Tony Roche, who has died aged 76, was the rugby union correspondent for The Sun newspaper for nearly 25 years; here, the Rugby Union Writers' Club's W…
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Category: Rugby writers
‘What a score!’ – Edwards’ great try and Morgan’s magical commentary remembered 50 years on
The Barbarians vs New Zealand match in January 1973 was just two minutes old when Gareth Edwards scored what is still widely thought to be the best-ev…
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RIP Robin Davey – 12 Six Nations, eight Triple Crowns, six World Cups, four Grand Slams
Peter Jackson (President, Rugby Union Writers’ Club) pays tribute to life member Robin Davey, who has died suddenly at 77 When he retired aft…
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Son of BBC’s voice of rugby Nigel Starmer-Smith pens top ten hit with proceeds to dementia charities
By JON RYAN, former sports editor Sunday Telegraph and Mail on Sunday and a close friend of Nigel Starmer-Smith The figure lying in the cot bed…
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RIP Charles Randall, ‘diligent and polite’ Daily Telegraph sports writer
FUNERAL DETAILS UPDATE: Monday, February 24 Christ Church Radlett (Watling Street, WD7 7JJ) and afterwards at Porter’s Park Golf Club, Radlett (…
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RIP Terry Cooper who set the rugby agenda and who asked the tough questions
PETER JACKSON, rugby writer for the Daily Mail for 35 years and President-elect of the Rugby Union Writers’ Club, pays tribute to former PA rugby co…
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Mairs named new rugby union correspondent of The Telegraph as Cleary takes a step back
Gavin Mairs has been named The Telegraph’s chief rugby union correspondent with Mick Cleary becoming chief rugby union writer. Cleary has …
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EPCR extend sponsorship of SJA rugby union writer of the year award
The Sports Journalists’ Association are pleased to announce an extension of our major partnership with European Professional Club Rugby. …
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How C B Fry set Terry O’Connor on the road to the pinnacle of sports journalism
Friends and family gathered earlier this month to commemorate Terry O’Connor, former chairman of the SJA, who covered 11 Olympic Games and 10 Br…
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European Professional Club Rugby sponsor rugby writer prize
The Sports Journalists’ Association can today announce a major new partnership with European Professional Club Rugby. EPCR will sponsor the Rug…
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