Interview
Eddie Jones’ big Owen Farrell revelation
Ahead of his first Test back as Japan head coach, Eddie Jones explains how Owen Farrell could have ended up in Tokyo this weekend.
Jon Newcombe
19 Jun 2024, 13:05
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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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South Africa name two debutants vs Wales as Koch hits half-century
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Black Lion and Cheetahs back for more in EPCR Challenge Cup
EPCR have announced that Black Lion from Georgia and South Africa’s Toyota Cheetahs will continue their participation as invited…
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Chandler Cunningham-South handed first Test start as England name team to play Japan
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Jon Newcombe
18 Jun 2024, 2:56
New docuseries provides fascinating insight into Japanese university rugby
Japan U, which launches on RPTV today (Monday June 17) follows the fortunes of the serial-winning Teikyo University rugby team as …
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Interview
Eddie Jones pinpoints the time it all went wrong with England
The former England boss lifts the lid on his time in charge in the next episode of RPTV's, Walk the Talk, out tomorrow.
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Opinion
Against All Odds - No.1: Japan and the Miracle of Brighton
When Japan host England in Tokyo on Saturday June 22, which is live and exclusive on RugbyPass TV in the UK and Ireland, they will…
Jon Newcombe
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Premiership final attracts record audience share
Last weekend's Northampton vs Bath classic broke previous records for a Premiership Rugby match, with one in seven people watching…
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Interview
Ex-England full-back: ‘I nearly died on 1971 tour to Japan’
The first time an England XV played Japan on Japanese soil one of the players very nearly didn’t make it home alive.
Jon Newcombe
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Ted Hill: 'You'll see the fight within us'
When Ted Hill was going through some dark times during his injury rehab he kept a journal to chronicle what he was going through. …
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On Friday, players from the top level of the student game get the chance to shine in front of the RugbyPass TV cameras as they loo…
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Newcastle confirm Jack Metcalf signing
The former Sale Sharks utility back has agreed to join the Falcons on a one-year deal.
Jon Newcombe
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Interview
Damian de Allende: South Africa vs Ireland will be 'like a war'
It's a battle – or in de Allende's mind more than a battle, "almost like a war" – between the back-to-back world champion Spri…
Jon Newcombe
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Rugby family comes together to pay tribute to Rob Burrow
Premiership Rugby will unite with The Rugby Football League and pay tribute to Rob Burrow, who passed away this week, with a round…
Jon Newcombe
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Championship-winning coach joins Japan coaching team
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Eddie Jones targets Rugby World Cup 2027 semi-finals
Eddie Jones has named 12 uncapped players in his first squad as he leads Japan into a new era.
Jon Newcombe
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RugbyPass TV to broadcast Japan v England men’s Test in June
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