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Jon Newcombe
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Once editor of Rugby Times (2002-11), the UK's first weekly newspaper devoted to Rugby Union, and now owner of Heads Up Sports Media; Not the former Aussie tennis player of the same name, nor the son of well-known former rugby writer Barry Newcombe!
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1 day ago Gallagher Premiership
'I think in attack everyone is second guessing him'
3 days ago Gallagher Premiership
'He's massive for us, a brilliant player', Bears receive Ibitoye boost
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England star returns in revamped Bath pack
3 days ago Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifying moves to Asia
Samoa appoint former World Cup fly-half Tusi Pisi as new head coach
The Samoan Rugby Union have appointed former captain and World Cup fly-half Lemalu Tusiata Pisi as the new head coach of Manu Samo…
Jon Newcombe
18 Apr 2025, 3:32
Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins leaves province 'with a heavy heart'
Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins has left his role with the province with immediate effect.
Jon Newcombe
16 Apr 2025, 7:36
Rieko Ioane to join Leinster in bombshell move
Rieko Ioane will follow in the footsteps of All Blacks teammate Jordie Barrett and play for Leinster next season.
Jon Newcombe
16 Apr 2025, 3:45
Lyn Jones steps down as head coach of the Netherlands
Lyn Jones has stepped down from his role as head coach of the Netherlands after failing to lead the team into the next stage of Wo…
Jon Newcombe
15 Apr 2025, 13:19
'We’re ready to fight' - Championship boss sets promotion goal
Doncaster Knights president and co-benefactor Steve Lloyd wants his team to be good enough on the pitch, as well as off it, in a b…
Jon Newcombe
15 Apr 2025, 6:33
Harlequins secure services of young goal-kicking ace
Sharpshooter Jamie Benson will be staying at Harlequins after signing a contract extension with the club.
Jon Newcombe
15 Apr 2025, 5:35
Early cross-provincial move for Leinster duo unveiled
Munster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that Michael Milne and Lee Barron have joined the 2023 URC champions on loan from Leinst…
Jon Newcombe
15 Apr 2025, 5:04
Premiership 'away end' trial games confirmed
Premiership Rugby have confirmed plans to trial designated away zones for visiting supporters who choose to be seated together ins…
Jon Newcombe
15 Apr 2025, 4:18
'It depends who you ask' - Northampton seek game-limit clarification
As Tommy Freeman fast approaches the 30-game involvement limit for the season, Northampton director of rugby, Phil Dowson, is seek…
Jon Newcombe
15 Apr 2025, 2:40
Dave Ward has new club, and it's not Worcester
Dave Ward has been handed the task of filling Paul Turner's big shoes after being appointed as Ampthill's head coach.
Jon Newcombe
11 Apr 2025, 11:28
Exclusive
English rugby's longest-serving ‘one club man’ prepares to bow out
Record-breaker Matt Riley will play his 457th and final game for Sedgley Park against Darlington Mowden Park on Saturday, bringing…
Jon Newcombe
11 Apr 2025, 10:00
England star to make long-awaited Saints comeback from bench
George Furbank is set to play his first game since fracturing an arm against the Bulls in mid-December.
Jon Newcombe
11 Apr 2025, 8:20
Gloucester-tormentor Finn Russell returns for Bath
Scotland playmaker Finn Russell will be hoping to show the sort of form that helped beat Challenge Cup quarter-final opponents Glo…
Jon Newcombe
11 Apr 2025, 7:58
Exclusive
Introducing the top 15 English club actually making a profit
A lesson in sustainability can be found in England's Championship, where Bedford Blues continue to balance the books whilst consis…
Jon Newcombe
11 Apr 2025, 5:51
Edinburgh land Sharks hooker Dylan Richardson
South African-born Scotland international Dylan Richardson will swap one URC club for another this summer after agreeing to join E…
Jon Newcombe
09 Apr 2025, 7:03
Interview
All Blacks-beating world record holder calls it quits after 18 years
After 18 years of service, split equally between playing and coaching, Andrew Binikos's involvement with the Cypriot national team…
Jon Newcombe
09 Apr 2025, 4:03
Saints could be handed shock George Furbank boost
Northampton director of rugby, Phil Dowson, has refused to rule out George Furbank for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup quarter…
Jon Newcombe
08 Apr 2025, 11:22
USA include German international in wider World Cup qualifying squad
In addition to more familiar names like AJ MacGinty, Cam Dolan, and David Ainu'u, former Germany international Chris Hilsenbeck ha…
Jon Newcombe
08 Apr 2025, 4:58
Investec Champions Cup quarter-final draw confirmed
The quarter-final draw for the 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup is now complete, with five former winners making it through to the l…
Jon Newcombe
06 Apr 2025, 12:41
'Their eyes lit up': Ben and Tom Curry relishing Jack Willis test
The breakdown battle in this Sunday's Toulouse vs Sale Sharks match should be epic, with the three England internationals slugging…
Jon Newcombe
05 Apr 2025, 17:00
