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!"

Six Nations Preview: How the sides shape up

January 30, 2014 James Harrington 3

CASTRES, FRANCE – The most open Six Nations for many a year kicks off on Saturday, with four sides in with a pretty decent shout […]

Top 14 Recap: Clermont slip as Stade hit top spot

January 27, 2014 James Harrington 7

CASTRES, FRANCE – Stade Francais overtook Clermont at the head of the Top 14, as Six Nations call-ups weakened several of the league’s big guns […]

Top 14 Preview: Castres and Toulouse march on Paris

January 23, 2014 James Harrington 11

CASTRES, FRANCE – Lost a rugby fan this week? You’ll find many of them sitting exactly where they were on Sunday, slowly rocking backwards and […]

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Heineken Cup Recap: Six Past Champions in Last Eight

January 20, 2014 James Harrington 4

CASTRES, FRANCE – Amid speculation that French clubs aren’t interested in the Heineken Cup, three Top 14 sides – Toulon, Clermont and Toulouse – line […]

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Heineken Cup Preview: Why it’s all about Leicester v Ulster

January 17, 2014 James Harrington 3

CASTRES, FRANCE – Leicester’s Heineken Cup match against Ulster is not quite winner-takes-all – after all, both sides are already assured of a place in […]

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Amlin Cup Preview: Six Quarter-Final Berths Still up for Grabs

January 16, 2014 James Harrington 1

CASTRES, FRANCE – Aviva Premiership sides Bath and Wasps have already made sure of their places in the Amlin Cup quarter-finals, but there’s still plenty […]