All posts tagged "Ospreys"
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoA Lion-size mistake
NO shortage of British and Irish players have been rendered hors de combat in South Africa over the years for going...
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Columnists
/ 9 years agoJackson column: From Celtic League to Bloemfontein, Ospreys are winging it
By Peter Jackson When the fledgling Ospreys first took flight in the Celtic League, they had no idea that it would...
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Features
/ 9 years agoWebb’s WRU talks could foil Sarries
Decision: Rhys Webb SARACENS face an anxious wait to find out if they stand a chance of luring British and Irish...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoOspreys shot down as Biggar is forced off
By STEFFAN THOMAS TREVISO No.8 Dean Budd hailed his side’s huge defensive effort as the traditional Italian strugglers beat the Ospreys...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWe’ll be fully charged for Carmarthan in search of more treasure
I’VE been in Peru in the past week undertaking a climb up Macchu Picchu in order to raise money for Velindre...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoRavens cling on at the death to deny Quins fightback
By LUKE FOX Carmarthen…30 Bridgend …28 BRIDGEND almost timed their second-half revival to perfection, but ultimately fell short in a narrow...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoIronmen end barren run in style to edge thriller
By JAMES CANDY Methyr …43 Newport…33 MERTHYR bounced back from three straight defeats to come out on top against Newport in...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: Sam’s a huge loss but it may work out well for the future
Sam Warburton‘s injury is a huge blow for Wales. I thought he was outstanding on the Lions tour and his displays...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoGive Jonathan chance to lead Wales, Williams urges Gatland
Wales legend Martyn Williams has urged Warren Gatland to use the November series to test the captaincy credentials of Jonathan Davies....
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoLacklustre Ospreys get rocket from Tandy
By ALEX BYWATER OSPREYS head coach Steve Tandy accused his players of a lack of effort at a rain-soaked Liberty Stadium....
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoSam’s a huge loss but it may work out well for the future
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND SAM Warburton’s injury is a huge blow for Wales. I thought he was outstanding on...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoCome back Lions, the Ospreys need you says Dan
By STEFFAN THOMAS OSPREYS full-back Dan Evans hopes his side’s returning British & Irish Lions can boost Steve Tandy’s men following...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: Dan’s a big loss but Ospreys do have Sam
Dan Biggar is a colossal loss to Welsh rugby. It was no surprise to see his move to Northampton Saints confirmed...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoGive Biggar a huge send-off
WHEN word first got out of Dan Biggar signing for Northampton, a senior member of the Ospreys’ management team borrowed the...
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Features
/ 9 years agoON THE BLIND SIDE
BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler BATH are set to offer veteran Samoan halfback Kahn Fotuali’i the chance of extending...
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Features
/ 9 years agoSaracens lead the hunt for Wales star Webb
SARACENS are the first Premiership club to put their hat into the ring for Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb who is out...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: I won’t be tempted to write off Kings yet
The start of a new era in the Guinness PRO14 saw all eyes on Llanelli as defending champions Scarlets took on...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoNorthampton confirm Biggar signing
Northampton have today confirmed that Dan Biggar has signed a contract to join the East Midlands club in the summer of...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWRU and Ospreys statement on Dan Biggar
Dan Biggar has informed his employers of his intention to leave Welsh Rugby to join Northampton Saints next season. Biggar is...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoWe should back this grassroots initiative from Ryan
I WAS fascinated to see my old team-mate Ryan Jones launch a new initiative through the Welsh Rugby Union to try...
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Features
/ 9 years agoSamoan warrior Fotuali’i ready to put his head where it hurts again
Return: Freddie Burns, here playing for Leicester, is back with home town club Bath KAHN Fotuali’ i was Bath’ s most...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoOspreys blushes are spared by 2-try Giles
By STEFFAN THOMAS Ospreys 22pts Tries: Giles 3, 79, Fia 40 Conversions: Hook 40, Davies 79 Penalty: Hook 23 Zebre 13pts...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoI won’t be tempted to write off Kings yet
Asset: Yaw Penxe bursts out of a tackle to score for Kings PICTURE: Huw Evans The start of a new era...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoFormer Bath captain to play for Ospreys this season
Bath flanker Guy Mercer has joined the Ospreys on a season long loan. The 27-year old, who only last year was...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoLeinster can edge out Scarlets
Alex Bywater discovers a Wales legend is looking across to Dublin for this season’s champions Martyn Williams believes the signing of...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoIt’s Munster for the title with Scarlets chasing them
AFTER a long summer of negotiations, the Guinness PRO14 begins on Friday and I’ve nailed my colours to the mast with...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoSarries to face Saints in European opener
Two in a row: Saracens win the Europen Champions Cup last season CHAMPIONS CUP ROUND 1 FIXTURES Friday October 13 Ulster...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoTuilagi back with his big hits and high hopes
By STEVE KENNY Leicester…40pts Ospreys …14pts MANU Tuilagi came through his first start since New Year’s Day to give himself a...
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20 Questions
/ 9 years ago20 Questions: Arthur Ellis – Ealing Trailfinders openside
How has pre-season been going? Everyone is pretty excited to get started and play some games now after a lot of...
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Dream Team
/ 9 years agoDream Team: Ryan Bevington – Bristol and former Ospreys prop
1. Ryan Bevington – I’d love to play in the team I’m about to pick so I’d have to select myself...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoHeavy artillery rolls through to give Harrison armchair ride
By COLIN NEWBOULT Leicester …47 Treviso …12 THIS convincing seventry victory set an ideal benchmark for Matt O’Connor’s troops to build...
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Features
/ 9 years agoRonaldo’s just lucky it wasn’t on rugby field
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Cristiano Ronaldo may never have heard of Neil Back nor Percy Montgomery but...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoChampagne rugby from Exeter’s forgotton centre Campagnaro
By ROGER PANTING Red hot: Exeter centre Michele Campagnao. Right: Sarel Pretorious scores for Dragons PICTURE: Pinnacle TEAMS EXETER: Bodilly, Woodburn...
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English Championship
/ 9 years agoLondon Welsh double act with a five-year masterplan
The John Dawes suite at Old Deer Park is adorned with memorabilia from the bygone age when London Welsh were the...
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Miscellaneous
/ 9 years agoFilise’s still firing at 40 with the Blues
By PETER JACKSON CARDIFF Blues prop Tau Filise will set a world record next month as the first professional player to...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoRegions can fly in low and then rise for prizes
THE closer it gets to the launch of the PRO14, the more I think the Welsh regions are going to go...
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Features
/ 9 years ago2017-18 pre-season fixtures
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Thursday August 17 Northampton v Nottingham Ulster v Wasps...
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Features
/ 9 years agoExiles double act with a five-year masterplan
NICK VERDIER meets the new men charged with leading London Welsh’s revival Passioante about Welsh: Sonny Parker, left, and Cai Griffiths...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 years agoClinical Tigers capitalise after Ospreys hit by late yellow card
By ROGER PANTING Binned: Rowan Jenkins Winner: Jake Kerr Ospreys 14pts Leicester 21pts A LATE yellow card to young Ospreys prop...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoPeter Jackson: Action man Alun-Wyn is charging towards record
If his track record is anything to go by, Alun-Wyn Jones will pass another landmark towards the end of the coming...
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Dream Team
/ 9 years agoDream Team: Rory Pitman – Jersey No.8
1. Phil John – A Scarlet legend who’s been very reliable over the years. He started playing in 1999 and must...
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Womens Rugby World Cup
/ 9 years agoUnderdogs Wales to unleash teenage sensation George
Wales WALES face a huge battle to get out of their pool but head coach Rowland Phillips is desperate to put...
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Peter Jackson
/ 9 years agoAction man Alun-Wyn is charging towards record
If his track record is anything to go by, Alun-Wyn Jones will pass another landmark towards the end of the coming...
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Features
/ 9 years agoDREAM TEAM
ARTHUR ELLIS, THE EALING & FORMER OSPREYS AND WASPS OPENSIDE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1....
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams: Break the bank to keep Biggar at Ospreys
Here’s my message to the Welsh Rugby Union; you have to try and pull out all the stops to help keep...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoLydiate ready for action at Ospreys
By PETER JACKSON Gimme some skin: Christian Wade, left, and Dan Robson helped Wasps retain their Premiership Sevens title PICTURE: Getty...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoBreak the bank to keep Dan at Ospreys
Key man at Ospreys: Dan Biggar PICTURE: Getty Images HERE’S MY message to the Welsh Rugby Union; you have to try...
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Features
/ 9 years agoDREAM TEAM
RORY PITMAN, THE JERSEY AND FORMER SCARLETS AND WASPS NO.8, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1....
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Features
/ 9 years ago2017-18 pre-season fixtures
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Thursday August 3 Leicester Lions v Coventry Friday August...
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