Paul Morgan (journalist)
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Paul Morgan is a British
journalist
and editor of Rugby World
magazine and the IRB
World Rugby Yearbook. He ghost-wrote Year of the Tiger!: My 2004/05 Season Diary by Lewis Moody
.
After a degree in politics from Surrey University he got his first break in journalism at the Richmond and Twickenham Times, under the editorship of Malcolm Richards. In addition to his work as Editor of Rugby World he has written almost a dozen books on rugby union including The History of Rugby and is now the editor of the IRB World Rugby Yearbook. In 2010 Morgan was elected as chairman of the British Rugby Writers Club.
He went to the famous Reg Hayter (sports reporting) Agency when it was still in Fleet Street at the same as other sports journalists including Rob Draper (Mail on Sunday), Brendan Gallagher (Daily Telegraph), John Stern (editor of the Wisden Cricketer Magazine), Steve Davies (Racing Post
) and Joe Bernstein (Mail on Sunday).
While at Hayters he began working for Rugby World and was employed full-time as deputy editor, by editor Alison Kervin
. When Kervin became a publisher at IPC Media
, Morgan succeeded her as editor. He is also editor of www.rugbyworld.com, a website he launched with Kervin. Morgan also manages Rugby World's social media programme.
He has been a past chair of the Editors' Group at IPC Media
, still serving on the group today, and a winner of one of their Editorial Awards.
A freelance rugby union writer for the Mail on Sunday he is a regular contributor to Five Live, BBC Radio Wales
, CNN
and has appeared on a number of television programmes including Sky News
, Rugby Special, BBC Breakfast and 110%.
British people
The British are citizens of the United Kingdom, of the Isle of Man, any of the Channel Islands, or of any of the British overseas territories, and their descendants...
journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
and editor of Rugby World
Rugby World
Rugby World is the world's top-selling rugby union magazine. It is published monthly by IPC Media and edited by Paul Morgan. Long considered a leader in the industry, the magazine has benefited from a worldwide rise in interest in rugby following the 2003 Rugby Union World Cup.-See also:* Bill...
magazine and the IRB
International Rugby Board
The International Rugby Board is the governing body for the sport of rugby union. It was founded in 1886 as the International Rugby Football Board by the unions of Scotland, Wales and Ireland. England refused to join until 1890. The International Rugby Football Board changed its name to the...
World Rugby Yearbook. He ghost-wrote Year of the Tiger!: My 2004/05 Season Diary by Lewis Moody
Lewis Moody
Lewis Walton Moody MBE is an English rugby union rugby player who currently plays for Bath Rugby and was part of the 2003 World Cup winning side. He is renowned for his commitment to the physical aspects of the game....
.
After a degree in politics from Surrey University he got his first break in journalism at the Richmond and Twickenham Times, under the editorship of Malcolm Richards. In addition to his work as Editor of Rugby World he has written almost a dozen books on rugby union including The History of Rugby and is now the editor of the IRB World Rugby Yearbook. In 2010 Morgan was elected as chairman of the British Rugby Writers Club.
He went to the famous Reg Hayter (sports reporting) Agency when it was still in Fleet Street at the same as other sports journalists including Rob Draper (Mail on Sunday), Brendan Gallagher (Daily Telegraph), John Stern (editor of the Wisden Cricketer Magazine), Steve Davies (Racing Post
Racing Post
The Racing Post is a British daily horse racing, greyhound racing and sports betting newspaper, appearing in print form and online.From 30 May 2011 - 3 July 2011 it had a circulation of 56,507.-History:...
) and Joe Bernstein (Mail on Sunday).
While at Hayters he began working for Rugby World and was employed full-time as deputy editor, by editor Alison Kervin
Alison Kervin
Alison Kervin is an award-winning journalist, biographer and novelist.- Fiction writing :Kervin has previously written 11 books, including four novels...
. When Kervin became a publisher at IPC Media
IPC Media
IPC Media , a wholly owned subsidiary of Time Inc., is a consumer magazine and digital publisher in the United Kingdom, with a large portfolio selling over 350 million copies each year.- Origins :...
, Morgan succeeded her as editor. He is also editor of www.rugbyworld.com, a website he launched with Kervin. Morgan also manages Rugby World's social media programme.
He has been a past chair of the Editors' Group at IPC Media
IPC Media
IPC Media , a wholly owned subsidiary of Time Inc., is a consumer magazine and digital publisher in the United Kingdom, with a large portfolio selling over 350 million copies each year.- Origins :...
, still serving on the group today, and a winner of one of their Editorial Awards.
A freelance rugby union writer for the Mail on Sunday he is a regular contributor to Five Live, BBC Radio Wales
BBC Radio Wales
BBC Radio Wales is the BBC's national radio station broadcasting to Wales in the English language. Operated by BBC Wales, it began broadcasting on 12 November 1978 following the demise of the old "Radio 4 Wales" when BBC Radio 4 became a national network and moved from medium wave to long wave...
, CNN
CNN
Cable News Network is a U.S. cable news channel founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. Upon its launch, CNN was the first channel to provide 24-hour television news coverage, and the first all-news television channel in the United States...
and has appeared on a number of television programmes including Sky News
Sky News
Sky News is a 24-hour British and international satellite television news broadcaster with an emphasis on UK and international news stories.The service places emphasis on rolling news, including the latest breaking news. Sky News also hosts localised versions of the channel in Australia and in New...
, Rugby Special, BBC Breakfast and 110%.