the upcoming Six Nations competition and there are a few surprise exclusions.
Alex Shaw
04 Jan 2019, 4:40
Evolution, not revolution, will be key for Veitokani at Irish
New London Irish signing Alivereti Veitokani will need to adapt his game to prosper in England, but how much structure is too much…
Alex Shaw
02 Jan 2019, 11:57
Rugby should look towards American sports for its 2019 New Year resolution
Does rugby limit itself by thinking inside the box too much? A look at English rugby and how eager the sport is in the country to …
Alex Shaw
02 Jan 2019, 6:49
Nine young stars to breakout in 2019
A shortlist of the up and coming young stars to watch out for in 2019, with all nine of these talents capable of having a breakout…
Alex Shaw
02 Jan 2019, 3:49
Jaguares announce Super Rugby squad heavy with young talent
The Jaguares have confirmed their 2019 Super Rugby squad, with a host of Argentina's impressive U20 side from earlier this year wi…
Alex Shaw
31 Dec 2018, 6:17
Gallagher Premiership XV of the Week - Round 11
Round 11 wrapped up Gallagher Premiership rugby for 2018 and it didn't disappoint, with Northampton Saints upsetting Exeter Chiefs…
Alex Shaw
30 Dec 2018, 14:15
RugbyPass' Top 30 Players of 2018
A look back at the standout players of 2018, with our top 30 players of the year. A year in which the All Blacks' aura of invincib…
Alex Shaw
29 Dec 2018, 4:19
Ten months out - England's potential 31-man RWC squad
At the halfway point of the season, we take a look at which players are inked into England's RWC squad, the battles between player…
Alex Shaw
27 Dec 2018, 6:40
