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/ 9 years ago

WRU in talks to take over the Cardiff Blues

Welsh Rugby Union bosses are considering a shock take-over of Cardiff Blues. Blues chairman Peter Thomas has held talks with the...

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Shane Williams

/ 9 years ago

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

I’m sure I’m not the only person who has been gripped this week by the Olympic Sevens. Any doubts over whether...

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Peter Jackson

/ 9 years ago

Peter Jackson column: The Welsh Lions face mauling by England

The last Lions Test team contained ten Welshmen and two English. The numbers for the next one could very easily turn...

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British and Irish Lions Tour

/ 9 years ago

Dylan Hartley can challenge captain Sam Warburton says Fran Cotton

Dylan Hartley‘s conversion from serial offender into a challenger to Sam Warburton as Lions captain is given a ringing endorsement today...

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Peter Jackson

/ 9 years ago

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

There will probably be calls this morning from Humanitarian Aid organisations for another referendum in Wales so the people can decide...

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/ 9 years ago

Wales change two for second NZ Test

Wales have made two changes to their starting XV for the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington with Rhys Patchell...

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Shane Williams

/ 9 years ago

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

What a game and what an effort from Sam Warburton and his boys but yet again, New Zealand showed why they...

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Peter Jackson

/ 9 years ago

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

Peter The cognoscenti had been nodding all over New Zealand all week in agreement with Christian Cullen’s prognosis, that Wales wouldn’t...

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Peter Jackson

/ 9 years ago

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

When Wales touched down in Auckland the other day, the All Blacks did their level best to ensure them a soft...

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Shane Williams

/ 9 years ago

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

The only positive for Wales to take out of their pretty desperate performance against England last Sunday was at least that...

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/ 10 years ago

Dan Lydiate out of New Zealand tour

Uncapped Cardiff Blues flanker Ellis Jenkins has been called into the Wales squad as a replacemenet for Dan Lydiate to tour...

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Peter Jackson

/ 10 years ago

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

According to Warren Gatland, New Zealand is no country for young men to be initiated into the ranks of Test rugby,...

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/ 10 years ago

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

Liam Williams wants to stick the boot into England after Tom Wood’s kick left him seeing stars. Williams was part of...

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/ 10 years ago

Wales unchanged for Six Nations decider against England

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

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Shane Williams

/ 10 years ago

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

Gareth Davies sums up Wales right now – plenty of effort but lacking that final crucial touch. Davies was named man...

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/ 10 years ago

Why Sam Warburton really stayed in Wales

Modest Sam Warburton insists he is not guaranteed his place against France next weekend and revealed how a dog kept him...

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/ 10 years ago

Dan Biggar fit to start against Scotland

Dan Biggar has recovered from his ankle injury and will start at fly-half for Wales‘ Six Nations match against Scotland on...

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Peter Jackson

/ 10 years ago

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

The deep depression hanging over Ireland has nothing to do with Storm Gertrude and everything to do with Wales landing in...

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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

Keep it clean and you can lead Lions, Dylan

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

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/ 10 years ago

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

Leigh Halfpenny should be free to play where he chooses according to Wales captain Sam Warburton. Halfpenny is wanted by Wasps...

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/ 10 years ago

World Cup quarter-finals teams

Australia v Scotland Australia: Kurtley Beale; Adam Ashley-Cooper, Tevita Kuridrani, Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell; Bernard Foley, Will Genia; Scott Sio, Stephen Moore...

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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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Shane Williams

/ 10 years ago

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

Warren Gatland should have the last 20 minutes of the game against England on repeat in the Wales team room this...

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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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Peter Jackson

/ 10 years ago

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

They paid £20,000,000 to be ringside at Twickenham last night, a suitably monstrous sum for a neighbourly battle billed as the...

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/ 10 years ago

HIGHLIGHTS: Allen hat-trick help Wales beat Uruguay

Cory Allen scored a first-half hat-trick as Wales opened their World Cup account with a 54-9 win over Uruguay at the...

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/ 10 years ago

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

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

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/ 10 years ago

Rugby World Cup teams

South Africa v Japan South Africa: Zane Kirchner ; Lwazi Mvovo, Jesse Kriel, Jean de Villiers (Capt.), Bryan Habana; Pat Lambie, Ruan...

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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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/ 10 years ago

Openside duo key for Wallabies says George Smith

Breakdown master George Smith has backed Australia to cause England and Wales no end of trouble in the ‘Pool of Death’...

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20 Questions

/ 10 years ago

20 Questions: Tom James – Cardiff Blues and Wales wing

Must be delighted to be back in the Wales camp? Definitely. It’s been five years since my last cap so I’m...

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Peter Jackson

/ 10 years ago

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

When Wales beat Australia in the World Cup for the first and only time, amid the geothermal geysers of Rotorua, their...

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/ 11 years ago

Challenge Cup quarter-finals teams

Exeter v Newcastle Exeter: Byron McGuigan; Tom James, Ian Whitten, Sam Hill, Matt Jess; Henry Slade, Will Chudley; Ben Moon, Jack...

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/ 11 years ago

Fears over Warburton and Biggar eased

Sam Warburton and Dan Biggar are expected to be fit to face Ireland on March 14 despite injury concerns after Wales‘...

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Brendan Gallagher

/ 11 years ago

Brendan Gallagher’s verdict: No more Mr Nice Guy as Robbo’s men get ruthless

Chris Robshaw isn’t one of rugby’s great smilers but the megawatt beam on his face on Friday night at the Millennium...

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/ 11 years ago

Warburton to win Wales’ 50th cap against England

Warren Gatland makes two changes ahead of Six Nations opener.

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/ 11 years ago

Guinness Pro12 round 13 teams

Cardiff Blues v Leinster Cardiff Blues: Joaquin Tuculet; Alex Cuthbert, Cory Allen, Gavin Evans, Lucas Amorosino; Gareth Anscombe, Tavis Knoyle; Gethin...

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/ 11 years ago

Guinness Pro12 round 10 teams

Cardiff Blues v Scarlets Cardiff Blues: Joaquin Tuculet; Alex Cuthbert, Cory Allen, Adam Thomas, Lucas Amorosino; Gareth Anscombe, Lewis Jones; Gethin...

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Jeremy Guscott

/ 11 years ago

Jeremy Guscott: Tyro tens are the big plusses of the autumn

These days it seems to be impossible to make a judgement on any of the Home Union teams without referring to...

By Jeremy Guscott

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/ 11 years ago

Challenge Cup round 4 teams

Bayonne v Connacht Bayonne: Jon Elissalde; Saimoni Vaka, Lalakai Foketi, Matthieu Ugalde, Pierre Sayerse; Clement Otazo, Christophe Loustalot (Capt.); JC Van...

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