chrisheal, Author at Talking Rugby Union

Rachael Burford Exclusive: Postponement of Women’s Six Nations presents window of opportunity

January 15, 2021

The Women’s Six Nations has been pushed back due to the challenges of Covid-19, but could it be a silver lining for the sport?

BUCS Super Rugby 2020/21 season cancelled due to ‘unpredictable’ coronavirus pandemic

January 14, 2021

BUCS [British Universities & Colleges Sport] have confirmed that the BUCS Super Rugby 2020/21 has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Series Three: Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union Podcast – Jamie Bhatti

January 12, 2021

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz guys are joined by Scotland international Jamie Bhatti to kick off the New Year.

Stuart Hooper: “We feel privileged. That is magnified about a million times right now”

January 7, 2021

With coronavirus cases and deaths rising at an alarming rate, elite sport needs to understand their responsibilities and Bath have made their stance very…

We have started to push back to there we finished last season – James Gaskell

January 7, 2021

Wasps’ James Gaskell says the club’s recent win over Exeter Chiefs was the kind of performance which saw Lee Blackett’s charges reach the Gallagher…

Hartpury coach Ryan Lamb hopes ring-fencing idea will only be a short-term measure

January 6, 2021

The former Premiership and Championship player has experienced both sides of the coin, but he can understand why top-flight clubs are looking to protect…

Sale Sharks’ Paul Deacon: “We have got to try and break the cycle”

December 31, 2020

Following Steve Diamond’s abrupt exit from Sale Sharks, Paul Deacon is still searching for his first victory after being placed in temporary charge of…

Rugby needs to ‘change its culture’ over concussion injuries

December 23, 2020

Dr Matthew Attwood of Cardiff Met University believes the resources are already out there to help reduce the number of concussion injuries.

Looseheadz x TRU Podcast: Topsy Ojo

December 23, 2020

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by Topsy Ojo to look back on his playing career + the London Irish legend discusses…

Why wearable technologies could create more informed decisions around head injuries

December 22, 2020

Northumbria University are conducting extensive research into concussion injuries by testing wearable technologies on their leading rugby teams.