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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! 

Interview

The wild Henry Pollock antic that revs up team-mate Craig Wright

Flame-haired Wright, a hot-head by his own admission, tries to temper his natural aggression in the build-up to games by staying c…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
21 Jan 2026, 8:51

Uncapped duo two of the big winners in Ireland's Six Nations squad

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has included uncapped duo, Munster lock Edwin Edogbo and Ulster scrum-half Nathan Doak, in his squ…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
21 Jan 2026, 7:26
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Champ Rugby players left reeling by owner's shock decision

RugbyPass understands that one-time Gallagher PREM hopefuls Doncaster Knights will not be operating as a wholly full-time rugby pr…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
21 Jan 2026, 6:29
Exclusive

Richard Cockerill on high-profile shortlist for Connacht job

Former Georgia head coach Richard Cockerill is in the running to succeed Colm Tucker as Connacht’s scrum coach at the end of the…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
21 Jan 2026, 5:35

Sale's Hyron Andrews on the wrong side of disciplinary hearing

The lock's dangerous tackle on Toulouse's Peato Mauvaka was deemed to be a red card offence.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
21 Jan 2026, 2:10

Newcastle confirm signing of towering loose forward Cam Jordan

The 6'6, 19-stone loose forward will arrive on Tyneside in time for the start of next season, after penning a two-year deal with t…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
21 Jan 2026, 1:48

Wallaby lock Darcy Swain agrees to long-term overseas move

The 17-times capped player has signed a three-year contract with Top 14 outfit Clermont.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
20 Jan 2026, 8:58

'Exceptional permission' given by RFU for Champ Rugby ground switch

Cornish Pirates have been given 'exceptional permission' by the RFU to play this weekend's home Champ Rugby game against Ampthill …

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
20 Jan 2026, 5:58

Huw Jones returns in Glasgow-heavy Scotland Six Nations squad

British and Irish Lion Huw Jones is back in the Scotland squad for the first time since last year's Six Nations after proving his …

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
20 Jan 2026, 5:20

Sale Sharks lock Hyron Andrews' fate in the hands of Welsh legend

Hyron Andrews has been cited by EPCR match Citing Commissioner, Stefano Marrama, for the yellow card he received in Sale's record …

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
20 Jan 2026, 2:43

'The 'huge part of the game' Ben Spencer wants to keep improving

As a long-time teammate of Owen Farrell at Saracens, Ben Spencer couldn't have asked for a better role model in terms of managing …

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
19 Jan 2026, 6:27

Ellis Genge wins Gallagher PREM Player of the Month award

The Bristol prop's sensational form leading into the Guinness Six Nations has earned him the Gallagher PREM Player of the Month aw…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
19 Jan 2026, 4:24

'Big, very quick and nimble': Newcastle unveil Kiwi Olympian as latest signing

Newcastle Red Bulls have announced the signing of Hurricanes break-out sensation Fehi Fineanganofo.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
19 Jan 2026, 1:55

Leinster tipped to break France's Investec Champions Cup monopoly

The Irish province are slight favourites with the bookmakers to lift the trophy for a fifth time, ahead of Bordeaux-Begles, who ar…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
19 Jan 2026, 1:35

Harlequins role model Jack Kenningham commits to the quarters

The England hopeful has extended his stay at the Twickenham Stoop.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
16 Jan 2026, 9:10

'If there was to be a RWC tomorrow, I'd still back our boys to win it': Sonny Bill

Sonny Bill Williams believes the All Blacks are still in a great position to win the Webb Ellis Cup back from South Africa, despit…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
16 Jan 2026, 8:35

'It's been a long time coming': Munster milestone man Tadhg Beirne

Captain Tadhg Beirne will lead Munster on his 100th appearance for the province when they take on Castres in Saturday's must-win I…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
16 Jan 2026, 6:32

'What’s not to like? I don’t get the critics': Lawrence Dallaglio

Former England captain and two-time Heineken Cup winner, Lawrence Dallaglio, has sprung to the defence of the Investec Champions C…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
16 Jan 2026, 5:50

Sale Sharks put their trust in youth in eyebrow-raising team selection

Alex Sanderson's heavily-rotated team take on Toulouse at the Stade Ernest Wallon this Saturday, as they look to secure a home tie…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
16 Jan 2026, 4:55

Fraser Dingwall gets timely chance to reinforce England claims

The inside centre returns to lead Saints against Scarlets in the Investec Champions Cup on Sunday, after one match out with a head…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
16 Jan 2026, 4:20