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Owain Jones

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.

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Analysis

Rebuilding the fortress

England continue the Wallabies poor run at Twickenham, Courtney Lawes playing the best rugby of his life, Wales searching for big …

Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
15 Nov 2021, 11:21
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Analysis

Scotland the braves

The first full round of inter-Hemisphere tests since the 2019 World Cup kicked off with a bang.

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
08 Nov 2021, 11:59
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Analysis

England v Tonga: Great expectations

Eddie Jones has rich words of praise for Tom Curry, Ellis Genge and Kyle Sinckler while the public clamour for Alex Dombrandt and …

Owain Jones
Owain Jones
05 Nov 2021, 17:10
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Analysis

Bath looking to arrest worrying downturn in form

Bath head to Leicester Tigers is a state of disarray, Worcester finally get an all important win and Will Jordan announces himself…

Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
01 Nov 2021, 12:28
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Analysis

Depleted Wales feel the force of majestic All Blacks

The All Blacks ran in seven tries against a spirited, yet limited Wales side who were deprived of many of their star names, but th…

Owain Jones
Owain Jones
31 Oct 2021, 6:28
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Analysis

Leicester Tigers show their muscle

Leicester Tigers underlined their notable renaissance, Worcester Warriors wilted under a Saints bombardment and Wales' omitted sta…

Garry Doyle   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Owain Jones
25 Oct 2021, 10:41
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Saracens stars show they aren't a spent force

The England squad has set tongues wagging, Saracens show they've lost nothing of their lustre and Leinster still rule all they sur…

Owain Jones
Owain Jones
18 Oct 2021, 12:39
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Pivac looking to keep a lid on Wales' great expectations

Wayne Pivac has selected an injury-hit 38-man squad to face New Zealand, South Africa, Fiji and Australia but planning for the 202…

Owain Jones
Owain Jones
15 Oct 2021, 8:29
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Opinion

Harlequins prepare to build a thrilling dynasty

Harlequins are playing rugby on a higher level right now, while Saracens have lost none of their mettle in defeating the Falcons. …

Owain Jones
Owain Jones
11 Oct 2021, 8:05
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Interview

Jack Kenningham: 'Obviously I have a dream of playing for England'

How boyhood Harlequins fan Jack Kenningham rose from obscurity to live his dream as a Premiership champion and England squad membe…

Owain Jones
Owain Jones
06 Oct 2021, 15:02
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A different ball game

Sportable plan to revolutionise data analysis of the game - and the sky’s the limit

Owain Jones
Owain Jones
09 Sep 2021, 11:44
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The star-spangled Banners

Popular Bath, Gloucester and England wing leaves the game with no regrets

Owain Jones
Owain Jones
04 Sep 2021, 18:08
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An Englishman abroad

When Geoff Parling left the UK for Japan in 2017, he had no idea he'd end up in Australia building a burgeoning reputation as a co…

Owain Jones
Owain Jones
22 Aug 2021, 4:22
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Lions crushed by a sense of regret

The Lions lost the Test Series by the narrowest of margins leaving them proud of their efforts but left hollow from what could hav…

Owain Jones
Owain Jones
08 Aug 2021, 8:25
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The final push for the Lions

Warren Gatland's belief must not waver as they seek to rock the Springboks and win the first Series since 1997 on South African so…

Owain Jones
Owain Jones
07 Aug 2021, 3:47
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Now or never for the Lions

Alun Wyn Jones will have to rally a bedraggled Lions squad for one final push after they were taught a lesson in Cape Town

Owain Jones
Owain Jones
01 Aug 2021, 6:28
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The race for Lions selection

Warren Gatland has never been afraid to take the tough calls in the pursuit of victory

Owain Jones
Owain Jones
28 Jul 2021, 5:49
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Why Gatland has rolled the dice

Eyebrows were raised when the Lions unveiled their squad for the first Test but every eventuality has been covered

Owain Jones
Owain Jones
21 Jul 2021, 16:16
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Six Nations preview: France

France have gone from pretenders to contenders in 12 months but can they back up the expectation of a nation?

Owain Jones
Owain Jones
05 Feb 2021, 13:26
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Six Nations preview: Wales

After a hugely successful period under Warren Gatland, Wales enter the 2021 Six Nations as underdogs

Owain Jones
Owain Jones
04 Feb 2021, 12:55
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