Articles by Colin Newboult

‘Ballsy’ Louis Rees-Zammit warned over ‘humbling’ NFL move by superstar team-mate Travis Kelce

Louis Rees-Zammit has been given a stark reminder over how tough it will be to transition to the NFL.

‘A very South African thing to do’ – Courtney Lawes rejects Jake White claims after Bulls’ ‘exaggerated’ travel issues

Courtney Lawes has weighed into the debate surrounding the Bulls’ issues ahead of last weekend’s Champions Cup quarter-final.

Joe Schmidt completes Wallabies coaching puzzle by bringing in ex-British and Irish Lion ahead of huge 2025 series

Joe Schmidt has finalised his Wallabies coaching staff by adding a former British and Irish Lions player to the group.

‘A wonderful athlete’ – Sir Steve Hansen likens NRL star to Sonny Bill Williams ahead of union switch

Sir Steve Hansen is excited about Joey Manu’s move to rugby union and believes that he could be like Sonny Bill Williams.

‘He could have earned more’ – Jordie Barrett rejected lucrative offers to join Leinster

The reasons for Jordie Barrett’s decision to choose Leinster have been revealed.

Springboks legend insists Leinster yet to get ‘full value’ from Jacques Nienaber

Jacques Nienaber can make Leinster even better, according to a Springboks legend.

Sir Steve Hansen warns New Zealand Rugby over Scott Robertson after Ian Foster ‘treatment’

Sir Steve Hansen hopes that Scott Robertson is treated better than Ian Foster while All Blacks head coach.

Victor Matfield hails the Bakkies Botha-like enforcer that strikes fear into opposition packs

Victor Matfield has heaped praise on a second-row enforcer and has compared him to Bakkies Botha.

England legend doubles down on Bordeaux and Springboks size concern despite Harlequins’ ‘unlikely’ win

Former England hooker Brian Moore insists that Harlequins have not proved him wrong by defeating Bordeaux-Begles in the Champions Cup.

Leinster boss sends warning to EPCR after previous Champions Cup semi-finals tarnished

EPCR will organise the semi-finals after Leinster took on the responsibility for their round-of-16 and quarter-final games.

Ireland centre calls out Ulster legend for ‘childish’ social media post after chastening Challenge Cup exit

Ulster players past and present have been involved in a social media spat following the province’s defeat in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

‘Hopefully you get the double’ – Jake White’s classy speech to Northampton Saints in the wake of controversial Champions Cup week

Jake White was praised for a lovely moment in Northampton Saints’ dressing room after the Bulls’ 59-22 defeat in the Champions Cup quarter-final.

Super Rugby Pacific conclude racism investigation after claim ‘could not be substantiated’

An investigation into alleged racist abuse during a Super Rugby Pacific match has been concluded.

Northampton player ratings: ‘Classy’ England half-backs show international quality to propel Saints into Champions Cup semi-finals

Northampton Saints’ player ratings following their 59-22 victory over the Bulls in the Champions Cup quarter-finals.