The Martin Gillingham Collection
Shop our exclusive collection of commentary notes by Martin Gillingham, a seasoned rugby union commentator whose voice has defined broadcasts across Sky Sports, BT Sport, ITV, SuperSport and Setanta Ireland. One of the leading rugby commentators and rugby union commentators who gained recognition for his commentary on Japan's last-minute victory over South Africa at the 2015 Rugby World Cup in Brighton, acknowledged as an expert on French rugby.
This collection features the actual hand-written notes used during live commentary from international rugby matches.
RUGBY UNION South Africa v Ireland, Summer Tour, Second Test, Durban, July 13, 2024. Martin Gillingham
The Sports Commentators
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A print of Martin Gillingham's commentary notes from the the second test of Ireland's summer tour against South Africa in Durban on July 13, 2024 A...
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Original price
£29.00
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Original price
£69.00
Original price
£29.00
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£69.00
£29.00
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£69.00
Current price
£29.00
A former British 400 metres hurdles champion who competed at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Martin Gillingham transitioned from athletics to become one of rugby's most distinctive voices. After serving as athletics and Olympics correspondent for the Johannesburg Sunday Times and working on BBC Radio Five Live, he became a member of ITV's commentary team for multiple Rugby World Cups.
His expertise on French rugby established him as ESPN's lead commentator for Top 14 coverage across three seasons. From Heineken Cup matches to the United Rugby Championship on ViaPlay, his detailed match observations and tactical insights have shaped broadcasts across multiple continents.
For rugby fans who appreciate expert analysis combined with athletic pedigree. Authentic commentary notes from 5 Live sports commentators who understand the game from both sides, framed and ready to hang.