Interview
Sione Vailanu: 'I was out of shape and lazy; I had to push myself'
Sione Vailanu talks devastating tsunamis, being coached by Jonah Lomu, and losing 15KG to become Glasgow's colossus.
Jamie Lyall
26 Apr 2023, 5:27
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Jamie Lyall
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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.
Opinion
Saracens' road to redemption gathers pace
The late Premiership Final loss to Leicester Tigers will have hurt Mark McCall's men and they will be fired to reclaim their title
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
24 Apr 2023, 10:13
Interview
Francke Horn: 'I could hardly breathe... my heart was damaged'
The Lions fulcrum nearly had his career ended by a heart condition but has become of the URC's top performing back-rows.
Jamie Lyall
21 Apr 2023, 3:37
Analysis
All hail Chris Ashton, the Premiership's first try-centurion
The much-travelled England wing has spent a career scoring tries and he crossed an impressive milestone against Exeter Chiefs
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
17 Apr 2023, 8:32
Interview
How Dennis Rodman and Kobe Bryant fuelled new-look Glasgow's rise
Glasgow drew inspiration from basketball stars during a brutal pre-season programme to set them up for success
Jamie Lyall
05 Apr 2023, 16:07
Opinion
Heineken Cup nears the business end as the elite show their class
Domestic rugby's premier competition has been whittled down to the final eight and there are some tantalising fixtures in store
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
03 Apr 2023, 8:36
Opinion
'Daring, gallus and honest, Stuart Hogg has defined a Scottish era'
Stuart Hogg retires young, but retires a giant of Scottish sport.
Jamie Lyall
28 Mar 2023, 4:39
Interview
Stafford McDowall: 'I thought I was stopping rugby and going back to the farm'
Stafford McDowall was almost released by Glasgow last season, but has become a key cog in their run to knockout rugby
Jamie Lyall
30 Mar 2023, 3:03
Analysis
Irish march towards Premiership play-offs
Declan Kidney has inspired an epic turnaround with a roster full of gifted youngsters and they have silverware in their sights
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
27 Mar 2023, 11:08
Analysis
RugbyPass+ Team of the Six Nations
There were a glut of seismic individual performances during the fabled tournament but a composite team had to be selected
Jamie Lyall
20 Mar 2023, 6:13
Analysis
'Scotland face more banana skins than the Rainbow Road'
Scotland must win, and win well, against Italy to maintain their Six Nations progress.
Jamie Lyall
17 Mar 2023, 6:11
Analysis
Ireland are masters of all they survey, now for the World Cup
The feats of Andy Farrell's squad will be lauded in the years to come but they must now rid themselves of the World Cup hex
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
20 Mar 2023, 10:37
Opinion
Scotland can dare to dream after ending Six Nations account in credit
Gregor Townsend's men can look to the World Cup with hope after stressing the world's best with substance and style
Jamie Lyall
20 Mar 2023, 5:32
Analysis
'Beating Ireland would be Scotland's greatest win of the century'
The stakes, the silverware and the bubbling enmity between Scotland and Ireland make Sunday's clash a Six Nations whopper.
Jamie Lyall
11 Mar 2023, 3:58
Analysis
Battered Ireland close in on a Grand Slam
Andy Farrell's men have shown throughout the tournament that they can adapt and thrive and that bodes well for a World Cup tilt
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
13 Mar 2023, 8:45
Analysis
Bristol Bears bare their teeth as renaissance gathers momentum
Pat Lam's side have been in the doldrums but a sense of rejuvenation is in the air at Ashton Gate
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
06 Mar 2023, 7:48
Interview
Shotguns, mushrooms and Eddie Jones: Alex Codling's French odyssey
Alex Codling's two crazy years with runaway ProD2 leaders Oyonnax have featured weapons, mushrooms and the home of nougat.
Jamie Lyall
08 Mar 2023, 7:09
Exclusive
Steve Diamond appointed Edinburgh boss effective immediately
Steve Diamond has been appointed Edinburgh head coach until at least the end of the season. Diamond was on a three-man shortlist..…
Jamie Lyall
09 Mar 2023, 9:46
Exclusive
Steve Diamond on shortlist to replace Mike Blair at Edinburgh
Former Sale Sharks and Worcester Warriors director of rugby Steve Diamond is in contention to replace Mike Blair as Edinburgh head…
Jamie Lyall
06 Mar 2023, 7:35
Analysis
Progress of Ollie Lawrence sees England's overreliance on Manu Tuilagi dwindle
The Six Nations gives players a platform to rewrite their stories and the Bath centre is proving he can thrive in adversity
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
27 Feb 2023, 9:35
