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Graham Jenkins

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About Graham Jenkins

Graham Jenkins is a freelance sports journalist who has been reporting around the rugby globe for over 20 years. A former editor of the leading rugby union website Scrum.com, he is a veteran of five World Cups and cites England’s 2003 triumph as the most memorable moment of his professional career – closely followed by a night out with Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal.

Graham Jenkins's latest articles

News & Opinions
Can Japan shock the world again?

Countries have finalised their RWC squads and now finalise their preparations for the tournament. Writer Graham Jenki...

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almost 7 years ago · 0 comments
Coaches Corner
Coaching to inspire in your own orbit

As the world celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon landing, writer Graham Jenkins reflects on how coache...

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about 7 years ago · 0 comments
News & Opinions
Innovate or die? Rugby's continued quest to stay relevant.

The pressure on English rugby, and the game in general, to adapt and ensure the long-term success of the sport is evi...

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about 7 years ago · 0 comments
Coaches Corner
Coaches should embrace ‘half game rule’ challenge

From the start of next season, all match day squad players at every level of youth, junior and minis rugby, from ages...

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about 7 years ago · 0 comments
News & Opinions
Is it time the Six Nations packed down behind the Nations Championship concept?

World Rugby’s plan for a ground-breaking annual Nations Championship uniting both hemispheres appeared to have little...

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over 7 years ago · 0 comments
Coaches Corner
Are 'foracks' the future?

Last week Eddie Jones introduced the possibility of in the future backs playing the in the forwards. Writer Graham Je...

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over 7 years ago · 0 comments
Leadership & Management
Is there a right time to walk away?

In the cut-throat world of elite sport, unfortunately coaches do not always get to choose when they step away from a ...

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over 7 years ago · 0 comments
Defence
Farrell spearheads the case for the defence

Ireland’s defence was pivotal in their win over the All Blacks last weekend. Graham Jenkins identifies who and how Ir...

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over 7 years ago · 0 comments
News & Opinions
Is the sport lacking a global star?

In a break during training recently, writer Graham Jenkins took the opportunity to ask a group of his Under 12s wheth...

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almost 8 years ago · 0 comments
Leadership & Management
Tigers run out of patience after just one game?

Writer Graham Jenkins reflects on the biggest story to emerge from the opening round of the newly-sponsored Gallagher...

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almost 8 years ago · 0 comments