joeharvey, Author at Talking Rugby Union

Free-to-air rugby union – Could it kill the game in South Africa?

June 11, 2019

Just over a week ago, the CEO of South African Rugby, Jurie Roux, claimed that proposed changes to sports broadcasting regulations would kill off…

Gulliver: ‘You can’t turn down the opportunity to play in such a prestigious team’

June 1, 2019

Just over one month ago Georgie Gulliver was running off the pitch of Franklin’s Gardens to a standing ovation, fighting to holdback the tears.

Taylor: ‘It doesn’t matter who it is that we’re playing against, we are going to be united in our goal to beat them’

May 31, 2019

“It was amazing and horrific all at the same time.” Tamara Taylor said when recounting her experience of climbing Mount Everest, “The whole thing…

Positive Premiership season a platform for Bristol – Piutatu

May 30, 2019

Ahead of his appearance for the Barbarians against England this weekend, Bristol Bears’ Charles Piutatu says his club side can improve after an encouraging…

We want to make our own legacy – Sleightholme

May 29, 2019

Just meters from the banks of the River Thames, Ollie Sleightholme sat, the sun causing the 19-year-old to squint ever so slightly.

You get a ‘winning mentality’ in both camps

May 28, 2019

“It was really disappointing. It was the second year in a row that we had won the league and the aim was to win…

Jones: ‘London 7s can help us build towards Olympic qualifiers’

May 24, 2019

It was a warm day in London, and stood just meters away from Kensington Palace, Jones spoke calmly and comfortably about his nation’s objectives…

Hodge flies flag for BUCS Super Rugby and the North-East

March 13, 2019

On a wet and windy Friday night at Goldington Road, a young England U20s side prevailed over their Italian counterparts 35-10 and one player…

The support has just been amazing – Webb

February 27, 2019

“No matter how much financial backing we had, no matter how much the league wants us in, no matter how much the staff wanted…

Stanford: MLR and US rugby heading in one direction

February 21, 2019

“I do recall one special moment,” said former USA Sevens player, Dallen Stanford.