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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Category: Rugby writers
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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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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Rugby writer in world cup accreditation row
Rugby Union freelance and SJA member Mike Pearce has accused Irish Rugby of ‘inadequate’ facilities after being refused accreditation for …
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Rugby writer Bale signs off after 40 years
Steve Bale, one of the most respected and well-travelled rugby writers over more than four decades, and an SJA member for 31 years, has retired. Baleâ…
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Diabetes fund-raiser in memory of Lucas
The family of Dan Lucas, the Guardian cricket and rugby writer who passed away suddenly two weeks ago at the age of 31, have set up a JustGiving page …
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