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Warburton to start for Wales in Italy

2 February 2017 0 comments

Sam Warburton has been named at blindside in the Wales pack ahead of their trip to Italy in the opening round of the Six Nations. […]

Jeremy Guscott: A reborn Warburton can still make big Lions contribution

25 January 2017 0 comments

There are not many who have achieved what Sam Warburton has in the game, and even fewer who have done it by the time they […]

Peter Jackson: Warburton’s too good to be left in the cold for long

18 January 2017 0 comments

In hindsight, Sam Warburton might have seen the writing on the wall as well as everywhere else on the day of his reappointment as captain […]

Shane Williams – This won’t rule Sam out from Lions role

18 January 2017 0 comments

Sam Warburton’s decision to give up the Wales captaincy won’t be one he’s taken lightly, but I think it’s the right time to hand the […]

Brendan Gallagher: Fasten your seatbelts for a rip-roaring 2017

4 January 2017 0 comments

The great thing about the New Year, for the rugbyhead anyway, is that everything seems to accelerate after January 1. The film speeds up, time […]

Shane Williams: James Davies ban spot on but Dylan Hartley put so much at risk

21 December 2016 0 comments

There is simply no place in rugby for abusing match officials, but any talk of the Scarlets sacking James Davies for his actions in the […]

Shane Williams: How many back rows can finish like Tipuric?

1 December 2016 0 comments

I’ve said it plenty of times, but I’m more than happy to say it again, Justin Tipuric is one of the most-skilful players I have […]

Injured Warburton out of Springboks clash

24 November 2016 0 comments

Sam Warburton picked up an injury in training this week and as a result will miss Wales’ game against South Africa on Saturday. He is […]

Shane Williams: Shape up lads, or the Lions will pass you by

18 November 2016 0 comments

Wales’ stars need to start performing or they are in grave danger of missing out on the British Lions. Don’t get me wrong, that is […]

Wales change six for Pumas clash

10 November 2016 0 comments

Rob Howley has made six changes ahead of Wales’ meeting with Argentina in Cardiff on Saturday, taking the axe to the side that were crushed […]

Wales v Australia preview

4 November 2016 0 comments

Leigh Halfpenny will make his long awaited return to Test rugby after being given a start at fullback against Australia. Halfpenny has not played for […]

Warburton’s return delayed by stiff neck

21 October 2016 0 comments

Sam Warburton will not return to action against Pau because of stiffness in his neck, despite fully recovering from a fractured cheekbone. The Wales captain […]

Surgery for Sam Warburton

4 October 2016 0 comments

Cardiff Blues have confirmed that Sam Warburton will undergo surgery on a fractured cheekbone today. The Wales captain suffered the injury in a clash of […]

Shane Williams column: Get Stephen Jones on board when Lions confirm Warren Gatland call

7 September 2016 0 comments

When it comes to leading the British & Irish Lions, it’s all about experience and that’s why Warren Gatland is the right man for the […]

WRU in talks to take over the Cardiff Blues

31 August 2016 0 comments

Welsh Rugby Union bosses are considering a shock take-over of Cardiff Blues. Blues chairman Peter Thomas has held talks with the WRU’s top brass over […]

Shane Williams: James Davies proved he is the man for a big occasion

17 August 2016 0 comments

I’m sure I’m not the only person who has been gripped this week by the Olympic Sevens. Any doubts over whether rugby’s place in the […]

Peter Jackson column: The Welsh Lions face mauling by England

6 July 2016 0 comments

The last Lions Test team contained ten Welshmen and two English. The numbers for the next one could very easily turn out to be the […]

Dylan Hartley can challenge captain Sam Warburton says Fran Cotton

5 July 2016 0 comments

Dylan Hartley’s conversion from serial offender into a challenger to Sam Warburton as Lions captain is given a ringing endorsement today by one of the […]

Peter Jackson verdict: Promise fades for Wales as Steve Hansen finds a new batch

30 June 2016 0 comments

There will probably be calls this morning from Humanitarian Aid organisations for another referendum in Wales so the people can decide whether to send New […]

Wales change two for second NZ Test

16 June 2016 0 comments

Wales have made two changes to their starting XV for the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington with Rhys Patchell and Luke Charteris named. […]

Shane Williams verdict: Lively Liam Williams is such a joy to watch

16 June 2016 0 comments

What a game and what an effort from Sam Warburton and his boys but yet again, New Zealand showed why they are the world champions. […]

Peter Jackson verdict: The All Blacks got up off the canvas

16 June 2016 0 comments

Peter The cognoscenti had been nodding all over New Zealand all week in agreement with Christian Cullen’s prognosis, that Wales wouldn’t be able to live […]

Peter Jackson column: Wales, it’s time to give All Blacks a real Test!

9 June 2016 0 comments

When Wales touched down in Auckland the other day, the All Blacks did their level best to ensure them a soft landing. In doing so, […]

Shane Williams column: That Twickenham horrow show will be a blessing in disguise

9 June 2016 0 comments

The only positive for Wales to take out of their pretty desperate performance against England last Sunday was at least that wasn’t against the All […]

Dan Lydiate out of New Zealand tour

30 May 2016 0 comments

Uncapped Cardiff Blues flanker Ellis Jenkins has been called into the Wales squad as a replacemenet for Dan Lydiate to tour New Zealand. Lydiate captained […]

Peter Jackson column: James Davies can use Warren Gatland snub to star in Olympics

20 May 2016 0 comments

According to Warren Gatland, New Zealand is no country for young men to be initiated into the ranks of Test rugby, especially those of the […]

I’m relishing clash with spiky Mike Brown says Liam Williams

9 March 2016 0 comments

Liam Williams wants to stick the boot into England after Tom Wood’s kick left him seeing stars. Williams was part of Wales’ epic World Cup […]

Wales unchanged for Six Nations decider against England

8 March 2016 0 comments

Wales have named an unchanged starting XV to face England at Twickenham in the Six Nations decider on Saturday. There are three changes on the […]

Shane Williams’ verdict: Livewire Gareth Davies is the Welsh gamebreaker but he must learn quickly it’s not all about try glory

2 March 2016 0 comments

Gareth Davies sums up Wales right now – plenty of effort but lacking that final crucial touch. Davies was named man of the match and […]

Why Sam Warburton really stayed in Wales

23 February 2016 0 comments

Modest Sam Warburton insists he is not guaranteed his place against France next weekend and revealed how a dog kept him firmly at home in […]

Dan Biggar fit to start against Scotland

11 February 2016 0 comments

Dan Biggar has recovered from his ankle injury and will start at fly-half for Wales’ Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday. The Ospreys star […]

Peter Jackson column: Irish get set for Storm Gatland to blast Dublin

5 February 2016 0 comments

The deep depression hanging over Ireland has nothing to do with Storm Gertrude and everything to do with Wales landing in Dublin this coming weekend. […]

Wales name team for Six Nations opener

3 February 2016 0 comments

Rob Evans, Tom James and Justin Tipuric ahev all been included in Wales’ starting XV for their Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin on […]

Keep it clean and you can lead Lions, Dylan

3 February 2016 0 comments

Northampton forwards coach reckons hooker is a live contender to captain the 2017 Lions – if he keeps his nose clean and fires up England.

Sam Warburton: Let Leigh Halfpenny play for Wasps if he wants

30 December 2015 0 comments

Leigh Halfpenny should be free to play where he chooses according to Wales captain Sam Warburton. Halfpenny is wanted by Wasps and would join exiles […]

World Cup quarter-finals teams

15 October 2015 0 comments

Australia v Scotland Australia: Kurtley Beale; Adam Ashley-Cooper, Tevita Kuridrani, Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell; Bernard Foley, Will Genia; Scott Sio, Stephen Moore (Capt.), Sekope Kepu; Kane […]

Morgan in midfield for Wales against South Africa

15 October 2015 0 comments

Tyler Morgan will start at outside centre in Wales’ World Cup quarter-final against South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday. The twice-capped 20 year-old got the […]

Justin Tipuric to start for Wales against Wallabies

8 October 2015 0 comments

Justin Tipuric has been named in the Wales starting XV as Warren Gatland is looking to answer fire with fire in the Pool of Death […]

Shane Williams column: Finally, Wales are learning from Wallaby heartbreaks

7 October 2015 0 comments

Warren Gatland should have the last 20 minutes of the game against England on repeat in the Wales team room this week to break their […]

Wales forced to change three against Fiji

30 September 2015 0 comments

Injuries have forced Wales to make three changes to their starting XV ahead of their game against Fiji on Thursday. With Scott Williams and Hallam […]

Peter Jackson’s verdict: Who needs Leigh Halfpenny when you’ve got Dan Biggar?

29 September 2015 0 comments

They paid £20,000,000 to be ringside at Twickenham last night, a suitably monstrous sum for a neighbourly battle billed as the Monster Bash of this […]

HIGHLIGHTS: Allen hat-trick help Wales beat Uruguay

21 September 2015 0 comments

Cory Allen scored a first-half hat-trick as Wales opened their World Cup account with a 54-9 win over Uruguay at the Millennium yesterday. The centre […]

Serge Betsen backs Chris Robshaw and England to make it to the final

17 September 2015 0 comments

England’s back-row is not in the same class as Australia and Wales but the legendary French flanker is still tipping Stuart Lancaster’s side to reach the final.

Rugby World Cup teams

16 September 2015 0 comments

South Africa v Japan South Africa: Zane Kirchner ; Lwazi Mvovo, Jesse Kriel, Jean de Villiers (Capt.), Bryan Habana; Pat Lambie, Ruan Pienaar; Tendai Mtawarira, Bismarck […]

Sam Warburton returns to lead Wales

3 September 2015 0 comments

Sam Warburton returns to the Wales starting line-up to lead his side against Italy in their final World Cup warm-up on Saturday. Warburton is part […]

Openside duo key for Wallabies says George Smith

27 August 2015 0 comments

Breakdown master George Smith has backed Australia to cause England and Wales no end of trouble in the ‘Pool of Death’ if they continue picking […]

20 Questions: Tom James – Cardiff Blues and Wales wing

8 July 2015 1 comment

Must be delighted to be back in the Wales camp? Definitely. It’s been five years since my last cap so I’m loving every minute of […]

Peter Jackson: Bull-dozing Ross Moriarty may be Wales’ missing link

12 June 2015 1 comment

When Wales beat Australia in the World Cup for the first and only time, amid the geothermal geysers of Rotorua, their pack included two Moriartys. […]

Challenge Cup quarter-finals teams

3 April 2015 1 comment

Exeter v Newcastle Exeter: Byron McGuigan; Tom James, Ian Whitten, Sam Hill, Matt Jess; Henry Slade, Will Chudley; Ben Moon, Jack Yeandle, Tomas Francis; Mitch […]