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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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20 hours ago Gallagher Premiership
Jack Walker, the fly-half 'trapped in a hooker’s body'
2 days ago International Rugby
Candidates to become new Chair of World Rugby confirmed
2 days ago Gallagher Premiership
Landmark game for Beno Obano as Will Muir returns
3 days ago Gallagher Premiership
'Coach's dream' Benhard Janse van Rensburg returns for Bristol
Much-changed Saints hand debut to summer recruit
Northampton Saints have handed a debut to England U20 international George Makepeace-Cubitt, who was playing in National League On…
Jon Newcombe
24 Oct 2024, 9:23
New hooker on board at Gloucester after raid on Pirates
Gloucester have bolstered their depleted hooker stocks by signing Morgan Nelson from Cornish Pirates.
Jon Newcombe
23 Oct 2024, 11:32
Change of captain as Scotland name Autumn Nations Series squad
Gregor Townsend has handed Sione Tuipulotu the honour of leading Scotland during the four-match Autumn Nations Series by naming th…
Jon Newcombe
23 Oct 2024, 8:45
Johann van Graan confirms Finn Russell position
Between them, Bath and Sale will be missing the nine England internationals selected by Steve Borthwick for the Autumn Nations Ser…
Jon Newcombe
22 Oct 2024, 12:03
Local fan takes stake in Gloucester Rugby
Gloucester has confirmed the addition of lifelong supporter Jack Ingles to its Board and shareholder group.
Jon Newcombe
22 Oct 2024, 9:40
World Rankings set for Autumn Nations Series shake-up
Whilst England's Red Roses remain untouchable at the top of the World Rugby Women's Rankings, with a massive advantage over their …
Jon Newcombe
22 Oct 2024, 8:10
Louis Rees-Zammit reveals biggest shock in pursuit of NFL dream
Louis Rees-Zammit’s move from rugby union to American Football is not unprecedented, many others have tried – and largely fail…
Jon Newcombe
18 Oct 2024, 4:00
Under-used Adam Radwan is a 'touchy' subject
Steve Diamond has built a reputation as a hard-nosed operator skilled in identifying talent and getting the best out of his player…
Jon Newcombe
17 Oct 2024, 10:51
Beno Obano: ‘It genuinely felt like grief’
Beno Obano says he spent most of the summer being down-in-the-dumps dwelling on being sent off in the Gallagher Premiership final.
Jon Newcombe
16 Oct 2024, 6:15
Analysis
New study reveals Gallagher Premiership fan costs
Gallagher Premiership 2023/24 champions Northampton provide the best value-for-money and Harlequins and Saracens fans are hit hard…
Jon Newcombe
15 Oct 2024, 5:23
The TV gimmick that thrust Fraser Dingwall into the spotlight
Those that play with him, coach him, and watch him on a regular basis fully understand Fraser Dingwall's importance to Northampton…
Jon Newcombe
14 Oct 2024, 8:27
Red Roses are the top-rated rugby team of all-time
Back-to-back WXV 1 champions England have become the highest-rated team – men's or women's – in the history of the World Rugby…
Jon Newcombe
14 Oct 2024, 4:45
Premiership hot-shot Josh Hodge: 'I thrive under pressure’
To some, seeing Josh Hodge’s name at the top of the Premiership’s goalkickers charts may come as a surprise. His 89% success r…
Jon Newcombe
12 Oct 2024, 3:00
Interview
England camp 'massively disruptive' to derby preparations
Northampton Director of Rugby Phil Dowson has spoken about how his team's preparations for this Saturday's huge East Midlands derb…
Jon Newcombe
10 Oct 2024, 12:45
Pat Lam's prognosis on Max Malins as Bears win comes at a cost
Bristol Bears Director of Rugby Pat Lam has confirmed that Max Malins, the Gallagher Premiership's leading try-scorer, will be out…
Jon Newcombe
10 Oct 2024, 10:46
Dowson’s delight at re-signing 'game-breaker' Tommy Freeman
The news come hot on the heels of the announcement that back row forward Tom Pearson had put pen-to-paper on a new deal and Phil D…
Jon Newcombe
10 Oct 2024, 4:02
Analysis
Rampant Red Roses on the verge of another record
England's Red Roses could break another record this weekend by achieving the highest-ever rating – in both men's and women's rug…
Jon Newcombe
09 Oct 2024, 10:06
Lions reach profit-sharing agreement with players
Selection for next year's British and Irish Lions tour to Australia will come with added financial benefits for those involved fol…
Jon Newcombe
07 Oct 2024, 6:36
'Beyond amazing' - Rob Baxter's verdict on Olly Woodburn
Being able to play in a variety of positions has always been a valuable commodity for a player to have but even more so now that P…
Jon Newcombe
06 Oct 2024, 3:00
WXV 3 and the most unusual change of rugby position?
Everyone laughed when England winger Jonny May once filled in at flanker but imagine the sniggering had he tried his luck at tight…
Jon Newcombe
04 Oct 2024, 3:57
