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Jon Newcombe
@rugbytimes
Once editor of Rugby Times (2002-11), the UK's first weekly newspaper devoted to Rugby Union, and now owner of Heads Up Sports Media; Not the former Aussie tennis player of the same name, nor the son of well-known former rugby writer Barry Newcombe!
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'Tough as nails' hooker signs new deal at Sale Sharks
Harlequins boost scrum-half stocks by bringing back former player
Harlequins have announced that scrum-half Max Green has re-joined the club on a season-long deal as injury cover.
Jon Newcombe
30 Jul 2025, 18:13
How headbutt moments forged the Ackermann father-son dynamic
The Bulls' new boss Johan Ackermann talks frankly about the trials and tribulations of coaching his son, Ruan.
Jon Newcombe
30 Jul 2025, 0:33
New PREM Rugby Cup format and fixtures revealed
With Championship clubs no longer taking part, the PREM Rugby Cup has a new format for the 2025/26 season.
Jon Newcombe
29 Jul 2025, 16:01
Springbok Thomas du Toit benefitting from Bath's 'out of the ordinary' approach
Good player management is one of the hallmarks of Johann van Graan's reign as Bath's Head of Rugby and he makes no apologies for w…
Jon Newcombe
28 Jul 2025, 23:03
The world rankings records that can be broken this weekend
While the leading international teams except Australia take a well-earned break following an action-packed schedule in July, there…
Jon Newcombe
25 Jul 2025, 21:00
Lion taming lock Franco Molina swaps Gallagher PREM for Super Rugby
The Argentina international has signed for the Western Force on a two-year contract.
Jon Newcombe
25 Jul 2025, 17:17
Shocking state of Prem Rugby club finances revealed in business report
English rugby's 10 top-flight clubs lost a staggering £32million between them in the last financial year.
Jon Newcombe
25 Jul 2025, 16:45
Former Ireland international Will Addison lands coaching role
The 32-year-old will coninue playing next season, but has dropped down two divisions after being released by Sale Sharks.
Jon Newcombe
25 Jul 2025, 15:38
Interview
2026 Nations Cup will be a 'game-changer' for Zimbabwe rugby
Zimbabwe's World Cup qualification hero Ian Prior believes that the World Rugby Nations Cup will be a 'game-changer' for Zimbabwea…
Jon Newcombe
24 Jul 2025, 0:07
Fixtures announced for 2025-26 Gallagher PREM season
For the first time in its 28-year history, the Gallagher PREM season will start on a Thursday, with Sale Sharks taking on Gloucest…
Jon Newcombe
23 Jul 2025, 15:59
Kurtley Beale has big dreams for the First Nations and Pasifika XV
Kurtley Beale says he would love to see the First Nations & Pasifika XV take to the field again and inspire more First Nations you…
Jon Newcombe
22 Jul 2025, 23:52
Springbok Manie Libbok's next move has been confirmed
Japanese Second Divsion outfit, Hanazono Kinetsu Liners, have confirmed the signing of Manie Libbok for next season.
Jon Newcombe
22 Jul 2025, 16:26
Interview
Owen Farrell hints England career is far from over as he draws inspiration from rival
British and Irish Lion Owen Farrell has refused to rule out an England comeback - but admits he needs to be in the right place fir…
Jon Newcombe
21 Jul 2025, 19:44
'Standout candidate' Steve Tandy appointed as new Wales head coach
Steve Tandy will lead Wales into the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia and begins his tenure as his country’s new senior men's h…
Jon Newcombe
21 Jul 2025, 18:00
Opinion
'Nervous and naive': Lions great Lawrence Dallaglio's withering 1st Test verdict
England and British and Irish Lions great Lawrence Dallaglio was less than impressed by what Australia had to offer in the opening…
Jon Newcombe
20 Jul 2025, 21:46
Springboks' No.1 status in world rankings coming under increased threat
The Springboks have been number one since mid-November last year, when they replaced Ireland, and entered the year with a clear tw…
Jon Newcombe
20 Jul 2025, 17:00
Star man AJ MacGinty missing from USA roster for England showdown
Former German international Chris Hilsenbeck starts in place of the Bristol Bears star at fly-half when USA faces England in Washi…
Jon Newcombe
19 Jul 2025, 2:00
Host nation and new teams named for expanded 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship
The World Rugby U20 Championship will return to Georgia after a nine-year gap.
Jon Newcombe
18 Jul 2025, 19:00
Opinion
Scotland player ratings vs Samoa | July Internationals 2025
Scotland player ratings vs Samoa: Following their defeat to Fiji last week, Scotland needed to secure a result in Auckland, and th…
Jon Newcombe
18 Jul 2025, 17:36
Second Georgian signing announced as Exeter boss admits change of focus
The Chiefs have completed the signing of young Georgian international prop, Bachuki Tchumbadze, ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Jon Newcombe
16 Jul 2025, 19:28