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Jamie Lyall

@jlyall93.bsky.social
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Sports commentator. Overly fond of adjectives.

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Jamie Lyall @jlyall93.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Malelili Satala has one of the most extraordinary stories in British rugby. Raised by his grandparents in Fiji, he once slept rough outside a train station to attend an U18s session. Now he's dreaming big at Edinburgh. Long read here: www.rugbypass.com/plus/malelil...
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Malelili Satala: The Scottish-Fijian starlet who slept outside a train station to make it
Raised by his grandparents in Fiji, the young Edinburgh wing has charted an extraordinary journey to reach the URC.
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Jamie Lyall @jlyall93.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Exhausting. Exhilarating. Rugby on steroids. A crushing missed opportunity for Scotland. A clutch cameo delivered by a bloodied DMac.
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Jamie Lyall @jlyall93.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Ahead of the Prem final, wrote a long deep dive on Johann van Graan; his start as a 16yo analyst at the Bulls, his trials with the Boks and in Ireland, and his meticulous construction of a treble winning side in England's West Country. www.rugbypass.com/plus/johann-...
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Johann van Graan: The Bulls boy who would be England's king
From 16-year-old analyst to an unprecedented treble, this is the unique, fascinating and powerful tale of Bath's meticulous supremo.
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Jamie Lyall @jlyall93.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Finn Russell's not a maverick - he represents the best of rugby www.rugbypass.com/plus/finn-ru...
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Finn Russell's not a 'maverick' - he represents the best of rugby
The charismatic Scot's temperament, tactical acumen and game intelligence have been questioned for too long.
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Jamie Lyall @jlyall93.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Jonny Hill speaks about the incident at the Rec for the first time. "I took it all personally,” he says. The Shropshire Skyscraper on farm life, Sale's trophy quest, and a seminal few months where he'll become a father and move abroad. Long read 👇 www.rugbypass.com/plus/jonny-h...
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Jonny Hill: Tractor tyres, trophies and the fan altercation at the Rec
As he prepares to leave England, Jonny Hill reflects on Lions, trophies, and the altercation with a Bath fan at the Rec.
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Jamie Lyall @jlyall93.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Wrote a bit about Glasgow's semi-final, 'SQ' recruitment and Henco Venter. Interesting sideshow to a massive weekend for the Warriors 👇 www.rugbypass.com/plus/can-gla...
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Can Glasgow banish their Dublin ghosts?
As debate rages over 'Scottish-qualified' recruitment, the defending champions have demons to exorcise in Leinster's back yard.
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Jamie Lyall @jlyall93.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Wee bit of fog on the Tyne this afternoon. The Gallagher Prem returns with a northern showdown at Kingston Park. Falcons and Sharks. Diamond and Sanderson. Chick and Curry. Local lads and muscle from the Highveld. Join us on TNT and Discovery+ from 7.30 🦅🦈
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Jamie Lyall @jlyall93.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Loved putting together this deep dive into Tom Jordan's remarkable back story. It wasn't so long ago third-tier clubs in England were turning him down. He's had to fight for every inch on the journey to Test rugby. www.rugbypass.com/plus/he-anni...
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'He annihilated people': How Tom Jordan defied the odds to become a Scotland star
Cast aside in New Zealand, unwanted in England, the Glasgow pivot scrapped for every inch to make it big with his adopted nation.
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Jamie Lyall @jlyall93.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
That - that right there - was Champions Cup rugby as it should be. Another rich, nerve-shredding chapter scribed in the story of Northampton Saints versus Munster. The Gardens absolutely jumping. What a contest. More, please.
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Jamie Lyall @jlyall93.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
The fact there aren't many surprises - and no real 'shocks' - in today's squad shows where Scotland are: settled, cohesive, with a solid age profile and the Toony Tombola gathering dust. Burke looks an excellent get, quietly impressive for Sarries. Steyn, injured against Racing, a big loss.
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Jamie Lyall @jlyall93.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
If it wasn't for some laddie called Antoine, Baptiste Serin would be playing a lot more Test match rugby. Outrageously good again for Toulon, who put Harlequins to the sword with a blend of punch and panache. Tasty scrap with a bit of history between Quins and Glasgow next week.
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Jamie Lyall @jlyall93.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
When Gloucester get it right, they're a fabulous watch. Their savaging of a weirdly off-colour Sale was so compelling today. Such swagger and panache. And few better places to watch rugby than Kingsholm when the Cherry and Whites are on song. Place was bouncing.
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Jamie Lyall @jlyall93.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
Had a fascinating chat with Byron McGuigan, the brain behind @SaleSharksRugby's crushing of the Bristol swashbucklers. "If every wing was top-end faster than me, I needed to be a faster thinker than them. Defence became my super-strength." www.rugbypass.com/plus/im-comi...
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Jamie Lyall @jlyall93.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Why it's Glasgow's time to come of age in the Champions Cup www.rugbypass.com/plus/why-its...
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Why it's Glasgow's time to come of age in the Champions Cup
The Warriors have conquered the URC and proven their mettle. Now they must break new ground in Europe.
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Jamie Lyall @jlyall93.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
In a Bok squad rich with uplifting stories, Aphelele Fassi's was among the most compelling of 2024. He's attacked his flaws, gained maturity, and made himself a Test mainstay. Frank and seriously candid long read with the Sharks flying machine. www.rugbypass.com/plus/aphelel...
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Aphelele Fassi: 'I gave up on myself, I would wake up exhausted with no plan'
The full-back's spectacular comeback has been one of the greatest success stories in a blockbuster year for the Springboks.
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Jamie Lyall @jlyall93.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Weird and strangely beguiling to watch Racing's A-listers tearabout a fourth-tier stadium on a gluepot pitch. Still, a fun one to call. No sign of the drab Top 14 form which has left Racing eighth. Touches of supreme class from their go-to men. How they yearn to put a star on the jersey.
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Jamie Lyall @jlyall93.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Absolutely loved the reaction from Afolabi Fasogbon on the weekend. Some will baulk at this - and that's their prerogative - but rugby needs to embrace a bit more spice if it's going to grow. Like all young props, he'll be taught a few lessons, but let's enjoy his personality and talent.
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Sam Larner @samlstandsup.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Playing around with Oval stats. It is absolutely outrageous how much of an outlier Bristol Bears are. They kick just 11.9 times per match. Only one other side, the Sharks (19.5) who also kick less than 20 times per match. They carry 159.9 times per match, Toulouse (145.3) only team over 140.
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Andrew Forde @andrewfrugby.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
I've just posted a video of 32 Great Rugby Tries in 2024 - some absolute scorchers in here! Check it out using the link: youtu.be/yo6BqYFkp9A
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Jamie Lyall @jlyall93.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
So much to like about Newcastle tonight. Defensively rugged, attacking gears we've seldom seen and nous to see it out. Pure and uplifting scenes at FT. Their spirit has never been in question but this evening, the quality matched the heart. First win over Sarries in 15 years! 🎙️
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Jamie Lyall @jlyall93.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Hello, Bluesky... Some thoughts on Scotland's autumn, and why it's (finally) time for this talented group to win a trophy. It also features an image of Jamie Ritchie appearing to chokeslam Josh Bayliss. www.rugbypass.com/plus/scotlan...
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'Scotland are in a good place, but can they become ruthless Six Nations contenders?'
Gregor Townsend oversaw a positive autumn with the dangerous Wallabies vanquished, but there are gnawing sores to fix.
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