Articles by Colin Newboult

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.

Former England flanker wants a rugby union version of State of Origin

Northampton Saints forward Courtney Lawes believes a State of Origin-type series for English players would help grow the sport in the country.

France star makes retirement U-turn after Fabien Galthie’s plea – report

France have been handed a boost ahead of the 2024 Six Nations after Fabien Galthie convinced one of their star forwards to continue in Test rugby.

Courtney Lawes backs up Tom Curry following Bongi Mbonambi saga and speaks of other incidents

Former England flanker Courtney Lawes has gone out to bat for Tom Curry following the racism saga which engulfed the latter stages of the Rugby World Cup.

England wonderkid Henry Arundell ‘interested’ in rugby league switch – report

Henry Arundell, who scored five tries for England at the Rugby World Cup, could be on his way to rugby league when his Racing 92 deal ends.

WATCH: Springboks’ Rugby World Cup hero Ox Nche receives heartwarming homecoming

Ox Nche has been granted the Tlotlo ya Morafe wa Barolong-Boo-Seleka after his superb performances for the Springboks at the World Cup.

World Rugby send dossiers to law enforcement to tackle Rugby World Cup referee abuse

World Rugby have taken their next step to combat the abuse of referees at the Rugby World Cup by sending dossiers to law enforcement agencies.

Wales flanker only receives four-match ban for ‘cheap shot’ on Ireland fly-half

Wales flanker Taine Basham has been handed a four-match ban after elbowing Ross Byrne in the head during the Dragons v Leinster clash on Sunday.

France superstar Antoine Dupont set to miss the 2024 Six Nations

France appear set to be without Antoine Dupont for the Six Nations with the scrum-half joining up with the sevens squad ahead of the Olympics.

World Rugby officially responds to ‘privately acknowledged’ World Cup final error

World Rugby have responded after it was claimed the governing body ‘privately acknowledged’ a mistake was made in the Rugby World Cup final.

Rugby Australia make drastic change to rugby league player poaching policy

Rugby Australia have changed tact after previously stating that they would be looking to bring several rugby league stars to the 15-man code.

Luke Cowan-Dickie and coach at odds over England hooker’s ‘perfect’ tackle technique

Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson discusses the impact Luke Cowan-Dickie made in his first Premiership game for the club.

Sir Graham Henry’s ‘pretty s*****’ comment that made Wayne Barnes furious

Wayne Barnes, who recently retired from refereeing, has taken aim at ex-All Blacks boss Sir Graham Henry in his autobiography, Throwing the Book.

Eddie Jones urges Australian rugby to follow Springboks’ example

Former Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones believes that Rugby Australia could do much worse than follow the example set by South African rugby.