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James Harrington

James Harrington is a freelance sports journalist and editor, based near Toulouse in southwest France, whose key focus is on the French rugby scene. He has worked with World Rugby, EPCR, RugbyPass, Rugby World, the Irish Examiner, SA Rugby Mag, Irish Independent, ESPN, and The Rugby Paper.

Weekend talking points: Lions' speculation, Rassie rumours, and the return of European rugby

There's still plenty of time to wonder who will make the plane for this summer's big New Zealand tour before Warren Gatland spoils…

James Harrington
James Harrington
27 Mar 2017, 7:37

Good week, bad week: Who'd be a citing commissioner?

How the overwrought daytime soap opera in Paris can't hide Welsh problems; the continuing woes of Jacky and Thomas; Bucharest deli…

James Harrington
James Harrington
21 Mar 2017, 10:09

18 and out: All the talking points from the final weekend of the Six Nations

What went on in Paris, how the English loss might work in their favour, Vern's send-off, and what Warren Gatland said. Whatever…

James Harrington
James Harrington
20 Mar 2017, 8:47

Racing boss walks away from Stade union

It is safe to say it has been an unusual week in French rugby - and little of what has happened has troubled the positive side of …

James Harrington
James Harrington
19 Mar 2017, 16:52

Carter contract 'safe' - but what about others caught in Stade-Racing chaos?

Dan Carter is expected to play for Paris's new Top 14 super-club if the planned merger of Racing 92 and Stade Francais goes ahead,…

James Harrington
James Harrington
17 Mar 2017, 11:33

Six Nations Preview: Ireland vs England

James Harrington
James Harrington
16 Mar 2017, 12:05

Six Nations Preview: France vs Wales

James Harrington
James Harrington
16 Mar 2017, 11:24

Six Nations Preview: Scotland vs Italy

James Harrington
James Harrington
16 Mar 2017, 10:51

England vs New Zealand: The match everyone wants in 2017 ... but rugby does not need

James Harrington
James Harrington
16 Mar 2017, 10:45

Doubts cast over Racing 92-Stade Francais merger

Could player power be about to scupper Paris clubs' planned union? All is not well in the pro-Racing 92-Stade Francais merger c…

James Harrington
James Harrington
15 Mar 2017, 16:48

How the final act of the 2017 Six Nations could change the 2019 World Cup

The Irish should be cheering on the French this weekend. More weirdly, and depending on what happens in Paris, Welsh rugby fans ma…

James Harrington
James Harrington
15 Mar 2017, 12:51

Good week, bad week: England's seven-try MVP

James Harrington
James Harrington
14 Mar 2017, 17:29

125 years of French rugby history swept away in a single day

Fallout from the shock news that two of France's oldest clubs are set to merge.

James Harrington
James Harrington
13 Mar 2017, 16:45

Who's going to start for Stade Racing Francais Metro? And other talking points from the weekend's rugby

James Harrington
James Harrington
13 Mar 2017, 16:00

Is Goosen set for Racing return?

James Harrington
James Harrington
13 Mar 2017, 15:20

Top 14 two to become one in Paris as Racing 92 and Stade Francais announce merger plans

James Harrington
James Harrington
13 Mar 2017, 7:54

Toulouse 'to adopt two-doctor approach to HIAs' after Palisson incident

James Harrington
James Harrington
10 Mar 2017, 12:12

Six Nations Preview: Italy vs France

James Harrington
James Harrington
09 Mar 2017, 11:19

Six Nations Preview: England vs Scotland

James Harrington
James Harrington
09 Mar 2017, 10:04

Six Nations Preview: Wales vs Ireland

James Harrington
James Harrington
08 Mar 2017, 11:11
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