joeharvey, Author at Talking Rugby Union

MLR: Updates from North America

June 3, 2020

It has been two and a half months since TRU has provided an update of the goings on of Major League Rugby, so Joe…

Conán O’Donnell on his southern hemisphere adventure

June 2, 2020

Leaving Connacht just over one year ago, Conan O’Donnell has been carving out quite the name for himself in the southern hemisphere.

Roger Randle: There will be All Black trials every week

May 29, 2020

Last week Talking Rugby Union heard from All Blacks hooker and Hurricanes Dane Coles about the restart of rugby in New Zealand. This week,…

Daniel Temm on funding cuts, Carnegie and selling cashmere

May 29, 2020

The last two seasons of Daniel Temm’s rugby life have certainly been unique. From the demise of one of England’s most storied clubs, to…

Sam Dickinson: A big chunk of my heart remains in Caldy

May 26, 2020

Currently with Ealing Trailfinders, Sam Dickinson’s career has spanned the English league ladder.

The Growing Partnership of Manchester Metropolitan and Sale Sharks

May 26, 2020

Whilst it is the top division of university rugby which often grabs the headlines, Talking Rugby Union has been closely monitoring the progress of…

Rory Jennings: It is going to be unchartered territory next year

May 21, 2020

After four seasons at Bath as a professional, Rory Jennings took the plunge as a full-time Championship player.

Dane Coles: “We respect all the decisions that have been made”

May 20, 2020

Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles says he respects the new health and safety measures which have been put in place as preparations for Super Rugby…

Tom Savage: It is certainly not a place that you will go to and go backwards

May 19, 2020

Having made just shy of 200 competitive appearances for Gloucester, Tom Savage’s move to Japan came somewhat out of the blue.

The Springbok at Lockwood Park

May 18, 2020

When Huddersfield RUFC unveiled Andre Snyman as their backs and skills coach, the former South Africa international coined himself as an ‘adopted Yorkshireman’.