joeharvey, Author at Talking Rugby Union

‘It felt like there was someone pushing down on you’ – Haskell

February 20, 2019

“For me, they’ve been playing some of the best rugby that I’ve seen in a long time,” said James Haskell as he reflects on…

‘Everyone is getting back onto our side’ – Pisi

February 14, 2019

“I was excited. I knew it was going to be a change. I was kind of worried about how the boys were going to…

Rich Whincup: New challenges and overcoming hurdles

February 6, 2019

After two and a half years with Gloucester-Hartpury, Rich Whincup was recently announced as the Worcester Valkyries’ kicking coach. Joe Harvey spoke to the…

TRU Six Nations Predictions

February 1, 2019

Well, the time has arrived. The cream of the crop in the northern hemisphere are ready to do battle once again as the 2019…

‘I thought that if I didn’t take the opportunity, I was probably going to regret it’ – Turner

January 25, 2019

Mat Turner says he would have regretted not moving to America to continue his rugby career if he had passed up the chance to…

Holden praises ‘special Hartpury environment’

January 24, 2019

“I honestly can’t say enough about Hartpury, the coaches, the players, the support staff, it’s like no other place,” says wing Maliq Holden. “The…

SaberCats aiming for more consistency ahead of MLR season

January 23, 2019

“Hopefully they can anticipate a couple more wins. I’d like more than a couple, but let’s start with two wins, and then we’ll be…

Duff admits Beckett are ‘looking sharp’ as BUCS Super Rugby returns

January 22, 2019

Ending 2018 with two consecutive wins, Leeds Beckett have put themselves in a good position to build on in the second half of the…

‘I wanted to get back into the sport I love’ – Austin Elite’s Zinzan Elan-Puttick on life in the MLR

January 9, 2019

“It was a great success!” began Austin Elite fullback Zinzan Elan-Puttick. We have people in the US talking about the game of rugby, which…

John Moonlight: ‘Guys are going to realise that it takes a lot to be a professional.’

January 3, 2019

In April, John Moonlight announced his retirement from rugby.