chrisheal, Author at Talking Rugby Union

The rise of Joe Simmonds: The Exeter fly-half hoping to lead the Chiefs to glory

October 16, 2020

Joe Simmonds is set to captain Exeter Chiefs in their maiden Heineken Champions Cup final and TRU has spoken to some of the fly-half’s…

TRU x Looseheadz Podcast: Charlie Beckett and Tom Hudson

October 10, 2020

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz trio are joined by Gloucester’s Charlie Beckett and Tom Hudson to chat about their respective careers, the importance of…

“Let’s not see it as pressure, let’s see it as an opportunity”: Bath and Bristol prepare for play-off weekend

October 9, 2020

With Bath travelling to Exeter Chiefs on Saturday and Bristol Bears visiting Wasps, it is a huge weekend for two of the Gallagher Premiership’s…

Exclusive – Rachael Burford: “We want to showcase our role models in the game to help inspire others”

October 8, 2020

Harlequins star and England legend Rachael Burford chats to TRU about the launch of the Girls Rugby Club as well as the start of…

Eddie Jones: “Our job is to put smiles on people’s faces”

October 6, 2020

After a challenging period for English rugby, Eddie Jones hopes his side can provide some joy as England begin their preparations for the upcoming…

“There are parallels with our title winning side” – Mark Cueto has high hopes for Sale Sharks

September 29, 2020

In an interview with Talking Rugby Union, former Sale winger Mark Cueto discusses the similarities between the 2006 Premiership winning side and Steve Diamond’s…

We won’t waste time focusing on others: Wasps set sights on top four

September 28, 2020

Lee Blackett’s side take on Harlequins in Round 21 and Wasps find themselves in third place in the Gallagher Premiership standings with their destiny…

2020/21 National League season delayed until January

September 24, 2020

The National League season will not start before January 2021 at the earliest following the increased uncertainty caused by the Government’s additional restrictions to curb…

Rugby with no fans? ‘Let’s hope it is a genuine concern taken by the Government in how they aim to help us’

September 24, 2020

The financial implications of having no supporters in rugby stadiums for six months could have a catastrophic effect on the future of English club…

Exclusive: England Sevens star Abi Burton on crowdfunding their Olympic dream and fighting for change

September 24, 2020

The England Sevens player discusses how she and her fellow colleagues are trying to raise funds to help with their Tokyo 2021 preparations, plus,…