joeharvey, Author at Talking Rugby Union

USA can be competitive ‘with anyone in the world’

September 24, 2019

In May 2017, Bryce Campbell was named as the best player in collegiate men’s rugby. Two years on from receiving the prestigious Scholz Award,…

Rugby World Cup Pool B Preview

September 18, 2019

Pool B will kick into action this Saturday when the All Blacks and Springboks take each other on in Yokohama, writes TRU’s Joe Harvey.

Charlie Beckett Column: ‘Miracle of Moscow’

September 18, 2019

In his opening column for Talking Rugby Union, Jersey Reds‘ Charlie Beckett discusses *that* night against Russia and the upcoming Championship campaign.

Naiyaravoro ‘jumped’ straight into his first season with Saints – now he is ready for more

September 12, 2019

A man mountain, Taqele Naiyaravoro walked through the Franklin’s Gardens south stand with a smile on his face, before introducing himself to Talking Rugby…

‘England is a great place to coach’ but Hammond is enjoying Hong Kong life

September 12, 2019

“My first six months there [in Nottingham] I worked, randomly, at Imperial Tobacco, the cigarette company,” Craig Hammond started.

Heaton hoping for successful World Cup with Canada

September 5, 2019

Four years ago, Matt Heaton was consigned to being a spectator as Canada took on Italy at Elland Road in Leeds during the World…

We’re getting the best out of the guys – Ed Slater

September 4, 2019

“You’ve worn the school teacher shoes,” Ed Slater said.

Jake Cooper-Woolley: Going to university was ‘very beneficial’ for my rugby career

August 23, 2019

Recently having left Wasps for pastures new in Manchester, Jake Cooper-Woolley sat down in the Sale Sharks media room the picture of calmness.

‘We are not here to just make up the numbers’ – Landry

August 20, 2019

Ben Landry talked to Joe Harvey about the USA’s preparations for the Rugby World Cup, how Major League Rugby has helped the squad and…

We are ready to get this thing off the ground – Smith

August 15, 2019

After speaking to the New England Free Jacks CEO, Alex Magleby, Joe Harvey also chatted to the side’s Head Coach, Josh Smith, about their…