joeharvey, Author at Talking Rugby Union

How the Jersey Reds helped Brett Herron move to Harlequins

August 9, 2019

In recent years, Jersey Rugby Club has been the breeding ground for several players that have gone on to become Premiership regulars, with some…

Maro Itoje keen for England to keep moving forward

August 8, 2019

Maro Itoje certainly looks like an imposing person out on the field. Off it, it is clear that the Saracens star is anything but.

Why Ruaridh McConnochie has all the attributes to earn a place in England’s World Cup squad

August 7, 2019

With England first Rugby World Cup warm-up game taking place this Sunday, Talking Rugby Union’s Joe Harvey learnt more about one of England’s uncapped…

Yorkshire Carnegie – What has gone wrong?

August 6, 2019

Last week, Yorkshire Carnegie agreed to bring Joe Ford back to the club, but the announcement was not received well.

Free Jacks excited for debut MLR season

August 5, 2019

“There’s always been a really robust amateur club game in the US,” CEO of the New England Free Jacks,” Alex Magleby started.

Williams and Bradley take positives from Olympic qualifier

July 17, 2019

After competing in the Olympic qualifier last weekend, Joe Harvey caught up with Cambridge Director of Rugby Richie Williams and Sale FC’s Matt Bradley…

Olympic Qualifiers: Colomiers: After the final whistle

July 16, 2019

Simon Amor could be found sat in the shade. It had been a long week in Toulouse for England, culminating in their victory and…

Olympic Qualifiers: Day Two – England send Team GB to Tokyo

July 15, 2019

Great Britain will have a men’s side at next year’s Olympic Games in Japan as England won their qualifier in France over the weekend.

Olympic Qualifiers: Day 1

July 14, 2019

Joe Harvey provides a roundup of the Men 7s Olympic Qualifier that was played in Colomiers.

Olympic Qualifier Preview: Colomiers

July 12, 2019

With a place at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on the line in Colomiers, Talking Rugby Union will be in France for the event and…