Opinion
2021: Review of the year
2021 saw Harlequins rejuvenated, the England Women go unbeaten and the Springboks bludgeon their way to victory. It also saw fans …
Jamie Lyall
03 Jan 2022, 5:05
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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.
Analysis
Smith and Fish serve up a festive feast of rugby
Harlequins and Cardiff served up a festive delight while Leicester continued their unbeaten run as European rugby was ravaged by C…
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
20 Dec 2021, 7:44
Dupont is surging towards greatness
Antoine Dupont bewitches the rugby world, Munster marvel agains Wasps and Edinburgh down the mighty Saracens
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
13 Dec 2021, 8:23
Exclusive
'He pointed his gun on my chest' - Van Rensburg's journey from armed robbery to salvation
Armed robbery, bereavement and trauma feature in the remarkable journey of Rohan Janse van Rensburg.
Jamie Lyall
11 Dec 2021, 14:58
Analysis
Tigers continue to bare their teeth
Leicester Tigers continue to blaze a trail in the Premiership, while Munster and Cardiff scramble to prepare for Europe after Sout…
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
06 Dec 2021, 8:55
Premiership heavyweights go toe-to-toe
Saracens come out on top in slugfest over Sale, the Samoans put on a sad show at Twickenham and the URC flies in to Covid chaos
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
29 Nov 2021, 6:07
Analysis
World XV of the Autumn Series
As a breathless 2021 draws to a close, RugbyPass selects its international team of the year.
Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
25 Nov 2021, 8:18
Interview
Factory to phenomenon: Melani Nanai's emotional voyage
An emotional Melani Nanai talks factory work, family and faith.
Jamie Lyall
25 Nov 2021, 1:35
Analysis
England quicken the pulse but Eddie Jones will not rest on his laurels
The rugby world had its best day since crowds returned as France won hearts, England showed elan and Ireland finally kicked off th…
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
22 Nov 2021, 8:31
Analysis
Rebuilding the fortress
England continue the Wallabies poor run at Twickenham, Courtney Lawes playing the best rugby of his life, Wales searching for big …
Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
15 Nov 2021, 10:21
'He could win 100 caps - he's f***ing talented': Ewan Ashman by those who know him
How Ewan Ashman went from unknown club prospect to Scotland's try-scoring hooker extraordinaire.
Jamie Lyall
11 Nov 2021, 10:22
Analysis
Scotland the braves
The first full round of inter-Hemisphere tests since the 2019 World Cup kicked off with a bang.
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
08 Nov 2021, 10:59
Scotland v Australia: The Murrayfield duel
Sunday's autumn international at Murrayfield pits two cerebral coaches and former Glasgow men against each other.
Jamie Lyall
06 Nov 2021, 4:54
Analysis
Bath looking to arrest worrying downturn in form
Bath head to Leicester Tigers is a state of disarray, Worcester finally get an all important win and Will Jordan announces himself…
Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
01 Nov 2021, 11:28
Interview
'I dreamed of being a farmer': Vaea Fifita's Tongan odyssey
From stark poverty and family strife to the summit of professional rugby, this is Vaea Fifita's story.
Jamie Lyall
24 Oct 2021, 1:58
Gareth Baber talks Fijian hostels, 3am meetings, Olympic gold and Edinburgh
From a 3am near-sacking to Olympic sevens gold, Gareth Baber brings hard-earned Fijian wisdom to his new role at Edinburgh.
Jamie Lyall
21 Oct 2021, 6:44
Interview
Adam Hastings talks initiations, AirBnB and Gloucester's Shed
Adam Hastings is glad he left Glasgow Warriors for the relentless 'pressure' of the Premiership - even if it meant losing his hair…
Jamie Lyall
08 Oct 2021, 2:20
Interview
Hot Rodd: Sale's dancing prop
Sale and England squad member Bevan Rodd talks scrum anguish, eclectic upbringings and naked dancing.
Jamie Lyall
03 Oct 2021, 2:11
Raffi Quirke: Catch him if you can
Meet Raffi Quirke, Sale's resident barber, budding restaurateur and future England scrum-half.
Jamie Lyall
18 Sep 2021, 3:24
England's future is in safe hands with Steward
Leicester’s full-back plans to get the Tigers back to the top - and keep his England starting spot
Jamie Lyall
29 Aug 2021, 3:46
