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Five Premiership clubs weighing up move for British & Irish Lion

1 April 2020 0 comments

Wanted by English, Welsh and French clubs

Williams column: Taine Basham leads charge for Wales’ next generation

1 April 2020 0 comments

Shane Williams casts his eye over Wales’ crop of emerging Test talent, and feels Taine Basham is up to the task

I wanted to make French proud. I hope I’ve done that

29 March 2020 0 comments

NEALE HARVEY talks to France defence coach Shaun Edwards about his role across the Channel and life under lockdown Calling the shots: Shaun Edwards with […]

Parry puts his faith in Ospreys

22 March 2020 0 comments

SAM Parry has turned down a move to Cardiff Blues by committing to Ospreys for another season. Hooker has been an Achilles heel for quite […]

WRU expects to record ‘substantial loss’ in finances

19 March 2020 0 comments

The Welsh Rugby Union reported a loss of $4.3m last year

Booth to take the reins at struggling Ospreys

1 March 2020 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA OSPREYS have named Toby Booth as the new head coach on a three-year deal, starting this summer. Booth, 50, joined Harlequins as assistant […]

Ebbw ace Rubasniak earns first Test call for Poland

1 March 2020 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA ■By ROB COLE DAWID Rubasniak should have been battling relegation and the elements for Ebbw Vale at Carmarthen Quins this weekend, but instead […]

Warriors turn up the power to earn bonus win

23 February 2020 1 comment

By GARY HEATLY GLASGOW Warriors are into the Conference A playoff spots and teenage scrum-half Jamie Dobie had a first pro start to remember after […]

Mulvihill desperate for Blues response

23 February 2020 1 comment

By GEORGE LAWRENCE Starting: Hallam Amos, and Seb Davies WALES’ Six Nations squad men Hallam Amos and Seb Davies start for Cardiff Blues as they […]

Dragons postponed

16 February 2020 1 comment

STORM Dennis forced Dragons to postpone yesterday’s game with Benetton. PRO14 organisers said the decision to call off the Dragons game at Rodney Parade was […]

Prop star Millar-Mills swings it for Ealing

9 February 2020 1 comment

By TOM INNES Battlers: Jersey celebrate Will Homer’s first try EALING Trailfinders hung on to claim the points after an exciting tussle with old rivals […]

Woolf opens door for Folau Test comeback

2 February 2020 1 comment

ISRAEL Folau will be considered for Tonga selection if he performs well for Catalan Dragons, says coach Kristian Woolf. The former Wallabies full-back, who has […]

Dragons scorch into quarter-finals despite forgettable first half

19 January 2020 1 comment

European Challenge Cup By ALEX BYWATER Tyler Morgan runs in to score the bonus point try PICTURE: THuw Evans DEAN Ryan admitted the Rodney Parade […]

Humphreys excited by props Leon and WillGriff

19 January 2020 3 comments

JONATHAN Humphreys believes Alun Wyn Jones can defy logic and figure at the next World Cup, but insists he will come under pressure from the […]

Sevens circuit helps get Rosser up to speed

19 January 2020 0 comments

News DRAGONS speedster Jared Rosser is lighting up the PRO14 with the everimproving Dragons and his team have two American Sevens heroes to thank for […]

Ryan dares to hope despite his Dragons’ six-try pasting

12 January 2020 0 comments

By TOM COLEMAN DEAN RYAN is refusing to give up on his side’s European dreams despite being hit for six in France. Castres ran in […]

Williams column: Top signing for Ospreys by Rhys Webb must earn Wales spot

8 January 2020 0 comments

Rhys Webb’s availability for Wales is welcome but shouldn’t threaten Gareth or Aled Davies, writes Shane Williams

Samson looks strong for Six Nations recall

5 January 2020 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Dropped: Samson Lee SAMSON Lee has been backed to return to his dynamic best for the Six Nations after being snubbed for […]

Charteris: ‘Incredible’ Stooke now Test ready

5 January 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Leading from front: Elliott Stooke in action against Quins PICTURES: Getty Images ELLIOTT Stooke’s durability in an improving Bath pack can push […]

Williams column: A strong Dragons team can help Pivac make strides

2 January 2020 0 comments

Shane Williams shares his view on how Aaron Wainwright and Taine Basham can take Wales to the next level

Blues keep climbing with fourth win on trot

29 December 2019 0 comments

■ By ROGER PANTING JOSH Navidi returned from his World Cup injury to lead Blues to a hard-fought victory before a sell-out crowd on Boxing […]

My worst night at Ospreys – Tipuric

29 December 2019 0 comments

Sneaking in: Kieran Hardy scores for Scarlets PICTURE: Huw Evans ■By STEFFAN THOMAS BRAD Mooar was delighted with his side as they posted a record […]

Rhodri’s Dragons building strength through adversity

29 December 2019 2 comments

■By STEFFAN THOMAS Turned corner: Rhodri Williams PICTURE: Getty Images RHODRI Williams believes playing in a struggling Dragons side has made him a better player. […]

Jackson column: Rugby as Wales’ national sport? Not with these crowd numbers!

23 December 2019 0 comments

Can we expect a full house at any of the regions’ this festive period?

Dan’s a scary hardman…you have been warned!

22 December 2019 0 comments

DAN Baugh was one of the toughest players I played against. He was with Cardiff Blues when I faced him about 20 years ago and […]

Elite 38 will earn cash for Welsh regions

22 December 2019 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER WALES’ four regions are set to start the New Year by fighting over the players in Wayne Pivac’s national squad in a […]

Ryan calls for more money at struggling Dragons

8 December 2019 1 comment

■By STEFFAN THOMAS DEAN Ryan insists there is plenty of untapped potential at the Dragons but has warned they won’t move forward without increased investment. […]

Dragons prop forced to retire at 25 after serious training ground injury

5 December 2019 0 comments

Jack Cosgrove has retired upon medical advice as one of Bristol’s Championship-winning squad members

Warriors fall to Castres power at breakdown

24 November 2019 0 comments

By TIM LEWIS Held: No way through for Geoffrey Palis of Castres WORCESTER came up short in France as they were outmuscled by a strong […]

Brilliant Basham sparks Ryan’s ice-age Dragons

24 November 2019 0 comments

By JAMES CANDY TAINE Basham warmed up for what could be a Test debut with another standout display as the Dragons made it two from […]

Suddenly Davies has joined the ‘bad guys’

24 November 2019 0 comments

AS CHIEF executive of Cardiff RFC pre-regionalisation, Gareth Davies defied the WRU and put them in the English Premiership alongside Swansea. After one season, the […]

Amos eager to stake his claim for 15 jersey

24 November 2019 0 comments

By JAMES CANDY NEWS EXTRA HALLAM Amos is hoping his new beginnings for club and country kickstart his international career. The dynamic back-three operator moved […]

Jackson column: Welsh regions pay dearly for loss of their stars

21 November 2019 0 comments

Wayne Pivac isn’t the only one reeling from injuries to key members of Wales’ World Cup squad, writes Peter Jackson

Basham rises to challenge as Dragons ease to victory

17 November 2019 1 comment

By ROB COLE Future star: Taine Basham of Dragons scores his third try PICTURES: Huw Evans TAINE Basham couldn’t have picked a better time to […]

Ryan: tries hid Dragons errors

17 November 2019 0 comments

DRAGONS director of rugby Dean Ryan was happy with the five points, but not so much with the performance. “I’m weirdly not that happy because […]

Newport aim to shake off Sunday blues

17 November 2019 0 comments

By ROB COLE PREVIEW… Newport v Pontypridd Sunday, kick-off 2:30pm NEWPORT will be hoping to make it three wins in a row in the Premiership […]

Moriarty try swings it Wales’ way after Vahaamahina red

27 October 2019 1 comment

From NICK CAIN at Oita Stadium Late winner: Ross Moriarty scores the crucial try ROSS Moriarty’s late try clinched a see-saw quarterfinal that hinged on […]

Tommy Reffell will be a star for club and country says Leicester’s Thompson

17 October 2019 0 comments

The future of Wales’ back row? Guy Thompson think so after being impressed with the young flanker’s displays at Leicester

Dragons tie six academy prospects to extensions

16 October 2019 0 comments

Last week’s tryscorer against Connacht Taine Basham pens new deal

The blond Russian bombshell ambitious to explode at top level

6 October 2019 1 comment

By TOM BRADSHAW Wig-wam man: Gadzhiev FORMER MMA fighter Tagir Gadzhiev has been turning heads in Japan with a series of impressive displays for Russia […]

Welsh hold key to Scots progress

6 October 2019 0 comments

WHEN Scotland face Russia on Wednesday, it will be the tactical nous of two Welshmen that will go a long way to determining whether Scotland […]

Leinster set up Irish final with rivals Ulster

29 September 2019 0 comments

CELTIC CUP ROUND-UP By STEVE THOMAS IT will be an all-Irish final in the Celtic Cup after reigning champions Leinster A hammered Dragons A 55-17 […]

Dragons ready for lift up with Sam Davies at the controls

27 September 2019 0 comments

How are the four Welsh regions shaping up ahead of the start of the PRO14 season this weekend?

Hewitt back with a bang as Dragons get off to a flyer

15 September 2019 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING ASHTON Hewitt made a sparkling return as Dragons began their season preparations impressively by winning a full-blooded Welsh friendly. The 24-year-old speedster […]

Dragons build new dynasty on old alliances

8 September 2019 0 comments

■ By JAMES CANDY NEWS EXTRA RHODRI Williams says reliving the past is the secret to success at the Dragons this season. The scrum-half has […]

Home is where the heart is in Celtic Cup

8 September 2019 2 comments

Celtic Cup round-up IT WAS a great day for the home teams in the Celtic Cup as Scarlets A ran in eight tries in their […]

Mitchell glad to be aboard Pirates’ drive for excellence

8 September 2019 0 comments

■ By MIKE CINCLAIR Still hungry: Cornish Pirates prop Craig Mitchell FORMER Wales prop Craig Mitchell believes Yorkshire Carnegie’s losses will become Cornish Pirates’ gain […]

John Mulvihill singles out what Cardiff Blues need to do to become PRO14 contenders

4 September 2019 0 comments

There are a number of young players coming through who can help the Blues reach their goals for 2019-20

Griffiths on mission to come in from the cold

11 August 2019 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS Fighting fit again: Dragons back row Ollie Griffiths PICTURES: Getty Images OLLIE Griffiths plans to muscle in on Wales’ back row headache […]