James' News
Six Nations 2013, England v Italy
18th March 2013
James Haskell Sets Record at London Boat Show
16th January 2013
Pictures of James Haskell at the Tullet Prebon London B...
James Haskell Body Fit Camp Launches.
07th January 2013
James Haskell Body Fit Camp Launches. If you follow me on ...
Ready to Rumble for England Again
04th January 2013
I am massively keen to get in the Six Nations mix James Ha...
Mako Vunipola's special talent sees him fast-tracked into England squad
26th October 2012
- Saracens prop selected after just 14 Premiership games
All Eyes on Tom Wood and James Haskell
28th September 2012
Tom Wood and James Haskell, two of the most frustrated loo...
Wasps forward James Haskell says Premiership has improved
20th September 2012
Wasps forward James Haskell says Premiership has improv...
Off to The Races!
16th September 2012
Text message bleeps into my phone, ‘James can you please c...
Wasps' James Haskell Relieved at Return of Stolen European Medal
16th September 2012
Wasps player James Haskell has spoken of his relief at the...
He's loud, he's brash, Haskell's back!
15th September 2012
At long last, Wasps had the news they craved - final confi...
Bath 30 London Wasps 23
10th September 2012
Bath 30 London Wasps 23
The game was dribbli...
Thanks a million! England forward Haskell welcomes new term of Schools Rugby
06th September 2012
Thanks a million! England forward Haskell welcomes new ter...
England Rugby Star is Reunited with One of his Stolen Medals
04th September 2012
RUGBY star James Haskell has thanked an eagle-eyed Fulham ...
The Return of Premiership Rugby: One’s to Watch!
31st August 2012
Here we give you some of players to watch for the coming s...
'The Best Day of My Life' is Republished!
29th August 2012
I was an original contributor to a book called 'The Best D...
Training - Functional Training with Legacy Fit
29th August 2012
I have been lucky enough to train in some cool places and ...
Haskell: Changes will turn Wasps around
16th August 2012
James Haskell has revealed he only agreed to return to&nbs...
Chiefs Win First Super Rugby Title
06th August 2012
The Chiefs smashed the Sharks 37-6 in the 2012 Super Rugby...
James' open letter to Gordon MacDonald
11th July 2012
James’s personal tribute to Gordon MacDonald who was his c...
South makes impression on Haskell
05th July 2012
James Haskell's southern experience is coming to an end an...
Fox Sports' Team of the Week
28th June 2012
Fox Sports name the best British and Irish players from th...
Lancaster recalls Haskell and Care for series finale against South Africa
21st June 2012
Danny Care and James Haskell will make their long-awaited ...
Likely Composition of the England Squad to Tour South Africa
18th June 2012
Scarlets No 8 Ben Morgan injured a hamstring last weekend,...
'Time overseas has made me better' - Haskell
14th June 2012
James Haskell claims he is now a better player after his e...
James Haskell is not expected to start against South Africa
06th June 2012
James Haskell is unlikely to start the first Test against ...
Dunedin's 'Zoo' Proving Popular with Students
24th May 2012
The Highlanders are enjoying a massive boost in support th...
Nutrition - Breakfast: The Best Meal of the Day!
21st May 2012
One meal often over looked is breakfast, it’s the most imp...
Otago Community Hospice Fundraising in Dunedin
21st May 2012
A switch from blue to green prompted outrage among Highlan...
How I keep rugby-fit...
18th May 2012
One of the first things that people associate with rugby i...
Training - Full Body Conditioning
14th May 2012
As you may know I am currently serving a ban for some foul...
The reason I play rugby is to play for my country...
12th May 2012
It's always an amazing honour to be asked to join the Engl...
South Africa Tour Squad Announced
11th May 2012
England Head Coach Stuart Lancaster has named a 42-man squ...
Haskell Back for England
10th May 2012
James Haskell will arrive a few days late on the England t...
The Scrum: pain, pressure and civil war!
10th May 2012
From what I can see, the scrum is a dark, dark place that ...
Rugby: Still in shadow of McCaw
08th May 2012
We are halfway through Super Rugby and the country is yet ...
Wasps must avoid relegation to seal last-ditch takeover by old boy Moss
29th April 2012
Wasps are closing in on a takeover deal with a consortium ...
Haskell: 'I'd do it all over again'
28th April 2012
WASPS-bound James Haskell may have taken a huge gamble wit...
Update on my Life!
18th April 2012
I keep being tweeted the following: 'Where are you in the ...
Rugby: Haskell setting sights on new targets
17th April 2012
English loose forward James Haskell has quickly found his ...
A Tribute to Tom Rees
16th April 2012
It's a massive blow that I'll never pack down with Tom 'th...
Wasps have the proudest history says Shaun Edwards
15th April 2012
Shaun Edwards has come out in support of London Wasps, say...
Great video with some former pupils!
13th April 2012
I recently met some kids coming through the airport in NZ....
James Interviewed by The Guardian
12th April 2012
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by The Guardian re...
How England have successfully rebuilt their reputation
11th April 2012
The England national team are back to where they should be...
James joins Super 15s Otago Highlanders
04th April 2012
England back-row James Haskell will play for the Otago Hig...
James interview on Highlanders TV
02nd April 2012
I had the pleasure of being interviewed on Highlanders TV ...
James Haskell on the 6 Nations Winners
23rd March 2012
Let me start by saying congratulations to Wales on winning...
James interviewed on New Zealand radio
22nd March 2012
James discusses the Six Nations, his move to New Zealand &...
A day in the life of James Haskell
13th March 2012
My Daily Routine - 7am - Shower. Make breakfast, us...
James interviewed after first game with Highlanders
13th March 2012
ODT rugby columnist Paul Dwyer speaks with James Haskell a...
Highlanders import Haskell to be a Maggot
12th March 2012
Highlanders import James Haskell has revealed which club h...
Splendid Isolation suits Pommy import
12th March 2012
AT a distance of 19,100km, Dunedin is officially listed as...
Behind enemy lines: my experience of French rugby...
08th March 2012
England v France looks like being much more of a game than...
Rugby: Super 15 'pinnacle' for rugby nomad
02nd March 2012
James Haskell admits he used to wear an old pair of Highla...
Looking back on Japan...
02nd March 2012
The Japanese adventure is over. Where has the time gone?
Haskell Happy in Dunedin
01st March 2012
England loose forward James Haskell will have fond memorie...
Why did England stop?
27th February 2012
In the really big games, the ones that really matter, marg...
Mackintosh praises Highlanders team spirit
25th February 2012
Highlanders captain Jamie Mackintosh praised his team's sp...
Sayonara for Nonu and Haskell
20th February 2012
World Cup winner Ma'a Nonu and England international James...
Every week counts as 6 Nation nears crunch
13th February 2012
Two games in, the 6 Nations is going pretty much exactly a...
Ugly win is perfect start for captain Robbo!
06th February 2012
Looking from the outside in, is not somethingI’m used to. ...
Youth and hunger will see England go well at Murrayfield
02nd February 2012
I believe this new look England side, with its combination...
Six Nations preview: Italy
30th January 2012
Prediction: Sixth
Strengths: Another team with a new coa...
Six Nations preview: England
30th January 2012
Prediction: Third
Strengths: Depth of squad and youth – ...
Six Nations preview: Wales
30th January 2012
Strengths: The Welsh dragon was roaring again after a...
Six Nations preview: Ireland
30th January 2012
Strengths: Declan Kidney has stayed loyal to the men ...
Six Nations preview: Scotland
30th January 2012
Team: Scotland
Strengths: A lot of the squad have p...
Six Nations preview: France
30th January 2012
Team: France
Strengths: Against a backdrop of ...
Missing out always hurts
29th January 2012
Even if you try not to look, the news alwaysfilters throug...
Resolutions are not just for new year
01st January 2012
New year's resolutions: do you do them, do you find they w...
Chance encounters with players thrill rugby fan
19th December 2011
A SPORT fanatic travelling around New Zealand has told of ...
Rugby: Back to business for Joseph and players
15th December 2011
Horsing around, horses for courses, horse play - the jokes...
Jonny's the most professional guy I've ever worked with
13th December 2011
For all the success and amazing things he’s achieved I bet...
What makes a good referee?
09th December 2011
What’s the difference between Traffic wardens, taxmen and ...
Haskell mixes it up
23rd November 2011
England international James Haskell is preparing for a new...
England Rugby Star James Haskell talks MMA
22nd November 2011
UFC caught up with James Haskell to chat about how he uses...
James Haskell Talks MMA Training
22nd November 2011
UFC caught up with James Haskell to chat about how he uses...
The James Haskell World Cup XV
18th November 2011
No more waiting folks, I've put together the ultimate XV f...
Martin Johnson's departure
16th November 2011
Martin Johnson's departure leaves a big hole at the top of...
An introduction to some of the characters that make up the Ricoh Black Rams!
14th November 2011
Not a lot of people in the UK know much about Japanese rug...
Returning to New Zealand...
07th November 2011
Just as I had finally unwrapped the last set of cutlery an...
McCaw deserved to lift the trophy
27th October 2011
A lot has happened since I last wrote a blog, New Zeala...
Wales can win World Cup
19th October 2011
And we'll never hear the end of it if they do. As the plan...
Blame the players, not the manager
09th October 2011
James explains that the entire squad must take responsibil...
I'm focused on the game
07th October 2011
I can’t wait to get onto the pitch and into the mêlée against a dangerou...
The marker is down...
24th September 2011
We’ve finally announced our presence at the World Cup and ...
My Gadget Life - James Haskell
23rd September 2011
If I could pick one gadget it’d be my iPad 2. I use it for...
England’s ‘brutally honest’ team meeting
23rd September 2011
James Haskell has lifted the lid on England's 'brutally ho...
Coach's rallying call has given England new heart
22nd September 2011
New details have emerged of England’s watershed team meeti...
James Haskell is Angry
19th September 2011
James Haskell was most vociferous in his criticism of his ...
Enough is Enough
19th September 2011
It's time to start showing what we've got.
It’s alw...
Ready for another scrap but we'd rather do it in style!
14th September 2011
Getting the opening win was crucial and now we need to do ...
Westfield Shopping Centre
14th September 2011
Front Up are delighted to announce the opening of another ...
Mr Consistency
14th September 2011
England’s back row powerhouse on the World Cup, packed lun...
Why Matt Stevens is in the pig hat!
06th September 2011
You can’t win a match through team spirit alone, but you c...
Looking out for banana skins on the pavements of NZ
31st August 2011
I finally got that plane but I'm taking no risks ahead of ...
The 30-man cut is not the end of it
24th August 2011
Just because you got into the World Cup squad, doesn’t mea...
No one's getting carried away after Wales win
08th August 2011
It's great to win but I'm always looking at what I could d...
James joins forces with MSN Sport!
05th August 2011
I'm pleased to announce I'm part of the MSN Sport team! Th...
England Rugby player looses it (Part two)!
29th June 2011
Check out a video done with James and Sportsvibe TV by
Splendid Isolation suits Pommy import
12th March 2012
AT a distance of 19,100km, Dunedin is officially listed as the furthest city in the world from London.
For England Test star James Haskell, it is an isolation he's in no hurry to address after recently arriving in the sleepy Kiwi town on a footballing sojourn with the Highlanders.
"I haven't even got internet yet," Haskell said.
"I like it. Quiet suits me. I have lived in London and Paris and Tokyo. Dunedin isn't quite New York, but it's a good place, they're good people and rugby-mad, which is perfect."
Rugby-mad but local rugby-mad, to be more specific. There's more news about his adopted club side the Mannioto Maggots than the Six Nations, and again, that suits Haskell down to the ground.
A first-choice England flanker with 39 caps, the 26-year-old had to forego playing in the tournament to fulfil a life-long goal of playing a season in Super Rugby. After initially talking with the Waratahs, Haskell joined the Highlanders and will play against NSW tonight in Dunedin.
"Since I've come over a new broom has swept through the England team, lots of changes so, yeah, I've taken a risk," Haskell told The Daily Telegraph this week.
"But coming over here, playing in this league and developing your game, you're going to go back stronger."
It's a gamble but a calculated one for Haskell.
His Test career benefited from three years with Stade Francais in France, and he believes there can be no downside to a competition where players from the world's top three ranked sides do battle in Test-strength clashes each week.
"When you are an England player, playing against New Zealand, Australia and South Africa teams is the pinnacle of your career, the ones you judge yourself by," Haskell said. "People talk about big internationals, well, here you are playing an international quality side every week.
"The Waratahs are chock full of Wallaby guys, big physical people.
"That comes every week, and you either live or die by that challenge."
And so the obvious question: what's the big difference between north and south?
The answer, says Haskell, is touch football.
"Here guys are playing touch from a young age.
"You see a lot of people playing in the park, and the ability to beat people is pretty prevalent," Haskell said.
"The idea I get over here is that people are focused on that one-on-one battle, so when people have got the ball they are watching the defenders to see what they're going to do.
"In England club rugby is more structured, and about weights and strength."
Super Rugby has been in the past been bagged in the north for being fairyfloss footy without defence or forwards. Haskell says that sentiment is now dated.
"It is a physical contest across the board," he said.