joeharvey, Author at Talking Rugby Union

‘We’re looking to be the that factory of the Canadian national team’ – Aaron Carpenter on the Toronto Arrows

January 2, 2019

“I’m hugely thankful for the opportunity that the owners and the staff have put in me in the last year,” began Toronto Arrows forwards…

“It’s encouraging that we’ve done as well as we have” – Robinson

December 6, 2018

TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to Nottingham Rugby and long-time Championship player Billy Robinson about a strong start to the campaign, the importance of University…

Will Wilson – A Blue Through and Through

December 5, 2018

Ahead of the 137th Men’s Varsity Match between Oxford and Cambridge, TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to former Oxford flanker Will Wilson about the importance…

Will Butler on life with England U20s and Worcester

November 24, 2018

Starting out at his local club Ledbury, Will Butler wasn’t always keen on the sport that now earns him a living:

Nottingham coach Fowkes praises ‘foundations’ after positive start

November 20, 2018

In the second of three interviews conducted at Nottingham Rugby Club, Joe Harvey spoke to head coach Neil Fowkes. A stalwart at the club,…

‘It’s time to really roll our sleeves up and get qualified’ – Barkwill keen for Canada World Cup spot

November 15, 2018

“Obviously, we didn’t plan to be in this situation, but here we are,” stated Ray Barkwill.

Keeping Up with the MLR

November 14, 2018

TRU’s Joe Harvey rounds-up the latest news from across the pond as the build-up to the new Major League Rugby season continues….

“It’s helped me develop as more of a team player” – Farnworth

November 13, 2018

“It’s helped me develop as more of a team player, more of a communicator,” said Jake Farnworth when asked about how playing in BUCS…

“If I’m lucky enough to make it, then it would be a great achievement” – Morath

November 6, 2018

After a stint in Major League Rugby, Kurt Morath says next year’s World Cup is now in his thoughts as the Doncaster Knight aims…

Boston the perfect fit for Leader as his MLR journey continues

October 31, 2018

Four months after his first interview with TRU, former Connacht fly-half Tadhg Leader spoke to Joe Harvey again on his recent move away from…