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November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

SJA Sports Team of the Year: The case for England Rugby’s Red Roses

After a year defined by redemption and success, England’s Red Roses have more than earned their place as a leading candidate to be named the SJA Tea…

January 27, 2023April 30, 2023

‘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…

September 26, 2018October 6, 2018

Terry O’Connor memorabilia on show as Sporting Memories go on the road

By ANTON RIPPON WE all have our sporting memories, and it seems that the older we get the more important they become. As they say, it’s an…

April 18, 2018May 8, 2018

Ulster Rugby ban news reporters from press conference

The line between a news story and a sports story can often become blurred and that was clearly the case in Northern Ireland this week. Ulster Rugby’…

January 12, 2017January 17, 2017

Register now for Gold Coast 2018 press briefing

This provides all press and non-rights holding broadcasters the opportunity to receive an update on planning from the organising committee, along with…

November 17, 2016November 18, 2016

James ‘shocked and devastated’ to be axed

Steve James announced his departure via Twitter last Friday morning. "Utterly shocked and devastated to be told that, due to cuts, I will no longer ha…

July 27, 2016August 6, 2016

Beaumont and Francis head Rugby Expo speakers

Speakers at this year's Rugby Expo, being staged in Coventry for the first time, include Bill Beaumont, who will deliver a keynote address ahead of ta…

June 1, 2016June 16, 2016

Rugby writers elect Mockford as first woman chair

Magazine deputy editor Sarah Mockford has become the first woman to chair the Rugby Union Writers'Club…

May 4, 2016May 4, 2016

Accreditation: U20 Rugby World Cup, Manchester

Media Accreditation for the World Rugby Under-20 Championship to be played in Manchester next month is now open and should be applied for through the …

April 13, 2016

Sportsbeat expands as its signs up four new staff

The sports agency with offices in Manchester and London now has 40 staff working across a range of sporting clients…