joeharvey, Author at Talking Rugby Union

Exclusive: Matt Williams – We are going to do it our own way

August 29, 2020

After several years of bouncing between the Championship and the Premiership, London Irish are looking to re-establish themselves in the top tier.

Exclusive: Bryan Byrne – We don’t have time to worry about others

August 28, 2020

Having joined Bristol on loan towards the end of last year, Bryan Byrne permanently moved to the Bears in June after the hooker had spent…

Purewal aiming high as young Scot prepares for English Championship with Richmond

August 27, 2020

Lockdown and the subsequent phases have been tough for many young rugby players, but Aaron Purewal turned the ‘downtime’ into a positive.

Why Stuart Hooper’s Bath aren’t ‘getting ahead of themselves’

August 26, 2020

It has been a perfect return to play for Bath. Picking up 10 points in two games, Stuart Hooper’s side have been clinical in…

Match Report: Wasps 11 – 20 Sale Sharks

August 25, 2020

It’s difficult to know exactly how to make a game like this sound sexy.

Pat Lam on a ‘big week’ in the Premiership

August 24, 2020

After their win over Gloucester at the weekend, Bristol’s home game against Exeter is now a battle of first against second.

Match Report: Leicester Tigers 16 – 38 Bath Rugby

August 22, 2020

Attending Welford Road for Bath’s visit to Leicester Tigers, Joe Harvey watched on as Stuart Hooper’s side secured an excellent bonus-point win to enhance…

Toby Booth and ‘the new’ Ospreys

August 22, 2020

Having spent seven years with Bath and a season with Harlequins, Toby Booth is now leading the Ospreys.

Alan Solomons on learning from Gloucester defeat and why preparation is paramount

August 21, 2020

The first 15 or so minutes of Worcester’s return to play was ideal. After that, less so.

Wasps ‘not phased by others’ as they look to maintain momentum

August 20, 2020

Wasps’ win at Franklin’s Gardens was probably the performance of last weekend.