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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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Dewi Lake joins Jac Morgan in making PREM Rugby switch
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Gloucester confirm signing of Lions and Wales international Jac Morgan
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Worcester Warriors respond to 'speculative' articles on PREM ambitions
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Investec Champions Cup
Sela given big chance as Bath make statement selection
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Exeter rotate massively for Paris trip with frontline stars rested
Having comfortably begun their European Challenge Cup campaign with a bonus-point 42-12 win against the Cheetahs, Exeter Chiefs bo…
Jon Newcombe
12 Dec 2025, 3:58
Tom Curry finishes controversial year with place in RugbyPass' Top 100
RugbyPass have announced the latest 20 players in their Top 100 countdown, with Tom Curry ending a rollercoaster year on a high.
Jon Newcombe
12 Dec 2025, 1:37
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The one-word review that Oscar Beard believes will ignite Harlequins
The powerfully-built centre discusses the battle for a place in England's midfield and how last week's defeat to Leinster may be s…
Jon Newcombe
09 Dec 2025, 10:13
Opinion
'Beatable' Boks not the most dominant team ever: Jeremy Guscott
The England legend believes the current Springboks crop are not on a par with the two teams that lifted the Webb Ellis Cup before …
Jon Newcombe
09 Dec 2025, 4:27
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Exclusive
Test rugby has a new team after years of campaigning ends in 'landmark win'
At Rugby Europe's 107th General Assembly, the Gibraltar Rugby Football Union has been accepted as the 49th member of Rugby Europe.
Jon Newcombe
08 Dec 2025, 3:24
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One of Test rugby's smallest players calls time on career
US Eagles utility back, Nate Augspurger, has announced his retirement, aged 35.
Jon Newcombe
05 Dec 2025, 8:34
Stormers lock adds weight to Zimbabwe's Rugby World Cup mission
Gary Porter has made himself available to the Sables, who have been drawn in Pool F with England, Wales and Tonga at RWC 2027.
Jon Newcombe
05 Dec 2025, 7:56
Interview
Dublin return holds no fears for League-loving Cadan Murley
The winger captains a Harlequins side missing rested England trio, Marcus Smith, Fin Baxter and Chandler Cunningham-South, for the…
Jon Newcombe
05 Dec 2025, 6:22
Lions return; first start for Edinburgh's 'Beast' vs Toulon
Teenager Ollie Blyth-Lafferty, the potential heir to Zander Fagerson's throne as Scotland's premier tight-head, has been handed hi…
Jon Newcombe
05 Dec 2025, 5:00
Triple boost to Northampton's backline as Mitchell reaches milestone
Alex Mitchell will play his 150th match for Northamtpon this weekend when they take on Pau in the Investec Champions Cup.
Jon Newcombe
05 Dec 2025, 4:28
Three England stars return to Bath's starting XV for visit of Munster
Johann van Graan has brought back Will Stuart, Guy Pepper and Max Ojomoh for Saturday evening's Champions Cup clash against his fo…
Jon Newcombe
05 Dec 2025, 4:03
100kg ex-PREM battering ram joins Worcester Warriors
Worcester Warriors have added former Exeter centre Tom Hendrickson to their squad.
Jon Newcombe
05 Dec 2025, 3:39
Interview
Ex-All Black Craig Newby's Cambridge facing huge uphill struggle
Watch the Champ's bottom club take on Bedford this Saturday, live and for free on RugbyPass TV and Clubber TV.
Jon Newcombe
05 Dec 2025, 0:40
'Ultimate team man' James Williams extends his stay at Bristol Bears
Centre James Williams has committed his future to the club by signing a new contract.
Jon Newcombe
04 Dec 2025, 10:58
Cheslin Kolbe clone set for Sale Sharks debut as international duo return
New signing Gurshwin Wehr is set to make his Sale Sharks debut after being named on the bench for the Investec Champions Cup tie a…
Jon Newcombe
04 Dec 2025, 6:32
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Analysis
Bouza link adds spice to Pool C: RWC 2027 head-to-head records
With just nine rankings places between the top three teams, Pool C has a very competitive feel about it. But there's no doubt whic…
Jon Newcombe
04 Dec 2025, 3:55
Bristol player praised for 'not milking' incident as Todaro cops two-match ban
Italian winger Edoardo Todaro will miss the opening two rounds of Northampton's Investec Champions Cup campaign after being hit wi…
Jon Newcombe
03 Dec 2025, 8:46
Fabien Galthié envisages little change in rugby's world order
The France coach has given his backing to the draw for Rugby World Cup 2027 being held nearly two years out from the tournament.
Jon Newcombe
03 Dec 2025, 8:14
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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
