Interview
Danny Grewcock: 'I had a fear about most people I played against. It spurred me on.'
An enforcer for Bath, England and the British and Irish Lions, the big lock is inspiring the next generation
Owain Jones
12 Jan 2023, 10:11
Contributors
Owain Jones
@OwainJTJones
Owain has been writing and editing about rugby since 2004. He has edited matchday programmes for the WRU, publications for the British & Irish Lions and written for the Guinness Pro14. A regular voice on BBC Radio Wales, from 2011 to 2018, he was the editor of Rugby World Magazine. He has been writing for RugbyPass since 2019.
Opinion
Farrell divides opinion like no other
The high-profile Saracen is in hot-water after a dubious tackle but his enduring qualities endear him to team-mates
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
09 Jan 2023, 7:18
Exclusive
Siya Kolisi: 'In rugby, if you show your individual side or express yourself, it's immediately frowned upon'
The Springbok captain will head to Paris after the World Cup and he is on a mission to take rugby to new frontiers
Owain Jones
04 Jan 2023, 4:58
Analysis
Borthwick eyes English revival
The England fightback has started with the appointment of well-regarded Cumbrian and his assistant Kevin Sinfield
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
19 Dec 2022, 9:33
Analysis
Watson magic gives rugby fans some festive cheer
While rugby fans froze at games, or kept themselves toasty by the fireside, they could all rejoice seeing Anthony Watson back in f…
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
12 Dec 2022, 9:50
Exclusive
Steven Kitshoff: 'I never felt like the best player on the pitch. I had to prove myself in other ways'
Rated as one of the best scrummaging looseheads in the world, the flame-haired Springbok has big plans for 2023
Owain Jones
09 Dec 2022, 4:31
Analysis
Eddie Jones awaits his fate
The England head coach role could soon be vacant as the pressure mounts a year out from the World Cup in France
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
05 Dec 2022, 9:09
Analysis
England feel the hurt and Eddie Jones feels the heat
The RFU is none too pleased with England's performances this Autumn, while in Wales, the crisis button is close to being pushed
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
28 Nov 2022, 8:14
Interview
Gareth Thomas: 'This game means everything. We have to leave it all out there.'
The Ospreys and Wales loosehead expects a big reaction against Australia after the chastening loss to Georgia
Owain Jones
26 Nov 2022, 3:26
Analysis
England's stirring comeback fires up Twickenham faithful
England were on the canvas with nine minutes left to go before staging a famous 19-point recovery job to stun the All Blacks
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
21 Nov 2022, 7:06
Analysis
Steward takes charge as England momentum is restored
After their shock loss to Argentina, England steady the ship to down Japan as the All Blacks juggernaut rolls into town
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
14 Nov 2022, 9:10
Interview
How Nic Gill conditions one of the world's most successful sporting teams
The All Blacks head of strength and conditioning on life on the road, the 'freaks' he works with and why he no longer chases the n…
Owain Jones
11 Nov 2022, 4:56
Analysis
England left with more questions than answers
England were yet again left to search for positives after a narrow loss to Argentina, ramping up the pressure on Eddie Jones
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
07 Nov 2022, 12:37
Analysis
Luck of the Irish runs out at Quins
Harlequins into raptures as contentious stoppage time try breaks the hearts of London Irish fans as chaos reigns at The Stoop
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
31 Oct 2022, 8:58
Analysis
Marcus Smith rekindles the magic as Autumn Tests loom
The Harlequins playmaker shows his superstar worth as the Sale Sharks machine finally grinds to a halt with their first Premiershi…
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
24 Oct 2022, 5:20
Analysis
Mired in crisis, yet Premiership Rugby provides a joyous spectacle
The financial crisis around English rugby is dominating headlines off the pitch, which is at odds with the glittering rugby on it
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
17 Oct 2022, 8:06
Analysis
The fight for Worcester Warriors not to be forgotten
With the Warriors sunk and doubts still surrounding Wasps' short-term future as a Premiership Rugby club, rugby's financial climat…
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
10 Oct 2022, 9:39
Tom Wood: 'It seems to be frowned on to say, 'I just out and out like whacking people'
After an illustrious 17-year career, England and Saints legend Tom Wood took his final bow in rugby with the Barbarians
Owain Jones
30 Jun 2022, 5:09
Analysis
The inexorable rise of the golden oldies
By common convention, a rugby player was in decline once he hit 30, but a new wave of players are playing at the top level until t…
Owain Jones
18 May 2022, 7:53
Exclusive
Nick Tompkins: 'Leaving Saracens gave me a renewed love for a club where I feel trusted'
Nick Tompkins has emerged from the chaos of relegation with Saracens a better player and he wants to kick for club and country
Owain Jones
26 Dec 2021, 3:17
