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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! 

Wallaby centre Josh Flook adds more Super Rugby experience to URC club

Five-times capped Wallaby centre Josh Flook has signed for Benetton Rugby on a one-year deal, with the option of extending his sta…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
17 Mar 2026, 5:16

Third Sale Sharks player opts for move to northern rivals Newcastle

Wing Obi Ene has joined current Sale Sharks team-mates, Raffi Quirke and James Harper, in pledging his future to Newcastle Red Bul…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
17 Mar 2026, 4:44

Champ Rugby secures multi-year title sponsorship deal

Contract catering company Elior UK has become the title sponsor of Champ Rugby signing a multi-year partnership deal with the RFU.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
17 Mar 2026, 3:22

Harlequins to take player-led approach over Six Nations returnees

Harlequins' senior coach Jason Gilmore says the struggling PREM club will take everything into consideration before reintegrating …

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
17 Mar 2026, 2:55

Free-to-air schedule revealed for remainder of PREM Rugby season

PREM Rugby have confirmed the remaining Gallagher PREM 2025/26 fixtures to be broadcast free-to-air on ITV and ITVX .

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
17 Mar 2026, 1:59

Johann van Graan: 'Tough to beat' Dan du Preez ticks so many boxes

Bath have confirmed the signing of former Springbok Dan du Preez from Sale Sharks on a two-year deal.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
16 Mar 2026, 12:39

Six Nations 2026: A championship of records, milestones and mayhem

We take a deep dive into the historical records that were broken during what has been heralded as the best-ever championship.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
16 Mar 2026, 6:43

Newcastle Red Bulls announce new head coach as Dickens checks out

Former Wales and Lions fly-half Stephen Jones has been temporarily promoted to the role of Newcastle Red Bulls head coach, after i…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
16 Mar 2026, 2:23

Only one Six Nations loser in World Rugby Rankings

Three of the teams moved forwards and one back in the world rankings after the most memorable Six Nations on record.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
15 Mar 2026, 2:55

Living life on the edge: Leicester's Harry Palmer excited by Cup chance

Harry Palmer's rugby career has been light on trophies so far, even at junior level, but that's something the 20-year-old hopes to…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
13 Mar 2026, 8:00

PREM Cup final: Switch of roles for Bailey, O'Connor benched by Tigers

Leicester Tigers have made three changes to the starting XV that beat Bath in last weekend's semi-finals for Sunday's PREM Rugby C…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
13 Mar 2026, 5:26

Andy Farrell gives 'cheeky' response to England question

Ireland boss Andy Farrell insists “anything can happen” in the final round of the Guinness Six Nations and believes under-fire…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
13 Mar 2026, 4:37

PREM salary cap back in the news as Bath reveal outcome of extra audit

As the reigning Gallagher PREM champions, Bath were required to undergo a further independent, forensic salary cap audit.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
13 Mar 2026, 4:01

Italian Rugby World Cup player Hame Faiva announces retirement

Former Italy hooker Hame Faiva, who won 10 caps for his country, has announced his retirement from rugby.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
13 Mar 2026, 2:12

Oscar Jegou learns his fate after delayed disciplinary hearing

The France flanker will serve a four-match ban, starting with France's game against England on Saturday.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
11 Mar 2026, 12:35

Six Nations finale could bring strangest world rankings twist of all for England

It seems incredulous but England could finish one of their worst-performing Six Nations campaigns higher than any of their norther…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
11 Mar 2026, 10:00

Tonga Kofe's stay at Leicester comes to an abrupt end

After just three games for Leicester, USA international prop Tonga Kofe has returned to America to join Major League Rugby side Ca…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
11 Mar 2026, 9:51

Ollie Chessum: 'He's a lock for us.'

Chessum is the only change of personnel to England's starting XV for Saturday's trip to Paris, with the Leicester man selected at …

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
11 Mar 2026, 8:51
Analysis

Six Nations title permutations: What happens if...

It's a three-horse title race going into 'Super Saturday' with France, Scotland and Ireland all still in contention.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
11 Mar 2026, 4:04

Nations Championship fixtures and venues confirmed for November

Venues have been announced for all but four of the 18 matches in the Nations Championship 'Northern Series' scheduled to take plac…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
11 Mar 2026, 3:20
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