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Martyn Thomas
@mcthomassport
A journalist, editor and author who is never happier than when talking to players, coaches and those involved in the game. Martyn has covered rugby since 2009 and is the author of World In Their Hands, which tells the story of the inaugural Women’s Rugby World Cup.
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Italy star to miss WXV 2 in South Africa through injury
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Wales name WXV 2 squad as Olympic duo make the cut
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'He could just be normal': Black Ferns star discusses King Charles hug
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England sluggish, Matthews and Leti-I'iga bring energy to Twickenham
Nicky Ponsford earns landmark role at World Rugby
Nicky Ponsford has been named World Rugby’s new Director of High Performance, becoming the first woman to hold such a role at th…
Martyn Thomas
13 Sep 2024, 4:30
‘It’s going to be very special’: Hannah King to play in front of parents at Allianz Stadium
Growing up on her family farm in rural New Zealand, Hannah King’s father would regale her with stories of the stadium he most wa…
Martyn Thomas
12 Sep 2024, 14:20
England legend Emily Scarratt to join exclusive club against New Zealand
Emily Scarratt will become only the third woman to make 100 Test starts for England when the Red Roses welcome the Black Ferns to …
Martyn Thomas
12 Sep 2024, 12:00
‘A lot of us still feel the hurt’: The pain driving ‘underdog’ Black Ferns
Teams representing New Zealand are not used to starting rugby matches as underdogs, wherever they are staged or whatever the conte…
Martyn Thomas
10 Sep 2024, 15:24
Where Sarah Hunter believes England can improve against the Black Ferns
England defence coach Sarah Hunter admitted the Red Roses have “areas to work on” as they prepare to take on the world champio…
Martyn Thomas
10 Sep 2024, 4:25
France hand keys to young fly-half, Cyrielle Banet returns to face England
France fly-half Lina Tuy will make her first Test start in Gloucester on Saturday as part of a new-look half-back partnership for …
Martyn Thomas
05 Sep 2024, 16:28
Interview
‘Where I’m meant to be’: Maddie ‘The Baddy' Feaunati enjoying England homecoming
Maddie Feaunati will take the next step on her increasingly meteoric entrance to Test rugby at Kingsholm on Saturday when she star…
Martyn Thomas
05 Sep 2024, 15:00
John Mitchell hands Exeter flanker first England start as stalwart returns
Maddie Feaunati will make her full England debut against France on Saturday as Helena Rowland returns to the Red Roses line-up for…
Martyn Thomas
05 Sep 2024, 12:00
What to watch in men’s rugby: Race for Pacific Nations Cup title heats up
The Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup headlines a busy weekend of men’s action on RugbyPass TV as the Rugby Europe Super Cup a…
Martyn Thomas
05 Sep 2024, 7:23
Tatyana Heard confident England can cope with ‘massive’ midfield loss
Tatyana Heard believes England can cover for the “massive loss” of centre partner Megan Jones as the Red Roses prepare to face…
Martyn Thomas
04 Sep 2024, 5:18
Why Maud Muir is happy to provide impact as England's super-sub
England prop Maud Muir is delighted to have fellow tighthead Sarah Bern back in the Red Roses squad, saying the pair’s “amicab…
Martyn Thomas
03 Sep 2024, 12:13
England announce historic Red Roses partnership
The Rugby Football Union has announced Crew Clothing as the official formalwear outfitter of the Red Roses, the first such partner…
Martyn Thomas
03 Sep 2024, 3:00
Interview
France captain Manaé Feleu eyes World Cup glory
Manaé Feleu has come a long way, both figuratively and literally, in the past couple of years but if the France captain gets her …
Martyn Thomas
22 Aug 2024, 5:00
Interview
How the US rugby community helped ex-coach Mike Tolkin find a new liver
The former Eagles head coach found, in a fellow rugby enthusiast, a healthy living donor.
Martyn Thomas
15 Aug 2024, 15:26
What to watch in women’s rugby: All to play for as Japan host USA
Following last weekend’s dramatic draw in Kitakyushu, both teams head into the second and final Test of USA’s tour of Japan wi…
Martyn Thomas
15 Aug 2024, 9:30
John Mitchell: Why England’s autumn is ‘harder than a World Cup’
England coach John Mitchell believes his side will face a tougher run of fixtures over the next two months than at next year’s W…
Martyn Thomas
14 Aug 2024, 14:49
PWR fixtures revealed as Gloucester-Hartpury start title defence against Leicester Tigers
Gloucester-Hartpury will begin their quest for a third successive Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) title against Leicester Tigers…
Martyn Thomas
14 Aug 2024, 6:53
Japan draw proves costly as USA slip down rankings
USA slipped two places to ninth in the latest World Rugby Women’s Rankings following a dramatic 17-17 draw with Japan in Kitakyu…
Martyn Thomas
12 Aug 2024, 9:40
All Blacks, Scotland lose out due to Argentina’s Rugby Championship heroics
Argentina’s reward for their thrilling victory against the All Blacks in Wellington is a one-place rise in the latest World Rugb…
Martyn Thomas
12 Aug 2024, 6:25
Everything you need to know about The Rugby Championship law variations
On the eve of The Rugby Championship, World Rugby has released a series of videos designed to give fans greater understanding of t…
Martyn Thomas
07 Aug 2024, 10:19
