All posts tagged "Scarlets"
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United Rugby Championship
/ 9 months agoFassi’s late kick books Dublin date for Scarlets
■ By SIMON THOMAS Sharks ................................12pts Penalties: Masuku 39, Fassi 52, 69, 80 Scarlets ...............................3pts Drop goal: Costelow 40 Leading the...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 9 months agoLeinster tough out win over Warriors
■ By JAMES WILLIAMS Leinster ..........13 Glasgow ............ 5 BRITISH & Irish Lion Sione Tuipulotu made a timely return to action...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoDragons swoop for Wyn
WALES loosehead Wyn Jones will join Dragons from Harlequins at the end of season, joining fellow prop Dillon Lewis in swapping...
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Latest News
/ 9 months ago‘Mongrel’ Plumtree craves Wales recall
■ By SIMON THOMAS TAINE Plumtree says his father’s example has rubbed off on him when it comes to his life...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoU20s star signs for Scarlets
NEWS EXTRA WELSH-qualified U20s World Cup winner Ioan Jones is joining the Scarlets from Gloucester. Full-back Jones, part of England’s winning...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoFrom Roman Roads to Rugby Fields: The Enduring Legacy of Cowbridge RFC
By Pete Ryan “Not the best place, but there’s diamonds in the mud.” Gerry Cinnamon’s lyrics capture the muddy, uncertain Welsh...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 9 months agoVaea Fifita’s commanding presence has Scarlets pushing for URC play-off spot
By Peter Ryan It has been a grim season for Welsh rugby this year. From poor performances on the international stage...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoExeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints Preview: Saints putting the emphasis on youth
By Jon Newcombe Today. Kick-off 3pm, Sandy Park Henry Pollock believes the new-look squad that Northampton will field at Exeter today...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 9 months agoLeigh Halfpenny is tempted by Beziers move
By Sam Jackson Harlequins full-back Leigh Halfpenny is being linked with a move to ambitious French second-tier club Beziers when his...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 9 months agoLions vs Scarlets Preview: Destiny is in our hands, says Dwayne Peel
Preview Lions v Scarlets By Ben Jaycock Today. 2pm Dwayne Peel has urged his Scarlets to make the most of the...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 9 months agoStormers 48-12 Dragons: Hosts put on a show to give bottom side brutal lesson
By Sam Jackson Stormers ......... 48pts Tries: Simelane 2, 80, Senatla 36, Ungerer 49, Willemse 56, Hartzenberg 74, De Wet 79...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoLeinster made a mistake by selecting Barrett on the bench
THE Premiership not fit for purpose? Northampton stunned Leinster in Dublin to reach the Champions Cup final having made the last...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 9 months agoFly-half Tinus de Beer switches from Cardiff to Dragons
Dragons have confirmed the signing of South African fly-half Tinus de Beer from Cardiff. The 29-year-old has had limited chances this...
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Features
/ 9 months agoCardiff set for play-offs but should they be in running?
THE United Rugby Championship has two rounds to go in the regular season before the top eight move into the play-offs....
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoForthcoming fixtures
SUNDAY, MAY 4 EUROPEAN COMPETITIONS Champions Cup Bordeaux Begles v Toulouse (3pm) Challenge Cup Lyon v Racing 92 (12.30pm) FRIDAY, MAY...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 10 months agoZander Fagerson among Scots battling to be fit ahead of British and Irish Lions squad announcement
Zander Fagerson is among a string of senior Scotland internationals in a battle to prove their fitness ahead of the British...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoURC: Welsh Regions stall on deal with WRU
Scarlets, Ospreys and Dragons have yet to agree to sign a new long-term deal with the WRU, with a set deadline...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 10 months agoResolute Dragons can’t hold onto Scarlets
■By ROGER PANTING Dragons .............23pts Tries: J Rosser 24, 45, Hewitt 41 Conversions: O’Brien 41 Penalties: O’Brien 38, 57 Scarlets ............31pts Tries:...
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Columnists
/ 10 months agoPaul Rees: A brighter future for Wales lies in its past
PAUL REES SAYS IT WAS THE LOCAL RIVALRIES WHICH HELPED BUILD THE GAME IN WALES AND WHICH NEED TO BE REVIVED...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoURC: Biggest things to look out for in each game
By Charlie Elliott Following a couple of moderately successful weeks that saw a URC team in both of the European semis,...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoCardiff Rugby deal costs Welsh Rugby Union £780,000
The WRU revealed the acquisition of Cardiff Rugby last week cost about £780,000. The Cardiff Arms Park team were placed into...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoQuinnell’s quick pint at The Ferry Boat Inn
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW OF ALL the books written about the Lions, no reference can be found...
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International Rugby
/ 10 months agoRhodri Williams glad he’s back with Wales and wants to stay
By Simon Thomas Rhodri Williams is the first to admit he thought his ship had sailed with Wales. The 31-year-old scrum-half...
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Challenge Cup
/ 10 months agoChallenge Cup: Round of 16 rundown and quarter final fixtures
By Charlie Elliott For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...
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Champions Cup
/ 10 months agoOspreys set for Scarlets repeat
Preview ■By BEN JAYCOCK Ospreys v Scarlets Today. 5.30pm OSPREYS head coach Mark Jones has rung the changes for the last...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoHenry Thomas makes his father’s day
By Simon Thomas For Henry Thomas, playing for the land of his father has resulted in one very proud dad. A...
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James Harrington
/ 10 months agoTop 14: All set for exciting race to the finish
French Column - By James Harrington Twelve Top 14 teams were involved this Champions and Challenge Cup round-of-16 weekend. The two...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoWales Rugby: Macs Page could light up the international stage this Summer
By Peter Ryan For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoDanny Wilson keen to keep Leigh Halfpenny at Harlequins
By Gary Fitzgerald Leigh Halfpenny will be hanging around The Stoop a lot longer if Danny Wilson gets his way having...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 10 months agoURC: Play-offs are still on cards for Scarlets after Welsh derby win over Ospreys
By Roger Panting Scarlets ..............38 pts Tries: Murray 20, Penalty 33, Fifita 39, Roberts 44 James 50, Plumtree 61 Conversions: Lloyd...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoCallum Sheedy shocked by the negativity in Welsh Rugby
By Simon Thomas Callum Sheedy says he has been shocked by the negativity surrounding Welsh rugby since heading back across the...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoJoe Hawkins’ move to Scarlets: How he can make an impact in West Wales
By Pete Ryan For exclusive stories and all the detailed rugby news you need, subscribe to The Rugby Paper website, digital edition, or...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 11 months agoUnited Rugby Championship: Stormers too good for gallant Scarlets
By Roger Panting Scarlets ............ 17pts Tries: Mee 29, Nicholas 48 Conversions: Lloyd 29, 48 Penalty: Lloyd 68 Stormers ...........29pts Tries:...
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Features
/ 11 months agoSteven Shingler – I’ve really loved my 15 years as a professional
My Life in Rugby Steven Shingler - The former Scarlets, London Irish, Cardiff, Mont-de-Marsan & Ealing fly-half/centre who is now playing...
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Features
/ 11 months agoThomas: I’ll work hard
By SIMON THOMAS WALES U20s star Harry Thomas says he and his triumphant team-mates need to be playing rugby week-in, week-out....
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoWaisea Nayacalevu hits the right notes as he prepares for battle with Ospreys
By Simon Thomas Waisea Nayacalevu is yet to play for the Ospreys, but the Fiji captain has already made his presence...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoHawkins signs for Scarlets
JOE Hawkins will be able to resume his Test career after signing for Scarlets from Exeter. The 22-year-old Wales centre, who...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoDillon Lewis Joins the Charge: Are the Dragons Ready to Rise?
By Pete Ryan – @PeterRyanSports We are at this stage in the season, with signings unveiled and strategies unfolding, and the...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoEligibility journey of Benhard Janse van Rensburg
By Peter Jackson - The man truly in the know At Eden Park on June 20, 2014, the cream of England’s...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoOspreys are soaring but Mark Jones won’t take credit
By Simon Thomas Mark Jones is quick to acknowledge the work of those who have gone before him at the Ospreys,...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 11 months agoExeter Chiefs close to deal for Wallaby midfielder Len Ikitau
Exeter look set to sign Australia centre Len Ikitau. The 26-year-old, alongside fellow Wallabies Jake Gordon and Julian Heaven, have been...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 11 months agoURC: Grandstand finish puts Scarlets in the red
By Sam Jackson Ulster ................. 30pts Tries: Timoney 23, Reid 54, O’Connor 78 Conversions: Murphy 24, 55; Doak 78 Penalties: Murphy...
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Latest News
/ 12 months agoKieran Hardy is getting back to his best
By Simon Thomas After going through a challenging spell in his career, Kieran Hardy is now enjoying his rugby again and...
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Latest News
/ 12 months agoSimon Easterby: I’ve had no contact with Wales
Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby says he has had no contact from the WRU about replacing Warren Gatland as head coach....
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Miscellaneous
/ 12 months agoTwo may be better than one for Wales
MICHAEL Cheika has been around more blocks than most on the global coaching merry-go-round: Dublin (Leinster), Paris (Stade Francais), London (Harlequins),...
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Miscellaneous
/ 12 months agoIreland or nobody: Tadhg Beirne goes over for his country
To Ireland, via Llandovery PICTURE: Getty Images TADHG Beirne’s road to redemption from Leinster reject to Ireland superstar began at a...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 12 months agoGavin Coombes gives Munster the edge over Scarlets
By Sam Jackson Munster ............29pts Tries: McCarthy 21, Coombes 45, 64, Kendellen 52, Farrell 80 Conversions: Burns 22, 53 Scarlets .................
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United Rugby Championship
/ 12 months agoLeinster manage to hold off Ospreys
By Roger Panting Ospreys ............. 19pts Tries: Deaves 36, Lewis 47, Jones 74 Conversions: O Williams 36, Walsh 74 Leinster .............22pts...
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Six Nations
/ 12 months agoSix contenders to succeed Warren Gatland as Wales boss
Wales are searching for a new head coach after Warren Gatland’s second spell in charge came to an end. Gatland presided...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoReuben Morgan-Williams: The Overlooked Talent Who Deserved a Shot in Wales’ Six Nations Squad
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Throughout the history of Welsh rugby, many memorable scrum-halves have taken the field in the famous...












