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Martyn Thomas
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A journalist, editor and author who is never happier than when talking to players, coaches and those involved in the game. Martyn has covered rugby since 2009 and is the author of World In Their Hands, which tells the story of the inaugural Women’s Rugby World Cup.
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1 day ago Autumn Nations Series
Eddie Jones claims he was abused by 'some clown' at Allianz Stadium
1 day ago Autumn Nations Series
Japan player ratings vs England | Autumn Nations Series
2 days ago International Rugby
Kazuki Himeno is keen to show England how strong Japanese rugby is
4 days ago Autumn Nations Series
Everything you need to know about Autumn Nations Series round four
What to watch in women’s rugby: Saracens ‘Duel’ resurgent Quins
Premiership Women’s Rugby returns to RugbyPass TV this Sunday as Saracens host Harlequins in a mouth-watering London derby, whil…
Martyn Thomas
21 Nov 2024, 6:43
Marlie Packer: ‘Can we have two world players of the year?’
England captain Marlie Packer joked “can we have two World Players of the Year this year?” as she endorsed Red Roses teammates…
Martyn Thomas
20 Nov 2024, 6:02
Five legends to be inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame
Two Test centurions, a pair of former World Rugby Sevens Players of the Year and one of the finest scrum-halves to represent the A…
Martyn Thomas
20 Nov 2024, 4:06
Celtic Challenge 2024/25 fixtures revealed
The third edition of the Celtic Challenge will kick off one month from today with a round of local derbies.
Martyn Thomas
20 Nov 2024, 4:00
Ollie Sleightholme gives Northampton Saints and England contract boost
Ollie Sleightholme said playing for Northampton Saints and England is a dream come true as he penned a new contract that will keep…
Martyn Thomas
19 Nov 2024, 4:19
Wales issue update on Adam Beard injury
Wales will be without lock Adam Beard for their final match of the Autumn Nations Series, against South Africa in Cardiff on Satur…
Martyn Thomas
18 Nov 2024, 11:29
Exclusive
‘It’s on you to impress’: How Bordeaux stay made England's Tom Willis
As images go, it is a vivid one. Tom Willis, all 191cm and 110kg of him, squashed behind the steering wheel of a Suzuki Swift as h…
Martyn Thomas
16 Nov 2024, 4:00
What to watch in men’s rugby: International stars align
We are set for another busy couple of days of international rugby this weekend and you can watch some intriguing match-ups live an…
Martyn Thomas
14 Nov 2024, 10:00
Interview
England’s future prepares to stake its claim at Twickenham Stoop
On Sunday afternoon, 23 players wearing white will hope to do what their senior England counterparts could not and beat a team of …
Martyn Thomas
14 Nov 2024, 8:00
Autumn Nations Series 2024: Everything you need to know about round three
The Autumn Nations Series 2024 resumes this weekend and the southern hemisphere sides will hope to continue their dominance.
Martyn Thomas
14 Nov 2024, 5:44
Will Muir among players added to England A squad but club-mate ruled out
Bath winger Will Muir is one of three players who have been added to the England A squad to face Australia A on Sunday, but club-m…
Martyn Thomas
12 Nov 2024, 7:15
Wales woes worsen as winger ruled out of rest of Autumn Nations Series
Mason Grady has been released from the Wales squad after it was confirmed he requires surgery on the ankle injury he sustained in …
Martyn Thomas
12 Nov 2024, 4:39
Analysis
Is there any cause for optimism in the ashes of Wales’ annus horribilis?
Where do Wales currently stand? We took a look at the numbers underpinning their record-equalling run of defeats in a bid to answe…
Martyn Thomas
11 Nov 2024, 9:24
Gatland: 'Probably the wrong player has gone on as a replacement'
Warren Gatland has claimed Wales sent on the wrong replacement following Mason Grady’s first-half injury as Fiji claimed an hist…
Martyn Thomas
10 Nov 2024, 10:58
Opinion
Wales player ratings vs Fiji | 2024 Autumn Nations Series
Wales fans arrived at the Principality Stadium hoping to see a morale-boosting win but came away in disappointment as Fiji made hi…
Martyn Thomas
10 Nov 2024, 10:13
Autumn Nations Series 2024: Everything you need to know about round two
Following the amuse-bouche that was the opening weekend of the Autumn Nations Series 2024, the action gets underway in earnest thi…
Martyn Thomas
07 Nov 2024, 10:51
Why Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii can do what Sam Burgess couldn't
Wallabies assistant coach Geoff Parling believes Joseph Suaalii’s big-game experience could help him make a seamless transition …
Martyn Thomas
06 Nov 2024, 10:00
Seven capped players included in England A squad to play Australia A
Northampton Saints centre Fraser Dingwall has been named England A captain as a 24-player squad was selected to take on Australia …
Martyn Thomas
06 Nov 2024, 9:02
Interview
Fran Goldthorp ‘only person in the world that can challenge Ellie Kildunne’
Fran Goldthorp insists her plan has not changed since returning to Loughborough Lightning and Premiership Women’s Rugby but coul…
Martyn Thomas
06 Nov 2024, 8:08
British and Irish Lions unveil kit for Australia tour
The British and Irish Lions and Canterbury have unveiled the jersey the tourists will wear on their trip to Australia next summer.
Martyn Thomas
06 Nov 2024, 3:40
