Brive's Claassen is 'loving life'
Wed, 28 Oct 2009
rugby365 contributor Keith Moore caught up with South African-born Brive flank forward Antonie Claassen to chat about Heineken Cup rugby, the French hospitality and the Currie Cup banter around the change room.
Money influences everything 'Johnno'
Tue, 27 Oct 2009
With rugby in the northern hemisphere still somewhat shaken by the 'bloodgate' scandal,
Jon Harris wonders whether in fact Martin Johnson is right when he says that the will to win, and not money, is what motivates people to cheat.
'The times they are a-changin'
Mon, 05 Oct 2009
Three months is a long time to be a free agent -
rugby365 columnist Jon Harris takes a look at the 'Lote Tuqiri situation' and wonders exactly how big a role the erratic stars attitude has played in getting him to this point in his career...
Midweek matches - welcome back!
Wed, 30 Sep 2009
rugby365 columnist Jon Harris welcomes the return of midweek tour matches and expects both the Springboks and the Wallabies to both make the most of their trips to Wembley, Welford Road and Kingsholm.
Say hello to 'razzmatazz rugby'?
Wed, 23 Sep 2009
The rugby world entered even greater commercial heights recently with Sarries taking the Premiership to Wembley for their Rd 3 match with Northampton -
Jon Harris takes a look at exactly how the game is 'developing.'
Haskell and Palmer need to adapt
Wed, 16 Sep 2009
rugby365 columnist Jon Harris admits he has a little bit of sympathy for James Haskell and Tom Palmer following the sacking of Ewen McKenzie but reminds us also that, while they might not be machines, they are professionals.
Rugby's new 'celebrity status'
Sat, 05 Sep 2009
rugby365 columnist Jon Harris disagrees with former Ospreys boss Lyn Jones; arguing that the rugby world will certainly not be any worse all for the absence of one Gavin Henson and the celebrity attention be seems to crave so much.
Learning to last after the Lions
Thu, 27 Aug 2009
Responding to comments made recently by Welsh star Lee Byrne,
rugby365 columnist Jon Harris looks at one of the great challenges facing the 2009 British and Irish Lions tourists.
'Carrying the school's pride'
Mon, 24 Aug 2009
rugby365 columnist Jon Harris fears the increasing pressure on school boy rugby players might be too much and worries that the new 'culture' is causing 'the game played by gentlemen' to take a nasty turn.
What would be the 'right' decision?
Thu, 20 Aug 2009
With every day seemingly adding a new twist to the 'bloodgate' saga,
rugby365 columnist Jon Harris wonders whether or not the punishment handed down to Dean Richards fit the crime he committed...
Success for Sarries or Falcons?
Mon, 17 Aug 2009
With the start of the Premiership season just ahead,
rugby365 columnist Jon Harris looks at the contrasting ways in which Saracens and Newcastle have set about 'rebuilding' themselves - which method will ultimately prove to be successful?
The Magners League is evolving
Thu, 13 Aug 2009
rugby365 columnist Jon Harris has re-focused his eye on the northern hemisphere this week and looks ahead to the new 'playoff system styled' and, soon-to-be, Italian flavoured, Magners League.
rugby365's Rugby World Cup Guide
Thu, 06 Aug 2009
With the next three World Cup venues already decided,
rugby365 columnist Jon Harris casts his eye over New Zealand, England and Japan... wondering exactly which one he himself might be tempted to attend...
Williams saga raises a lot of questions
Mon, 03 Aug 2009
rugby365 columnist Jon Harris admits he has more questions than answers following the ERC's decision to suspend Harlequins player Tom Williams for 12-months, fine the club a hefty fee, and yet exonerate a host of others...
Tri-Nations a big yawn?
Wed, 15 Jul 2009
rugby365 columnist
Jon Harris says he is struggling to get excited about the Tri-Nations, which starts this Saturday when New Zealand play Australia in Auckland.
Round one - Jonny Wilkinson
Thu, 09 Jul 2009
A fit again Jonny Wilkinson is back in the England national squad and, according to
rugby365 columnist Jon Harris, remains one of the worlds most dangerous weapons and a key to Martin Johnson's developing side.
How Peter can get a 10 out of 10
Wed, 08 Jul 2009
rugby365 columnist
Jon Harris jumps on the Peter de Villiers bandwagon and tells how the Springbok coach can score a perfect 10 - despite his often incoherent media mumblings.
No contest; rugby needs a number 23
Mon, 06 Jul 2009
rugby365 columnist Jon Harris reflects on the 2009 British and Irish Lions test series and says one thing is very clear - it's time for rugby to get a player 23 and ensure that uncontested scrums are no longer part of the international game...
Even young stars need a little help
Thu, 02 Jul 2009
Can we really blame young stars for struggling under the pressure?
rugby365 columnist Jon Harris takes a broader look at the drama involving 20 year-old French centre Mathieu Bastareaud.
In a League of their own...
Sun, 28 Jun 2009
rugby365 columnist Jon Harris ponders the move of a number of big-name Rugby League stars over to the game of Union and what the broader affects League has had in the development of the great 15 man game are...
