Opinion
La Rochelle complete the modern-day miracle
It's been a challenging season in rugby but the Heineken Cup final showed the game can reach parts few other sports can on a breat…
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
22 May 2023, 8:20
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Owain Jones
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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.
Exclusive
Akker van der Merwe: 'Yes, I stutter, but it’s not who I am. It doesn’t define me. It doesn’t own me.'
Akker van der Merwe has overcome mental and physical obstacles to stand on the cusp of a 'career high' with Sale Sharks
Owain Jones
26 May 2023, 14:15
Analysis
Saracens back on their perch to continue the dynasty
Despite spirited resistance from Sale Sharks, few members of the Twickenham crowd doubted Mark McCall's men would wrestle back the…
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
29 May 2023, 11:18
Opinion
London Irish's expected collapse leaves Premiership Rugby reeling
The dismantling of a third storied club in eight months paints a sorry tale of a domestic league that has spiralled out of control
Owain Jones
07 Jun 2023, 6:37
Analysis
Mike Brown proves the doubters wrong
Left on the professional scrapheap at 37, Mike Brown never gave up hope and he had his day in the sun with Leicester Tigers
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
20 Feb 2023, 8:22
Analysis
The Irish eyes are smiling
Ireland showed they can walk the walk without a gamut of frontline stars in a battle for the ages against an obdurate, gifted Fren…
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
13 Feb 2023, 9:05
Analysis
Van der Merwe's heroics silence the Twickenham masses
A try for the ages lights up a thrilling opening weekend of Six Nations rugby as Scotland, Ireland and France register away wins
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
06 Feb 2023, 8:48
Analysis
The Borthwick era begins and a nation expects
A new era beckons at Twickenham and there is expectation in the air that Steve Borthwick can kickstart an England renaissance agai…
Owain Jones
04 Feb 2023, 3:04
Analysis
Is Welsh belief growing with the return of Warren Gatland?
The influence of the legendary Welsh coach has been seen after an upturn in fortunes for the beleaguered Welsh regions
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
23 Jan 2023, 9:41
Analysis
RFU tackle-law debacle highlights rugby's existential crisis
The challenge for rugby to become a safer sport but still retain the elements that have made it a cherished sport to so many has b…
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
30 Jan 2023, 10:39
Analysis
Will Eddie have the last laugh?
The sacked England coach has gone home where he hopes to leave a legacy with the Wallabies, starting with a World Cup run in Franc…
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
16 Jan 2023, 8:23
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
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
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
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
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
