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Ben Coles is a freelance rugby journalist and author, who has worked for a number of media outlets from the Daily Telegraph to BBC 5Live.
With years of toiling on the pitch at school and university under his belt, his excitement for the game has never waned.
Given his access to the England squad and vast coverage of the RBS Six Nations and much more, hopefully you will enjoy the informed views he has to offer.
Stevens emulates Favre in returning from the brink to success
England prop Matt Stevens has called time on his international rugby union career. Ben Coles writes why the timing is right for the player.
Heineken Semi-Finals: The pinnacle of the sport
Following the great drama witnessed on Tuesday & Wednesday night in the Champions League, Rugby has its own spectacular showpieces this weekend as Ulster, Edinburgh, Clermont and champions Leinster compete for a spot in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham on May 19th.
Bath, Gloucester, Cardiff and Sale ready for a summer of change and speculation
Brian Redpath's resignation from Gloucester is likely to be just the start of an eventful summer for several Rugby Union sides, writes Ben Coles.
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Wasps financial strife a reminder no club is safe
HITC columnist Ben Coles warns that if the fates continue to conspire against Wasps, we could be witnessing a modern day Rugby Union tragedy unfolding before our eyes.
Hayden Smith - The rugby union star making a switch to the NFL
The New York Jets have made an unexpected signing- and we are not talking about Tim Tebow. Ben Coles tells the story of how Hayden Smith convinced the Jets to sign him after deciding to switch sports.
Rugby Six Nations preview: Wales v France, Ireland v England, and Italy v Scotland
Few would argue against the fact that the best Six Nations Championships are the ones that finish with a Grand Slam. The extra pressure and tension on the winning nation’s shoulder tends to produce remarkable scenes of celebration across the country, but it takes an exceptional performance to get there.
Rugby Six Nations Preview: England v France, Ireland v Scotland, and Wales v Italy
Round four of the Six Nations takes place this weekend, so it's a perfect time to read a preview of the upcoming matches, written by editor of The Rugby Blog, Ben Coles.
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