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Summerhill in hunt for a new deal

By SIMON THOMAS Moving on: Aled Summerhill in action for Cardiff PICTURE: Getty Images AS he comes to terms with being...

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Former Wales star Carter dies aged 59

NEWS EXTRA FORMER Wales flanker Alun Carter died last week while out on a walk at the age of 59. Carter...

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Changing names is never easy to do

SO Twickenham will henceforth be called the Allianz Stadium apparently, at least that’s what the sponsors hope. Now the RFU is...

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Cornish Pirates: Richard ‘Dicky’ Evans knighted

In terms of Rugby Royalty, the Cornish Pirates' Richard ‘Dicky’ Evans certainly ranks among the historical greats.

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Bristol Bears sign Argentina U20 star Benjamin Elizalde

One of the stars of the U20 World Championship, Argentinian full-back Benjamin Elizalde, has joined Premiership side Bristol Bears.

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Dan 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...

By Simon Thomas

Cardiff sign another scrum-half in Johan Mulder

Cardiff have announced the signing of 24-year-old South African scrum-half Johan Mulder from fellow United Rugby Championship side the Lions.

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Call me The Stag – but I was stuck with Bambi

MY LIFEIN RUGBY THE FORMER SCOTLAND SEVENS INTERNATIONAL AND GLASGOW HAWKS/WARRIORS, WATERLOO AND BEDFORD BACK ROWER RORY McKAY IT’S been great...

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Bristol Bears defend hosting Premiership game in Cardiff

Bristol Bears COO Tom Tainton insists rugby must continue to “take calculated risks” to widen its appeal and draw in new...

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The Bears blueprint: Go and play without fear

PAUL REES ON HOW BRISTOL HEAD COACH PAT LAM PLANS TO GUIDE THE WEST COUNTRY OUTFIT BACK TO THE TOP Class...

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Staying up’s going to be a challenge

Q&A Ben Jaycock talks to Devonport Services head coach Ben Russell, below, as they prepare for life in National Two West...

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Davies back in the running for Wales

■By SIMON THOMAS ALED Davies is the first to admit that being barred from playing for Wales for the past four...

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Collecting Rugby Memorabilia

The world is going sports memorabilia crazy with some incredible prices reserved for the rarest items. While many of these originate...

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Hardy on hand to grab last-gasp win

By ROGER PANTING Reds...................................35 Tries: Asiata 14, 28, 51; Grealy 59, 69 Conversions: O'Connor 14, 28, 51, 59, 69 Wales...................................36 Tries: Griffin 4, Grace...

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Features

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Wrong that Hill was picked in the first place

GIVEN the dysfunctional state of their national game, perhaps only Wales could find a long-overdue win mired in a sorry controversy...

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Bristol heading to Cardiff for one home fixture

BRISTOL Bears will play a home Premiership fixture at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium next season. The match on May 10 will be...

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Patchell becomes a rocket in Japan

On the move: Rhys Patchell scoring a try for the Highlanders last season PICTURES: Alamy WALES fly-half Rhys Patchell has joined...

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International Rugby

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Aussies made to fight all the way

By Roger Panting Australia........................... 36pts Tries: Daugunu 7, 67; Gordon 25, Alaalatoa 54 Conversions: Lolesio 8, 26 Penalties: Lolesio 15, 31,...

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International Rugby

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Wales show defiance but the wait goes on

PETER JACKSON All week long the Red Dragon legions had planned their regimental mobilisation with just enough military precision to let...

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Josh McNally: I still have a lot more to give

Josh McNally views his move to Cardiff as the perfect outcome after contemplating for a time that his rugby career may...

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Lest we forget: The bravery of the fallen

PETER JACKSON It's a long way from Maesteg to Mametz Wood, from a mining community in the Llynfi Valley to a...

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/ 1 year ago

I played my last game in 38-degree heat…

MY LIFEIN RUGBY CHRIS PLANCHANT THE FORMER NORTH OTAGO, BIRKENHEAD PARK, NEW BRIGHTON, WATERLOO, DONCASTER AND CHESHIRE/ LANCASHIRE BACK ROWER OMAN,...

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International Rugby

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The key talking points ahead of the second Test between Australia and Wales

Wales have not won a Test match since the 2023 World Cup. Wales will have another chance to try and end...

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Champions Cup

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Champions Cup to stick with format

By JON NEWCOMBE CEO: Jacques Raynaud Fans hoping for a return to the old four-team, six pools Champions Cup format in...

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Wainwright stands out as Wales fail to impress

PETER JACKSON Political swings being all the rage, the sixth-best team in the Six Nations duly fell victim to one of...

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McNally agrees Cardiff switch

By SAM JACKSON Challenge: Josh McNally is on the move CARDIFF have boosted their pack by signing once-capped England lock Josh...

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Three hat-tricks for the Baa-Baas was a peak

MY LIFEIN RUGBY DEREK STARK THE FORMER SCOTLAND, BARBARIANS & GLASGOW WING Scoring for Scotland with my first touch of the...

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Chris Hewett

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Whistler’s authority must be protected

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED In the middle: Sara Cox took charge of the Women’s Premiership final between Gloucester-Hartpury and Bristol last...

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Brendan Gallagher

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25 years on and it’s still a special place

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER It was the 25th anniversary of the first-ever...

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Winning on the road is crucial

A GOOD team needs to tick many boxes if it wishes to become a great trophy winning side and top of...

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Gatland hits the 50-mark for Wales

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Unless they change the habit of a lifetime in Australia over the next...

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Stepping into JPR’s shoes

ON April 26, 1980, Cardiff Arms Park staged what may have been the first club match to gross £100,000 in ticket...

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International Rugby

/ 1 year ago

Wales show spirit but Springboks just have too much in reserve

■By ROGER PANTING Wales.................................. 13pts Tries: Lake 30 Conversions: Costelow 30 Penalties: Costelow 7, 34 South Africa .....................41pts Tries: Kriel 3,...

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Thomas 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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The day Meredith made history

PETER JACKSON Courtenay Meredith spent the last 71 years of an exceptionally long life with something to shout about over what...

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NEWS EXTRA

‘Hardnosed’ Gilmore signs up with Quins HARLEQUINS have appointed Jason Gilmore as defence coach. The Australian arrives following head coach roles...

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