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Jamie Lyall
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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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22 days ago Six Nations
Countdown of 25 of the men's Six Nations' most memorable moments
24 days ago Six Nations
Countdown of 25 of the men's Six Nations' most memorable moments
24 days ago Six Nations
Countdown of 25 of the men's Six Nations' most memorable moments
25 days ago Six Nations
Countdown of 25 of the men's Six Nations' most memorable moments
Opinion
25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 25 to 21
Bouthier's 90m boot, Zebo's fancy footwork and Hodge's gala day feature among the first five of the tournament's most iconic momen…
Bryn Palmer Jamie Lyall Neil Squires Owain Jones Pat McCarry
03 Mar 2025, 11:34
Opinion
Scotland keen to rubbish falsehoods about misguided hubris with tub thumping victory over Ireland
Gregor Townsend is yet to taste the sweet tears of victory over Ireland after eight years and the hex must be broken
Jamie Lyall
07 Feb 2025, 5:20
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Six Nations: How Bordeaux-Begles' buccaneers are bringing the fire to France
Six swashbuckling Bordeaux backs have made the French squad, bringing their unique flair to the Six Nations.
Jamie Lyall
31 Jan 2025, 3:37
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Fridge magnets, a ‘nutter’ and Russell Crowe – Inside Italy’s giant-slaying Six Nations debut
How the Azzurri stunned the world 25 years ago, with fridge magnets for first caps, chaos in the sheds and joy on the Spanish Step…
Jamie Lyall
30 Jan 2025, 3:22
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'He annihilated people': How Tom Jordan defied the odds to become a Scotland star
Cast aside in New Zealand, unwanted in England, the Glasgow pivot scrapped for every inch to make it big with his adopted nation.
Jamie Lyall
28 Jan 2025, 5:41
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‘I’m coming for you’: Byron McGuigan’s Mancunian malevolence
Sale's new defence guru shot to prominence after a stunning shut-out of the Premiership's hotshot Bristol Bears.
Jamie Lyall
02 Jan 2025, 4:14
Opinion
Why it's Glasgow's time to come of age in the Champions Cup
The Warriors have conquered the URC and proven their mettle. Now they must break new ground in Europe.
Jamie Lyall
11 Dec 2024, 6:14
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Aphelele Fassi: 'I gave up on myself, I would wake up exhausted with no plan'
The full-back's spectacular comeback has been one of the greatest success stories in a blockbuster year for the Springboks.
Jamie Lyall
10 Dec 2024, 4:46
Opinion
'Scotland are in a good place, but can they become ruthless Six Nations contenders?'
Gregor Townsend oversaw a positive autumn with the dangerous Wallabies vanquished, but there are gnawing sores to fix.
Jamie Lyall
25 Nov 2024, 6:55
Opinion
Why Freddy Douglas has played for Scotland before Edinburgh
It seems puzzling that a 19-year-old flanker should make his Test debut before seeing any action for his club.
Jamie Lyall
20 Nov 2024, 4:23
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Freddie Thomas: 'OMFG, I've been selected for Wales - my mum was bawling her eyes out'
The burgeoning Gloucester forward was nervously hacking around the golf course when a fateful WRU email landed in his inbox.
Jamie Lyall
05 Nov 2024, 2:22
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Ben-Jason Dixon: 'I tried too hard, I felt a little bit useless'
The new Springbok talks on-field doubts, off-field emotions, and using his mother for tackling practice.
Jamie Lyall
30 Oct 2024, 5:17
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Al Kellock: 'Glasgow need something to shift the dial, so the Tuipulotus, Steyns and Fagersons can stay with us'
The Warriors managing director talks contracts, realpolitik and the importance of their ambitious move to Hampden Park.
Jamie Lyall
23 Oct 2024, 4:32
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How history guru Scott Mathie is sharpening Edinburgh's swords
The new attack coach with a penchant for battles, sci-fi and surfing has a vital job on his hands.
Jamie Lyall
18 Oct 2024, 5:45
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Asenathi Ntlabakanye: The 148kg 'Jozi Bulldozer' driven to prove size doesn't matter
The Lions' mighty prop has confounded his critics and conquered challenges to star in the URC.
Jamie Lyall
16 Oct 2024, 15:39
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Ben Bamber: 'I'm going to be your biggest headache, I'll be a nightmare'
Two years ago, Ben Bamber gave up rugby to stack shelves and labour. Now, he's a Sale Sharks mainstay.
Jamie Lyall
09 Oct 2024, 5:31
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'After mistakes I was shamed': Why Nick De Luca is launching rugby camps with a difference
The former Scotland centre turned schools coach is taking a holistic approach to developing young players.
Jamie Lyall
03 Oct 2024, 4:15
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Inside the mind of Franco Smith: The 'school head boy' who scaled the URC's Everest
Rugby obsessive, Christian, family man - the in-depth tale of Smith's journey to glory with Glasgow.
Jamie Lyall
19 Sep 2024, 3:28
Analysis
Players to watch this United Rugby Championship season
Who are the rising stars and fresh faces to keep an eye on throughout the coming months?
Jamie Lyall
18 Sep 2024, 5:51
Analysis
Players to watch this Gallagher Premiership season
Who could stand out as a new season of English professional rugby draws near?
Jamie Lyall
17 Sep 2024, 6:47
