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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

Meyer emerges from the mire

Welsh writer Graham Jenkins reflects on South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer’s quest for for coaching redemption during the world Cup after their Japan setback.

Carter sets seal on gutsy comeback

Welsh writer Graham Jenkins highlights Dan Carter’s match winning contribution in Saturday’s World Cup final and fulfilling his dream of Rugby World Cup winner.

The ‘best ever’ v ‘the best right now’?

Leading writer Graham Jenkins previews this weekend World Cup final between the ‘best ever’ team All Black and ‘best right now’ Wallabies.

Joubert let down by those who should look after him

Graham Jenkins contemplates the implications after the comments and subsequent treatment surrounding referee Craig Joubert’s performance after the weekend’s World Cup quarter final.

Chalk another one up for Cheika

Welsh writer Graham Jenkins looks at the defence behind the Wallabies’ heroic performance against Wales.

Underwhelming All Blacks offer hope to title rivals

Graham Jenkins looks into the All Black’s performance against Georgia actually went to plan despite qualifying for the quarter finals.

Gutsy Wales stun England - and their own coach

Graham Jenkins post match thoughts on Wales heroic win over England at Twickenham on Saturday and adding another chapter to an outstanding World Cup.

England relief in 1st up win over Fiji

Leading writer Graham Jenkins looks at the positives and what needs work on in England’s 1st up win over Fiji in the 2015 World Cup opener.

The quest for confidence

Graham Jenkins looks at how the the elite game and its grassroots counterpart share not only a thirst for knowledge and a competitive edge from within the game but also from other sports.

Is honesty the best policy

Graham Jenkins considers comments made this week by leading referees Nigel Owens and Glen Jackson around the reality of referees making mistakes in matches.