Alan Pearey

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Deputy Editor at Rugby World

Ex-deputy editor of Rugby World now hamming it up as a freelance journalist

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Curry twins achieve moment of destiny

2 months ago | rugbyworld.com | Alan Pearey

As Tom and Ben Curry become the first twin brothers to start a Test for England, against Ireland on Saturday, we hear from some of the men who shaped their careers History will be made on Saturday as Tom and Ben Curry become the first twin brothers to start a Test match together for England. The 26-year-old Sale back-rows will line up against Ireland in the opening round of the 2025 Men’s Six Nations.
"The sport doesn't love you back" RW reviews his book

Sep 26, 2024 | rugbyworld.com | Alan Pearey

As he approaches retirement, Toulon and former Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has opened up on his turbulent career in an autobiography. RW runs the rule over his new book TAGS: Book ReviewDan BiggarFeatured It was on the 2022 Wales tour of South Africa, in a coffee shop in Cape Town, that esteemed writer Ross Harries broached the subject of collaborating with Dan Biggar on an autobiography.
2025 Women's Rugby World Cup tickets go on sale

Sep 20, 2024 | rugbyworld.com | Alan Pearey

Tickets for two prestigious occasions at next year's tournament will be available on Tuesday 24 September, so register now on the official website ahead of the sale Tickets for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup final at Allianz Stadium, along with the opening match involving England at Sunderland, go on sale on Tuesday 24 September. Fans keen on attending either occasion must first register on the official rugbyworldcup/2025 website.
Saracens Gallagher Premiership preview 2024-25 season

Sep 19, 2024 | rugbyworld.com | Alan Pearey

No Mako, Billy or Owen – but can Saracens still challenge? It’s all change at the StoneX Stadium. But with change comes a refresh and that could be no bad thing for Mark McCall’s men. How will they get on this year? Well, here’s our Saracens Gallagher Premiership preview…Read more: Northampton Saints Gallagher Premiership preview There’s been a revolving door at Sarries’ St Albans training ground as players come and go.
Sale Sharks Gallagher Premiership preview 2024-25 season

Sep 19, 2024 | rugbyworld.com | Alan Pearey

Can the beaten semi-finalists lick their wounds and return to the final again like 2023? Sale have been on the up in recent years, but a title has eluded them. Could they be the sixth different winner in as many years?
Leicester Tigers Gallagher Premiership preview 2024-25 season

Sep 19, 2024 | rugbyworld.com | Alan Pearey

With a new coach in Michael Cheika, can Tigers fans dare to dream this year? Our Leicester Tigers Gallagher Premiership preview examines the state of play at Mattioli Woods Welford Road after the arrival of Michael Cheika – arguably the league’s biggest development over the summer…Read more: Northampton Saints Gallagher Premiership preview Life is never dull at Leicester, whose rise out of the mire to become champions in 2022 seems an age away now.
Harlequins Gallagher Premiership preview 2024-25 season

Sep 19, 2024 | rugbyworld.com | Alan Pearey

Can Danny Wilson's livewires turn excitement into trophies this term? Our Harlequins Gallagher Premiership preview assesses the state of play at The Stoop as the well-supported and entertaining Quins look to mount another serious title challenge. Related: Exeter Chiefs Gallagher Premiership preview Quins have sold out their season tickets for a third year running, their swashbuckling rugby wooing fans in big numbers.
Gloucester Gallagher Premiership preview 2024-25 season

Sep 19, 2024 | rugbyworld.com | Alan Pearey

Last year was all about cup runs for George Skivington's Cherry and Whites, so the league will be a big aim this term Our Gloucester Gallagher Premiership preview looks at whether George Skivington’s side can reverse the domestic form that has those in the Shed looking down only on Newcastle… Related: Bath Rugby Gallagher Premiership preview We like Skivington’s calm inscrutability under the gaze of the media, but the fact remains that Gloucester have come second-to-bottom in three of his...
Exeter Chiefs Gallagher Premiership preview 2024-25 season

Sep 19, 2024 | rugbyworld.com | Alan Pearey

Can Rob Baxter's men finally return to being semi-final contenders with an exciting young squad who have a good year of experience behind them? Can Exeter become the force of old? Rob Baxter’s squad is still young, fresh and exciting but with a year’s experience to boot.
Newcastle Falcons Gallagher Premiership preview 2024-25 season

Sep 19, 2024 | rugbyworld.com | Alan Pearey

Can Steve Diamond arrest the slide of the league's northernmost side? Our Newcastle Falcons Gallagher Premiership preview for the 2024-25 season is here. Can Steve Diamond get them off the foot of the table? Only time will tell…Related: Northampton Saints Gallagher Premiership preview They made the semi-finals in 2018 but what a sorry tale since, including bottom-place finishes in the last two years.