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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

Does success no longer guarantee job security?

A premiership final 12 months ago and now out of job, Graham Jenkins looks at whether Mike Ford’s sacking at Bath is the start of a Football like trend for UK Rugby coaches.

Great Britain drop the ball in quest for Olympics glory

Graham Jenkins looks at the challenge ahead for Team GB 7s coach Simon Amor as he prepares his team for the Rio Olympics.

PRO Rugby set for historic bow in United States

The game is set to take a monumental step in the United States this weekend with the start of the first fully professional league…Ahead of kick-off Graham Jenkins spoke to chief executive Doug Schoninger.

What is the secret to Eddie Jones' success?

Leading English writer, Graham Jenkins looks at what is behind Eddie Jones’ immediate success with England.

Is the modern game too preoccupied with power?

Leading sports writer Graham Jenkins looks at the current topical subject of should weights be used in the development of junior players.

Could Six Nations benefit from injection of fresh blood?

This week leading rugby writer Graham Jenkins looks at whether the six nations competition is suffering from fatigue and could benefit from an injection of new teams

Game for a laugh?

Welsh writer Graham Jenkins, looks at Eddie Jones’ use of humour with his new English team and the use of humour in elite team sport.

Six Nations breaks new coaching ground

Graham Jenkins returns in 2016 with a preview of the 6 nations competition especially the influence of the southern hemisphere coaching.

The rugby world embarks on 2016 without two of its most famous names

The rugby world embarks on 2016 without two of its most famous names following the retirement of Richie McCaw and the sad passing of Jonah Lomu. Graham Jenkins reflects on the sizeable void left by two icons of the game.

Who's to blame for Sam Burgess' exit?

Graham Jenkins considers who might be to blame Sam Burgess’ sudden exit from rugby union back to league.