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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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'There's a method to the madness': David Weersma on 'Lyn-ball'
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World Rugby U20 Championship returns to Italy
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Worcester take another step forward with head coach appointment
2 days ago Six Nations
Jack Dempsey blow as Scotland name team to play France
Harry Byrne extends stay at Bristol
The Irish international will challenge AJ MacGinty and Sam Worsley for the No10 jersey in the season's run-in.
Jon Newcombe
11 Mar 2025, 13:41
Trophy ambition drives Raffi Quirke's decision to stay put
Sale Sharks and England scrum-half Raffi Quirke has committed his future to his boyhood club by putting pen to paper on a new two-…
Jon Newcombe
11 Mar 2025, 8:38
Opinion
Schalk Burger's controversial Felix Jones call gets immediate put down
All the hot topics are covered on the latest episode of RugbyPass TV's Boks Office, including the most recent appointment to the S…
Jon Newcombe
11 Mar 2025, 7:27
Analysis
How France, Ireland or England can clinch the Six Nations title
France's brilliant 42-27 win over Ireland in Dublin on Saturday means the 2025 Six Nations title is now Les Bleus' to lose, but Ir…
Jon Newcombe
09 Mar 2025, 11:57
Late try spares Ireland from further ignominy in world rankings
Ireland drop to third but stay ahead of France thanks to late rally in Dublin.
Jon Newcombe
09 Mar 2025, 4:16
Italy hand Six Nations debut to Matt Gallagher
Gonzalo Quesada has reacted to Italy's record defeat to France by making six changes to his starting XV vs England.
Jon Newcombe
07 Mar 2025, 8:51
Ex-Wales international Paul Turner leaves Ampthill 'with a heavy heart'
Ampthill's Paul Turner has become the second Championship Director of Rugby to leave their post midway through the season.
Jon Newcombe
07 Mar 2025, 7:33
Louis Lynagh makes 2 bold England predictions
The injured Azzurri winger will be watching from the Allianz Stadium stands on Sunday as Italy attempt to create history.
Jon Newcombe
07 Mar 2025, 5:37
Interview
Cup heroics and student drinking – the double life of Bath's Arthur Green
It's been a busy time for the young No8, with an unusual dissertation to complete and rugby matches to be won.
Jon Newcombe
06 Mar 2025, 12:00
Scotland opt for continuity as Darcy Graham returns
The winger returns from concussion, replacing Kyle Rowe in the starting line-up for Saturday's Six Nations game against Wales.
Jon Newcombe
06 Mar 2025, 8:00
Exclusive
Top 6 demand contributes to Championship clubs' imminent Cup exit
As first reported by The Sunday Times, next season's Premiership Rugby Cup could be played without any second-tier teams involved.
Jon Newcombe
04 Mar 2025, 11:47
Analysis
The marvellous Maro Itoje stat that speaks volumes
The lock/flanker is proving indispensable as England's '80-minute man' and captain.
Jon Newcombe
04 Mar 2025, 8:26
Ben Spencer's understudy commits to Bath
Bath have announced that Tom Carr-Smith has penned a new deal at his boyhood club, but there is still no confirmation as to whethe…
Jon Newcombe
04 Mar 2025, 5:02
Springboks vs Ireland rankings war: What's on the line this weekend
The battle to be number one in the World Rugby Men's Rankings has been an interesting sub-plot to the first half of the latest Rug…
Jon Newcombe
03 Mar 2025, 8:39
Chile's men aiming to go back-to-back in Cape Town
Los Cóndores 7s kicked off their bid to win promotion to HSBC SVNS by winning the opening tournament of this year’s World Rugby…
Jon Newcombe
03 Mar 2025, 7:25
Referee Angus Gardner to reach major milestone
Australian whistleblower Angus Gardner takes charge of his 50th Test in Dublin this Saturday.
Jon Newcombe
03 Mar 2025, 5:12
Premiership Cup semi-final draw and dates confirmed
TNT Sports will show both matches live, with Newcastle and Exeter at home to Bath and Ealing Trailfinders, respectively.
Jon Newcombe
02 Mar 2025, 3:11
Opinion
‘Let’s have a go’: Jon Callard’s kicking plea to England
The former Test full-back wants Steve Borthwick's team to enbrace the positive side of kicking, instead of box ticking, box kickin…
Jon Newcombe
02 Mar 2025, 2:00
Springbok Handre Pollard's career set to go full circle
A move back to South Africa looks to be drawing closer for the two-time World Cup winner.
Jon Newcombe
28 Feb 2025, 10:35
Interview
'There’s nothing better, I’ll tell you that for free': Bath's Ethan Staddon
The fifth year natural sciences student will pack down in the Bath back-row this Friday evening at a packed Rec.
Jon Newcombe
28 Feb 2025, 5:57
