Articles by Colin Newboult

France address Fabien Galthie’s fallout rumours with respected manager

France team manager Raphael Ibanez has seen his current role expanded, putting an end to rumours that he was about to leave his position.

Siya Kolisi reveals the ‘influence’ Dan Carter had in deciding his future

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi will follow in the footsteps of All Blacks legend Dan Carter when he plays for Racing 92 in the Top 14.

‘Don’t touch me!’ – Welsh international referee channels inner Nigel Owens to admonish handsy coach

Referee Ben Whitehouse has been praised for the way he dealt with the Dragons’ Dan Baugh during their URC clash with the Ospreys.

Fabien Galthie’s right-hand man departs after France’s Rugby World Cup failure – report

According to reports in France, Raphael Ibanez has left his role as Les Bleus team manager after a breakdown in his relationship with Fabien Galthie.

Ousted Rugby Australia chair seeks ‘absolute’ truth behind Eddie Jones’ Japan links

The man who played a key role in bringing Eddie Jones back as Wallabies head coach is trying to find out whether he then betrayed Rugby Australia.

Former Rugby Australia chair claims a ‘smear campaign’ behind his axing

Hamish McLennan has taken a parting shot at those within Australian rugby after he was ousted as chairman of the governing body on Sunday.

England may have ‘lost’ Rugby World Cup star for Six Nations after injury

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall has given an update on England back-row Ben Earl after he suffered an injury ahead of Saturday’s match.

Alun Wyn Jones receives rapturous reception as Wales legend bids farewell

Alun Wyn Jones received a standing ovation from supporters at the Stade Marcel-Michelin as the Wales legend played his final professional game.

‘Takes the pressure off’ – Ex-England international weighs in on polarising TMO bunker

A former England and British and Irish Lions wing has had his say on the bunker system after it divided opinion during the recent Rugby World Cup.

England’s World Cup star suffers ‘serious’ injury prior to Saracens’ London derby

There was concern for England back-row Ben Earl when he pulled out of Saracens’ Premiership game against Harlequins with a serious-looking injury.

Rugby Australia boss given stay of execution after unions demand his resignation

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan will stay in his position for at least another 24 hours after the unions handed an ultimatum on Friday.

‘Let us scrap!’ – England great calls for officials to turn a blind eye to handbags

Ex-England flanker Courtney Lawes believes that the referees are being over-officious in their officiating when scuffles break out in games.

Tom Curry being put together like ‘Humpty Dumpty’ after ‘chronic’ injury revealed

Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson has given an update on Tom Curry after the England flanker came back from the Rugby World Cup injured.

Henry Arundell to be offered ‘hybrid contract’ in the wake of rugby league speculation – report

Henry Arundell is being lined up for a ‘hybrid contract’ by the RFU, according to a report, after the England wing rejected offers from the NRL.