Former Worcester lock Scotland-Williamson a step closer to playing NFL
Former Worcester Warriors lock Christian Scotland-Williamson took a big step towards realising his NFL ambition.
Alex Shaw
01 May 2018, 14:50
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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.
Unpacking a potential 36-man England squad to tour South Africa
Not only does Eddie Jones have his work cut out ending England’s recent losing streak and delivering a series win in South Afric…
Alex Shaw
30 Apr 2018, 13:28
Irish relegation confirms move for starlet who could represent England, Wales or Scotland
With London Irish’s relegation from the Aviva Premiership confirmed today following Worcester Warriors’ bonus point win over H…
Alex Shaw
28 Apr 2018, 11:00
Stuart Olding nearing deal with new club
After having his contract revoked by the IRFU this month, former Ulster centre Stuart Olding has been looking for a new club and s…
Alex Shaw
24 Apr 2018, 10:14
Quins have identified their top target for DoR role
With Chris Boyd arriving at Northampton Saints and Alan Solomons’ stay as Worcester Warriors’ director of rugby extended, the …
Alex Shaw
23 Apr 2018, 13:54
Champions Cup XV of the semi-finals
It wasn’t quite the classic weekend of European semi-final rugby that we all hoped for, with two one-sided results, but what it …
Alex Shaw
22 Apr 2018, 11:35
Why certain 'Bristol Bears' fans need to get a grip and get behind their club
If you had cared to look on social media over the last couple of days, you would have thought for all money that Bristol Rugby clu…
Alex Shaw
18 Apr 2018, 4:49
Exeter respond to rumoured Olding signing
Following a story that broke in the Irish media on Sunday that Stuart Olding was on the brink of joining Exeter Chiefs, the reigni…
Alex Shaw
16 Apr 2018, 3:53
Exeter's not so secret weapon in bid for domination moves into next phase
After winning their first ever Aviva Premiership title last season, Exeter Chiefs have taken a key, under the radar step towards c…
Alex Shaw
15 Apr 2018, 4:21
Bristol inch closer to signing of former age-grade star
Bristol have already made a splash with their recruitment this season, luring the likes of Charles Piutau, John Afoa and Harry Tha…
Alex Shaw
11 Apr 2018, 5:50
12 players that will be making and taking names in the 2018/19 Premiership
As the 2017/18 Aviva Premiership begins to wind down, eyes are already beginning to turn towards the next campaign.
Alex Shaw
09 Apr 2018, 4:15
Don't blame the salary cap - why Premiership must start building instead of buying players
The debate over the Premiership salary cap has been reopened by Wasps Director of Rugby Dai Young. But isn't it time to focus …
Alex Shaw
06 Apr 2018, 4:50
The loss of Lancaster continues to haunt English rugby
The last couple of weeks have been a tough reminder for England fans on what might have been.
Alex Shaw
04 Apr 2018, 13:07
More American influence on the cards as English Premiership gets new sponsor
The English Premiership has been given a financial boost with a new title sponsor to be announced.
Alex Shaw
04 Apr 2018, 8:21
Champions Cup XV of the Quarter-Finals
We have our Champions Cup semi-finals. Racing 92 will entertain Munster in Bordeaux, whilst the Scarlets will travel to Dublin …
Alex Shaw
01 Apr 2018, 13:42
Why expansion - not expulsion - is the way forward for the Premiership
There are positives and negatives around such a move and both fans and prominent members of the media have condemned the plans, bu…
Alex Shaw
28 Mar 2018, 12:15
England's 2016 U20 World Champion side - where are they now?
Having enjoyed plenty of success at U20 level in recent years, England have had the luxury of an exciting pool of players to selec…
Alex Shaw
26 Mar 2018, 11:46
Jackman's Dragons targeting Welsh-qualified Kiwi utility back
Former Scarlets utility back Michael Collins has been linked with a move to the Dragons this summer, as Bernard Jackman continues …
Alex Shaw
23 Mar 2018, 4:22
EXCLUSIVE: Joe Cokanasiga's new club revealed
Former England U20 standout Joe Cokanasiga has chosen his club for next season. The Fijian-born London Irish winger is being ho…
Alex Shaw
22 Mar 2018, 4:25
England prop Kieran Brookes' new club about to be confirmed
Following the announcement by Northampton Saints last month that Kieran Brookes would be leaving the club at the end of the season…
Alex Shaw
21 Mar 2018, 3:39
