Interview
Internationals Womens
{{item.n}}
Contributors
Ben Coles
A rugby journalist since 2011, attending multiple Rugby World Cups, Ben currently writes for The Observer, specialising in long-form interviews and features, having previously spent eight years with The Telegraph. He also hosts ‘The Rugby Bunker’ on YouTube featuring guests from around the world to discuss the latest topics in the sport.
28 Articles
Latest
Nations Championship
Behind-the-scenes with the referees shaping the game towards 2027 RWC
2 days ago
world-rugby-nations-cup
Canada's Lucas Rumball is looking forward to the Nations Cup
1
4 days ago
Internationals Womens
Braxton Sorensen-McGee's rise with the Black Ferns continues
2
8 days ago
Internationals Womens
Bella Vogel and Nina Mason: From high school rivals to perfect pairing
1
9 days ago
Exclusive
USA's Dom Besag on his trial with the Sharks, being inspired by Ma'a Nonu and World Cup dreams
After trial in South Africa, the young Californian centre is open to offers and knows the Nations Cup will be a shop window for hi…
Ben Coles
27 Oct 2026, 6:55
2
Interview
Answering John Mitchell’s question: Bryony Field on her England breakthrough
Driving home from training a couple of weeks ago, after learning that she had been selected to play for England for the first time…
Ben Coles
25 Sep 2026, 8:00
1
Interview
Meet the motivator, enforcer and observer who form the Red Roses leadership group
Sitting around a table outside England’s hotel, the trio of captain Meg Jones and vice-captains Amy Cokayne and Alex Matthews ar…
Ben Coles
11 Sep 2026, 3:48
1
Exclusive
How a solitary TMO hub could revolutionise how rugby is officiated
Ben Coles has a hands-on trial at Hawkeye's base to see how difficult the TMO role is as World Rugby trials a central officiating …
Ben Coles
07 Jul 2026, 3:51
8
Exclusive
Telusa Veainu: ‘There’s something spiritual, a feeling of home when I go back to the Tonga team’
The veteran full-back thought his country "might have run out of players" when he was recalled for the Nations Cup, but is relishi…
Ben Coles
24 Jun 2026, 13:04
1
Cleall and Leitch come out of retirement to play for Barbarians
New additions will join a side featuring Ruby Tui to take on Wales at Allianz Stadium later this month.
Ben Coles
10 Jun 2026, 6:19
Interview
Jo Yapp on making history as Lions coach: 'Congratulations from my role models was really special'
Yapp will take on the role full-time in January next year and has already begun plotting a potential squad ahead of touring New Ze…
Ben Coles
09 Jun 2026, 8:00
Analysis
Why 42,000 fans are packing out a stadium in Bordeaux for the 'Creator Crunch'
It's not just international superstars pulling the fans in, a new generation of content creators are reeling in fans by the droves
Ben Coles
22 May 2026, 8:33
Wales make single change in search of first Women's Six Nations win
Seren Singleton comes in on the wing in Wales' only change for their Women's Six Nations finale against Italy in Cardiff
Ben Coles
15 May 2026, 3:53
Francois Ratier makes two changes for France's title decider against England
Ambre Mwayembe and Axelle Berthoumieu both come into France's pack for the winner-takes-all finale in Bordeaux this Sunday
Ben Coles
15 May 2026, 3:10
1
Reinforcements for Red Roses ahead of Women's Six Nations title decider
Head coach John Mitchell has made seven changes to his side with Lilli Ives Campion, Sadia Kabeya and Maddie Feaunati all back fro…
Ben Coles
14 May 2026, 7:00
1
Ireland welcome back Eve Higgins to take on Wales
Eve Higgins returns to the starting side in Ireland's only change from their loss to France last time out in Clermont-Ferrand
Ben Coles
07 May 2026, 4:35
France freshen up pack for Scotland challenge in Edinburgh
Yllana Brosseau, Siobhan Soqeta, and Charlotte Escudero all come into the starting XV as France look to record their fourth win of…
Ben Coles
07 May 2026, 3:11
2
Ireland swap locks in only change to take on France in Clermont
Dorothy Wall returns to the starting lineup in place of Ruth Campbell in the only change for Ireland after their convincing win ov…
Ben Coles
23 Apr 2026, 4:26
Bethan Lewis to captain Wales against England as Sean Lynn makes two changes
Lewis takes over the captaincy after with Kate Williams sidelined with a calf strain ahead of facing England in Bristol
Ben Coles
23 Apr 2026, 4:06
Five changes for Scotland Women as Demi Swann makes first start
Exeter's Swann comes in for her first start with captain Rachel Malcolm fit to play at No 8 in a rejigged Scottish back row
Ben Coles
23 Apr 2026, 2:57
1
Triple change for Ireland as Robyn O'Connor makes debut
Leinster wing O'Connor makes her XVs debut for Ireland after previously playing sevens, while Nancy McGillivray and Ruth Campbell …
Ben Coles
16 Apr 2026, 6:34
Wales make two changes after taking 'a real step forward'
Impressive performance in defeat to Scotland described as "a real step forward" by coach Sean Lynn, who brings in Jasmine Joyce an…
Ben Coles
16 Apr 2026, 5:21
Interview
The du Preez brothers prepare for the long goodbye from Sale Sharks 'home'
Alex Sanderson pays tribute to Dan du Preez, the final brother to depart Manchester for Bath after sterling service to Sale Sharks
Ben Coles
27 Mar 2026, 14:51
Opinion
Do England need to start worrying about their hooker depth ahead of the World Cup?
With Jamie George turning 37 during the RWC and Luke Cowan-Dickie 34, who is the best person to replace them if they don't go the …
Ben Coles
28 Feb 2026, 2:07
29
