Ugo Monye

British Lions & England international rugby union player & pundit

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Ugochukwu Chiedozie Monye is an English sports pundit and former rugby union player, Monye played 14 times for England, 241 times for his only club Harlequins and played twice for the British & Irish Lions on their 2009 tour to South Africa. Monye won both the second division and then the Premiership title with Harlequins, as well as winning the European Rugby Challenge Cup.

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Who makes the Women's Six Nations fantasy team? England legends Katy Daley-McLean and Chris Ashton join Ugo Monye on Rugby Special to pick their Women's Six Nations fantasy team. BBC Sport - Published on March 22, 2024
Will Wales end up with their first Six Nations Wooden Spoon? Six Nations Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, Katy Daley-McLean and Chris Ashton discuss whether Wales can beat Italy and avoid collecting the Wooden Spoon on the final weekend. BBC Sport - Published on March 15, 2024
Have France found a new superstar in 'magic' Le Garrec? Six Nations Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, Katy Daley-Mclean and Chris Ashton analyse the performance of rising French star Nolann Le Garrec in Les Bleus' victory against Wales. BBC Sport - Published on March 14, 2024

Why do teams not attempt drop-goals more often? Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, Katy Daley-Mclean and Chris Ashton discuss why teams do not attempt drop-goals more often after Marcus Smith's winning kick for England against Ireland. BBC Sport - Published on March 13, 2024
How England's 'intent' proved too much for Ireland Watch analysis from BBC pundit Ugo Monye and the Six Nations Rugby Special team as they discuss a "fantastic" England performance in their win over Ireland. BBC Sport - Published on March 12, 2024
Why Ireland have a 'swagger' since World Cup Ugo Monye, John Barclay, Sam Warburton and Chris Jones discuss how Ireland's mentality under head coach Andy Farrell has changed since they returned from the Rugby World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on March 7, 2024

England's Six Nations 'could massively unravel' Ugo Monye says England go into Saturday's game against Ireland facing the 'challenge and fear' of their Six Nations "massively" unravelling. BBC Sport - Published on March 7, 2024
Six Nations Rugby Special: Why Ireland's attack is exceptional Rugby Special's Sam Warburton, John Barclay and Ugo Monye discuss what makes Ireland's attacking play "exceptional". BBC Sport - Published on February 29, 2024
England jersey 'weighing heavy' - Monye The England jersey appears to be "weighing heavy" for Steve Borthwick's players after defeat by Scotland in the Six Nations, says Ugo Monye. BBC Sport - Published on February 26, 2024
Monye 'baffled' by England handling errors BBC Sport pundit Ugo Monye says he is "baffled" by some of the handling errors England made during their Six Nations defeat by Scotland at Murrayfield. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2024

'World class' - BBC pundits heap praise on Van der Merwe after wonder try BBC Sport's Ugo Monye, Sam Warburton and John Barclay analyse Duhan Van der Merwe's "world class" try for Scotland against England in the Six Nations at Murrayfield. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2024
Furbank selection 'very unlike Borthwick' - Monye Ugo Monye says England's decision to start George Furbank at full-back is an "attack-minded selection" but "very unlike Steve Borthwick". BBC Sport - Published on February 23, 2024
'A rose? Grow up!' - Monye & Barclay take 'sledging' challenge BBC Sport challenges former England wing Ugo Monye and ex-Scotland captain John Barclay to say nice things about their Calcutta Cup rivals before Saturday's Six Nations showdown. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2024	Scotland don't need to worry - Davies' bad news for England Ugo Monye, Chris Ashton and Jonathan Davies look ahead to Scotland v England on Six Nations Rugby Special. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2024
Why Crowley has ‘greater potential’ than Sexton Six Nations Rugby Special pundits Ugo Monye, Chris Ashton and Jonathan Davies analyse Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley after another good performance. BBC Sport - Published on February 15, 2024	Roses & gym dates - Which BBC pundit is most romantic? Sam Warburton, Ugo Monye, John Barclay, Martin Johnson, Hamish Watson and Chris Paterson reveal who is the most romantic and what they would cook each other on Valentine's Day. BBC Sport - Published on February 14, 2024
BBC show Question of Sport ceases production There had been just two series with current host Paddy McGuiness and captains Sam Quek and Ugo Monye. BBC Sport - Published on December 16, 2023	Police make contact with man in racist abuse case Former England international Ugo Monye accused a supporter of racist abuse on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on November 21, 2023
Rugby union 'can't isolate itself' from racism Ex-Premiership referee David Rose says rugby union "can't isolate itself" from racism after Ugo Monye alleged he was racially abused at Exeter. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2023	Monye alleges 'most blatant racism' as Exeter apologise Premiership Rugby stands "united" with former England international Ugo Monye following allegations of racist abuse at Exeter Chiefs' Sandy Park. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2023
Monye says Jones' Australia resignation 'stinks' Ugo Monye says Eddie Jones' resignation as Australia head coach nine months after his appointment "stinks". BBC Sport - Published on October 31, 2023	'I have not heard England fans like that ever' Former wing Ugo Monye says he has never heard England fans as loud as they were during Saturday's World Cup win over Argentina. BBC Sport - Published on September 11, 2023
England 'capable of delivering' at World Cup England can put a disappointing summer behind them and enjoy a positive World Cup, says former international Ugo Monye. BBC Sport - Published on August 29, 2023	Ireland's efficiency and cohesion 'set them apart' Former Scotland forward Johnnie Beattie and England back Ugo Monye praise Ireland's qualities of efficiency and cohesion which helped them to a 22-7 win over Scotland. BBC Sport - Published on March 13, 2023
What has gone wrong for England - and what happens next? With the help of former England internationals Ugo Monye and Chris Ashton, BBC Sport explores why England suffered a record defeat by France on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on March 13, 2023	Should foreign-based players be picked for England? Ex-England players Ugo Monye and Danny Care discuss one of the hot topics in English rugby union currently. BBC Sport - Published on March 7, 2023
Six Nations: Why Warburton thinks Scotland will beat Wales Sam Warburton, Ugo Monye and John Barclay discuss Scotland's prospects of beating Wales this weekend and win their first two games of the Six Nations for the first time since 1996. BBC Sport - Published on February 9, 2023	Ugo's hiccups steal the show Rugby Special presenter Ugo Monye's hiccups leave guests John Barclay and Sam Warburton in hysterics as the former England star battles his way through the first programme of the new Six Nations.. BBC Sport - Published on February 7, 2023
Six Nations coaches play fantasy rugby Rugby Union Daily's Chris Jones and Ugo Monye quiz the Six Nations coaches on their fantasy rugby picks. BBC Sport - Published on February 3, 2023	Monye expects Farrell to be clear for Six Nations It will be "staggering" if England captain Owen Farrell is banned for the start of the Six Nations, says ex-international Ugo Monye. BBC Sport - Published on January 10, 2023
Borthwick would restore England 'clarity' - Monye Steve Borthwick would restore "clarity and detail" if he is made England head coach says former team-mate Ugo Monye. BBC Sport - Published on December 7, 2022	Jones' relationship with England fans broken - Monye England coach Eddie Jones must win over disenchanted fans if he is survive a period of pressure and scrutiny and take the team to the Rugby World Cup says former England wing Ugo Monye. BBC Sport - Published on November 29, 2022
Ugo Monye: Former England wing says rugby union must tackle 'drinking culture' Ugo Monye says rugby union must tackle its "heavy drinking" and "laddish" culture to become fully inclusive. BBC Sport - Published on June 15, 2022	Eddie Jones: RFU's England progress claim is 'dishonest', says Ugo Monye The Rugby Football Union's claim that England made "solid progress" during the Six Nations is "dishonest", says former wing Ugo Monye. BBC Sport - Published on March 21, 2022
Strictly star says celebrities who don't get vaccinated are 'selfish' Strictly Come Dancing star Ugo Monye has revealed who he wants to win the competition tonight - as the freshly-boosted former rugby player called on fellow celebrities to get vaccinated against.. Sky News - Published on December 18, 2021	Ugo Monye 'gutted' to miss Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing show due to back problems Ugo Monye says he will not be able to compete on Strictly Come Dancing this Saturday because of back problems. Sky News - Published on October 14, 2021
Question of Sport quiz: How many questions can you get right? Sam Quek and Ugo Monye join Paddy McGuinness in the latest series of Question of Sport, let's see if you are a sporting genius. BBC Sport - Published on September 13, 2021	British and Irish Lions 2021: South Africa A game 'pivotal', says Ugo Monye The British and Irish Lions' game against a high-quality South Africa A side on Wednesday will be "pivotal" in determining Test selection, says former tourist Ugo Monye. BBC Sport - Published on July 13, 2021