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Jon Newcombe
@rugbytimes
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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Investec Champions Cup
Cheslin Kolbe clone set for Sale Sharks debut as Test duo return
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Rugby World Cup
Bouza link adds spice to Pool C: RWC 2027 head-to-head record
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Investec Champions Cup
Bristol player praised for 'not milking' incident as Todaro cops ban
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Rugby World Cup
Fabien Galthié envisages little change in rugby's world order
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1 day ago
Eddie Jones identifies key area Japan need to nail after RWC 2027 draw
The Brave Blossoms have been drawn in Pool E with France, USA and Samoa.
Jon Newcombe
03 Dec 2025, 7:39
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Analysis
Red card history as Boks face Euro mission: RWC 2027 Pool B head-to-heads
South Africa have been placed in Pool B for the third consecutive tournament, as they look to complete a historic three-peat of ti…
Jon Newcombe
03 Dec 2025, 7:15
Analysis
Trans-Tasman clash headlines Pool A: RWC 2027 head-to-head records
The line-up for Pool A has brought together two of the greatest rivals in world rugby, host nation Australia and New Zealand.
Jon Newcombe
03 Dec 2025, 2:32
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Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw - live on RugbyPass TV today
Rugby fans from around the world will soon discover who their favourite team will be playing at RWC 2027 in Australia.
Jon Newcombe
02 Dec 2025, 22:48
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Phil Dowson expresses his one big concern over Henry Pollock
In a wide-ranging interview with former Leicester player Ben Herring, the Saints Director of Rugby talks about rugby's 'man of the…
Jon Newcombe
02 Dec 2025, 9:45
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Versatile Scotland international Ollie Smith commits to Glasgow
The full-back/wing/centre has signed a new contract, which runs until 2028.
Jon Newcombe
02 Dec 2025, 9:26
Sale Sharks confirm signing of South African winger
Three weeks after it was first reported in Fissler Confidential, the injury-hit Sharks have confirmed that Gurshwin Wehr has signe…
Jon Newcombe
02 Dec 2025, 3:08
PREM ringfencing blamed for CEO's shock exit call
Nick Johnston, CEO of full-time Champ Rugby outfit, Coventry, says he will be moving on at the end of the current season.
Jon Newcombe
02 Dec 2025, 2:46
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Champ Rugby's Doncaster turn to another famous name for a boost
The Yorkshire club have brought in a new attack coach with strong rugby genes, as they attempt to improve on 10th place in the tab…
Jon Newcombe
02 Dec 2025, 2:03
Analysis
World Rugby Men's Rankings winners and losers in 2025
The World Rugby Rankings have taken on added importance this year given their role in devising the seedings for the Rugby World Cu…
Jon Newcombe
01 Dec 2025, 8:00
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Opinion
Ireland's worst-case RWC 2027 pool draw is bruising beyond belief
Ireland are locked into band 1 for the eagerly-awaited Rugby World Cup 2027 pool draw, which is now just a matter of days away. …
Jon Newcombe
01 Dec 2025, 6:30
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Ronan O'Gara in more trouble after La Rochelle pick up unwanted record
The former Ireland fly-half was sent off approaching the hour mark of his side's high-scoring loss to Pau in the Top 14.
Jon Newcombe
01 Dec 2025, 1:47
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Lewis Ludlow hits major Gloucester milestone
The former captain will make his 250th club appearance against Harlequins at Kingsholm this Saturday.
Jon Newcombe
28 Nov 2025, 5:23
Noah Caluori compared to Israel Folau ahead of box-office encounter
Two of the most exciting wingers in English rugby will go directly opposite each other in North London on Sunday, after Noah Caluo…
Jon Newcombe
28 Nov 2025, 4:37
Scotland age-grade international handed PREM debut by Northampton
Fin Smith starts but Alex Mitchell is rested as the PREM Rugby leaders head to Bristol.
Jon Newcombe
28 Nov 2025, 4:16
Dream Team prop one of 11 internationals in Bath starting XV
World Rugby's 2025 Dream Team tight-head Thomas du Toit is one of 11 full internationals in Bath's starting XV for Sunday's clash …
Jon Newcombe
28 Nov 2025, 3:57
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R360 make major announcement on proposed launch date
The proposed launch date of R360 - the brainchild of Mike Tindall, amongst others - has been pushed back by a couple of years unti…
Jon Newcombe
28 Nov 2025, 3:26
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Bayonne and Stormers to feature in Investec Champions Cup first
EPCR has confirmed the referee appointments for Rounds 1 and 2 of 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, with hist…
Jon Newcombe
28 Nov 2025, 2:59
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Interview
'It was a risk, I had an awesome opportunity': Henry Arundell
The Bath and England winger's 23 years have gone by in a flash - but not without some big decisions being made first.
Jon Newcombe
28 Nov 2025, 1:26
Exclusive
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and his best position: Ex-Tahs boss joins the debate
Harlequins' Australian head coach Jason Gilmore believes the Wallabies are still not getting the most out of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii…
Jon Newcombe
26 Nov 2025, 7:15
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