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Jon Newcombe
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Once editor of Rugby Times (2002-11), the UK's first weekly newspaper devoted to Rugby Union, and now owner of Heads Up Sports Media; Not the former Aussie tennis player of the same name, nor the son of well-known former rugby writer Barry Newcombe!
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United Rugby Championship
Edinburgh welcome back Scotland trio for Leinster trip
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Gallagher Premiership
50-cap Scotland international George Turner signs for Newcastle
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Gallagher Premiership
'I know the road ahead won't be easy': Regan Grace
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Caldy
NIMBY opposition threatens future of historic Top 20 English club
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Georgian superstar Davit Niniashvili drops hint about future
Georgia's best player, Davit Niniashvili, has hinted that he may be tempted into a Tommy Freeman-style switch of positions in the …
Jon Newcombe
28 Jan 2026, 6:09
Fresh injury setback could delay Hugo Keenan's return
The luckless 46-cap Ireland international looks touch-and-go to make the France game, giving Andy Farrell a selection headache at …
Jon Newcombe
28 Jan 2026, 5:10
Former Aussie Rules player Max Hicks signs for Newcastle Red Bulls
As first revealed in Fissler Confidential earlier this month, Perpignan’s Max Hicks will join Newcastle Red Bulls in the summer,…
Jon Newcombe
28 Jan 2026, 2:50
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Stade Français boss Paul Gustard reacts to Six Nations snub
The Englishman believes the Parisian club are under-represented in France's 42-man squad for the 2026 Guinness Men's Six Nations.
Jon Newcombe
28 Jan 2026, 1:59
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Shock news as Uini Atonio suffers career-ending heart attack
France prop Uini Atonio is reported to be in a stable condition in intensive care after suffering a career-ending heart attack.
Jon Newcombe
28 Jan 2026, 1:05
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Interview
Dan Carter wannabe Alin Conache looking to kick on in 2026
After a prolific season with the boot in 2025, versatile Romania back Alin Conache insists he is not focused on more personal glor…
Jon Newcombe
27 Jan 2026, 9:42
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Dan Biggar identifies Six Nations change that will have a huge impact
Dan Biggar, who is part of ITV's team of pundits for the 2026 Guinness Men's Six Nations, has identified the reduction in fallow w…
Jon Newcombe
27 Jan 2026, 7:48
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Interview
Archie McParland's no fan of Austin Healey, nor TikTok, but loves Dupont
Standing 1.83m tall and weighing 86kgs, McParland is almost identical in size to Leicester's Jack van Poortvliet, and is similarly…
Jon Newcombe
27 Jan 2026, 3:55
World Rugby appoint ex-New Zealand CEO Mark Robinson to key new role
Robinson, who stepped down from his NZRU role at the end of last year, will join World Rugby in May, as its new Chief of Rugby.
Jon Newcombe
27 Jan 2026, 2:49
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Fijian flyer becomes second Paris Olympian to sign for Newcastle
Fijian flyer Joji Nasova has become the latest player with Olympic experience to sign with Newcastle Red Bulls.
Jon Newcombe
26 Jan 2026, 4:29
New strategic plan targets consistent international success for England Rugby
The RFU has laid out its main aims in a new four-year strategic plan, with the hope that strong national teams will boost player a…
Jon Newcombe
26 Jan 2026, 2:02
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Nations Championship to be shown exclusively on free-to-air TV
ITV will become the undisputed home of international rugby in the UK until 2029, offering fans the most comprehensive free-to-air …
Jon Newcombe
26 Jan 2026, 1:00
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The brutal stats that table-topping Northampton take most pride in
Looking past all the plaudits they get for style, 2024 champions Northampton are deriving greater satisfaction from their performa…
Jon Newcombe
23 Jan 2026, 9:24
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Wales legend Liam Williams retires from Test rugby
The full-back/winger finishes two short of a century of Test appearances, having won 93 caps for Wales and five for the British & …
Jon Newcombe
23 Jan 2026, 6:31
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Bristol welcome back key duo from long-term injury
Veteran back-rower Steven Luatua has been selected to start Saturday's crunch PREM clash at Exeter, while Dream Team winger Gabrie…
Jon Newcombe
23 Jan 2026, 5:02
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Sporting world mourns the death of Lions winger Peter Squires
Tributes have poured in for the former British and Irish Lions and England international, who also had a distinguished career in c…
Jon Newcombe
23 Jan 2026, 4:12
Greg Fisilau among 3 new England call-ups as PREM star misses out
The Exeter Chiefs No.8 is joined by two more uncapped forwards in prop duo, Vilikesa Sela and Emmanuel Iyogun.
Jon Newcombe
23 Jan 2026, 3:31
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Kiwi influence at Newcastle grows after addition of 123kg prop
Hurricanes, All Blacks XV and the Maori All Blacks prop Pouri Rakete-Stones has signed a two-year contract with the Red Bulls.
Jon Newcombe
23 Jan 2026, 2:19
One-club man Jamie George confirms rugby retirement date
The Saracens stalwart will play one more season after this before hanging up his boots for good.
Jon Newcombe
21 Jan 2026, 10:06
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Analysis
Comparative form table shows Gallagher PREM winners and losers
With Round 10 nearly upon us, we take a look at where the 10 teams stand compared to the same fixtures last year at the halfway po…
Jon Newcombe
21 Jan 2026, 10:00
