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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! 

Harry Wells set to be a free agent after being released by Leicester

Wells' long association with the Tigers stretches back to his days in the academy and amounts to over 200 first-team games since h…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
01 May 2026, 9:06

Bordeaux bench 148kg behemoth Ben Tameifuna for Bath clash

Tonga's captain has been named among the replacements for Bordeaux's Investec Champions Cup semi-final vs Bath.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
01 May 2026, 5:02

Ben Spencer declared fit to lead Bath on historic day for Tom Dunn

In a match-up between both last year’s Challenge Cup and Champions Cup winners, Bath hand a record 266th cap to their indestruct…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
01 May 2026, 3:59

End of an era for Guinness World Record holder Tyson Lewis

The formner winger's 14-year association with Doncaster Knights will come to an end at the conclusion of the current Champ season.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
01 May 2026, 3:13

Experienced prop Tom West signs for a fifth PREM club as 9 players exit

A product of Wasps’ academy, West played 78 times for the club before spells at Leicester Tigers, Saracens and his current club …

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
01 May 2026, 2:02

Beno Obano put in a hot spot as he's grilled by passionate Bath fans

Around 3,000 Bath supporters are expected to travel to Bordeaux for this weekend's Investec Champions Cup semi-final against the d…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
01 May 2026, 0:25
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What makes Anthony Watson green with envy about the current Bath setup

Former Bath star turned Premier Sports pundit, Anthony Watson, says his former club 'might as well turn off the lights' if they go…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
30 Apr 2026, 1:00

Son of Bath legend could be handed dream club debut vs Bordeaux

Bath captain Ben Spencer is described as 'touch-and-go', along with a few other frontline players, for the match against reigning …

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
29 Apr 2026, 9:15

Glasgow tap into Super Rugby talent exodus with utility back signing

Glasgow Warriors have bolstered their back-line options ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, after utility back Bayley Kuenzle put pen t…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
29 Apr 2026, 5:30

Double centurion Jack O’Donoghue extends his stay with Munster

The 32-year-old has captained the province regularly over the past eight years and is a key leader in the squad.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
29 Apr 2026, 2:46

'Welsh Lomu' George North to retire at the end of the season

Due to injuries and age catching up with him, North has only appeared four times for Provence in his second season at the French P…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
29 Apr 2026, 0:42

Ospreys lose battle to keep hold of France-bound Jack Walsh

The Aussie-raised, USA-born full-back/fly-half has spent the past four seasons at Ospreys after joining from Exeter in 2022 and ha…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
28 Apr 2026, 10:15

James O'Connor: 'It was a level of coaching I hadn't experienced before'

Now 35, the utility back insists he is still full of running, despite having had his fair share of injuries.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
28 Apr 2026, 8:11

Wingers dominate PREM Rugby Player of the Month shortlist

Players from four different clubs are in the running to be named the league's player of the month for April.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
28 Apr 2026, 4:24

International Champ Rugby prop earns prized Top 14 move

Worcester Warriors prop Tim Hoyt will be playing his rugby with Lyon in France next season after signing a two-year deal with the …

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
28 Apr 2026, 1:00

'His rugby IQ is next level': Cardiff make important re-signing

Callum Sheedy has signed a new contract with his hometown club, keeping him at the Arms Park beyond the end of this season.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
27 Apr 2026, 23:08

Ulster issue encouraging update on Angus Bell ahead of Cup semi-final

Bell, 25, was carted off in the loss to Leinster a fortnight ago after injuring his foot when his studs appear to have got caught …

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
27 Apr 2026, 9:27

Leicester raid overseas URC clubs to fill coaching vacancies

Leicester Tigers have named Craig Childs (defence) and Rod Seib (attack) as replacements for outgoing coaching duo, Brett Deacon a…

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
27 Apr 2026, 8:50

Soaring success story Noah Caluori takes inspiration from Ronaldo

Superstars from other sports have helped to fuel the Saracens winger's ambition to be the best in the business.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
27 Apr 2026, 7:48

Watch: British and Irish Lions documentaries on RugbyPass TV

British and Irish Lions documentaries spanning two decades can now be watched for free on RugbyPass TV.

Jon Newcombe
Jon Newcombe
27 Apr 2026, 5:52
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