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Jon Newcombe
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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!
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Middle East conflict impacts Italy vs England Six Nations clash
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Six Nations
Standout performer Jack Dempsey gives Scotland huge boost
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Gallagher Premiership
Ex-Northampton boss Chris Boyd makes PREM return at Gloucester
21 hours ago
Gallagher Premiership
Johann van Graan loses key right-hand man to local rivals
21 hours ago
Ex-England full-back Nick Abendanon earns new deal
The former Bath, Clermont Auvergne and Vannes player will be staying on at Bayonne as defence and skills coach for two more season…
Jon Newcombe
27 Feb 2026, 7:28
'I expect Italy to be absolutely steaming': Gary Gold's strong Six Nations take
Former Springboks assistant coach, Gary Gold, says England face being physically dominated by Italy when the sides meet in Rome a …
Jon Newcombe
27 Feb 2026, 6:55
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RFU Council approve huge change to the direction of English club rugby
Promotion and relegation between the Championship and the Premiership has been scrapped and been replaced by an expansion model.
Jon Newcombe
27 Feb 2026, 5:06
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Max Ojomoh gets chance to show versatility in crunch Cup tie
Max Ojomoh has been handed his third start at fly-half this season in Bath's crunch PREM Cup tie at home to Gloucester this Saturd…
Jon Newcombe
27 Feb 2026, 4:24
France the end destination as EPCR competitions get schedule tweak
Next season's Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup will start before the November international window, with the first ro…
Jon Newcombe
27 Feb 2026, 3:50
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Bath secure the services of Six Nations squad player Billy Sela
Sela has committed his future to the West Country club until 2028.
Jon Newcombe
25 Feb 2026, 2:58
Frans Malherbe back on Springboks radar as first alignment squad is named
Rassie Erasmus has named his initial 49-man squad ahead of the first in-person Springbok 'alignment' camp, which will be held in C…
Jon Newcombe
25 Feb 2026, 0:43
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Interview
PREM Cup win would be 'cherry' on top for Kepu Tuipulotu in family 'feud'
Kepu Tuipulotu hopes to celebrate winning a new 'multi-year' contract with Bath by helping the club into the semi-finals of the PR…
Jon Newcombe
24 Feb 2026, 9:37
England Rugby set to rediscover Northern soul in Nations Championship
Only six England Tests in the modern era have been played outside of Twickenham.
Jon Newcombe
24 Feb 2026, 4:00
Ex-All Blacks boss Scott Robertson's next role in rugby revealed
Robertson will get an early chance to avenge last year's record loss to the Springboks, which played a big part in his downfall as…
Jon Newcombe
24 Feb 2026, 2:50
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Wales announce much-needed addition to coaching team
Pete Murchie is to join Steve Tandy’s coaching team on a full-time basis as defence coach.
Jon Newcombe
24 Feb 2026, 1:46
Bristol's Jake Woolmore has double century in sight after signing new deal
Experienced prop Jake Woolmore, the second most capped Premiership player in the club’s history, has signed a new contract with …
Jon Newcombe
23 Feb 2026, 10:04
West Country derby to decide PREM Rugby Cup knockout schedule
Three of the four semi-finalists for this season's PREM Rugby Cup are now known, with the last remaining spot resting on the outco…
Jon Newcombe
23 Feb 2026, 8:21
Packed stadium watches breathtaking end to historic Sri Lankan Grand Final
The Sri Lankan club rugby season was settled with the last kick of the game over the weekend, with Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club…
Jon Newcombe
23 Feb 2026, 3:48
George Ford key to Flying Fijian's decision to sign for Sale Sharks
Sale Sharks have agreed a deal to sign Flying Fijian sensation Ponipate Loganimasi from the start of the 2026/27 season.
Jon Newcombe
23 Feb 2026, 1:58
Italy star a major injury doubt for remainder of Six Nations
Ange Capuozzo's Six Nations campaign could be over before it has virtually begun after the Azzurri full-back picked up a shoulder …
Jon Newcombe
23 Feb 2026, 0:38
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Louis Bielle-Biarrey breaks Six Nations record in win over Italy
The French speedster has scored in a record eight consecutive rounds in the championship, having gone into Sunday's match in Lille…
Jon Newcombe
22 Feb 2026, 10:54
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World Rankings get major Six Nations shake-up
Ireland and Scotland move up two places as a result of their wins over England and Wales.
Jon Newcombe
22 Feb 2026, 9:00
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Analysis
Bloodlines: Future Bath backline could be something special
It may seem fanciful on the face of it but given a fair wind and a bit of luck along the way, there is the very real prospect that…
Jon Newcombe
22 Feb 2026, 3:31
Brex's continued absence for Italy offset by superstar's return
Italian superstar Ange Capuozzo will make his first appearance of the year against France in Lille on Sunday after recovering from…
Jon Newcombe
20 Feb 2026, 6:57
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