All posts tagged "George North"
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 weeks agoBrendan Gallagher: Time for Wales to build attack around Louis Rees-Zammit
In the macho unforgiving world of elite sport and especially rugby there is meant to be no consolation in defeat and...
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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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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoMax Nagy: From the fields of Buckingham to the Ospreys’ arena
Peter Ryan speaks to Max Nagy about his journey from Buckingham to the Ospreys, and how rugby has shaped both his...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoAxing two Welsh regions may work, says George North
George North believes talk of reducing the number of Welsh regions from four to two cannot be dismissed outright in a...
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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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Dream Team
/ 6 months agoDream Team – Saope Soko
SAOPE SOKO, THE FORMER CHESTER, OLD ALBANIANS, RAMS, HENLEY, WORTHING AND ZIMBABWE CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoProD2 climax to be shown on YouTube
AWAY from the troubles of Biarritz, there’s good news for British-based fans of French rugby’s second-tier ProD2 – it’s back on...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoTry-fests galore as fans flock to ProD2
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Try time: Flyer Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored again for Bordeaux in their victory against Castres PICTURES: Getty Images...
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Features
/ 11 months agoInjuries are tough but I’m a fighter – Johnny Williams
Simon Thomas talks to Johnny Williams about beating cancer, life as a Scarlet and his Wales ambitions For Johnny Williams, the...
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Latest News
/ 12 months agoDREAMTEAM
JOSH DAVIES, THE FORMER WALES U20s, EALING, LONDON WELSH & BARNES SCRUM-HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR...
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Latest News
/ 12 months agoDREAMTEAM
JOSH DAVIES, THE FORMER WALES U20s, EALING, LONDON WELSH & BARNES SCRUM-HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR...
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Dream Team
/ 12 months agoDream Team – Josh Davies
JOSH DAVIES, THE FORMER WALES U20s, EALING, LONDON WELSH & BARNES SCRUM-HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 year agoJac Morgan could lead Wales into new era
By Jeremy Guscott - Outspoken and unmissable every week... Wales do not have much chance of beating Australia today in Cardiff...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 year agoSchool time is over, says Will Rowlands
By Rob Cole Will Rowlands says “school time is over” for Warren Gatland’s Welsh squad and it is now time to...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoGopperth leads the way for old boys
YOU can’t keep a good man down. Or an old one, for that matter. Jimmy Gopperth, a couple of months into...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 year agoCatch this team of nations on camera
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER FLY on the wall sporting documentaries seem to...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoBrive get one over title rivals Oyonnax
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN PICTURES: Getty Images Impressive debut: Courtney Lawes playing for Brive against Oyonnax. Inset, Jonny May COURTNEY Lawes...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 year agoJames will prove to be a star at Racing
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER HERE’S a little prediction that will either leave...
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International Rugby
/ 1 year agoWales 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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Latest News
/ 1 year agoGatland 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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Premiership
/ 1 year agoNorthampton’s brilliant trio are leaving the club in the best hands
BRENDAN GALLAGHER You don’t always get what you deserve in sport, not least when it comes to the send-off you dream...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoLlewellyn adds some power
By JON NEWCOMBE Gloucester are reaping the rewards of Max Llewellyn’s weight-gain mission during the Six Nations, with the 109kg hulking...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 years agoLeicester ace adds power to Ospreys midfield
By SAM JACKSON Ospreys have signed Phil Cokanasiga from Leicester Tigers for the 2024-25 season. Cokanasiga, the younger brother of England...
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Young Gun
/ 2 years agoYoung Guns: Northampton & England U20 wing Toby Cousins
By BEN JAYCOCK Former Northampton season ticket holder Toby Cousins aims to follow in the footsteps of the club’s youthful backline...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoLlewellyn keen to put himself in the frame for Wales
By PAUL REES Max Llewellyn’s form for Gloucester this year will have put the centre in the frame for Wales’s summer...
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Peter Jackson
/ 2 years agoGatland’s left with mountain to climb
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW AN alternative Wales squad, one untainted by the Six Nations whitewash, is to...
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Peter Jackson
/ 2 years agoQuestions Gatland needs to answer
The day after offering his resignation, Warren Gatland appeared on BBC Wales’ flagship rugby programme, Scrum V. A shame that two...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoIreland’s finest take control
Paul Rees picks his Six Nations team of the tournament with the men in green providing six of the best ...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoTuilagi to leave Sale for Bayonne
England’s Manu Tuilagi will leave Sale Sharks, and likely bring an end to his more than a dozen-year international career, to...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSorry end for North as Italy hand wooden spoon to Wales
SIX NATIONS 2024 By PETER JACKSON Wales.................................. 21pts Tries: Dee 64, Rowlands 79, Grady 80+2 Conversions: Costelow 64, Lloyd 80, 80+2...
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Dream Team
/ 2 years agoDream Team with Alex Day
The Bedford and former Cornish Pirates, Northampton & Saracens scrum-half chooses the best XV he has played with or against... 1....
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British and Irish Lions
/ 2 years agoGeorge the Great takes his final bow
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW On a Tuesday afternoon at Anfield in the late autumn of 1993, All...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoAll set for a race to the finish
With the Premiership resuming next weekend, Paul Rees looks at how the runners and riders are gearing up The Premiership resumes...
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Rugby Paper News
/ 2 years agoWales Lost Against France: Player Ratings Show Shortcomings and Missed Opportunities
Wales suffered a discouraging 24-45 loss to France on Sunday, requiring setting up a bold front for the match against Italy...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoNorth announces retirement to end 13-year international career
George North has announced that this Saturday’s match against Italy will be his last for Wales. North, 31, has made 121...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoWales vs France Player Ratings
Wales slumped to a 24-45 loss to France on Sunday to set up a wooden spoon decider against Italy this weekend....
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoThings fell apart for Wales – Gatland
Warren Gatland felt his side collapsed in the second half on their way to recording a heavy defeat to France. Speaking...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoWatkin’s ready to stake his claim
By ROB COLE Owen Watkin plays week in, week out with George North but today he gets his big chance to...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoGatland on a mission to avoid whitewash
By PAUL REES PREVIEW... Wales v France Today. Kick-off 3pm, Principality Stadium WALES are on their worst run in the Six...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 2 years agoPlay with tempo and Wales could steal it
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK WALES are rebuilding, and most people accept that. There are usually ups and downs...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoPlayers or gladiators? Why the game is struggling to find the right balance
Paul Rees reports on World Rugby's attempts to broaden the sport's appeal but can see problems ahead It has become an...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoRattled, but Irish still on course for slam
By PETER JACKSON Ireland................................ 31pts Tries: Sheehan 21, Lowe 32, Frawley 68, Beirne 81 Conversions: Crowley 22, 33, 68, 82 Penalties:...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoAs usual, Gibson-Park enjoys life in top gear
BRENDAN GALLAGHER It's more than a little sobering to think that Ireland’s win over Wales on Saturday was probably their “iffy”...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoIreland return to strongest team for Celtic Clash
Preview: Ireland vs Wales (Saturday, 2:15pm) Ireland continue their Grand Slam pursuit by making seven changes to return to their strongest...
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Peter Jackson
/ 2 years agoIreland’s class will be hard to overcome
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW IF ONLY Wales could take an old leaf out of the record book...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoOnce again, England escape to victory
SIX NATIONS 2024 By NICK CAIN at Twickenham England .............................. 16pts Tries: Earl 20, Dingwall 63 Penalties: Ford 48, 72 Wales..................................14pts...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoEngland stick, Wales twist for Twickenham test
Preview: England vs Wales (Saturday, 4:45pm) Wales have made seven alterations with England unchanged for Satuday’s crucial contest at Twickenham. The...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoNorth and Kinghorn miss out on Cardiff clash
Preview: Wales vs Scotland (Saturday, 4:45pm) Wales’ George North and Scotland’s Blair Kinghorn will both be absent from the two countries’...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoGatland: You write us off at your peril
Six Nations team-by-team previews: Wales Paul Rees finds the coach in bullish mood about his team’s chances in the coming weeks...
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoIt’s unbelievable! Mann delighted as he’s called into Wales squad
By SIMON THOMAS Alex Mann hadn’t started a single game of regional rugby before this season – now he’s in the...
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