joeharvey, Author at Talking Rugby Union

Sam Warburton: ‘You have to have some common sense and let players go’

April 23, 2021

Sam Warburton has called for common sense to prevail as Premiership Rugby threaten not to release all of its players until after the British…

Why England’s Red Roses are under ‘no illusions’ heading into the Six Nations final

April 22, 2021

Ahead of their Women’s Six Nations final against France, Simon Middleton and Emily Scarratt spoke about the encounter and the opportunity they have to…

Cadan Murley Exclusive: ‘We have got a brilliant environment around here’

April 22, 2021

Harlequins wing Cadan Murley explains why the club have been playing with a lot more freedom over the last few weeks as the quarters…

Carlin Isles Exclusive: I had to be everything for myself

April 20, 2021

As his preparations for the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo continue, USA Sevens star Carlin Isles spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about his drive…

Joe Harvey Column: Lions coaches give us an insight into selection

April 18, 2021

Following the British and Irish Lions coaching announcement on Tuesday morning, TRU’s Joe Harvey has written his thoughts as to how he thinks Warren…

Calendar clashes, taking a back seat and being second or third choice – A Lions Tour like no other

April 17, 2021

Following the announcement of the British and Irish Lions’ coaching announcement for the upcoming tour to South Africa, Warren Gatland, Gregor Townsend, Steve Tandy…

Alex Gray Exclusive: Helping Bath win silverware will put me in England’s shop window

April 16, 2021

After making his return to rugby union in November, Alex Gray sat down with TRU’s Joe Harvey to discuss the transition back to the…

Maud Muir Exclusive: The teenage prop making an impression for Wasps and England

April 15, 2021

Having spent the past few weeks with England’s Red Roses, Wasps Ladies prop Maud Muir sat down to speak with TRU’s Joe Harvey about…

Scott Higginbotham Exclusive: “It is a great opportunity to create some history”

April 10, 2021

As he and his Union Bordeaux Bègles teammates prepare for a Champions Cup quarter-final against Racing 92, former Wallaby Scott Higginbotham spoke to TRU’s…

Charlie Faumuina Exclusive: “We will try to get to that final and win the thing”

April 9, 2021

Success is something which Charlie Faumuina knows all about and the former All Black and World Cup winning prop spoke to Joe Harvey ahead…