'Nothing was going to hold me back': Orphaned at 12, Siphosethu Mnebelele has defied the odds
The hooker lost both parents in a devastating six-month period before he'd started high school. Eight years on, he has become one …
After abandoning a career in veterinary medicine, Jamie turned to sports journalism six years ago, aiming to harness his passions for sport, writing, and complementary pre-match buffets. While his career has not grown as prolifically as his body fat percentage, he was fortunate enough to learn his trade with Planet Rugby and BBC Scotland before entering the freelance world. He has since been offered several brilliant opportunities to launch his commentary career, and when not writing for RugbyPass, can often be found bellowing names into a microphone for the BBC, BT Sport and others.
The hooker lost both parents in a devastating six-month period before he'd started high school. Eight years on, he has become one …
As a new Gallagher Prem season begins, RugbyPass picks out the new - and returning - faces who are set to impress most this campai…
Despite his team's poor form, Sean Everitt has been backed to overhaul Edinburgh while Glasgow's Franco Smith looks to take his in…
The Saracens playmaker has a complex history with England, as he explains candidly in a wide-ranging interview.
The muscular Glasgow back took seamlessly to men's rugby and longs to follow in his grandfather's footsteps by playing for Scotlan…
Neil de Bruin never wanted to be a coach, yet is bringing radical ideas and fresh thinking to one of South Africa's biggest rugby …
Edward Sigauke is an exhilarating talent, plucked from left field on social media, and determined to seize his golden ticket to th…
The 135kg would-be plumber is only 20, but has all the raw materials to become the cornerstone of Scotland's pack in the years ahe…
As new additions bed in across the United Rugby Championship, whose star is primed to shine brightest when the season begins?
The former Hurricane is English-qualified, and eager to make a splash as Red Bull's fascinating overhaul of Newcastle takes shape.
As the teams prepare to meet at Murrayfield, Scotland fans will reflect fondly upon the Flying Fijians who made riveting contribut…
Scotland's high-tempo attack cut South Africa open, but familiar frustrations resurfaced to deny them a monumental scalp.
Bearing an iconic surname, the England U20s wing has huge ambitions, but is refreshingly candid about his fluctuating form.
Likened to George Furbank, Northampton's teenage talent made his Prem debut while still at school and will be a key man for Englan…
The Welsh icon reflects on a glittering career, hoisting Israel Folau and his turmoil with concussion as he prepares to play his f…
The sevens star could not run for 400 days and lost his job as a GB player while recovering from a second major surgery. Now, at l…
The Glasgow prop lost his father suddenly in April last year, but has resolved to make the most of the opportunities his dad provi…
Salesi Rayasi nearly walked away from rugby at 18. Now, he is one game away from winning Europe's ultimate accolade with Bordeaux-…
As budgets tighten, a swathe of muscular academy members are being nurtured and hardened to buttress the club's future.
One of the hottest prospects in world rugby outlines his Bok dreams, desire to give back and why the Lions are the right place for…