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Ali Hepher, the highly-rated strategist behind Premiership Rugby’s deadliest attack, refused to rule himself out of coaching England but insists his...

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/ 10 years ago

Wales name team for Six Nations opener

Rob Evans, Tom James and Justin Tipuric ahev all been included in Wales‘ starting XV for their Six Nations opener against...

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/ 10 years ago

Champions Cup round 6 teams

Pool 1 Ulster v Oyonnax Ulster: Jared Payne; Andrew Trimble, Darren Cave, Luke Marshall, Craig Gilroy; Paddy Jackson, Paul Marshall; Kyle...

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/ 10 years ago

Alun Wyn Jones to stay in Wales

Alun Wyn Jones has committed his long-term future to the Ospreys and Wales after re-signing his National Dual Contract (NDC). The...

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Shane Williams

/ 10 years ago

Shane Williams column: Cardiff Blues have signed one of Europe’s top talents

Of all the transfers and moves announced so far – Matthew Morgan joining Cardiff Blues is by far the most exciting....

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/ 10 years ago

Ospreys capture Springbok centre

Ospreys have announced the signing of South African international JJ Engelbrecht, subject to work permit. In what has been described as...

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Shane Williams

/ 10 years ago

Shane Williams column: Ireland match holds the key to another Wales Grand Slam

No sooner have we all welcomed in the New Year than the Six Nations is upon us. It all kicks-off in...

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Shane Williams

/ 10 years ago

Shane Williams column: Alex Cuthbert finding form at just the right time

Christmas derbies… there’s nothing else like them in Welsh rugby. As a player I loved this time of year. Now, as...

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/ 10 years ago

Rhys Webb boost for Wales and Ospreys

Wales and the Ospreys have been handed a major boost with the news that Rhys Webb has penned a National Dual...

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English Gallagher Premiership

/ 10 years ago

Just £25k would have stopped Bath signing Taulupe Faletau

Bath would have missed out on Taulupe Faletau had the Welsh Rugby Union been willing to pay an extra £25,000-a-year. Newport...

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/ 10 years ago

Champions Cup round 3 teams

Pool 1 Oyonnax v Saracens Oyonnax: Quentin Etienne; Silvere Tian, Guillaume Bousses, Alaska Taufa, Dug Codjo; Rory Clegg, Fabien Cibray; Soane...

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/ 10 years ago

Scott Williams commits his future to Scarlets

Scott Williams has signed a new deal that sees him extend his stay at the Scarlets until at least 2018. Williams,...

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Shane Williams

/ 10 years ago

Shane Williams column: Ospreys must not waste that great result in Clermont

That wonderful fightback by the Ospreys in Clermont has given them the chance to make a real push for a quarter-final...

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Peter Jackson

/ 10 years ago

Peter Jackson column: Dan Biggar is the man to lead Ospreys on glory run

Dan Biggar goes to work this afternoon in a place surrounded by volcanic mountains, a suitable location for an Osprey who...

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English Gallagher Premiership

/ 10 years ago

Dave Ewers aiming to show he has real six appeal

Dave Ewers insists he feels no bitterness towards England after his World Cup snub – but is hungrier than ever to...

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Brendan Gallagher

/ 10 years ago

A preview of the Champions Cup pools

By Brendan Gallagher Pool 1: Saracens, Ulster Toulouse and Oyonnax Overview: Saracens had 15 players involved in the World Cup but...

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Club Rugby

/ 10 years ago

Jones believes strong start to the season is a sign of things to come for Quins

Adam Jones may be a softly spoken, modest character when sat down in an interview but the forward has much to...

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Shane Williams

/ 10 years ago

Shane Williams column: Taulupe Faletau veto good news for Wales and regions

Taulupe Faletau’s transfer saga may have been a mess but hopefully it could prove a turning point for Welsh rugby. For...

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/ 10 years ago

Dan Biggar set to sign on for 2019 World Cup

Welsh fly-half is finalising a new deal to stay in Wales for another crack at the World Cup.

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Club Rugby

/ 10 years ago

Bristol’s risen Phoenix Gavin Henson is enjoying his revival

The one good thing about hitting rock bottom is that the only way is up – but as Gavin Henson can...

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/ 10 years ago

Morgan in midfield for Wales against South Africa

Tyler Morgan will start at outside centre in Wales‘ World Cup quarter-final against South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday. The twice-capped...

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/ 10 years ago

Justin Tipuric to start for Wales against Wallabies

Justin Tipuric has been named in the Wales starting XV as Warren Gatland is looking to answer fire with fire in...

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Dream Team

/ 10 years ago

Dream Team: Lee Byrne – former Lions, Wales, Dragons, Clermont and Ospreys full-back

1. Gethin Jenkins – The Welsh Lion has an almighty engine around the park and is simply impossible to move at...

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/ 10 years ago

Wales forced to change three against Fiji

Injuries have forced Wales to make three changes to their starting XV ahead of their game against Fiji on Thursday. With...

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/ 10 years ago

PREVIEW: England v Fiji

Ben Youngs will win his 50th Test cap when England face Fiji in the first match of Rugby World Cup at...

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Jeremy Guscott

/ 10 years ago

Jeremy Guscott’s column: Wales won’t be weakened with Liam Williams and Mike Phillips

Injuries are a fact of Rugby Union life, and it’s always been a case of, ‘the King is dead, long live...

By Jeremy Guscott

English Gallagher Premiership

/ 10 years ago

Jonathan Thomas statement

After announcing his retirement from rugby, Wales international Jonathan Thomas has released the following statement: “It’s with real sadness I have...

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/ 10 years ago

Epilepsy forces Jonathan Thomas to retire

Wales international and Worcester forward Jonathan Thomas has been forced to retire from playing rugby at the age of 32. Thomas,...

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/ 10 years ago

Sam Warburton returns to lead Wales

Sam Warburton returns to the Wales starting line-up to lead his side against Italy in their final World Cup warm-up on...

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Champions Cup

/ 10 years ago

Steve Meehan tips English clubs to challenge French giants

Toulon’s new backs coach Steve Meehan believes the financial disparity between English and French clubs is closing and sees no reason...

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Shane Williams

/ 10 years ago

Shane Williams’ column: Absolute honour to play with a true great like Ryan Jones

Of the hundreds of memories I cherish from playing with Ryan Jones for the Ospreys, Wales and the British & Irish...

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English Gallagher Premiership

/ 10 years ago

Hair Bear Adam Jones hungry for Harlequins starting jersey

Former Wales star has “nothing to prove” at Harlequins.

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/ 10 years ago

Nalaga fails to make Fiji’s World Cup squad

Head-coach John McKee has omitted experienced backs Napolioni Nalaga and Seremaia Bai in Fiji‘s 31-man World Cup squad which features five...

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/ 10 years ago

Champions Cup fixtures announced

Leicester will kick-off the Champions Cup season by hosting Stade Francais at Welford Road on November 13. The clash between the...

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/ 10 years ago

Lions trio dumped by Wales

James Hook, Mike Phillips and Richard Hibbard will not play in the World Cup after being cut by Warren Gatland today....

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20 Questions

/ 10 years ago

20 Questions: Don Armand – Exeter flanker

How was the off-season? I went back to South Africa with the family which was good but not as relaxing as...

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Dream Team

/ 10 years ago

Dream Team: Tyler Hotson – Doncaster and Canada lock

1. Hubert Buydens – The Cow Head as he goes by. This guy always gets over the gain line and rumbles...

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Nick Cain

/ 10 years ago

Nick Cain gets out his crystal ball and the form book to pick his 2017 Lions

Two years from now the Lions will be in the midst of a three Test series against a New Zealand side...

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Peter Jackson

/ 10 years ago

Peter Jackson’s column: Accept it, Gatland’s Law is now a nonsense

Like Mo Farah’s front doorbell when the drug testers came calling, Warren Gatland’s eponymous law has much to answer for. As...

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Shane Williams

/ 10 years ago

Shane Williams’ column: Liam Williams’ loss gives the likely lads a chance

There’s no hiding from the fact that losing Liam Williams would be a major blow to Wales. It would have been...

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Shane Williams

/ 10 years ago

Shane Williams’ column: Will even champs Toulon escape the Pool of Death?

What a draw we saw for the European tournaments this week – and what a vindication of the decision to move...

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/ 10 years ago

Wales MUST hold onto Alun Wyn Jones warn Ospreys

Wales urged to secure the longer-term future of their ‘most valuable asset’

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Shane Williams

/ 11 years ago

Shane Williams’ column: Gentle giant Jerry Collins made Ospreys into true Galacticos

Jerry Collins was a typical south-sea islander – a monster on the pitch but a gentle giant off it. I remember...

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English Gallagher Premiership

/ 11 years ago

“I’m lucky to have had supportive clubs,” says Samoa star Kahn Fotuali’i

Kahn Fotuali’i admits Polynesian players are under pressure to quit international rugby in order to secure lucrative overseas contracts. But Northampton‘s...

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