Alan Dymock

London

Commissioning Editor, Telegraph Sport at The Telegraph

Dundonian. Commissioning Editor @TelegraphSport. All about features - the quirkier the better. Former SJA rugby journalist of the year. Views my own. DMs open

Articles

What is a 50:22 kick?

4 weeks ago | rugbyworld.com | Alan Dymock

We explain the law on kicking from your half into opposition territory Back in 2021, World Rugby unveiled five welfare-based law trials. Within that was the 50:22 kick (as well as several changes at the breakdown). And the kick has become a mainstay of the game, getting fans out of their seat to applaud. Keep an eye out for it during the British and Irish Lions tour. Below is an explainer of how it works…Read more: What is a maul? How does 50:22 kick work?
Andy Farrell names players for Australia tour

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Gavin Mairs |Charlie Morgan |Alan Dymock |Giles Mole

Andy Farrell will name his British and Irish Lions squad today from 1.30pm to take on Australia. Follow the latest here and have your say in the comments below... Gavin Mairs from the O2... Senior coaching source expecting Henry Pollock to be named in the Lions squad, and says he would not be surprised if Owen Farrell was also included, given his three-tour experience, leadership and ability to play 12.
From energy balls for breakfast to Wagyu fillets and eight kinds of pasta - how to eat like a Premier League footballer

Mar 27, 2025 | independent.ie | Alan Dymock

From energy balls for breakfast to Wagyu fillets and eight kinds of pasta – how to eat like a Premier League playerPlayer menus are more like a White Lotus offering than the bacon butties and lasagne and chips of old, as Brighton’s chef explainsWagyu fillet with rice and salad. Picture: Getty Images©Telegraph Media Group Holdings LtdToday at 13:16Ever wondered what a professional football player eats during the week?
How to eat like a Premier League footballer

Mar 27, 2025 | yahoo.com | Alan Dymock

Ever wondered what a professional football player eats during the week? Perhaps you think it is all steamed greens, or you envisage vast spreads of caviar and exotic fruits. Well, according to Brighton and Hove Albion’s executive chef Will Carvalho, the array of options are vast – taking into account the varying demands of the athletes.
How to eat like a Premier League footballer

Mar 27, 2025 | telegraph.co.uk | Alan Dymock

This is what a week of dining at Brighton can look like.
‘Clash of Codes’ returns as tribute to tragic Rob Burrow

Oct 3, 2024 | msn.com | Alan Dymock

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‘Clash of Codes’ returns as tribute to tragic Rob Burrow

Oct 3, 2024 | msn.com | Alan Dymock

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Rugby Union v League match returns in ‘Clash of the Codes’... and Rob Burrow is to thank

Oct 3, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | Alan Dymock

Back in 1996, Bath took on rugby league’s dominant force at the time, Wigan Warriors The Telegraph/Russell Cheyne Rugby’s ‘Clash of the Codes’ is set to return to pay tribute to the late Rob Burrow with star names such as Danny Cipriani, Tom Youngs and Adrian Morley signed up. Back in 1996, Bath took on rugby league’s dominant force at the time, Wigan Warriors, in an exhibition series fondly remembered by rugby fans today. Now, a one-off match – named The 745 Game – will be played at...
New Zealand do the double in Hong Kong

Apr 7, 2024 | rugbyworld.com | Alan Dymock

In the last outing for the Hong Kong Stadium, the Kiwis got the job done In what will be the last ever sevens at the iconic Hong Kong Stadium ahead of a move to a new home at Kai Tak, the Kiwis got the job done on two fronts as the women demolished the USA and the men got the job done opposite the French. The 36-7 win for the women saw them top the current SVNS standings, edging ahead of their arch Aussie rivals on points difference.
Can Olympic sevens capitalise on 'Dupont effect' to win over new fans?

Apr 6, 2024 | rugbyworld.com | Alan Dymock

Talking from Hong Kong, World Rugby's boss Alan Gilpin considers the value of star names for the sport of sevens In the wake of Michael Hooper’s sevens debut in Hong Kong, World Rugby boss Alan Gilpin was asked about the desire for more recognisable 15s stars to come across to sevens.