Opinion
The Finn Russell and Gregor Townsend standoff that has no winners
The perplexing, maddening dispute between Scotland's single-minded coach and his mercurial fly-half has broken cover to leave fans…
Jamie Lyall
27 Oct 2022, 4:01
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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.
Analysis
Marcus Smith rekindles the magic as Autumn Tests loom
The Harlequins playmaker shows his superstar worth as the Sale Sharks machine finally grinds to a halt with their first Premiershi…
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
24 Oct 2022, 5:20
Interview
'For some of these guys, this could be it. There's a realistic chance they won't find a new club.'
An elite rugby agency takes RugbyPass inside the chaotic recruitment scenes as Worcester Warriors went to the wall.
Jamie Lyall
20 Oct 2022, 10:48
Analysis
Mired in crisis, yet Premiership Rugby provides a joyous spectacle
The financial crisis around English rugby is dominating headlines off the pitch, which is at odds with the glittering rugby on it
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
17 Oct 2022, 8:06
Interview
'Since I've been at this club, I've never laid eyes on Colin Goldring'
Murray McCallum lost his father, then his job, but remains a beacon of positivity as the former Worcester Warrior searches for a n…
Jamie Lyall
13 Oct 2022, 7:21
Analysis
Saracens lay down a marker as McFarland takes flight
Mark McCall's men exacted the perfect revenge mission on Leicester Tigers as the reigning champs were eviscerated
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
03 Oct 2022, 5:27
Ashton takes flight to write himself into the record books
The former England wing has finally drawn level with Tom Varndell as the Premiership top scorer in a weekend Leicester booked thei…
Jamie Lyall
28 Mar 2022, 6:41
Exclusive
Mike Blair: 'I want Edinburgh to be constantly innovating'
Mike Blair didn't want the Edinburgh job at first, but has transformed the ailing club as a rookie head coach.
Jamie Lyall
29 Sep 2022, 16:43
Analysis
Rugby must not forget about Worcester Warriors
Worcester Warriors are a club that needs the support of the game in financially troubling times, and the hope is that rugby at Six…
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
26 Sep 2022, 8:22
Exclusive
Matt Fagerson: 'At Glasgow we lost part of our DNA. Our work ethic was questioned'
Matt Fagerson laments Glasgow's identity crisis as he talks brotherhood, marriage, social media abuse and why size doesn't matter.
Jamie Lyall
14 Sep 2022, 3:23
Analysis
Evolution in the east, revolution in the west as Scotland's teams gear up
Straight-talking Franco Smith must revitalise Glasgow Warriors while at Edinburgh, Mike Blair aims to build on the promise of last…
Jamie Lyall
16 Sep 2022, 4:57
Exclusive
Theo McFarland: 'We didn't have a rugby ball - we used a Pepsi bottle filled with banana leaves'
Theo McFarland grew up playing rugby with a Pepsi bottle. He has been a debt collector and a basketballer. This is his journey to …
Jamie Lyall
11 Sep 2022, 4:06
URC signings of the season
World champions, All Blacks and returning giants - who are the most eye-catching additions of the new URC season?
Jamie Lyall
08 Sep 2022, 12:31
Exclusive
Raymond Rhule: 'Rugby refuses to tap into personality, players must be seen and not heard'
Raymond Rhule wishes rugby embraced its sparkling characters, rather than shunning them.
Jamie Lyall
02 Sep 2022, 16:32
Analysis
Who will be the Premiership signings of the season?
As Premiership clubs tool up for the long season ahead, which of their new signings will make the biggest impact?
Jamie Lyall
01 Sep 2022, 4:28
Exclusive
Adam Radwan: 'Last season was my hardest; I had nothing away from rugby'
Newcastle's flying machine talks fishing with Dean Richards, being released at 18 and his England ambitions
Jamie Lyall
28 Aug 2022, 16:40
Interview
Franco Smith: 'I chose to go to hard places but Glasgow is different'
Franco Smith's road less travelled has brought him to Glasgow, where he must lift the "gloom" hanging over the Warriors.
Jamie Lyall
12 Aug 2022, 16:31
The Lions lowdown
Warren Gatland has just announced his 37-man squad for the tour of South Africa so here's your cheat sheet
Jamie Lyall
06 May 2021, 10:12
Analysis
Summer Tests: Who would be picked in a World XV right now?
Rugby has been fortunate enough to feast on three weekends of sumptuous top-class Test action, where a select band of players have…
Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
19 Jul 2022, 7:36
Analysis
Ireland on top of the world as they humble All Blacks
The rugby world was turned on its head as Ireland defeated the All Blacks in the Series decider, leaving England to follow suit, w…
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
18 Jul 2022, 10:24
