Charlie Morgan

London

Writer at Freelance

Senior Rugby Writer at The Telegraph

🎧 Head of Production | @Stakpod

Articles

Score and latest updates from Gallagher Premiership

5 days ago | telegraph.co.uk | Charlie Morgan

Saracens v Gloucester, kick-off 5.30pm Good afternoon everyoneHello everyone and welcome to live text commentary of what should be a fascinating and pivotal Premiership encounter. I am at StoneX Stadium, where Saracens are hosting Gloucester. And this is as close to a domestic 10-pointer as one could want. Mark McCall's team are in sixth as things stand, two points behind today's opponents.
How the season could finish

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Charlie Morgan

Injuries to key players, international commitments and poor passages within games have derailed Saints' title defence quite drastically. It will still be intriguing to monitor them over the run-in, chiefly to see how they manage their resources with the Champions Cup semi-final in mind.
Reuben Logan to leave Northampton for Sale in move accidentally revealed by mother Gabby

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Charlie Morgan

Reuben Logan, the 19-year-old son of former Scotland wing Kenny and broadcaster Gabby, will join Sale Sharks next season in a move that has been accidentally revealed by his mother. The Scotland Under-20 back row started at No 8 in each of his side's five fixtures in the Under-20 Six Nations this year but is set to leave Northampton Saints at the end of the current campaign, with official confirmation expected on Tuesday.
Three reasons why English clubs have flopped in Europe again

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Charlie Morgan

With only Saints left standing, Champions Cup format, finances and tactics have all contributed to another poor showing from English teamsA weekend of sobering losses has left the Premiership with one representative in the Investec Champions Cup, causing what feels like an annual bout of soul-searching. There are several factors to reflect upon, some of them familiar.
It would feel wrong to play for Springboks after England

3 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Charlie Morgan

Forward is preparing to face Saracens with no regrets over switch to Toulon and hopeful that his rich vein of form will yield a Lions spotAmong the banners waved by fervent Toulon fans is one that proclaims "God save Ribbans", featuring the image of their captain sketched over a St George's Cross. Stade Mayol is one of the most vibrant venues in European rugby union, so to be regarded as its king, even implicitly, represents a formidable feat.
Maddie Feaunati the 'Kiwi' trump card England need to win Rugby World Cup

3 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Charlie Morgan

That approach would probably see Zoe Aldcroft slip forward from blindside flanker to the second row, unless the skipper is rested. Although the reasons for Mitchell's wholesale rotation are understandable, he will need to settle upon his best side sooner or later. Having Aldcroft, Matthews, Feaunati and Sadia Kabeya on the pitch together seems like a sound strategy. Then again, as Mitchell admits himself, the back-row shake-up is extraordinarily competitive.
England and England A are best teams in Women's Six Nations

3 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Charlie Morgan

Sean Lynn, the new Wales head coach who knows the Gloucester-Hartpury contingent so well after guiding them to three straight Premiership Women's Rugby titles, has voiced his intention to "put England in a dark place". The visitors' bench, however, could pile the pain on their hosts. Amy Cokayne, Hannah Botterman, Holly Aitchison and Helena Rowland are four reinforcements with serious pedigree. Also among the replacements is Abi Burton, poised for a Test debut.
Meg Jones ready for emotional return to Cardiff after loss of both parents

4 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Charlie Morgan

"I now play without the thought that I'm going to disappoint somebody or disappoint whoever's around me, because ultimately every time I step on to the pitch now, I think this could be the last time I step on to the pitch," said the 25-year-old, a former sevens international who represented Team GB at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics.
My team taking on the private schools is answer to English rugby's prayers

4 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Charlie Morgan

Hanley sought out Telegraph Sport after reading last month's investigation into how rugby union may be affected by rising fees at independent schools. It is his view that "if you have fewer lads coming through the system, you're going to have fewer coming out the top". And he is also concerned about over-reliance on those establishments. "I have no animosity whatsoever towards anyone who sends their kids to private school if they can," Hanley adds.
The new TNT Sports gimmick to 'make scrums sexy'

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Charlie Morgan

As well as Doyle, a figurehead of the production team as well as the lead presenter, Gari Jenkins, Ollie Springgay, Daniel Hudson and Griff Davies are all name-checked as supportive and steady colleagues. "Whatever you suggest, they just roll with it and their heart-rate doesn't seem to change," Flatman says.