Five up-and-coming coaches to keep an eye on
In the wake of Jim Mallinder’s departure from Northampton Saints on Tuesday, the rumour mill has whirred into action around the …
Alex Shaw
14 Dec 2017, 2:21
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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.
Did the Pro14 just prove it's better than the Premiership?
It was a harrowing weekend for English clubs in the Champions Cup.
Alex Shaw
11 Dec 2017, 9:47
The RugbyPass 'Champions Cup XV' - Round 3
It was a weekend to forget for the English clubs in the Champions Cup, whilst it offered much-needed lifelines for the two Welsh r…
Alex Shaw
10 Dec 2017, 14:40
SARU green light two South African teams for Anglo-Welsh Cup venture
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) have decided today that the Griquas and Pumas will be the two teams put forward to join the A…
Alex Shaw
08 Dec 2017, 7:04
Teen rugby sensation sets sights on the NFL
Rugby’s loss was American Football’s gain this week, as former age-grade standout Tyrese Johnson-Fisher announced that he woul…
Alex Shaw
07 Dec 2017, 5:22
No PDV return - how the new Springbok coaching ticket is actually shaping up
The rumour mill surrounding Alistair Coetzee’s future as the head coach of the Springboks whirred back into action yesterday.
Alex Shaw
03 Dec 2017, 6:16
Ten top talents to watch in the U18s English Premiership
The U18 Premiership season begins in two weeks’ time and it will pitch the best players from academies up and down England again…
Alex Shaw
30 Nov 2017, 15:52
The Best Uncapped XV in the World?
The last month has seen plenty of new faces on the international scene, with the autumn internationals proving the perfect testing…
Alex Shaw
27 Nov 2017, 21:14
Five Takeaways from the November Tests and an International stock check
Barring one last Test between Wales and South Africa, the autumn internationals are now in the books and being pored over from Edi…
Alex Shaw
26 Nov 2017, 8:28
Player Ratings: England vs Samoa
England wrapped up their autumn series today with a 48-14 victory over an outclassed Samoa side at Twickenham, securing their thir…
Alex Shaw
25 Nov 2017, 12:32
Bath on the brink of losing one of their biggest weapons
Bath Rugby could be on the brink of losing one of their biggest weapons, with the club apparently at loggerheads on a new deal for…
Alex Shaw
22 Nov 2017, 5:14
Is it time England fans started valuing this 'unfashionable' trio of players?
As trios go, these three players take an inordinate amount of flak from rugby fans and even some sections of the media.
Alex Shaw
20 Nov 2017, 14:49
England Player Ratings vs Australia
England blew the cobwebs and some of their lingering criticisms away with a 30-6 victory over Australia today, their fifth over th…
Alex Shaw
18 Nov 2017, 12:26
Bath prop Auterac set to leave for Premiership rivals
The transfer season is beginning to ramp up in the northern hemisphere and the next name that is set to hit the rugby headlines is…
Alex Shaw
14 Nov 2017, 6:19
BREAKING: Harry Thacker is set to leave Leicester Tigers
With a perfect record of eight wins from eight games, Pat Lam’s Bristol are looking in good shape to return the to Premiership a…
Alex Shaw
13 Nov 2017, 11:28
Player Ratings: England vs Argentina
England got their autumn off to a victorious start at Twickenham earlier today, defeating Argentina, 21-8, in a resilient but rust…
Alex Shaw
11 Nov 2017, 13:09
Rising Star - In Ollie Lawrence, Worcester may have found England's next Manu Tualagi
It’s fair to say things aren’t looking too pretty for Worcester Warriors right now.
Alex Shaw
10 Nov 2017, 9:45
Ten players to watch in the November Tests
The beginning of the autumn internationals proper are now just days away, as the southern hemisphere’s elite round off their sea…
Alex Shaw
06 Nov 2017, 6:12
RWC 2019 Schedule: Winners and Losers
It may seem like a small thing, but the scheduling of fixtures at the Rugby World Cup can be the difference between qualifying for…
Alex Shaw
02 Nov 2017, 5:55
EXCLUSIVE: Leicester Tigers snap up top rugby scout
Having made an encouraging start to the Premiership season, Leicester Tigers have moved to bolster their off-field staff with the …
Alex Shaw
31 Oct 2017, 14:01
