Articles by Colin Newboult

Ellis Genge calls on RFU to ‘broaden horizons’ with ‘contradictory’ overseas policy

Calls grow louder for the Rugby Football Union to alter England’s eligibility criteria.

Jonny May takes aim at RFU ‘mess’ over hybrid contracts amidst sluggish negotiations

Former England wing Jonny May had his say on the RFU’s hybrid contracts.

Ardie Savea a rugby great? Dan Biggar discusses All Blacks number eight’s legacy as debate raised after World Cup defeat

Will Ardie Savea go down as one of the game’s greats?

Rugby Australia proposes radical idea for All Blacks Test as chairman slams rugby’s ‘half-pregnant’ approach

Rugby Australia chairman Daniel Herbert has a proposal for New Zealand Rugby.

TJ Perenara ‘driven’ by All Blacks recall as Scott Robertson’s scrum-half options reduce

Hurricanes scrum-half TJ Perenara is determined to get back into the All Blacks squad after missing the Rugby World Cup through injury.

Ronan O’Gara aims to ‘put name in the debate’ for international coaching job

Ronan O’Gara has set his sights on two international coaching jobs.

Dan Biggar offers theory for why Springboks’ player friction was ‘such a positive’ in World Cup win

Dan Biggar reveals why conflict within a squad is not actually a bad thing.

Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-final match officials revealed

The match officials have been announced for the semi-final action in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup.

Frans Steyn who? Beauden Barrett hails ‘incredible’ South African schoolboy that kicked INSANE ‘75m’ penalty

A monster effort from a South African youngster!

EPCR issues response after Champions Cup final jeopardised by FA Cup kick-off clash

There have been concerns after the FA Cup kick-off time was moved forward to clash with the Champions Cup final.

Siya Kolisi’s European transition ‘not easy’ as ex-England boss reveals heart-to-heart with Springboks skipper

Siya Kolisi has found it challenging in France after joining Racing 92 following the Rugby World Cup.

All Blacks greats pick their five key players New Zealand Rugby must tie down long-term including the ‘critical’ playmaker

Justin Marshall and Jeff Wilson believes that it is vital New Zealand Rugby tie down these players.

All Blacks legend makes bold Christian Cullen comparison for ‘explosive’ Hurricanes star

Justin Marshall and Jeff Wilson believe a Hurricanes youngster could be making a big impact for the All Blacks sooner rather than later.

Sonny Bill Williams: Australian host calls for All Blacks legend to be sacked in extraordinary attack

Sonny Bill Williams has been criticised for his social media activity.