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Ian Cameron

A seasoned journalist with over two decades of experience in both news and sports journalism. He has broken front-page stories for national newspapers and his articles have featured in The Sunday Times, The Irish Mail on Sunday, NZ Herald, The Sun, UK Daily Mail, The Mirror, Film Ireland and Rugby365, among others. Outside of journalism, Ian holds a master's degree in Film Studies from UCD and has produced and executive produced several rugby documentaries. Based in Ireland. 

4640 Articles

All Blacks told to 'expect no mercy' as URC outfits baying for win over NZ

The All Blacks have been told to 'expect no mercy' as they embark on their first full tour of South Africa in 30 years.

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
30 Jul 2026, 10:55

Six England players who could theoretically jump ship to different Test nations

World Rugby’s three-year stand-down rule has reshaped international rugby.

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
30 Jul 2026, 10:05

Ex-Tigers prop Ryan Bower lands specialist role with Gloucester

Gloucester have confirmed the appointment of Ryan Bower as their new scrum coach ahead of the 2026/27 season, a move first reporte…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
23 Jul 2026, 10:46
Opinion

Ireland report card: All 34 Nations Championship players rated

Ireland emerged from an inaugural Nations Championship campaign with two wins from three, beating Australia and Japan before falli…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
20 Jul 2026, 18:47

SA Rugby statement: Junior Springboks

The Junior Springboks have been praised by SA Rugby as they returned to South Africa on Monday after successfully defending the Wo…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
20 Jul 2026, 11:53

The Rassie Erasmus verdict on Vusi Moyo and a wider Boks report card

Rassie Erasmus handed the Springboks a positive report card after their 43-0 victory over Wales in Durban, praising Vusi Moyo's co…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
19 Jul 2026, 12:55

'There were questions about who we are and whether we deserve to be here'

Hong Kong China hailed the biggest result in the nation's rugby history after an astonishing 42-40 comeback victory over Uruguay i…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
19 Jul 2026, 12:50

Nations Cup upset: Hong Kong China shock Rugby World Cup regulars

Hong Kong China produced one of the biggest results in their history, stunning Rugby World Cup regulars Uruguay 42-40 with a last-…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
18 Jul 2026, 22:45

Andy Farrell: Scoreline not a fair reflection of where Ireland are at

Andy Farrell insisted Ireland are closer to New Zealand than the 40-21 scoreline suggested after watching his side fall to a compr…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
18 Jul 2026, 12:19
Opinion

Ireland player ratings vs New Zealand | Nations Championship 2026

Ireland player ratings: A mammoth task awaited Andy Farrell's men at Eden Park, but this was one in which Ireland repeatedly shot …

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
18 Jul 2026, 11:14

There's been an update on the Gonzalo Quesada match-day ban

Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has received an update one-match suspension and a formal warning following an independent discipl…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
17 Jul 2026, 17:35
Opinion

England U20 player ratings vs South Africa | World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026

England U20 player ratings: The second semi-final of the World Rugby Junior World Championship was set to be a cracker...

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
13 Jul 2026, 20:54
Opinion

South Africa U20 player ratings vs England | World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026

South Africa U20 player ratings: The second semi-final of the World Rugby U20 Championship was billed as a blockbuster, with South…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
13 Jul 2026, 20:34

England call-up Red Bull signing to replace injured Alex Mitchell

England have called up Newcastle Red Bulls scrum-half Raffi Quirke as injury cover for Alex Mitchell ahead of Saturday’s final N…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
12 Jul 2026, 17:00

Rassie Erasmus takes gentle dig at England following win over Scotland

Rassie Erasmus has defended a bold selection policy after a much-changed Springbok side survived a chaotic 42-28 victory over Scot…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
11 Jul 2026, 22:32
Opinion

Springboks player ratings vs Scotland | Nations Championship 2026

Springboks player ratings: The blistering start from Rassie Erasmus' men suggested this might be a long afternoon for Scotland as …

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
11 Jul 2026, 19:36

Springboks forced into last minute change for Scots

The Springboks have been forced into a late change ahead of their Test against Scotland after Canan Moodie was ruled out.

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
11 Jul 2026, 17:28

Fiji's Simione Kuruvoli gets rare permanent red card for 'pretty disgusting' act

Fiji scrumhalf Simione Kuruvoli was handed a rare permanent red card by referee Hollie Davidson after a mindless kicking incident …

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
11 Jul 2026, 16:24
Opinion

Japan player ratings vs Ireland | Nations Championship 2026

Japan player ratings: While Ireland ultimately emerged with a 36-20 bonus-point victory to remain top of the Northern Hemisphere p…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
11 Jul 2026, 14:43
Opinion

Ireland player ratings vs Japan | Nations Championship 2026

Ireland player ratings: Against Eddie Jones Japan, nothing less than a convincing win will have been expected from Ireland, despit…

Ian Cameron
Ian Cameron
11 Jul 2026, 14:08
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