Dundonian. Commissioning Editor @TelegraphSport. All about features - the quirkier the better. Former SJA rugby journalist of the year. Views my own. DMs open

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Julian Nagelsmann is expected to be a leading candidate for the Manchester United job if the club decide to sack under-fire head coach Michael Carrick. Telegraph Sport understands that the former Germany and Bayern Munich manager would like the role if a change happens⤵️ telegraph.co.uk/football/202…
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"My dad always said if I hadn’t gone to boarding school, I would have ended up in prison." Joe Shaw, the head coach of Saracens, tells @danscho1 how his upbringing left him with a lifelong desire to help others ⤵️ telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/…
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Bitta Parma VIOLENCE from Leicester Tigers so far. amirite? Guys?
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Embracing the fear for cliff diving was interesting - what I hadn't thought of was how the hell they put a 27m dive together. Heard from Aidan Heslop for this piece on the rush of competitive cliff diving telegraph.co.uk/sport/2026/1…
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“Most of us are scared... But it’s the addiction to the feeling” @AlanDymock sits down with Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series champion Aidan Heslop to discuss his 27-metre jumps and how he practises them ⬇️ telegraph.co.uk/sport/2026/1…
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Embracing the fear for cliff diving was interesting - what I hadn't thought of was how the hell they put a 27m dive together. Heard from Aidan Heslop for this piece on the rush of competitive cliff diving telegraph.co.uk/sport/2026/1…
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Think it's been quiet on the salary cap front in Prem rugby for a bit? @danscho1 has found emerging narrative of expansionists vs conservativism. Need seven clubs in favour of change... telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/…
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🚨Battle lines drawn over Prem salary cap 🚨 🗳️ 70 per cent majority required to increase spending limits 🗣️ Five clubs already on side, says Bath co-owner 🤝 Possible compromises @danscho1 assesses the split emerging between Prem Rugby’s clubs ⬇️ telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/…
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Think it's been quiet on the salary cap front in Prem rugby for a bit? @danscho1 has found emerging narrative of expansionists vs conservativism. Need seven clubs in favour of change... telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/…
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Fair play, Scotland look slower than a month with the mother-in-law at the back...
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Football presenter Natalie Pike, a face of many watershed moments for Manchester City, reveals she has been suffering an eight-month stalking ordeal. Interview telegraph.co.uk/sport/2026/1…
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In an exclusive interview with @GavinMairs, decorated defence coach Shaun Edwards reveals how his mother inspired him to take the Red Roses role, reflects on turning France into winners and explains his ambition to win the Six Nations with a third team ⬇️ telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/…
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How about this exclusive from @GavinMairs who went to France to meet an energised Shaun Edwards - He's talked to RFU but won't "badger" anyone for a job - On the Red Roses - His inspiration from late mother - typically honest answers telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/…
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Ally Donaldson's celebration of life will be held at Mortonhall Crematorium on Friday 16 October at 11 am, and all are welcome. The wearing of rugby club colours is also very welcome.
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The 30 greatest players in Prem history 21. Andy Goode 15. Chris Ashton 6. Owen Farrell 1. 🤔 🔗:telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/…
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🎯 “After two single 18s, I have one dart at the bulls-eye to get the green dot on my number and avoid elimination in this darting Squid Game...” Josh Graham joins two thousand contestants battling it out for a chance to beat Luke Littler for £501,000 ⤵️ telegraph.co.uk/darts/2026/0…
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Some incredible, scenic grounds - but wonder which (amateur) club in football/rugby/cricket has the most amazing clubhouse?
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