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Dave Cherry: 'If I see lads wasting an opportunity, I have a word'
Dave Cherry ended Scotland's worst rugby hoodoo on debut. He talks eye gouges, kiwi bars and the Calcutta Cup
Jamie Lyall
01 Feb 2023, 1:58
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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
RFU tackle-law debacle highlights rugby's existential crisis
The challenge for rugby to become a safer sport but still retain the elements that have made it a cherished sport to so many has b…
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Analysis
Which players will light up the Six Nations?
A few players will have points to prove when the Six Nations kicks off in February.
Jamie Lyall
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Mike Cusack: Veet cream, Normandy beaches and life in the French sixth tier
Former Scotland prop Mike Cusack finds himself living amid the history of Normandy and coaching in the French sixth tier.
Jamie Lyall
18 Jan 2023, 3:27
Analysis
Will Eddie have the last laugh?
The sacked England coach has gone home where he hopes to leave a legacy with the Wallabies, starting with a World Cup run in Franc…
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16 Jan 2023, 7:23
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Rob du Preez is at the forefront of a clutch of fearsome siblings steering Sale towards the Premiership summit.
Jamie Lyall
12 Jan 2023, 2:10
Opinion
Farrell divides opinion like no other
The high-profile Saracen is in hot-water after a dubious tackle but his enduring qualities endear him to team-mates
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
09 Jan 2023, 6:18
Interview
Tom Jordan: 'Where is this going...am I even good enough?'
Tom Jordan swapped New Zealand for Scotland in his arduous quest to make it as a professional player.
Jamie Lyall
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Antoine Frisch: 'They said I wasn't good enough - I took that personally'
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Jamie Lyall
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Analysis
Scottish rugby's wish list for 2023
There are hopes north of the border that the New Year can bring a wave of optimism but there is clearly much work to be done
Jamie Lyall
03 Jan 2023, 6:20
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'I feel let down': Rory Sutherland on Worcester, Ulster and the Top 14
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24 Dec 2022, 5:11
Analysis
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Jamie Lyall
21 Dec 2022, 6:15
Analysis
Borthwick eyes English revival
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19 Dec 2022, 8:33
Interview
'Bags were packed to go home, but we stuck it out' - WP Nel eyes World Cup farewell
Isolated and grief-stricken, WP Nel almost left Scotland months after arriving. Now, the 36-year-old is eyeing a third Rugby World…
Jamie Lyall
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Analysis
Watson magic gives rugby fans some festive cheer
While rugby fans froze at games, or kept themselves toasty by the fireside, they could all rejoice seeing Anthony Watson back in f…
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Analysis
Saracens big-guns look to assert themselves in the post-Eddie Jones era
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Jamie Lyall
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Analysis
Eddie Jones awaits his fate
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Analysis
Team of the Autumn Series
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Jamie Lyall
29 Nov 2022, 9:03
Analysis
England feel the hurt and Eddie Jones feels the heat
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Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
28 Nov 2022, 7:14
Opinion
Scotland must embrace Finn Russell to fuel World Cup dream
This Autumn Nations Series must end Scotland's long-running Finn Russell saga once and for all as the fly-half makes a sensational…
Jamie Lyall
22 Nov 2022, 3:43
