The Team
Who We Are
The Story So Far
Founded in 2013, JRN is one of the largest rowing media platforms in the world. We have a team of over 90 writers, editors, social media executives, photographers and podcasters, committed to growing and broadening the voice of our sport. We have worked with a range of events and brands and delivered numerous successful campaigns across social and digital channels.
If you want to get in touch, please reach out to us on social media or via our email – juniorrowingnews@gmail.com
Tom Morgan | Founder and Managing Director
Tom set up JRN in 2013 and hasn’t looked back since. The website has grown and grown and with it has come an audience, expectations, teams, contacts, opportunities and incredible experiences. Tom works in private equity on a day-to-day basis but stays in touch with the rowing world through his role as a commentator and researcher for several of the UK’s largest events, including the National Schools’ Regatta, Henley Women’s Regatta and Henley Royal Regatta.
Ed Evans | Head of Operations
Having joined the team in 2018, Ed now spends his time on the circuit working with events such as the Boat Race and Henley Royal Regatta, and coaching in Cambridge. Since joining JRN, Ed has founded The Catch and The Club Aggregate, managed teams, expanded photography activities and streamlined operations and production processes. Ed is currently studying Medicine at University College, London.
Amy Richardson | Head of Racing Content
Amy started coxing in 2019 with her Cambridge college, going on to steer the Cambridge University Lightweight Women during the 21/22 season. Amy first started writing for JRN after graduating from university, as a way to stay in touch with the rowing world. Alongside working full-time, she spent a year covering women’s events for the Senior and Student Team at JRN, and has now moved into the role of Head of Racing Content for the 23/24 season.
Alex McMullen | Head of The Catch
Alex started rowing in 2010 at Durham Amateur Rowing Club and had a successful six-year junior career on the national and regional scene. Having joined the JRN team in September 2021, she has assumed control of all Catch-related content for the 23/24 season, alongside her existing duties as Commissioning Editor for British Rowing. Alex is a Masters graduate of King’s College London and works full-time in market research for European private equity.
Fergus Mainland | Head of the End of the Island Podcast
Fergus started rowing at George Watson’s College in Edinburgh and in 2015 was part of the VIII that was the first Scottish school to qualify for the P.E. Fergus attended Newcastle University for five years and served as Athletic Union Officer in his final 12 months. Having graduated from St Mary’s University, Twickenham with a Masters in Journalism, Fergus is one of the sport’s leading pundits and his voice is instantly recognisable as the charismatic host of The End of the Island podcast.
Ira Dubey | Junior Editor
Ira is the current Captain of Girl’s Water at Westminster School, where she is leading the development of their girls’ rowing program and studying for the final year of her A-Levels. Ira joined Tideway Scullers’ at 13 and moved to St Paul’s Girl’s BC to race competitively. Ira started with JRN in 2021 by writing for the Junior team, and was promoted to Junior Sub-Editor for the 2023/24 season.
Phoebe Horan | Student + Senior Editor
Phoebe is a former Captain of Boats at Headington School Oxford Boat Club and had a vastly successful junior career, winning the inaugural Prince Philip Challenge Trophy at Henley Royal Regatta in 2021. After contributing to our junior team for three years, including as Junior Editor for the 22/23 season, Phoebe is now responsible for editing the Student + Senior section. Phoebe is studying civil engineering at the University of Bath.
Rachel Egan | International Editor
Rachel started rowing when she was just 10 at Evesham Rowing Club. In 2021, Rachel competed in the Diamond Jubilee Challenge Cup for her Wycliffe Junior Rowing Club and won the Scullers’ Head of the River. After over five years of competitive rowing, Rachel joined the JRN team in September 2020 and was promoted to Junior Editor in September 2021 and then to Opinions Editor in September 2022. Rachel is studying at Harvard University from September 2023 and will be helping to lead our content expansion overseas.
Becca Sproston | Opinions Editor
Having learnt to row in 2020, Becca went on to captain Newnham College Boat Club and take part in the GB Women's Development Programme. Becca joined JRN as an opinions writer in 2022, whilst also undertaking sports commentary for a student radio station. After graduating from the University of Cambridge, she is now studying for her NCTJ journalism diploma at News Associates in Manchester. Becca will be the JRN Opinions Editor for the 2023-24 season.
Rosie Oates | Head of Writing Development and Columnist Editor
Rosie started rowing in 2012 at the City of Bristol Rowing Club, after being inspired by the Olympics to take up the sport. Rosie rowed there for seven years and was a part of both the junior and senior section. Rosie led the Opinions Team for the 2021/22 season, the Columnists Team for the 2022/23 season and is now responsible for writing development. This role will focus on developing the team's collective and individual style and ensuring that JRN output is as accurate and engaging as it can be.
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