The Spurs of Prem Rugby: how Harlequins lost their swagger Marcus Smith’s return from injury offers hope but Quins appear a fragile side beset by entrenched problems The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
Fashion’s climate opportunity: Can we dress our way towards change? FASHION’S NEW LANDSCAPE: Fashion's climate impact isn't a question of what our clothes are made from, but of a system built around encouraging us to consume more. Caroline Garland meets Zoe Gilbertson, whose work with Liflad and Common Cloth Works is reconnecting clothing with farming, landscape and community, and asks… The Independent UK · Aug 24
‘It’s hard to let go of this club’: Nick Evans on 18 years of life and lessons at Harlequins Quins’ resident New Zealander tells Robert Kitson some of his fascinating and forthright views, not least regarding England’s World Cup prospects The Guardian - UK · May 15
‘We can’t increase prices any more’: UK hospitality firms hit by cost triple blow Struggling pubs reel from rising business rates, wages and energy bills, with customers at limit of what they will pay The Guardian - UK · Apr 8
Toxic pollution builds up in snake scales: what we learnt from black mambas Black mambas (Dendroaspis polylepis) are Africa’s longest, most famous venomous snakes. Despite their fearsome reputation, these misunderstood snakes are vital players in their ecosystems. They keep rodent populations in check and, in turn, help to protect crops and limit disease spread. The species ranges widely across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal… The Conversation · Oct 3, 2025
Field to fabric: Can bioregional fashion change how we dress? FASHION IN FOCUS: As part of our Fashion Reimagined series, Caroline Garland explores the quiet rise of a locally rooted fashion culture – one that offers a thoughtful alternative to the speed and scale of fast fashion The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025
Champions Cup reboot: no pools, FA Cup-style and play it after Christmas The global calendar remains a mess and rugby’s powerbrokers need to get a grip after a controversial weekend The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024
Finance has 'appropriate' strategies to deal with property conflicts Minister asked about Colliers' 2020 conflict of interest. The Canberra Times · Apr 25, 2024
Marcus Smith and Harlequins add grit to glamour game to top Premiership table The England playmaker was instrumental as Leicester’s slow start continued with defeat to Harlequins at Welford Road The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023
Cipriani lifts lid on English rugby’s great flaw: a mistrust of mavericks Fly-half reveals much in his new book, not least the preference for pragmatists over visionaries that still holds England back The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
Watch 2 giant, highly venomous black mambas fighting in someone's backyard The 2 male black mambas, both over 8 feet (2.4 meters) long, were wrapped around each other and wrestling over a female during mating season. LiveScience · Jul 5, 2023
Tonight's rugby news as Dragons to exit WRU control in major Welsh rugby announcement The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond Wales Online · Jun 30, 2023
New Sculpture House initiative in Ferguslie Park aims to widen access to creative arts Artists resident at the cultural hub will engage with the community increase participation in the creative arts. Daily Record · Jun 26, 2023
The new rugby trends you'll see at the World Cup as a 'new set-piece' emerges Rugby is fundamentally a simple game but there are also many nuances Wales Online · Jun 14, 2023
Wales Online · May 6, 2023 Popular Welsh rugby player becomes title-winning coach at just 32 as he makes waves in England Tom Williams is a Welsh coach with a big future
Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2023 England shake up captain’s run as Owen Farrell continues key role in Steve Borthwick’s overhaul England will look to make it three straight defeats for Wales at the start of the Six Nations
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023 Marcus Smith backed for big impact from the bench when England tackle Wales The Harlequins fly-half was dropped after the opening Six Nations defeat by Scotland.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2023 Are England ‘not good at anything’? A scrumdown with the data reveals all Sluggish in attack and confused in defence, the statistics help explain the size of the task Steve Borthwick has on his hands
Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2023 Steve Borthwick ignoring outside noise over Owen Farrell-Marcus Smith debate after Italy Six Nations call England coach vows to listen most closely to coaches Kevin Sinfield and Nick Evans on divisive topic
The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2023 Owen Farrell takes on fly-half duties for England’s Six Nations clash with Italy Marcus Smith has been dropped to accommodate Farrell’s move from inside centre to the number 10 jersey
Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2023 Six Nations: No time for excuses in Steve Borthwick’s England camp even as new era churn continues State of flux will have an impact despite coach’s here-and-now mindset
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023 New era, same issues for England as Scotland show road ahead Scotland claimed the Calcutta Cup for a third straight year as Ireland and France also got off to winning starts in the Six Nations
The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023 England start new era by relying on old failure Steve Borthwick has persisted with the Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell axis for England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland
Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2023 How Nick ‘Snap’ Evans will help England’s attack crackle and pop in the Six Nations Profile: Standard Sport gets the inside track on England’s new offence coach
Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2023 Owen Farrell could resume centre role in Six Nations opener as England battle injury crisis Captain was due to revert back to fly-half, but Steve Borthwick’s plans may now be changed