Articles by James Harrington

About James Harrington
James Harrington... Before injury brought his rugby career to a timely end, journalist James was equally useless whether he packed down in the second row or at number 8, positions in which he represented his school and university with indistinction. The prolific one now lives in France with his journalist wife and three children and watches as much Top 14, European and international action he thinks he can get away with; justifying his obsession by claiming: "But it's all work, Honey!"

Top 14: Toulon Begin Post Jonny Wilkinson Era At Bayonne

July 6, 2014 James Harrington 11

CASTRES, FRANCE – The new Top 14 season begins on August 15 and 16, 2014 – but, in Toulon, it should perhaps be more correctly […]

No Easy Draws in European Rugby Champions Cup

June 10, 2014 James Harrington 6

CASTRES, FRANCE – Unusually, perhaps uniquely in the history of European rugby competitions, the draw for the inaugural European Rugby Champions Cup has thrown up […]

Top 14 Final Review: Jonny Wilkinson Gets Send-Off He Deserves

June 1, 2014 James Harrington 3

CASTRES, FRANCE – God Save the Queen rang round Stade de France at the end of Saturday’s Top 14 final, as Toulon fans gave their […]

Top 14 Final Preview: It Seems The Brennus Is Toulon’s To Lose… Initially, at least

May 29, 2014 James Harrington 5

CASTRES, FRANCE – And so, the almost but not quite entirely unpredictable Top 14 season is one match away from the end. After 186 matches, […]

Jonny Wilkinson: So Long – And Thanks For All The Kicks

May 19, 2014 James Harrington 4

CASTRES, FRANCE – Jonny Wilkinson announced on Monday, May 19, what everyone has been expecting for some time. He will retire at the end of […]

Top 14 Semi-Finals Review: Go on Then, Who Called That Right?

May 19, 2014 James Harrington 3

CASTRES, FRANCE – Toulon and Castres will face off in Paris at the end of the month for the Brennus after a Top 14 semi-final […]