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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 days agoWales 0-73 South Africa: Steve Tandy’s pointless side put to shame in 11-try thrashing
A weakened Wales suffered an all-time record home defeat in a brutally one-sided contest at the Principality Stadium.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 weeks agoWales prop Danny Southworth says working with Gethin Jenkins is awesome
New Wales prop Danny Southworth has revealed how he draws inspiration from loosehead legend Gethin Jenkins.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 weeks agoWales v All Blacks is always big – Dale MacLeod
Dragons’ Kiwi coach Dale MacLeod insists that playing Wales remains a big deal in his native New Zealand.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 weeks agoWales flanker Alex Mann happy to share limelight with his best mate
Alex Mann admits it’s a surreal feeling to be on Wales duty at the same time as his best mate Isaak...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 weeks agoOur minds are on the job in hand, insists Wales second row Dafydd Jenkins
Dafydd Jenkins insists there are no excuses for Wales in terms of preparation as they head into their autumn opener against...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 weeks agoWales vs Argentina: Ben Thomas – I’ve never enjoyed rugby so much
Wales regular Ben Thomas says he has grown up a lot over the past couple of years – both on and...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoBath’s big beasts are helping Archie Griffin
Having a Springbok and a British & Irish Lion in his position at his club inevitably reduces Archie Griffin’s game-time for...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 month agoI loved watching Gavin Henson play, says Jacob Beetham
When Jacob Beetham thinks back to the players he most enjoyed watching when growing up, one name stands out – Gavin...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 month agoMark Jones is tipping Morgan Morse to make a big impact with Wales
Few people know new Wales squad member Morgan Morse better than Mark Jones. He worked with him at Wales U20s and...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoOspreys flanker Harri Deaves is determined to prove his worth
Proving the doubters wrong has always been a motivation for Harri Deaves and it continues to drive him on now as...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoAlun Lawrence enjoying his whirlwind return at Cardiff
It’s safe to say Alun Lawrence has grabbed his second chance at Cardiff with both hands.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoI’ve still got a lot to learn, admits Ospreys’ Dewi Lake
Wales star Dewi Lake insists he has only reached 70-80 per cent of his potential as he outlines the areas of...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoCardiff lock Josh McNally – I’ve still got a lot left in the tank
Josh McNally may be 35 now, but the Wales-based lock who won one England cap in 2021 has no intention of...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoDaniel Kasende: I’m the postman and will deliver for Ospreys
Daniel Kasende is certainly living up to his nickname as ‘The Postman’.
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoNo-nonsense Steve Tandy will do well for Wales – Shane Williams
Shane Williams goes back a long way with Steve Tandy and insists he has complete faith in him as the new...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoTaine Basham’s aiming to get back to his best
Taine Basham is ready to kick-start his career as he looks to force his way back into the Wales reckoning.
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoMatt Sherratt is boosted by recruitment drive at Cardiff
Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt says it’s a massive boost to have retained Taulupe Faletau and Josh Adams as the club look...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoTinus De Beer ready for Dragons challenge
Having travelled some 6,000 miles to come over to Wales from South Africa, Tinus de Beer has now made a much...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoI know I must perform well for the Dragons, says Thomas Young
Thomas Young has a renewed drive and hunger as he embarks on a new chapter in his rugby career with the...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoSteve Tandy is ready to take the criticism as new Wales head coach
Steve Tandy says he is ready to deal with the criticism which will inevitably come his way as Wales head coach....
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoWales must nail the basics – Sam Costelow
The contrast between this summer’s trip and Wales’ last tour of Japan could hardly be more acute. Back in 2013, they...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoURC Team of the Season: Bulls lead charge in pick of the finest
Simon Thomas selects his best XV from the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 Season, as he picks Munster centre Tom Farrell as...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoTaine Plumtree earns a Wales return
Taine Plumtree has revealed the changes he has made to his game, which have helped him earn a Wales recall. The...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoSimon Thomas: A few bright sparks to light up the gloom in Welsh Rugby
Simon Thomas assesses the state of the clubs in Wales and predicts more battles with the WRU over what happens next...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoRivalry with Kieran Hardy is pushing Reuben Morgan-Williams on
Reuben Morgan-Williams says the competition with fellow Ospreys scrum-half Kieran Hardy has driven the two of them on – a fact...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoJosh Macleod all set for Leinster challenge
Josh Macleod is proof positive of the virtues of patience and perseverance. It was back in 2020 that the Scarlets flanker...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoMatt Sherratt backs experience for Wales’ Summer Tour of Japan
Wales coach Matt Sherratt has revealed how the absence of recent captains Jac Morgan and Dafydd Jenkins has had a significant...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoHenry Thomas makes his father’s day
By Simon Thomas For Henry Thomas, playing for the land of his father has resulted in one very proud dad. A...
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Features
/ 9 months agoThomas: I’ll work hard
By SIMON THOMAS WALES U20s star Harry Thomas says he and his triumphant team-mates need to be playing rugby week-in, week-out....
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoThomas Ramos at 10 for new-look France
France head coach Fabien Galthie has made changes to his team following their 26-25 defeat by England last time out. Fly-half...
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Six Nations
/ 11 months agoUncapped prop Jack Boyle named in first Ireland squad under Simon Easterby
Interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has named uncapped Leinster prop Jack Boyle in a 36-man squad for the Guinness Six...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoBen Thomas glad to have old pal Max Llewellyn alongside him
By Simon Thomas Partner: Ben Thomas Ben Thomas is relishing his reunion with Max Llewellyn as they go in search of...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoI can take the pressure at No. 10, says Ben Thomas
By Simon Thomas Much is made about the difference between club and international rugby and it’s something Ben Thomas is able...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 1 year agoBen Thomas leads the charge for Cardiff
By Simon Thomas Scarlets .............. 15pts Tries: Page 1, Plumtree 11 Conversion: Costelow 2 Penalty: Costelow 5 Cardiff ................ 24pts Tries:...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoGareth Thomas: I want to hold on at No.1
By Simon Thomas Having finally established himself as Wales’ number one No.1, Gareth Thomas, above, is determined to hold on to...
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Features
/ 1 year agoSir Gareth Edwards: Antoine Dupont ‘has a buzz about him’
Simon Thomas talks to Sir Gareth Edwards, rated by many as the greatest rugby player of all time, about the brilliance...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoDan Thomas signs for Cardiff with the help of former teammates
Dan Thomas has revealed the significant part his former teammates, including England star Ellis Genge, played in his recent move to...
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Features
/ 1 year agoThomas keen to make things happen
By SIMON THOMAS To get an idea of what Ben Thomas will offer as he returns to the Wales fold, it’s...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 years agoWe blew our chances to win, admits Thomas
By SIMON THOMAS Lions................. 34pts Tries: Venter 7, Q Horn 18, Tshituka 73, 79 Conversion: Nohamba 8, 19, Lombard 74, 80...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 years agoCoventry 21-52 Wasps: Thomas Young puts his toe down for Wasps in 11-try thriller
A SCINTILLATING 90-metre sprint to the line by Thomas Young was the pick of the 11 tries served up by Wasps...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoSimon Zebo to decide his next move this week | James Harrington
The former Munster man has time running out on his current deal at Racing 92
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Featured
/ 5 years agoSimon Shaw interview – Jamie George has the right temperament to lead Lions
As a two-time tourist with the Lions to South Africa, Shaw explains his thoughts on the players who are captaincy material
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoSimonds’ guile lights up grim affair in Nottingham
By ROB WILDMAN GRIM is a fair word to use to describe this windswept quarter-final but one moment of guile by...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 7 years agoWales team to wear rainbow laces in show of support to Gareth Thomas
Wales make act of solidarity to LGBT community following attack on 100-cap Thomas
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Young Gun
/ 9 years agoYoung Gun: Simon Uzokwe – Newcastle flanker
Not being offered a contract by Northampton was tough to take for Simon Uzokwe, but in the space of three years...
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