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Martyn Thomas

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.

Wales confident they've laid off-field foundations amid World Cup wreckage

If there is one thing that Wales can take from their World Cup campaign it’s that Sean Lynn appears to be building a culture tha…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
09 Sep 2025, 8:45
Opinion

New Zealand lay down marker: What we learned from RWC 2025 round 3

Following 24 matches, played in front of hundreds of thousands of fans across six host cities, the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 …

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
08 Sep 2025, 8:07

World Cup victory vs Wales the perfect farewell present for Serevi

Fiji’s victory parade at Sandy Park turned into a retirement party after Asinate Serevi announced the momentous match against Wa…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
06 Sep 2025, 12:08
Opinion

Fijiana party in Exeter: Four takeaways from Wales v Fiji

Fiji held firm in the second half to clinch only their second Women’s Rugby World Cup win, beating Wales 28-25 at a sold-out San…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
06 Sep 2025, 8:55
Opinion

Exeter's Tuttosi shines at Sandy Park: Four takeaways from Canada v Scotland

Player of the Match Emily Tuttosi scored two tries on her home ground to help Canada to a 40-19 defeat of Scotland and top spot in…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
06 Sep 2025, 6:31

‘Sometimes a W is all it needs’: Wales aim to end on a high

Wales head into their final Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 game chasing a victory they hope will kickstart Sean Lynn’s reign.

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
05 Sep 2025, 11:27

Springbok Women shuffle pack for Pool D decider v France

Babalwa Latsha will captain South Africa for the first time at a Women's Rugby World Cup, while fly-half Mary Zulu is set to make …

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
05 Sep 2025, 3:12

Serevi returns as Fiji ring changes for Pool B finale

Fiji coach Ioan Cunningham has been forced into five personnel changes due to injury and suspension as he prepares to face the cou…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
04 Sep 2025, 7:37

Captains fit again as Wales attempt to end Women's RWC 2025 on a high

Co-captains Alex Callender and Kate Williams have returned to the Wales starting line-up for their final match of Women’s Rugby …

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
04 Sep 2025, 3:30

England and Zoe Harrison keen to prove defensive mettle v Australia

Red Roses fly-half Harrison insisted "our biggest thing in this game is our defence" as the team prepares to take on a Wallaroos t…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
03 Sep 2025, 2:03

England stars back Georgia Evans to be 'authentic self' after online abuse

England duo Rosie Galligan and Zoe Harrison have rallied behind their Saracens teammate Georgia Evans, after she hit back at abuse…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
02 Sep 2025, 13:06

Wales forced to call up injury replacement ahead of RWC 2025 finale

Prop Jenni Scoble has been ruled out of Wales’ final match of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 against Fiji, with Abbey Constable …

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
02 Sep 2025, 7:06
Opinion

South Africa create history: What we learned from RWC 2025 round two

We recap another thrilling weekend of Women's Rugby World Cup action as the Springbok Women upset Italy to book their place in the…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
01 Sep 2025, 7:52
Opinion

RWC 2025: Four takeaways from Scotland v Fiji

Everything you need to know from the Salford Community Stadium as Scotland booked their passage to the Women's Rugby World Cup 202…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
30 Aug 2025, 9:17
Opinion

RWC 2025: Four takeaways from Canada v Wales

Everything you need to know from Salford Community Stadium as Canada book their place in the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
30 Aug 2025, 5:57

Spain make nine changes ahead of Ireland encounter

Spain coach Juan Gonzalez Marruecos has named the 23-player squad to play Ireland in Northampton on Sunday.

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
29 Aug 2025, 3:52

Marlie Packer, Meg Jones 'there to support' injured England captain Zoe Aldcroft

Marlie Packer says her and vice-captain Meg Jones have "been there to support" Zoe Aldcroft after the England captain was ruled ou…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
28 Aug 2025, 11:53

Sean Lynn tells Wales to ‘make sure we’re bossing it’ vs Canada

Wales head coach Sean Lynn urged his players to show leadership on the pitch as they prepare for a must-win Pool B clash with Cana…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
28 Aug 2025, 8:31

Marlie Packer returns to captain much-changed England against Samoa

England coach John Mitchell has made 13 personnel changes for their Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool A meeting with Samoa on Satu…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
28 Aug 2025, 6:19

RWC 2025 hits ticket milestone, breaks social media records

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 set a new landmark on Tuesday with organisers revealing more than 400,000 tickets have now been sol…

Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
26 Aug 2025, 6:52