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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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Analysis

England's stirring comeback fires up Twickenham faithful

England were on the canvas with nine minutes left to go before staging a famous 19-point recovery job to stun the All Blacks

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
21 Nov 2022, 7:06
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Analysis

Steward takes charge as England momentum is restored

After their shock loss to Argentina, England steady the ship to down Japan as the All Blacks juggernaut rolls into town

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
14 Nov 2022, 9:10
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Analysis

England left with more questions than answers

England were yet again left to search for positives after a narrow loss to Argentina, ramping up the pressure on Eddie Jones

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
07 Nov 2022, 12:37
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Analysis

Luck of the Irish runs out at Quins

Harlequins into raptures as contentious stoppage time try breaks the hearts of London Irish fans as chaos reigns at The Stoop

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
31 Oct 2022, 8:58
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Analysis

'Russell sideshow rumbles on as self-flagellating Scotland lose game of inches'

After Blair Kinghorn's miss, the Finn Russell sideshow is sure to intensify, but neither is the reason Scotland lost to Australia.

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
30 Oct 2022, 6:35
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Opinion

The Finn Russell and Gregor Townsend standoff that has no winners

The perplexing, maddening dispute between Scotland's single-minded coach and his mercurial fly-half has broken cover to leave fans…

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
27 Oct 2022, 4:01
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Analysis

Marcus Smith rekindles the magic as Autumn Tests loom

The Harlequins playmaker shows his superstar worth as the Sale Sharks machine finally grinds to a halt with their first Premiershi…

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
24 Oct 2022, 5:20
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Interview

'For some of these guys, this could be it. There's a realistic chance they won't find a new club.'

An elite rugby agency takes RugbyPass inside the chaotic recruitment scenes as Worcester Warriors went to the wall.

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
20 Oct 2022, 10:48
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Analysis

Mired in crisis, yet Premiership Rugby provides a joyous spectacle

The financial crisis around English rugby is dominating headlines off the pitch, which is at odds with the glittering rugby on it

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
17 Oct 2022, 8:06
Interview

'Since I've been at this club, I've never laid eyes on Colin Goldring'

Murray McCallum lost his father, then his job, but remains a beacon of positivity as the former Worcester Warrior searches for a n…

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
13 Oct 2022, 7:21
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Analysis

The fight for Worcester Warriors not to be forgotten

With the Warriors sunk and doubts still surrounding Wasps' short-term future as a Premiership Rugby club, rugby's financial climat…

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
10 Oct 2022, 9:39
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Analysis

Saracens lay down a marker as McFarland takes flight

Mark McCall's men exacted the perfect revenge mission on Leicester Tigers as the reigning champs were eviscerated

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
03 Oct 2022, 5:27
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Exclusive

Mike Blair: 'I want Edinburgh to be constantly innovating'

Mike Blair didn't want the Edinburgh job at first, but has transformed the ailing club as a rookie head coach.

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
29 Sep 2022, 16:43
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Analysis

Rugby must not forget about Worcester Warriors

Worcester Warriors are a club that needs the support of the game in financially troubling times, and the hope is that rugby at Six…

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
26 Sep 2022, 8:22
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Analysis

Evolution in the east, revolution in the west as Scotland's teams gear up

Straight-talking Franco Smith must revitalise Glasgow Warriors while at Edinburgh, Mike Blair aims to build on the promise of last…

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
16 Sep 2022, 4:57
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Exclusive

Matt Fagerson: 'At Glasgow we lost part of our DNA. Our work ethic was questioned'

Matt Fagerson laments Glasgow's identity crisis as he talks brotherhood, marriage, social media abuse and why size doesn't matter.

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
14 Sep 2022, 3:23
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Exclusive

Theo McFarland: 'We didn't have a rugby ball - we used a Pepsi bottle filled with banana leaves'

Theo McFarland grew up playing rugby with a Pepsi bottle. He has been a debt collector and a basketballer. This is his journey to …

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
11 Sep 2022, 4:06

URC signings of the season

World champions, All Blacks and returning giants - who are the most eye-catching additions of the new URC season?

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
08 Sep 2022, 12:31
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Exclusive

Raymond Rhule: 'Rugby refuses to tap into personality, players must be seen and not heard'

Raymond Rhule wishes rugby embraced its sparkling characters, rather than shunning them.

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
02 Sep 2022, 16:32

Ashton takes flight to write himself into the record books

The former England wing has finally drawn level with Tom Varndell as the Premiership top scorer in a weekend Leicester booked thei…

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
28 Mar 2022, 6:41
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