chrisheal, Author at Talking Rugby Union

Champions Cup ambition was ‘scoffed’ at but Bristol are rightly at Europe’s top table

March 31, 2021

Bristol Bears clinched the Challenge Cup last season but challenging for European club rugby’s top honour has always been the aim for Pat Lam.

Seb Negri Column: It is time for us all to look in the mirror

March 31, 2021

In his latest column for Talking Rugby Union, Italy’s Seb Negri gives his assessment of the Azzurri’s Six Nations and looks ahead to a…

Neil Back Interview: Lions tours are about touring – The players will never forget it

March 26, 2021

Earlier this week, the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa was given the green light to go ahead despite the challenges of…

George Skivington: I think the squad is at a good point now

March 25, 2021

The Cherry and Whites welcome back their internationals ahead of their clash with Exeter Chiefs + the Gloucester boss discusses Danny Cipriani’s move to…

TRU Talks: Hadleigh Parkes on Wales and life in Japan

March 23, 2021

With the dust beginning to settle on Wales’ Six Nations campaign, Chris Heal is joined by Hadleigh Parkes to look back on the championships…

Josh Navidi is back and he is aiming for Grand Slam glory with Wales

March 17, 2021

Wales flanker Josh Navidi was named man of the match against Italy and the Cardiff Blues man looks back to his best after suffering…

Vicky Fleetwood Exclusive: Global competition can create a brighter future for players

March 17, 2021

England international Vicky Fleetwood chats to TRU about WXV – the new global competition in women’s rugby – as well as the upcoming Six…

Grassroots rugby in Scotland one year on: “We just can’t wait to be back on the pitch again”

March 16, 2021

It is exactly a year since community clubs in Scotland last played a competitive fixture – and now they are itching to get up…

TRU x Looseheadz Podcast: Tom Stephenson

February 23, 2021

Another Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union and the guys were joined by Tom Stephenson as the former Northampton Saint discussed his battles with mental…

Sale Sharks’ new Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson: “I am flattered to be coming home”

January 15, 2021

Sale Sharks have appointed Alex Sanderson as their new Director of Rugby, and he will join the club’s coaching team with immediate effect.