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 Recap: Stade’s Matchwinner Plisson Stakes France Claim With 17-Minute Masterclass

March 8, 2015 James Harrington 4

CASTRES, FRANCE – Jules Plisson dropped a clear hint to France coach Philippe Saint-Andre that he is ready to reclaim the national side’s number 10 […]

Top 14 Preview: Tension Mounts as Top 14 Enters Final Eight Weeks

March 5, 2015 James Harrington 2

CASTRES, FRANCE – Eighteen regular Top 14 season weekends down, eight to go – and the play-off slots are currently occupied by, in order: Clermont, […]

Six Nations Recap: PSA Rips Into French ‘Starlets’ After Wales Capitulation

March 2, 2015 James Harrington 6

International rugby is about combat, humility. But, above all, it’s a collective sport. We don’t need starlets. In rugby, the team is the star and […]

6N Preview & Picks: Italy’s Set-Piece Chewed Up After Dog Bites Man

February 27, 2015 James Harrington 6

CASTRES, FRANCE – Italy’s 109-cap tighthead prop Martin Castrogiovanni will sit out this week’s Six Nations’ match against Scotland after a friend’s dog ate his […]