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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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Six Nations: Charlie Ewels pays the ultimate price to set-up classic encounter

England fade late in a compelling Six Nations clash, Wales give France a mighty fright and Saracens learn to win without their sup…

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
14 Mar 2022, 10:13
Analysis

Ref Watch: Why 'too picky' Matthew Carley is on to a winner

The business end of the 2022 Six Nations is upon us and it is no coincidence that World Rugby has upped the refereeing ante throug…

Paul Smith
Paul Smith
13 Mar 2022, 3:59
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Scotland need to arrest Six Nations slide and regain momentum

Gregor Townsend has plenty of raw talent at his disposal yet consistency eludes his Scotland squad and that is a source of great f…

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
12 Mar 2022, 2:45
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Saracens peg back Tigers in the race for the Premiership

Saracens beat the league leaders Leicester, Duhan van der Merwe's red card kicks off social media frenzy and the Welsh regions are…

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
07 Mar 2022, 5:20
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England stutter to victory but are still in the Six Nations running

England get the job done after narrowly beating an improving Wales side, while Scotland lick their wounds after a French mauling a…

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
28 Feb 2022, 9:09
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Six Nations: Marcus Smith sparkles but sterner tests await

The Six Nations delivers on thrills and spills as England and Wales rebound, while only France can win the elusive Grand Slam...

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
14 Feb 2022, 9:26
Interview

'I don't say this lightly. He is in the top five young players I've ever coached'

Paul Gustard reflects on his Harlequins exit, and how the Benetton players he coaches can stun England.

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
11 Feb 2022, 15:20

Scotland's gloriously ugly Calcutta Cup win must now be backed up

England would be 'going after' Scotland, he said. Could the Scots handle the pressure of being ‘red-hot favourites’, he ponder…

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
06 Feb 2022, 2:51

Pool noodles, rituals and special forces - meet rugby's lineout king

Simon Hardy has coached many of the world's top hookers using swimming gear, Swiss balls and hype music.

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
30 Jan 2022, 6:00
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Is George Ford primed as a starter or support act?

The 77-cap England fly-half is to be parachuted back into the England squad in the wake of Owen Farrell's injury with a point to p…

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
24 Jan 2022, 8:41
Interview

'I had to work nightshift in an Amazon warehouse' - Kyle Rowe, from redundancy to Scotland squad

Kyle Rowe's journey from unwanted winger working nightshift in a warehouse to the Scotland Six Nations squad.

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
23 Jan 2022, 2:44
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'People believe it was a fluke' - Cadan Murley's Harlequins ambition

Cadan Murley talks Premiership glory, army beginnings and house-sharing with Marcus Smith.

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
21 Jan 2022, 2:03
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Does glory or Groundhog Day beckon for Scotland?

Scotland boast an unprecedented array of talent, but will it be enough to end their brutal championship drought?

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
18 Jan 2022, 8:29
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Opportunity knocks for England's shining stars

This week will be make or break for rugby stars up and down the country with squads being named for the Six Nations and a few play…

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
17 Jan 2022, 9:41

'I was laughing as I went on' - Ewan Ashman's remarkable rise

Ewan Ashman talks spectacular debuts, blink-and-you'll-miss-them loan spells and rebuffing England.

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
13 Jan 2022, 6:22
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Interview

'There is a problem with money every tour' - Takulua shares Tongan frustrations

Captain Sonatane Takulua talks meagre wages and the future of Tongan rugby.

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
13 Jan 2022, 2:46
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Wasp bite downs mighty Tigers

A resurgent Wasps upset the form-book and down unbeaten Tigers as the countdown for the Six Nations continues apace

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
10 Jan 2022, 11:03
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The Flying Scotsman

Scotland centurion Sean Lamont talks Mustangs, brotherhood, naked calendars, and Craig Joubert.

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
08 Jun 2021, 11:08
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Blonde ambition

Faf de Klerk has spent a career confounding critics and his bite around the fringes may trouble the Lions

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
02 Apr 2021, 4:22
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Mother Hibbard

The Dragons hooker opens up about the major influence in his life and career

Jamie Lyall
Jamie Lyall
11 Dec 2020, 15:07
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