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Martyn Thomas

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.

Gloucester Rugby accounts reveal £3 million drop in turnover

Gloucester Rugby’s latest set of company accounts reveal the club’s cup success during the 2023/24 season was unable to preven…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
01 Apr 2025, 7:55

John Mitchell names 4 uncapped players in England's Six Nations squad

Four uncapped players have been retained in England's final squad for the Guinness Women's Six Nations, which gets underway for th…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
17 Mar 2025, 12:00

What Steve Borthwick told Matt Sherratt following Wales debacle

Matt Sherratt, the interim Wales head coach, has revealed how opposite number Steve Borthwick provided a crumb of comfort amid the…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
15 Mar 2025, 18:53

England humbling a game too far for ‘emotional’ Wales

Interim Wales head coach Matt Sherratt admitted Saturday’s record home defeat to England was “a game too many” as he stresse…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
15 Mar 2025, 16:24
Opinion

Wales player ratings vs England | 2025 Six Nations

How the Wales players rated at the Principality Stadium as the hosts slipped to a record 68-14 defeat to England in the Guinness S…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
15 Mar 2025, 14:53
Exclusive

María Ribera: Hard working SVNS coach shaping Spain in her image

To celebrate International Women's Day, RugbyPass are sharing a series of exclusive interviews with the six female head coaches on…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
14 Mar 2025, 4:30

What to watch in women’s rugby: PWR final, Super Rugby Women’s

RugbyPass TV will showcase the best of women’s club rugby this weekend as the Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) final follows tw…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
13 Mar 2025, 12:30

Wales make 2 changes for Six Nations visit of England

Matt Sherratt has made two changes to his Wales starting XV for their final Guinness Six Nations match, against England at the Pri…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
13 Mar 2025, 9:47
Exclusive

Yuka Kanematsu: Japan’s accidental coach taking SVNS by storm

To celebrate International Women's Day, RugbyPass are sharing a series of exclusive interviews with the six female head coaches on…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
13 Mar 2025, 8:00
Interview

Julián Montoya keen to make more Twickenham memories in 2025

Twickenham is already a place that holds special resonance for Julián Montoya but if things go according to plan between now and …

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
12 Mar 2025, 11:00

England add 12 players to Women's Six Nations squad

England head coach John Mitchell has called 12 players into his latest training squad as the Red Roses continue their Women’s Si…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
10 Mar 2025, 12:00
Opinion

Wales player ratings vs Scotland | 2025 Six Nations

How the Wales players rated at Murrayfield as the vibes that almost carried them through against Ireland ran out in Scotland.

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
08 Mar 2025, 15:02

What to watch in women's rugby: Wolfhounds close in on title

The Celtic Challenge title will be won, and World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger hopes maintained while Super Rugby Women’s contin…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
06 Mar 2025, 11:40

Matt Sherratt keeps faith with Wales starters as Dewi Lake returns

Interim Wales head coach Matt Sherratt has named an unchanged starting line-up for his side's Guinness Six Nations encounter with …

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
06 Mar 2025, 7:47

Carol Isherwood appointed to historic Lions role

World Rugby Hall of Fame inductee Carol Isherwood has been appointed as the first chair of the British and Irish Lions Women's Com…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
06 Mar 2025, 4:00
Analysis

How ‘brutal’ PWR sprint could impact Women's Six Nations

If domestic seasons are supposed to be marathons, then the 2024/25 Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) campaign has been an unrelent…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
04 Mar 2025, 7:00

Kenya claim spoils in opening Sevens Challenger round

Kenya secured a statement semi-final victory against hosts South Africa en route to winning the opening round of the World Rugby H…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
03 Mar 2025, 8:51

Gloucester-Hartpury and Saracens dig deep to set up PWR final

Premiership Women's Rugby table toppers Gloucester-Hartpury will take on Saracens, the team that finished the regular season secon…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
03 Mar 2025, 8:07

England call up 4 new faces for Women's Six Nations training camp

England head coach John Mitchell has included six uncapped players for the squad’s latest Women’s Six Nations training camp, f…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
03 Mar 2025, 5:36

What to watch in men’s rugby: Challenger kicks off, League One heats up

The road to HSBC SVNS will get underway in South Africa this weekend while the Japan Rugby League One title race gathers pace. You…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
28 Feb 2025, 4:00
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