About The Herald Feed

The Herald Feed is an independent reference site for fans of rugby and cricket. We publish clear, evergreen explanations of how these sports work: the laws and playing conditions, the formats, the competitions, the tactics and the history behind them.

What we cover

• Rugby union – laws, positions, set pieces, international and club competitions, and the stories that shaped the game.
• Rugby league – the 13-a-side rules, the NRL, Super League, State of Origin and the Rugby League World Cup.
• Rugby sevens – the short format, the world series and sevens at the Olympic Games.
• Cricket – Tests, ODIs and T20s, the Laws of Cricket, scorecards, bowling and batting basics, major tournaments and famous series.

We focus on explanations that stay useful over time rather than match reports, transfer gossip or breaking news. Whether you have just started watching or have followed the game for decades and want a clear answer to a specific question, we aim to be the page you can trust.

Who writes here

Articles on The Herald Feed are published under the name Callum Hartley. This is a pen name used by a small independent editorial team, not the name of a single individual. We use a shared byline because our articles are researched, drafted, checked and edited collaboratively.

We do not claim to be former professional players, coaches or match officials, and we do not present invented credentials. What we offer is careful research, links to the sources we used and a commitment to correct mistakes quickly.

How we work

Every article is checked against primary sources wherever possible, such as World Rugby’s Laws of the Game, the MCC Laws of Cricket, ICC playing conditions and official competition websites. Read our editorial policy to learn how we choose topics, verify facts and handle corrections.

Independence

The Herald Feed is not affiliated with any governing body, league, club, broadcaster or player. We do not publish betting or gambling content. If we ever publish sponsored material, it will always be clearly labelled “Sponsored”.

Get in touch

Spotted an error, have a question you would like us to explain, or want to suggest a topic? Visit our contact page or email [email protected].