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Jon Newcombe

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! 

1138 Articles

Six Nations star Tommaso Menoncello enters the European history books

Italian superstar Tommaso Menoncello has entered the EPCR record books after scoring the first sub-10 second try in Challenge Cup/…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
06 Apr 2026, 5:59

Charlie Ewels survives amputation scare to put best foot forward

The infection in his ankle, that ruled him out for seven weeks from December through to January, got so bad that he feared he migh…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
01 Apr 2026, 22:45

Hanro Liebenberg opens up on the anguishing decision to leave Leicester

Homeward-bound Hanro Liebenberg admits the outpouring of love from Leicester fans made him question his decision to leave the club…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
01 Apr 2026, 7:46
Exclusive

Exclusive: England Rugby to award retrospective caps to 47 players

The RFU have decided to award retrospective caps to 47 players who played in selected matches between 1971 and 1993.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
01 Apr 2026, 3:37

Ex-England prop Mako Vunipola still in disbelief over latest move

The ex-England international becomes Leicester's third signing of the day, after fellow prop Joel Sclavi from La Rochelle and Bris…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
31 Mar 2026, 12:15

Rugby World Cup qualifiers head to Americas in July for 2026 Nations Cup

The inaugural Nations Cup will be played in nine towns and cities across North and South America this July. November's fixtures an…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
31 Mar 2026, 8:29

Geoff Parling explains reasons behind resting star trio for UBB trip

Leicester have won in Bordeaux before, 16-13 in December 2021, but go back there as huge 14/1 underdogs.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
31 Mar 2026, 8:26

Player of the Month nominee Will Wand has the magic touch

The signing from Coventry is enjoying a real breakthrough season at Leicester Tigers.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
31 Mar 2026, 4:41
Analysis

Report reveals Saracens are PREM Rugby's 'homegrown heroes'

£95.2 million has been invested into PREM Rugby's academy system over the eight-year period between 2016 and 2024.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
31 Mar 2026, 2:41

Munster announce plans to return to Cork next season

Munster have announced that they plan to host one Investec Champions Cup pool fixture at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh next season,…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
30 Mar 2026, 7:46

Steve Borthwick loses long-time backroom ally to Springboks

The Springboks have hired former England, Scarlets and Ospreys staff member Joe Lewis as their performance analyst.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
30 Mar 2026, 5:00

Springbok-heavy Bulls squad head north vowing to 'give it best shot'

Bulls boss Johan Ackermann is not holding anything back for this weekend's Champions Cup Round of 16 tie away to URC leaders Glasg…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
30 Mar 2026, 3:51

PREM team news: Also-rans roll the dice with eye-catching changes

Injuries to key players have necessitated a bit of lateral thinking, which both Harlequins and Sale can afford to do given the fea…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
27 Mar 2026, 7:29

Ospreys' Ross Moriarty learns his fate after red card offence

Ospreys will have to make do without Ross Moriarty for their next two matches in Ireland and one other fixture after the No.8 was …

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
27 Mar 2026, 5:46

Leinster rocked as Springbok RG Snyman suffers season-ending injury

Leinster's push for silverware has been dealt a huge blow with Springbok enforcer RG Snyman likely to miss the remainder of the 20…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
27 Mar 2026, 5:14

Carreras handed rare start at 10 as Bath ring the changes for Sale trip

Pumas star Santi Carreras will pull on the Bath No.10 jersey for only the second time since his summer move to the club in Sunday'…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
27 Mar 2026, 4:58

Ex-PREM centre Tom Hendrickson secures move to France

Long-time Exeter Chiefs player, Tom Hendrickson, has left Worcester Warriors and signed for Biarritz in France's Pro D2.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
27 Mar 2026, 4:39

Champ club name ex-England hooker as Redpath's replacement

Ex-international Joe Gray has been promoted from head coach to Director of Rugby at London Scottish following the news that Bryan …

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
27 Mar 2026, 1:42

Nations Championship has already lit up London, 100 days before KO

Nelson's Column, one of the most iconic statues in London, if not the world, was lit up today to mark the '100 days to go' milesto…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
25 Mar 2026, 17:01

'I've not seen a wound like that': Johann van Graan gives Bath injury update

Bath Head of Rugby Johann van Graan has issued a positive injury update, with young fly-half/full-back prodigy Ciaran Donoghue amo…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
25 Mar 2026, 9:44
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