Brumbies sign former New Zealand Schoolboys star and potential Wallaby
The Brumbies have bolstered their squad for the 2019 season with a key addition in the form of centre Irae Simone.
Alex Shaw
10 Aug 2018, 9:15
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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.
The key to Harlequins' potential success and how they can use it this season
There is no way to describe Harlequins’ 2017/18 season as anything other than forgettable.
Alex Shaw
06 Aug 2018, 11:25
Real value of England training camp lies behind the headlines
England head coach Eddie Jones announced his preseason training squad for the 2018/19 season on Thursday morning, with the group o…
Alex Shaw
02 Aug 2018, 9:19
Former NFL fullback set to join Premiership club
Former NFL and Chicago Bears fullback Paul Lasike is set to move to the Premiership after the New Zealand-born centre impressed in…
Alex Shaw
31 Jul 2018, 7:16
Six Premiership 7s stars that should have breakout XVs careers
The 2018/19 Gallagher Premiership season got underway on Friday, as the tournament’s annual sevens event took place at Franklinâ…
Alex Shaw
29 Jul 2018, 5:15
Six uncapped players who England should include in their preseason training camp
Eddie Jones will announce his first England squad of the season on August 2 for a three-day training camp, a season which will cul…
Alex Shaw
26 Jul 2018, 13:13
Brits to end retirement with new club lined up - reports
Schalk Brits appears to be on the verge of completing his retirement u-turn with a South African franchise reportedly set to sign …
Alex Shaw
24 Jul 2018, 4:56
13 academy prospects to watch in the Premiership in 2018/19
Every year, excitement levels begin to spike in July and August, as fans up and down the country look forward to the new season ki…
Alex Shaw
22 Jul 2018, 6:07
3 Premiership clubs who should be dusting off the chequebook for Ardie Savea
It was not that long ago that optimistic New Zealand fans – and a fair portion of the media – were lauding Ardie Savea as the …
Alex Shaw
19 Jul 2018, 6:12
What's next for ambitious Major League Rugby
Major League Rugby, the most recent attempt to crack the professional rugby market in the United States, looks to be going from st…
Alex Shaw
17 Jul 2018, 7:32
Former England U18 coach finds landing spot in Bristol
Former England U18 coach Peter Walton has ended his brief sojourn out of rugby, having joined Bristol Bears as an interim forwards…
Alex Shaw
12 Jul 2018, 7:37
Gallagher Premiership 2018/19: Academy Intakes
With all but one Gallagher Premiership club having confirmed their senior academy intakes for the 2018/19 season, RugbyPass round-…
Alex Shaw
10 Jul 2018, 8:12
The reasons why Kiwi Wayne Pivac is a good fit for Wales
The Welsh Rugby Union announced on Monday that Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac will be the man to replace Warren Gatland after the…
Alex Shaw
09 Jul 2018, 14:48
Could a Championship All-Star XV survive in the Premiership?
With London Irish dropping down to join a cast of Ealing Trailfinders, Bedford Blues and Yorkshire Carnegie, all of whom have reta…
Alex Shaw
08 Jul 2018, 6:39
Gallagher Premiership 2018/19: Ins and Outs
July is here and teams up and down the country are heading back into preseason and beginning their preparations for the 2018/19 se…
Alex Shaw
04 Jul 2018, 5:46
Gloucester set to pounce for another Springbok - reports
Gloucester appear to be on the verge of signing a fourth South African international this summer, having already picked up Jaco Kr…
Alex Shaw
02 Jul 2018, 8:49
What Maro Itoje needs to do to get into elusive 'world class' category
The story of Maro Itoje’s rugby career has been one of ceaseless, upward trajectory, but Alex Shaw examines where he needs to im…
Alex Shaw
29 Jun 2018, 7:10
It's on... Ashton has penned deal and will make dramatic Premiership return
After a record-breaking season in France that concluded with a starring role for the Barbarians in their win over England at Twick…
Alex Shaw
27 Jun 2018, 4:40
Bath eyeing up Springbok back-rower - reports
The Springbok number 8 could be making the move from the south of France to the west of England, with Bath eyeing him up, as per a…
Alex Shaw
26 Jun 2018, 3:28
June International Series' World XV
With the northern hemisphere season over, the June series all played out and the southern hemisphere season approaching its showpi…
Alex Shaw
24 Jun 2018, 5:34
