All posts tagged "Wales"
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 hours agoMy provisional British & Irish Lions Women’s squad for New Zealand tour
Jacob Bassford assesses which players from the home unions impressed in the WXV Global series and could have done enough to...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 day agoRugby Paper Roundup: What England fans need to know about Japan ahead of Nations Championship clash
Japanese rugby expert Steve Noble joins Ben Jaycock to assess Japan’s development, key threats and tactical approach under Eddie Jones.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 days agoWales 28-21 Japan: Lightning Louis Rees-Zammit left with little in support
Louis Rees-Zammit shines for Wales against Japan, but a lack of support from his team-mates leaves Steve Tandy with plenty to...
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Columnists
/ 6 days agoPeter Jackson: The men who gave their todays for our tomorrows
“When you go home, tell them of us and say: For your tomorrow we gave our today.” – John Maxwell Edmonds,...
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Latest News
/ 6 days agoMatch action
PICTURE: Getty Images Flying home: Louis Rees-Zammit scores for Wales against Japan starts Page 4>> ... Continue reading... Access all our...
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Latest News
/ 6 days agoWales not ruthless enough – Tandy
By ROGER PANTING LOUIS Rees-Zammit starred as Wales just about got the job done against Japan to claim a fourth win...
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Latest News
/ 6 days agoWe let ourselves down a lot out there, admits captain Lake
WALES captain Dewi Lake was critical of his side’s performance. He said: “There were massive parts of that game in which...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 days agoScotland 21-43 New Zealand: Scots blown away by ruthless All Blacks
Scotland’s hopes of a first-ever win over New Zealand suffer another setback as the ruthless All Blacks run in seven tries...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 days agoIreland 42-12 Argentina: Hat-trick man Hugo Keenan has Andy Farrell’s side motoring
Hugo Keenan marks his return with a hat-trick as Ireland cruise past Argentina, but Andy Farrell’s side face a sterner test...
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Columnists
/ 6 days agoJeremy Guscott: Steve Borthwick should let England have a go… the time is right
Jeremy Guscott urges Steve Borthwick to unleash England’s attacking talent against Australia with the 2027 Rugby World Cup approaching.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 days agoWales wing Josh Adams insists he’s still got the hunger to keep going
Josh Adams reflects on his time in the Wales side, his motivation to keep improving and his ambition to reach a...
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Latest News
/ 6 days agoGreen joins Cardiff
CARDIFF have signed former Wales Under-20s lock Jonny Green from Harlequins. The 22-year-old arrives on what the Blue and Blacks called...
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Latest News
/ 6 days agoEngland said no to me – Edwards
DEFENCE coach Shaun Edwards says his offer to work for England at next year’s Rugby World Cup was turned down by...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 6 days agoPaul Rees: It’s right time for England boss Steve Borthwick to show he’s a true leader
Paul Rees says England need to use their heads against Australia at Twickenham ahead of the Nations Championship clash this afternoon.
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Features
/ 6 days agoMy Life in Rugby: Gary Graham – Scotland debut was ‘incredible’
Gary Graham, the former Jersey Reds, Newcastle, Carcassonne and Scotland flanker, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Latest News
/ 6 days agoBarrell steers England to world deaf title
Top of the tree: England with the trophy ENGLAND’S men were crowned World Deaf Rugby Sevens champions after a stunning 45-5...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 week agoNations Championship 2026 preview – South Africa favourites, New Zealand and France in pursuit
The Nations Championship returns with its northern hemisphere fixtures, as South Africa and New Zealand look to build on their perfect...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 weeks agoLeicester Tigers’ Jamie Blamire refuses to give up on his England dream
The Leicester Tigers hooker is determined to keep improving after missing out on England’s latest training camp.
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoUSA 12-55 England: Nine-try Red Roses get back on track
Claudia Moloney-MacDonald crossed four times on her return to the starting XV, while Mia Venner and England’s replacements also impressed in...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoSeb Blake insists Gloucester are not easing up after flying start
The hooker says Gloucester are increasing the intensity in training to guard against complacency after their impressive start across domestic and...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoRFU and Prem play down link with Wales
The WRU’s interest in bringing its regions into the English Premiership faces a setback, with significant financial and regulatory hurdles also...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoTaine Basham hails influence of Cardiff team-mate Taulupe Faletau ahead of Wales return
The back row has been driven on by competition at the Arms Park and is enjoying the best form of his...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoPage gets the call as Dyer ruled out by injury
DRAGONS wing Rio Dyer has been released from the Wales squad for the Nations Championship because of a hamstring injury, with...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoHardy faces fight to be fit in time for World Cup
WALES scrum-half Kieran Hardy faces a race to be fit for next year’s World Cup in Australia. Hardy, 30, has had...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoBristol Bears 16-22 Leicester Tigers: Billy Searle in the zone to ignite Geoff Parling’s side
Billy Searle’s clever kicking game helped Leicester exploit Bristol’s defensive weaknesses, with three cross-field kicks creating tries as Geoff Parling’s side...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoMitchell’s warning true for the Prem
JOHN Mitchell’s warning that, “it’s necessary to make sure young English girls are getting enough PWR time”, because there are too...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoOspreys 0-26 Cardiff: Rampant Blue & Blacks demolish Welsh rivals
Tom Bowen’s first-half brace and a commanding display from Steff Emanuel laid the foundations for Cardiff’s first away derby win over...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 weeks agoTuitavuki’s purple patch has Dragons in the pink
■By SAM JACKSON Dragons .............35pts Tries: Richards 6, Tuitavuki 28, Inisi 55, Evans 72, penalty 81 Conversions: De Beer 7, 29,...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 weeks agoBrendan Gallagher: Christian Wade’s been blazing a trail since schooldays
Brendan Gallagher reflects on Christian Wade’s remarkable try-scoring career, the England caps he should have won and why his record may...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 weeks agoPaul Rees: Europe eye 2027 Rugby World Cup prize as Nations Championship returns
Paul Rees looks ahead to the Nations Championship restart and what it could mean for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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Features
/ 2 weeks agoMy Life in Rugby: Jonathan Joseph – My try for England against Wales changed everything
Jonathan Joseph, the former England, British & Irish Lions, Bath, Biarritz and London Irish centre, reflects on his life in rugby.
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 weeks agoChris Hewett: World Rugby leaves second-tier nations stuck in the shadows
Chris Hewett questions the inequalities facing rugby’s second-tier nations, from being denied home fixtures to the financial barriers that continue to...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoLynn’s impressed as Wales hold their nerve to keep Japan at bay
By GEMMA WALTERS Sniper: Amy Williams scoring for Wales PIC: WRU WALES rounded off their WXV Global Series campaign in style...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoPeter Jackson: All Blacks poised to lose a winning battle in the Nations Championship
Peter Jackson questions the Nations Championship format which could see the All Blacks win every match but miss out on a...
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 weeks agoIreland relief at Furlong verdict
TWO minutes before half-time during last weekend’s Leinster-Munster grudge fixture, referee Andrew Brace stopped the match in response to Munster No.8...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoPierre Thompson hails Esher’s remarkable turnaround as promotion belief grows
Seven straight wins have lifted Esher to second in National Two East, with the scrum-half crediting a renewed belief, improved fitness...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoDeian Gwynne embraces Welsh influence at Gloucester
Deian Gwynne is thriving at Gloucester, where the growing Welsh contingent has helped the young back rower feel at home as...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoNorthampton Saints star George Hendy beefs up to boost his England chances
George Hendy believes his extra bulk can boost his England prospects, while offering advice to Northampton Saints team-mate James Pater as...
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Columnists
/ 3 weeks agoJeremy Guscott: The importance of Prem ‘marquee’ players is clear for all to see
Jeremy Guscott explains why the Prem’s marquee players justify their status, from Finn Russell’s influence at Bath to the value of...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoWales rugby in financial crisis as WRU losses hit £18.2m
The union plans to cut one of Wales’ four professional regions by 2028/29, with another multi-million-pound loss forecast for next season.
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International Rugby
/ 3 weeks agoWales boss Steve Tandy keeps door open for Taulupe Faletau despite Nations Championship snub
The 35-year-old has his sights set on a fourth World Cup, with Tandy insisting the door remains open if he can...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoDon’t rush Hendy, his defence needs work
THE siren call for England to pick George Hendy for the Nations Championship, which sounded soon after Northampton’s 28-12 European Cup...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoO’Driscoll and Mauger a devastating pairing
DREAMTEAM ALEX GROVE, THE FORMER SCOTLAND, WORCESTER WARRIORS, EDINBURGH, BIRMINGHAM MOSELEY AND COVENTRY CENTRE, SELECTS THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 weeks agoHat-trick for Roberts as Scarlets go down fighting
■By LUKE JARMYN Stormers ..........52pts Tries: Porthen 11, Pead 15, Mchunu 27, Senatla 33, Fourie 40, Reid 54, Ahmed 73, 80...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoLockwood try double seals win for Wales
SEREN Lockwood scored twice as Wales battled past Japan in difficult conditions in Tokyo to secure their second victory of the...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoDee enjoying life as he puts rugby in perspective
■By SIMON THOMAS FOR try-machine Elliot Dee, rugby these days is all about enjoyment and not overthinking things. The Dragons hooker...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoTandy signs up ref Whitehouse
REFEREE Ben Whitehouse has joined the Wales coaching team ahead of the upcoming Nations Championship campaign. Head coach Steve Tandy has...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoEvans ‘proud’ of his time as chair of Lions
IEUAN Evans has stood down as chair of the British and Irish Lions after almost four years in the role. The...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoMalan fights back from freak accident
By SIMON THOMAS AS he lay on the Toulouse turf looking down at his horrifically damaged ankle, Le Roux Malan feared...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoWallabies call up for tyro No.9 Wilson
EXTRA NEWS TEDDY Wilson, the son of former Wallabies captain and 1999 Rugby World Cup winner David Wilson, has been named...
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