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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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Josh McKay: 'Glasgow can't defend the URC trophy, we have to win it'
Dylan Richardson: 'Choosing Scotland was the best thing I'v ever done'
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Joey Mongalo: 'I've swum in high-performance waters my whole life'
In Antoine Dupont rugby once again has a superstar
Not content with any normal coronation, Antoine Dupont ascended the Olympic throne and carried a nation with him.
Ewan Johnson: 'My dad owns over 60 birds - my favourite is the bald eagle'
The new Scotland lock talks falconry, lunches with Dan Carter and his love of 'belting people'.
Paris Olympics: Men's rugby sevens team-by-team guide
Assessing the runners and riders in the men's draw of the illustrious Paris Olympic Games.
Diego Ardao: Doctor, guitarist and Uruguay's Olympic talisman
Los Teros' captain is an eclectic character, now intent on making history in Paris.
Rudi Brown: From cut and clubless in Scotland to the Top 14
A shining star at age-grade level, the youngster was tipped for big things before being cut. A move to France changed everything.
Scotland fly under the radar on voyage of discovery
Away from the bright lights of Southern Hemisphere heavyweights, Gregor Townsend has time to widen his talent pool in the Test are…
After sacking Munster’s fortress, can Glasgow tame Bulls at Loftus?
Warriors will be rank outsiders in Pretoria but there are parallels with their title-winning vintage of 2015.
Hamish Bain: 'After my first ball-carry, I felt a finger in my eye... what?!'
Scotsman Hamish Bain has charted a nomadic existence featuring two league titles and skulduggery in France.
Why Sebastian Cancelliere has fallen for Glasgow
The Argentine left home in difficult circumstances but has flourished in the wet Scottish city.
'Enmity and history as Munster and Glasgow collide with URC final spot at stake'
In the age of contrived hype, this Celtic feud is a brilliant and important element of the URC.
Rory Kockott: 'I've had hundreds of messages - one said he wanted to see my wife bleed'
Rory Kockott plays rugby on the edge, receiving vile online abuse, but there is so much more to the veteran scrum-half than what w…
Max Williamson: How Glasgow's 'Bakkies Botha' has come of age
The young lock's performances have earned rave reviews and a nod to a legendary Springbok enforcer.
Tom Roebuck: 'I've seen many, many times people jump the gun to play Test rugby'
The powerful wing is wanted by England and Scotland as he chases an historic Premiership crown with Sale Sharks.
Mosese Tuipulotu: 'I'm not just Sione's little brother - I'll prove I can play'
As he prepares to follow his big brother to Scotland, the burgeoning Waratah is desperate to forge his own path.
Henco Venter: 'We are going to war every week; it's not a place for soft men'
The Glasgow flanker talks political podcasts, farming life and the Warriors' shot at glory.
Ernst van Rhyn: 'I was a late bloomer in rugby, flying planes is my passion'
The Sale Sharks juggernaut is making a big impression on the pitch and in the skies.
Danny Wilson: 'Harlequins certainly won't kick three points in Toulouse'
The Stoop supremo on Glaswegian redemption, the genius of Marcus Smith, and why Quins have to go for broke in France.
Ox Nche: 'The best feeling is squeezing a tighthead so hard he passes out'
The Springbok's mastery of the dark arts propelled his team to World Cup glory and could spur the Sharks into uncharted European w…
Waisea Nayacalevu: 'Fiji can win the Rugby World Cup'
The Sale-bound Fijian captain recounts his cherished village upbringing and searing rise to international history-maker.
Seb Blake: From Chinnor to the European champions in one crazy year
Gloucester's English and Australian qualified hooker reflects on a blistering rise to the Kingsholm first team.