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Jamie Lyall
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After abandoning a career in veterinary medicine, Jamie turned to sports journalism six years ago, aiming to harness his passions for sport, writing, and complementary pre-match buffets. While his career has not grown as prolifically as his body fat percentage, he was fortunate enough to learn his trade with Planet Rugby and BBC Scotland before entering the freelance world. He has since been offered several brilliant opportunities to launch his commentary career, and when not writing for RugbyPass, can often be found bellowing names into a microphone for the BBC, BT Sport and others.
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Johann van Graan: The Bulls boy who would be England's king
From 16-year-old analyst to an unprecedented treble, this is the unique, fascinating and powerful tale of Bath's meticulous suprem…
Jamie Lyall
12 Jun 2025, 15:28
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Can Glasgow banish their Dublin ghosts?
As debate rages over 'Scottish-qualified' recruitment, the defending champions have demons to exorcise in Leinster's back yard.
Jamie Lyall
06 Jun 2025, 16:24
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Jonny Hill: Tractor tyres, trophies and the fan altercation at the Rec
As he prepares to leave England, Jonny Hill reflects on Lions, trophies, and the altercation with a Bath fan at the Rec.
Jamie Lyall
05 Jun 2025, 15:26
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Elliot Millar Mills: 'You've come this far, you're being a coward if you give up'
The Northampton prop was ready to retire two years ago having never started a top-flight match. Now, he's a Premiership winner and…
Jamie Lyall
23 May 2025, 16:19
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Ben Muncaster: 'My friend took his own life, I am 100% an advocate for mental health in rugby'
The Edinburgh back-row is in the form of his life, and hopes talking about the tragic loss of a former schoolmate can help destigm…
Jamie Lyall
15 May 2025, 19:26
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JP du Preez, the 650-day injury lay-off and the 'miracle' bone donation
The giant Glasgow lock went close to two years without playing and required a donated fragment of femur bone to recover from a ser…
Jamie Lyall
13 May 2025, 16:17
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What can we expect from Farrell's Lions squad? The key questions answered
Will it be 'Irish Lions'? Did European semis force a change? Will there be surprises? Who is indispensable?
Bryn Palmer Jamie Lyall Neil Squires
07 May 2025, 3:34
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Jack Boyle: 'I gave my Ireland jersey to 'Church', he's done so much for me'
The young Leinster man looks to be the future of Irish propping, and talks scrummaging against brutes, Cian Healy and Test debuts.
Jamie Lyall
30 Apr 2025, 21:37
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Alex Masibaka: 'I was on a stag do in Barcelona when Gregor Townsend called'
The Angouleme bulldozer has charted a remarkable voyage from Western Australia to the senior Scotland squad.
Jamie Lyall
27 Mar 2025, 19:49
Opinion
25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 5 to 1
Wales' late, late show, Sexton's drop-goal, Russell's pass, Super Saturday 2015 and Wales' first Slam since 70s, but which is No.1…
Bryn Palmer Jamie Lyall Neil Squires Owain Jones Pat McCarry
07 Mar 2025, 20:41
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25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 10 to 6
Wales rock England, Scotland banish hoodoo, and France and Ireland end Grand Slam waits among our next five iconic moments.
Bryn Palmer Jamie Lyall Neil Squires Owain Jones Pat McCarry
06 Mar 2025, 17:14
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25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 15 to 11
Dupont's freakish power, O'Driscoll's genius, Scotland's sensational comeback and a Croke Park cracker feature in our next five o…
Bryn Palmer Jamie Lyall Neil Squires Owain Jones Pat McCarry
05 Mar 2025, 21:05
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25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 20 to 16
Capuozzo’s sizzling break, Robinson's electric sidestep and Gatland's third Grand Slam feature among the second five of the tour…
Bryn Palmer Jamie Lyall Neil Squires Owain Jones Pat McCarry
04 Mar 2025, 22:51
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25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 25 to 21
Bouthier's 90m boot, Zebo's fancy footwork and Hodge's gala day feature among the first five of the tournament's most iconic momen…
Bryn Palmer Jamie Lyall Neil Squires Owain Jones Pat McCarry
04 Mar 2025, 0:34
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Scotland keen to rubbish falsehoods about misguided hubris with tub thumping victory over Ireland
Gregor Townsend is yet to taste the sweet tears of victory over Ireland after eight years and the hex must be broken
Jamie Lyall
07 Feb 2025, 18:20
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Six Nations: How Bordeaux-Begles' buccaneers are bringing the fire to France
Six swashbuckling Bordeaux backs have made the French squad, bringing their unique flair to the Six Nations.
Jamie Lyall
31 Jan 2025, 16:37
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Fridge magnets, a ‘nutter’ and Russell Crowe – Inside Italy’s giant-slaying Six Nations debut
How the Azzurri stunned the world 25 years ago, with fridge magnets for first caps, chaos in the sheds and joy on the Spanish Step…
Jamie Lyall
30 Jan 2025, 16:22
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'He annihilated people': How Tom Jordan defied the odds to become a Scotland star
Cast aside in New Zealand, unwanted in England, the Glasgow pivot scrapped for every inch to make it big with his adopted nation.
Jamie Lyall
28 Jan 2025, 18:41
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‘I’m coming for you’: Byron McGuigan’s Mancunian malevolence
Sale's new defence guru shot to prominence after a stunning shut-out of the Premiership's hotshot Bristol Bears.
Jamie Lyall
02 Jan 2025, 17:14
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Why it's Glasgow's time to come of age in the Champions Cup
The Warriors have conquered the URC and proven their mettle. Now they must break new ground in Europe.
Jamie Lyall
11 Dec 2024, 19:14
