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Jamie Lyall

After abandoning a career in veterinary medicine, Jamie turned to sports journalism six years ago, aiming to harness his passions for sport, writing, and complementary pre-match buffets. While his career has not grown as prolifically as his body fat percentage, he was fortunate enough to learn his trade with Planet Rugby and BBC Scotland before entering the freelance world. He has since been offered several brilliant opportunities to launch his commentary career, and when not writing for RugbyPass, can often be found bellowing names into a microphone for the BBC, BT Sport and others.

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Maua Letiu: 'Dad was a stay-at-home dad, Mum worked in a chicken factory - they didn't sit and complain'

The Junior All Blacks captain is inspired by his Samoan parents and their sacrifice as he prepares to play for a place in the Worl…

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
12 Jul 2025, 12:47
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Kepu Tuipulotu: Adele, choosing England, and his 2029 Lions dream

England U20s' new captain loves lyrical music and cooking, and has been at the centre of clamour to secure his considerable talent…

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
07 Jul 2025, 22:56
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Sam Williams: 'I read a letter from my mum - that did all it needed to for the Scotland game'

The Leicester Tiger, who made his England U20s debut last week, talks family, injury and why he has "no excuses" not to reach his …

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
03 Jul 2025, 8:06
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The players set to light up the World Rugby U20 Championship

Some of the world's best young players will converge on Northern Italy seeking to lift the U20 World Championship trophy

Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
27 Jun 2025, 10:55
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RugbyPass names the greatest Lions squad of the professional era

From the heroes of the 1997 series win to the last, Covid-affected, tour of South Africa in 2021, which players make our Lions XV?…

Bryn Palmer   Jamie Lyall   Neil Squires   Owain Jones
Bryn Palmer   Jamie Lyall   Neil Squires   Owain Jones
18 Jun 2025, 23:34
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The RugbyPass retired XV of season 2024/25

RugbyPass constructs its ultimate team of male players to retire at the end of the current northern hemisphere season.

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
18 Jun 2025, 6:01
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Finn Russell's not a 'maverick' - he represents the best of rugby

The charismatic Scot's temperament, tactical acumen and game intelligence have been questioned for too long.

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
17 Jun 2025, 2:03
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Marco van Staden: 'I was told my career was done, but everything happens for a reason'

The Bok powerhouse came close to retiring on medical grounds, but is primed for another Bulls tilt at the URC crown.

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
13 Jun 2025, 2:24
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Johann van Graan: The Bulls boy who would be England's king

From 16-year-old analyst to an unprecedented treble, this is the unique, fascinating and powerful tale of Bath's meticulous suprem…

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
12 Jun 2025, 0:28
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Can Glasgow banish their Dublin ghosts?

As debate rages over 'Scottish-qualified' recruitment, the defending champions have demons to exorcise in Leinster's back yard.

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
06 Jun 2025, 1:24
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Jonny Hill: Tractor tyres, trophies and the fan altercation at the Rec

As he prepares to leave England, Jonny Hill reflects on Lions, trophies, and the altercation with a Bath fan at the Rec.

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
05 Jun 2025, 0:26
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Elliot Millar Mills: 'You've come this far, you're being a coward if you give up'

The Northampton prop was ready to retire two years ago having never started a top-flight match. Now, he's a Premiership winner and…

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
23 May 2025, 1:19
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Ben Muncaster: 'My friend took his own life, I am 100% an advocate for mental health in rugby'

The Edinburgh back-row is in the form of his life, and hopes talking about the tragic loss of a former schoolmate can help destigm…

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
15 May 2025, 4:26
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JP du Preez, the 650-day injury lay-off and the 'miracle' bone donation

The giant Glasgow lock went close to two years without playing and required a donated fragment of femur bone to recover from a ser…

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
13 May 2025, 1:17
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What can we expect from Farrell's Lions squad? The key questions answered

Will it be 'Irish Lions'? Did European semis force a change? Will there be surprises? Who is indispensable?

Bryn Palmer   Jamie Lyall   Neil Squires
Bryn Palmer   Jamie Lyall   Neil Squires
06 May 2025, 12:34
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Jack Boyle: 'I gave my Ireland jersey to 'Church', he's done so much for me'

The young Leinster man looks to be the future of Irish propping, and talks scrummaging against brutes, Cian Healy and Test debuts.

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
30 Apr 2025, 6:37
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Alex Masibaka: 'I was on a stag do in Barcelona when Gregor Townsend called'

The Angouleme bulldozer has charted a remarkable voyage from Western Australia to the senior Scotland squad.

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
27 Mar 2025, 4:49
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25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 5 to 1

Wales' late, late show, Sexton's drop-goal, Russell's pass, Super Saturday 2015 and Wales' first Slam since 70s, but which is No.1…

Bryn Palmer   Jamie Lyall   Neil Squires   Owain Jones   Pat McCarry
Bryn Palmer   Jamie Lyall   Neil Squires   Owain Jones   Pat McCarry
07 Mar 2025, 4:41
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25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 10 to 6

Wales rock England, Scotland banish hoodoo, and France and Ireland end Grand Slam waits among our next five iconic moments.

Bryn Palmer   Jamie Lyall   Neil Squires   Owain Jones   Pat McCarry
Bryn Palmer   Jamie Lyall   Neil Squires   Owain Jones   Pat McCarry
06 Mar 2025, 1:14
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25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 15 to 11

Dupont's freakish power, O'Driscoll's genius, Scotland's sensational comeback and a Croke Park cracker feature in our next five o…

Bryn Palmer   Jamie Lyall   Neil Squires   Owain Jones   Pat McCarry
Bryn Palmer   Jamie Lyall   Neil Squires   Owain Jones   Pat McCarry
05 Mar 2025, 5:05