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Ian McGeechan: Why saying yes to Doncaster took 'about five seconds'
While still heavily involved in the game through his media work, the Lions legend has not been actively involved at club level sin…
Jon Newcombe
02 Mar 2024, 4:21
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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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Explained: The Finn Russell kicking masterclass for Scotland
An Opta RugbyHub graphic below shows that 15 attempts have been made – from both sides of the pitch and down the middle – and …
Jon Newcombe
27 Feb 2024, 13:48
Mapusua faces uncertain future as Samoa start new coach search
The decision is believed to be based on results at Rugby World Cup 2023 and has been met with some surprise.
Jon Newcombe
20 Feb 2024, 3:05
Interview
The day England’s WAGS wound up the Scots
Scotland legend Iwan Tukalo recalls how the sight of England’s wives and girlfriends on the hallowed Murrayfield turf got the bl…
Jon Newcombe
18 Feb 2024, 5:45
Interview
Germany's all-time leading scorer retires and calls for franchise team
Raynor Parkinson, Germany’s all-time leading scorer, has retired from international rugby with a record that is unlikely to be b…
Jon Newcombe
13 Feb 2024, 2:37
Interview
Portugal's fallen heroes face very different reception
Within two weeks of Portugal’s superb Rugby World Cup campaign coming to a close, Appleton was back treating patients at his cli…
Jon Newcombe
04 Feb 2024, 6:30
Interview
Davidson: 'When comments land in your own personal inbox it is a shock'
The honour of blowing the first whistle in the men’s 2024 Rugby Europe Championship falls to Hollie Davidson, who hopes that the…
Jon Newcombe
01 Feb 2024, 10:42
Interview
Steve Diamond: ‘The league would be bolloxed with nine teams’
Speaking at his media unveiling on Wednesday ahead of his official start date next Monday as the Falcons’ consultant director of…
Jon Newcombe
31 Jan 2024, 9:46
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Bristol swoop for Lovejoy Chawatama as Kyle Sinckler's replacement
Bears director of rugby Pat Lam had been keen on bringing Chawatama to Ashton Gate ever since the front-rower’s former club, Lon…
Jon Newcombe
30 Jan 2024, 11:05
Season is over for Jonny Hill; Sale also losing Manu Tuilagi battle
The out-of-favour England lock went down in the first half of the 37-24 loss which cost the Sharks their place in the round of 16.
Jon Newcombe
24 Jan 2024, 12:06
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Richard Cockerill: 'No one can still tell me what a tier one team is'
Richard Cockerill smiles when he playfully points out that he is the only head coach that England and Georgia have ever had with a…
Jon Newcombe
19 Jan 2024, 3:28
Coach hints at what's next for Beno Obano after 'phenomenal' form
Bath Head of Rugby Johaan van Graan has hailed the “phenomenal” form of Beno Obano who is being backed to make his England ret…
Jon Newcombe
11 Jan 2024, 10:33
Interview
Will Stuart: 'The World Cup just gone was a missed opportunity'
The enormous tighthead has regrets from France but with managed game time and an injury-free run, is aiming to replace the great D…
Jon Newcombe
20 Dec 2023, 14:58
Saracens issue positive Ben Earl injury update
England could be set for a pre-Six Nations boost with the news from Saracens that Ben Earl is nearing a return to action sooner th…
Jon Newcombe
20 Dec 2023, 8:54
Double delight as Japan's men and women qualify for 2024 Olympics
A thrilling end to the Asia Rugby regional qualification tournaments sees both host nation teams secure their tickets to the Olymp…
Jon Newcombe
19 Nov 2023, 6:05
Interview
Ex-England skipper de Glanville takes up refereeing at the age of 55
While the younger breed of Bath fans are far more attuned to the achievements of his son Tom, who is fast earning himself a reputa…
Jon Newcombe
15 Nov 2023, 6:14
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Harvey Biljon has found a new role after collapse of Jersey Reds
Former Jersey Reds’ director of rugby Harvey Biljon has taken up a short-term consultancy role with Rotherham Titans.
Jon Newcombe
16 Oct 2023, 14:44
Another English club go into administration
Jersey Reds, the winners of last year’s Championship, are set to enter administration.
Jon Newcombe
28 Sep 2023, 4:42
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Kyle Eastmond is back in rugby union
Former dual code international Kyle Eastmond has begun his coaching journey in the RFU Championship with Jersey Reds.
Jon Newcombe
01 Sep 2023, 3:00
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Sonatane Takulua: 'I didn't want to work there... I never thought I'd win 50 caps'
Sonatane Takulua went from unfulfilled meat plant worker to Tonga's first 50-cap player.
Jon Newcombe
08 Aug 2023, 4:38
