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First-half blitz puts Scarlets on right course

18 December 2022 0 comments

By DAVID ROBERTS Cheetahs ……….26pts Tries: Hartzenberg 3, Fortuin 63, Kapepula 68, Oliver 73 Conversions: Pienaar 3, 68, 73 Scarlets ……….. 45pts Tries: Evans 11, […]

Six Nations agony for Anscombe

11 December 2022 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON Gareth Anscombe will miss the entire Six Nations tournament for the third time in four seasons. The full extent of the damage […]

Scarlets looking to prove worth

11 December 2022 1 comment

Preview Scarlets v Bayonne Today. 3.15pm SCARLETS welcome Wales internationals Dane Blacker, Ryan Elias and Josh Macleod back into their starting line-up for their Challenge […]

Trinity stay in running with Harrow win

11 December 2022 0 comments

SCHOOLS RUGBY By NICK POWELL Trinity kept their hopes of winning back-to-back National Schools Cups alive as they ended Harrow’s unbeaten start to the season […]

Davies wants to win his Wales place back

4 December 2022 2 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Gareth Davies had no arguments at being left out of Wales’ autumn squad, but he is hoping to force his way back […]

Devoid of ideas and drained of belief

4 December 2022 0 comments

Paul Rees sees problems ahead for England and Wales as France and Ireland set the agenda After two international windows this year, the two hemispheres […]

Another collapse leaves Pivac on the edge

27 November 2022 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON Wales……………………………. 34pts Tries: Morgan 10, 47; Faletau 22, Dyer 52 Conversions: Anscombe 11, 23, 48, 53 Penalties: Anscombe 19, 28 Australia………………………. 39pts […]

Time’s up for Pivac, bring back Gatland

27 November 2022 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Wayne Pivac looked a dejected man at the end of the defeat to Australia even though there were some […]

Young Guns: Gloucester fly-half and full-back Josh Hathaway

27 November 2022 2 comments

Having recently been lured to Gloucester by head coach George Skivington, playmaker Josh Hathaway made his Premiership Cup debut last weekend after recently joining the […]

Wainwright and Screech cause stir

20 November 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Sam Wainwright and Matthew Screech have caused a massive stir with their respective moves to the Scarlets and Dragons. […]

Priestland is the last kicker standing

23 October 2022 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON Wales are in the throes of a goal-kicking crisis barely a fortnight before their date with the All Blacks in Cardiff. Leigh […]

Not sure if old guard will make World Cup

23 October 2022 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND WAYNE Pivac named his Wales squad to take on New Zealand, Argentina, Georgia and Australia this week and I […]

Relief for Friend as Mack grabs a try double

23 October 2022 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON Connacht………..36pts Tries: Murray 1, Hansen 35, 78; Aungier 54, Penalty 75 Penalties: Carty 8, 28, Hawkshaw 61 Scarlets…………. 14pts Tries: Evans 15 […]

Sinckler signs for one more season at Bristol

23 October 2022 1 comment

RUGBY SHORTS England prop Kyle Sinckler has agreed a one-year contract extension to remain at Bristol until the summer of 2024, having moved to the […]

Yardley sin-bin crucial as Ravens let it slide

23 October 2022 0 comments

Premiership Cup round-up ■ By ROB COLE ABERAVON rode an early storm at the Brewery Field, before bagging eight tries, and 34 second-half points, to […]

Time for Pivac to put faith in Keelan

16 October 2022 1 comment

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND This week Wayne Pivac will name his squad to take on New Zealand, Argentina, Georgia, and Australia next month. […]

Whiffin steps up for Highlanders

9 October 2022 2 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE EXCLUSIVE Richard Whiffin is hugely excited at the prospect of becoming the first Englishman to coach a New Zealand franchise in Super […]

Williams injury doubt for Wales

9 October 2022 1 comment

Scarlets centre Johnny Williams is a doubt for Wales’ autumn internationals after suffering another calf injury against Benetton. The 25-year-old suffered the problem in the late stages […]

It’s a new generation of Welsh coaches

2 October 2022 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Home-grown coaches have always been a big topic of debate in Wales. It could be argued we haven’t developed […]

Earl-Jones inspires the Gogs to run amok

2 October 2022 0 comments

By CHRIS EVANS Llanelli………………… 12 RGC……………………….. 41 RGC 1404 ran in six tries as they thrashed Llanelli at Parc y Scarlets to claim a first […]

Two Welsh clubs lined up to play in England

25 September 2022 1 comment

EXCLUSIVE By NEIL FISSLER Premiership Rugby have had initial discussions with the Welsh Rugby Union about two Welsh regions joining England’s elite club competition from […]

Hughes a target for Dragons

25 September 2022 0 comments

Dragons are eyeing up a move for former Scarlets centre Steffan Hughes. Hughes has been a free agent since being released by the Scarlets at […]

Cooney at his best as Ulster capitalise

25 September 2022 1 comment

By ROGER PANTING Scarlets …………39pts Tries: J Davies 18, Conbeer 21, Fifita 41, Hughes 54, 62 Conversions: Costelow 21, 41, 54, Patchell 62 Penalties: Costelow […]

Basham back for Dragons

25 September 2022 2 comments

Preview Dragons v Munster Today. Kick-off 3pm WALES flanker Taine Basham starts as Dragons looks to bounce from the 44-6 hammering at Edinburgh. He is […]

In Sunday’s Rugby Paper

23 September 2022 0 comments

It’s a huge weekend of rugby, as the Rugby Championship reaches its conclusion, and there are some big games in the URC and Premiership with […]

News

18 September 2022 0 comments

Wilkins signs for Exeter WALES back Robyn Wilkins has signed for Exeter Chiefs, along with Scotland prop Panashe Muzambe and Australia lock Michaela Leonard for […]

Forthcoming fixtures

18 September 2022 0 comments

Week beginning Sunday, September 18, 2022 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 NATIONAL LEAGUES Premiership Worcester […]

Ospreys can reach play-offs – Booth

15 September 2022 1 comment

Ospreys boss Toby Booth has set his sights on the URC play-offs this season, after his side earned a place in the Heineken Champions Cup […]

Turnbull determined to bring change at Cardiff

11 September 2022 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS Josh Turnbull is hoping to spearhead a revival at Cardiff while also laying the foundations for a career as a professional coach. […]

English Rugby on, Scottish and Welsh games postponed following Queen’s death

9 September 2022 0 comments

All rugby in England can go ahead this weekend following a decision taken by the RFU to play on despite the news of Queen Elizabeth […]

World of rugby mourns death of Queen Elizabeth II

9 September 2022 0 comments

The world of rugby at all levels were united as they mourned the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday evening. All Premiership teams paid […]

Smith backing Fifita to light up Scarlets

4 September 2022 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Vaea Fifita has been tipped to take the United Rugby Championship by storm following his highprofile move from Wasps to Scarlets. The […]

Bears leave it late to round pre-season off in style

4 September 2022 1 comment

Scarlets …………28pts Bristol …………..34pts By RICHARD PHELPS Bristol Bears rounded off their preseason campaign with another fightback victory. It was a high-scoring affair, like Bristol’s […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Wasps

4 September 2022 1 comment

Head coach: Lee Blackett Captain: Joe Launchbury Ground: Coventry Building Society Arena Capacity: 32,753 PREDICTED FINISH: 10TH Recruitment was put on hold for a few […]

Family affair as Brecon win big

4 September 2022 1 comment

Welsh National One round-up By ROB COLE DALE McIntosh saw his Brecon side got off to a winning start in Admiral National League Division 1 […]

Scarlets sign Shenton and Evans as they boost forwards

31 August 2022 0 comments

Scarlets have signed two young forwards as they look to bolster their options in the pack ahead of the new URC season. Back row Iwan […]

Le Bourgeois out to keep going at Blues

21 August 2022 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE Determined: Michael Le Bourgeois in action for Wasps PICTURE: Getty Images MICHAEL Le Bourgeois hopes to be able to follow the ageless […]

PRE-SEASON FIXTURES

14 August 2022 0 comments

August 18Caldy v Birkenhead Park Biarritz v Ealing Trailfinders (8pm) Cinderford v Matson (7.30pm) August 19 Caldy v Sale Sharks (6.30pm) Jersey Reds v Leicester […]

Williams: Some people may think I’m crazy but switch to Scarlets feels right

7 August 2022 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Gareth Williams is comfortable he has made the right decision leaving the Wales coaching team and is confident he can help fire […]

Fans left at the bottom of the pile when it comes to kick-off times

7 August 2022 0 comments

PETER JACKSON A summer of sorrow over Llanelli draws towards a close, leaving the Scarlets to prepare for their 150th anniversary season without the most […]

Big names moving into a new home

7 August 2022 3 comments

Ben Jaycock looks at how the Championship squads are shaping up for the coming season As a consequence of the Premiership lowering its salary cap […]

Pivac has riches when it comes to the back three

31 July 2022 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND With Wales’ tour of South Africa at an end I’ve had a chance to reflect on where Wayne Pivac’s […]

FIXTURES

31 July 2022 0 comments

PRE-SEASON ■ MORE fixtures will be added each week as and when clubs announce their schedules. To any clubs wishing to include their games on […]

Top eight to follow in Spring’s footsteps

17 July 2022 24 comments

JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Young Racing 92 fullback Max Spring earned careful praise from France head coach Fabien Galthie after a mixed performance on debut […]

Zander Fagerson wins 50th cap as Scots ring changes

14 July 2022 1 comment

Tighthead prop Zander Fagerson is set to make his 50th Scotland appearance as the visitors make eight changes for the decisive final test against Argentina. […]

Proud to be a foot soldier among the superstars

10 July 2022 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY BEN BROSTER THE FORMER WALES, SARACENS, WASPS, NORTHAMPTON, SCARLETS, BIARRITZ & BAYONNE TIGHT-HEAD I’M from Haywards Heath in Sussex but there was […]

Pivac: I can’t wait to take on Boks

26 June 2022 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS Most of Wales will be hiding behind the sofa on Saturday but Wayne Pivac can’t wait to take on the Springboks. Pivac’s […]

Flanagan takes the reins at Dragons

26 June 2022 0 comments

THE Dragons have appointed Scarlets backs coach Dai Flanagan as the new head coach, as part of a revamped coaching structure under director of rugby […]

Saddened Nick is singing the Blues

19 June 2022 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Glory days: Cardiff celebrate winning the European Challenge Cup in 2018 PICTURES: Getty ImagesFORMER Cardiff No.8 Nick Williams is concerned with the […]