chrisheal, Author at Talking Rugby Union

Sexton urges Ireland to show cutting edge in crucial Six Nations clash

October 27, 2020

Johnny Sexton has called on Ireland to be ‘clinical’ against France this weekend as Andy Farrell’s side target the Six Nations crown. (Photo Credit:INPHO/Billy…

Nelson: Scotland ‘can’t take foot off the gas’ after France draw

October 27, 2020

Helen Nelson says Scotland “can’t take their foot off the gas” after clinching a dramatic draw with France in the Women’s Six Nations on…

Jones excited to be working with new England starlet Jacob Umaga

October 27, 2020

Wasps fly-half Jacob Umaga has been called up to the England squad ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations meeting with Italy and head coach Eddie…

Talks remain ongoing around the restart of the National Leagues

October 26, 2020

In a week when the finale of the delayed Six Nations puts rugby firmly back in the spotlight, NCA clubs are understandably still concerned…

Zoom in for a debut try, Zoom chat with proud parents – now van der Merwe is focused on the Six Nations

October 26, 2020

Duhan van der Merwe was pleased with the impact he made on his Scotland debut, but now the Edinburgh man is targeting the next…

Exclusive: Jack Yeandle – Hurt in past Premiership finals has spurred us on

October 23, 2020

Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership final will be Exeter Chiefs’ fifth successive visit to Twickenham and after clinching the Heineken Champions Cup last weekend, club captain…

Eddie Jones: Robshaw is a fine testament to what the English game can produce

October 21, 2020

Eddie Jones has heaped praise on his former captain Chris Robshaw ahead of this weekend’s clash between England and the Barbarians.

TRU x Looseheadz Podcast: Natasha ‘Mo’ Hunt

October 20, 2020

Chris and the Looseheadz team are joined by England international and Gloucester-Hartpury scrum-half Natasha Hunt to discuss the women’s game, mental health awareness and…

England prop Ellis Genge calls for change around ‘outdated’ rugby contracts

October 18, 2020

England prop Ellis Genge feels players’ contracts need to be modernised if the game is to move in the right direction.

Simon Amor: New faces can really “attack” latest England camp

October 16, 2020

Simon Amor believes England’s latest mini training camp provides a chance for Bath’s Tom de Glanville and Worcester’s Ollie Lawrence to seize their opportunities…