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Martyn Thomas
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A journalist, editor and author who is never happier than when talking to players, coaches and those involved in the game. Martyn has covered rugby since 2009 and is the author of World In Their Hands, which tells the story of the inaugural Women’s Rugby World Cup.
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21 days ago Six Nations Womens
‘We had to win it 9 times’: John Mitchell on England's Grand Slam epic
22 days ago Six Nations Womens
Shaunagh Brown: ‘Nobody wants England to put 50 points on everybody'
27 days ago Six Nations Womens
‘That could have been 60’: Ireland coach ‘flat’ despite Wales win
27 days ago Six Nations Womens
Player Comparisons: Ireland dominate Wales in Newport
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‘What have I done?’ How Jade Shekells learned of Red Roses call-up
When Jade Shekells was summoned to a meeting by Great Britain women’s sevens head coach Giselle Mather earlier this year, she th…
Martyn Thomas
17 Apr 2025, 9:24
Ireland suffer blow as Erin King ruled out of World Cup
Ireland flanker Erin King has been ruled out of the remainder of the Guinness Women's Six Nations and upcoming Women's Rugby World…
Martyn Thomas
17 Apr 2025, 7:37
Olympian Jade Shekells to make first England start vs Scotland
England head coach John Mitchell has once again rung the changes for his side’s Guinness Women’s Six Nations encounter with Sc…
Martyn Thomas
16 Apr 2025, 10:17
Leinster boss outlines reasons for signing 'world-class' Rieko Ioane
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has backed Rieko Ioane to have an impact on and off the pitch when the 81-cap All Black arrives in …
Martyn Thomas
16 Apr 2025, 8:59
Opinion
Women’s Six Nations: 4 things we learned in round three
We look back at a thrilling third round of the 2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations as the table begins to take shape.
Martyn Thomas
14 Apr 2025, 11:46
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Aoife Dalton: ‘I remember thinking will I ever play for Ireland again?’
When Aoife Dalton walks out at Cork’s Virgin Media Park on Saturday, she will do so with a quiet confidence that Ireland can put…
Martyn Thomas
11 Apr 2025, 4:00
‘Exceptional’ Abby Dow to win 50th England cap, Alex Matthews returns
Abby Dow will bring up a half century of England caps against Ireland in Cork on Saturday, as Alex Matthews starts her first match…
Martyn Thomas
10 Apr 2025, 11:00
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England U20 captain Lucy Calladine: ‘For that to crumble was scary'
England U20 Women captain Lucy Calladine suggests her journey in the game thus far has been “quite a normal linear pathway”. B…
Martyn Thomas
10 Apr 2025, 8:00
Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley makes decision on future
Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley has ended months of speculation by signing a new contract that will keep him at Munster until at lea…
Martyn Thomas
09 Apr 2025, 10:52
Gloucester's Tomos Williams scoops Gallagher Premiership award
Tomos Williams has become the second successive Gloucester star to be voted Gallagher Player of the Month.
Martyn Thomas
09 Apr 2025, 5:34
Glasgow's Henco Venter banned for 'reckless contact' with Dan Cole
Henco Venter might have played his last game for Glasgow Warriors after the No.8 received a six-week ban for making reckless conta…
Martyn Thomas
08 Apr 2025, 10:09
George Gregan: Home World Cup will give England ‘positive energy’
Wallabies legend George Gregan has urged England to embrace the positive energy created by playing in a home Rugby World Cup.
Martyn Thomas
08 Apr 2025, 6:33
Lower tackle height linked to reduction in head collisions in Scotland
A study released by Scottish Rugby on Tuesday suggests lowering the tackle height in the men’s community game could significantl…
Martyn Thomas
08 Apr 2025, 6:04
Rugby World Cup winning coach joins Roc Nation
Springboks assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has become the latest rugby personality to sign with Roc Nation Sports International (R…
Martyn Thomas
02 Apr 2025, 10:30
Gloucester Rugby accounts reveal £3 million drop in turnover
Gloucester Rugby’s latest set of company accounts reveal the club’s cup success during the 2023/24 season was unable to preven…
Martyn Thomas
01 Apr 2025, 7:55
Opinion
Women’s Six Nations: 4 things we learned in round two
England lead the way from France as only two unbeaten teams remain at the end of the second round of the 2025 Guinness Women’s S…
Martyn Thomas
31 Mar 2025, 9:00
Anna McGann hat-trick helps Ireland ‘rewrite past’ against Italy
Hat-trick heroine Anna McGann hailed Ireland’s “new era” after she helped Scott Bemand’s side secure a record win against …
Martyn Thomas
30 Mar 2025, 17:30
How Lions boss made lasting first impression on Richard Wigglesworth
Richard Wigglesworth’s first meeting with Andy Farrell proved to be a pretty memorable one.
Martyn Thomas
27 Mar 2025, 14:00
50 up for Ellie Kildunne as England ring the changes vs Wales
Ellie Kildunne will win her 50th England cap against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday as she returns as one of 13 changes to the side …
Martyn Thomas
27 Mar 2025, 11:00
Andy Farrell answers burning Owen Farrell Lions question
British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell kept the door ajar to a summer call-up for son Owen as he refused to rule out pick…
Martyn Thomas
26 Mar 2025, 14:00
