The TRU Team, Author at Talking Rugby Union

Six Nations 2021: Could there be an opening weekend upset?

January 20, 2021

With the 2021 edition of the Six Nations just around the corner, each team will be focused on trying to better their position from…

Can a Weighted Blanket relieve muscle pain?

January 20, 2021

Muscle pain prevents one from enjoying a good night’s sleep.

Quick Guide to the Six Nations Championship

January 15, 2021

The Six Nations Championship, or also known as the Guinness Six Nations, is an annual rugby league competition between six nations.

“She is a student of the game who knows it inside out”: The refereeing rise of Hollie Davidson

January 15, 2021

With the next two rounds of European games postponed, it means some clubs won’t be able to continue their respective continental campaigns and for…

Rob Baxter accepts two-week enforced break and believes Exeter can take advantage of interruption

January 14, 2021

Despite calling for league games to be brought forward to fill spare weekends and aid potential fixture congestion, Rob Baxter has revealed he now…

Opinion: Vanishing van der Merwe a blow for Edinburgh, but Watson was a key man they just couldn’t afford to lose

January 14, 2021

Duhan van der Merwe’s departure would have been disappointing for Edinburgh and with potential suitors also interested in Hamish Watson, the Pro14 club couldn’t…

Freddie Burns Exclusive: “I wouldn’t say my Premiership career is over completely”

January 13, 2021

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic affecting the 2021 Top League season in Japan, TRU’s Elizabeth Cartwright was able to chat to Freddie Burns about settling…

CBD at the Rugby World Cup in Japan

January 12, 2021

Back in the pre-pandemic days, we were treated to global sporting events attended by tens of thousands of people.

TRU Verdict: Bath’s game management will be a concern for Stuart Hooper

January 11, 2021

Despite scoring 44 points on Friday night, Bath’s stuttering start to the Gallagher Premiership season continued and TRU’s new recruit Will Sherrington shared his…

Alfie Barbeary named Gallagher Premiership Rugby player of the month

January 8, 2021

Alfie Barbeary one of the brightest young talents in English rugby has today been named Gallagher Premiership Rugby player of the month for December…