chrisheal, Author at Talking Rugby Union

Ugo Monye Exclusive: The grassroots game cannot be neglected

September 2, 2020

Gallagher ambassador Ugo Monye chatted exclusively to TRU about the importance of grassroots rugby, the #IMENOUGH campaign, the state of play in the Premiership…

TRU Talks: Nick Williams on his career, retirement and the Pro14

August 19, 2020

On today’s TRU Talks, Chris Heal is joined by former Cardiff Blues, Munster and Ulster player Nick Williams to discuss his career in Europe,…

Tom Lindsay Column: Retirement, getting back to coaching and rugby restarting

August 13, 2020

In his latest column for Talking Rugby Union, Tom Lindsay discusses life after retirement, the joy of returning to coaching and he also looks…

The TRU Premiership Restart Show: Rugby is back!

August 13, 2020

The Gallagher Premiership returns over this weekend and Joe Harvey & Chris Heal chat about the season restarting. They are also joined by Harlequins…

Jordan Els: “When you hear about big clubs in England, you hear about Harlequins”

August 7, 2020

One of Paul Gustard’s recent recruits at Harlequins, Jordan Els, has reflected on his first month in an environment Gallagher Premiership environment and he…

National League Rugby will not commence in September

August 5, 2020

The Rugby Football Union have confirmed the 2020/21 National League season will not begin next month.

George Skivington: “It’s about working on what will drive Gloucester forward”

August 5, 2020

Gloucester’s new head coach George Skivington has been a key component in the changes for the Cherry and Whites during the enforced break, but…

Exclusive: Edward Griffiths – The Championship can be the ‘guardians of the English game’

August 4, 2020

Edwards Griffiths is leading a proposal for a new-look Championship and he joined us on the Talking Rugby Union podcast to discuss his plans.

Exclusive: TRU Talks – BUCS Director of Delivery Jenny Morris

July 30, 2020

BUCS Director of Delivery Jenny Morris says there is still a chance that university sport could return before the beginning of next year.

Jonny Law and Jack van Poortvliet are just two players who can shape an exciting future for Leicester

July 28, 2020

The Tigers’ scrum-half pairing are hoping to follow in the footsteps of Ben Youngs as they look forward to continuing their development at Welford…