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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
How to beat the All BlacksGraham Jenkins reviews whether the Wallabies winning performance in last weekend’s Rugby Championship match against the All Blacks is a recipe for beating the All Blacks or a one off.
Prove WhyGraham Jenkins reviews in his words a breathless encounter that was the Super XV final and the Highlanders quest for respect and recognition.
Farrell walks a fine line between and dynamism and disasterGraham Jenkins reviews the Premiership final Farrell/Ford match up and coaching questions posed for England’s Steve Lancaster after recent player incidents.
Part 2 of Graham Jenkins interview with USA rugby 7s coach Mike Friday as Mike considers USA 7s team chances of Olympic qualification.Mike Friday offers an insight into his side’s quest to qualify for the Olympics and his thoughts on how the game in the States can take the next step.
Read part 1 of Graham Jenkins interview with Mike Friday on the progress of USA rugby 7s.Mike Friday reflects on the challenges he has faced during his first season in charge of the rapidly improving Eagles – Part 1
Toulon underline 'Best club in Europe' statusToulon underlined their status as the best club side in the northern hemisphere with a 24-18 victory over Clermont Auvergne in the inaugural European Rugby Champions Cup final at Twickenham.
Eddie Jones Interview with Graham Jenkins on Japanese Rugby Part 2In the second part of our exclusive interview, Japan coach Eddie Jones shares his thoughts on the forthcoming Rugby World Cup and Super Rugby expansion with Graham Jenkins.
Eddie Jones Interview with Graham Jenkins on Japanese Rugby Part 1In the first part of an exclusive interview, Eddie Jones tells Graham Jenkins how he turned traditional rugby lightweights Japan into a Top 10-ranked team and the challenges he has faced on that journey.
Time rapidly running out for EnglandGraham Jenkins reviews the meeting of Europe’s best World Rugby ranked sides from the weekend, with Ireland claiming a tactical triumph and a fully deserved 19-9 victory thanks to an impressive display that kept them on course for back-to-back titles and also propelled them past England and back into third place in the world rankings.
Mind GamesGraham Jenkins dissects the intriguing stand-off in the players tunnel prior to the England v Wales RBS 6 Nations opener in Cardiff at the weekend. Proposing that not only does Robshaw’s act of stoic defiance cement his captaincy role but that it will pay far greater dividends with their ability to deliver under pressure along with their refusal to be bullied sure to sow a seed of doubt in the heads of their World Cup rivals.
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