All posts tagged "Wales"
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoCardiff’s arm-wrestling first Dan
■ By SIMON THOMAS DAN Thomas is one busy man both on and off the field. When it comes to his...
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Features
/ 8 months agoWhy England need to prove they have class, not just form ahead of the Six Nations
When Steve Borthwick took the England head coach role from Eddie Jones, the Red Rose were not in a good position.
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International Rugby
/ 8 months agoSix Nations preview: France v Ireland – Why this opener could determine who takes the crown
Rugby clubs, pubs and sitting rooms across six countries will find themselves far busier than usual next Thursday when France hosts...
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Columnists
/ 8 months agoJeremy Guscott: A fit Fin Smith gets my vote for the No.10 role with England
England’s 9-10 combination of Alex Mitchell and George Ford were at the heart of a strong Autumn series in which they...
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International Rugby
/ 8 months agoSteve Borthwick urges his England superstars to be a team ahead of Six Nations
Steve Borthwick has told his young guns that putting a first Six Nations title for six years ahead of personal fame...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 months agoOspreys players angered after being ‘left in the dark’ over WRU Cardiff talks
The Ospreys were informed last week that the region’s owners, Y11 Sport & Media, are in talks over a potential purchase...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 months agoScarlets 27-22 Ulster: Ellis Mee grabs his chance to steal it for the Welsh side
Ellis Mee celebrated his selection in Wales’ Six Nations squad with a superb match-winning try for the Scarlets against Ulster in...
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Columnists
/ 8 months agoPaul Williams: At last we can see signs of stability for Steve Tandy’s Wales
Have you ever had someone try to tell you something really important? But instead of taking in that information, you’re instead...
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Features
/ 8 months agoPaul Rees: All Blacks on the hunt for a redeemer like Rassie Erasmus
Paul Rees looks at the problems facing New Zealand rugby and why that led to Scott Robertson's dismissal.
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Club Rugby
/ 8 months agoBryn Bradley: I’m aiming to make a big impact for Harlequins and eventually Wales
Bryn Bradley is the big physical centre Wales need, but the 6ft 4ins, 17st midfielder will not get closer to their...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 months agoNoah Caluori is hoping to follow in Henry Pollock’s footsteps for England
Noah Caluori relished his first experience with the England senior team and wants more of where that came from despite being...
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Columnists
/ 8 months agoNick Cain: The Grand Slam is within reach for England
Steve Borthwick’s ship is steady as she goes as England focus on winning a Six Nations Grand Slam for the first...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 months agoHarlequins 7-34 Leicester Tigers: Jack van Poortvliet shines as Quins crash again
Geoff Parling hopes the latest injury to Jack van Poortvliet is nothing for Leicester Tigers or England to worry about after...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoTandy recalls Francis in his first 6N squad
TIGHT-HEAD Tomas Francis retuns to the Wales squad having not played international rugby since the 2023 World Cup. Coach Steve Tandy...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoTalented duo who shared the same dream
PETER JACKSON HUGH Morris, below, grew up in the Seventies hoping to play No.10 for Wales at Cardiff Arms Park and...
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Columnists
/ 8 months agoPeter Jackson: The big fish that Wales let slip away
One reason why England are 1-100 to beat Wales in their opening match of this season’s Six Nations can be traced...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 8 months agoOspreys fail to land late winner
■By ROGER PANTING Ospreys ............ 24pts Tries: Ratti 23, Hopkins 33, Morse 38, Kasende 62 Conversions: Edwards 23, 38 Lions.................. 24pts...
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Young Gun
/ 8 months agoOWEN ERASMUS
YOUNG GUNS OSPREYS & STORMERS FLY-HALF Owen Erasmus is hoping the opportunity to spend a year with the Springbok-laden Stormers will...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoFender off to France
JAMES Fender will leave Ospreys at the end of the season to join French ProD2 side Grenoble on a two-year deal...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 8 months ago16 teams to battle it out in Georgia
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER ONE thing you can always be sure of in rugby is that it will make a mess...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 8 months agoNew England U20s boss Andy Titterrell gets ready for new Six Nations campaign
New head coach Andy Titterrell takes charge of his first U20s Six Nations campaign when he leads England next month, eager...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 months agoWhy rugby union can’t get enough of league imports
Recent developments in the so called silly season of transfer rumours, stories and embargos have shown a huge link in rugby...
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International Rugby
/ 8 months agoGeorge Furbank returns to England squad for Guinness Six Nations
George Furbank has been named in England’s squad for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations, with Greg Fisilau also included as one...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: Bombshell Six Nations squad omissions
In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Huw Griffin from HG Rugby...
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Latest News
/ 8 months ago2026 Six Nations squad news: Sione Tuipolotu captains Scotland, Dewi Lake leads Wales
Wales and Scotland have released their squads ahead of the 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations, with both teams making some surprise...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoSuper Rugby Americas 2026 preview: Why this could be the hardest season to call
As the 2026 season draws closer, all eight franchises have now confirmed their squads and coaching staff.
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International Rugby
/ 8 months agoChris Robshaw: England are ready to take Six Nations title
Chris Robshaw only has eyes for a triumphant Six Nations for England as they prepare to throw their World Cup cards...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 months agoCharlie Bracken: I want to help Saracens back to the top
Scrum-half Charlie Bracken believes his ‘X-factor’ can help Saracens surge back up the Prem rugby table.
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Champions Cup
/ 8 months agoSale Sharks humiliated as Toulouse inflict record defeat
Sale Sharks last night suffered a record 77-7 defeat at the hands of Toulouse as the French team avoided a shock...
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Champions Cup
/ 8 months agoNorthampton Saints vs Scarlets: Phil Dowson tells his side to keep calm
Phil Dowson will tell his Northampton Saints players to focus on beating the Scarlets at Franklin’s Gardens rather than get ahead...
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Champions Cup
/ 8 months agoBristol Bears vs Bordeaux-Begles: Most important game ever – Pat Lam
Pat Lam has billed Bristol Bears’ Champions Cup clash against holders Bordeaux-Begles at Ashton Gate today as the most important in...
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Columnists
/ 8 months agoNick Cain: Scott ‘Razor’ Robertson fails to produce a cutting-edge strategy
Scott Robertson’s ‘windmill’ spin breakdancing celebrations were shelved during his tenure as All Blacks head coach.
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Chris Hewett
/ 8 months agoChris Hewett: Junior Kpoku on course to power up Red Roses
On the basis that Junior Kpoku is 6ft 8ins and 120kgs, his opponents must be dreading the day they run into...
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Columnists
/ 8 months agoPeter Jackson: Blizzard of points is obscuring the view
The Champions Cup, a misnomer if ever there was one, gorged itself last weekend on a feast of tries: 107 at...
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Challenge Cup
/ 8 months agoBaxter sets sights on a home draw in last 16
■ By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Exeter Cardiff Chiefs v Today. Kick-off 1pm, Sandy Park EXETER Chiefs head into today’s final pool...
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Latest News
/ 8 months ago100 years ago when Scots missed the Slam
THE one that got away is a staple in sport – indeed life – and for Scotland the one that got...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 months agoPaul Rees: Rampaging Baby Rhino Ellis Genge in the form of his life
Paul Rees on how Ellis Genge is driving Bristol Bears - and England - in the right direction.
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoBuchanan echoes the thoughts of many
WALES have not beaten England in the Six Nations at Twickenham since 2012. If they will not be going into next...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoKleyn signs for Gloucester
GLOUCESTER have signed World Cup-winning South Africa lock Jean Kleyn for next season, after a decade playing for Munster. Kleyn, who...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: Scott Robertson sacked! Right call? + Brilliant Bristol Bears ft Paul Williams
In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by rugby columnist Paul Williams.
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 9 months agoBrendan Gallagher: A Thursday showdown in Paris is nothing new for the Six Nations
There is very little new in rugby and, although much is being made of the ‘controversial’ decision to kick off the...
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Champions Cup
/ 9 months agoTommy Freeman: I just want Northampton Saints to keep on winning
Tommy Freeman has yet to taste defeat this season for Northampton Saints and is looking to keep it that way today...
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Champions Cup
/ 9 months agoHarlequins vs Stormers: Jason Gilmore – We still have a lot to play for this season
Jason Gilmore is looking for the resumption of the Champions Cup to provide a reset for Harlequins, accepting they will need...
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Champions Cup
/ 9 months agoSale Sharks 26-10 Durban Sharks: Northern outfit give their southern rivals a lesson
South African Sharks owner Marco Masotti may have to eat a tuna-lined humble pie after Sale confirmed there’s only one true...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoEdwards stays put
WALES fly-half Dan Edwards has signed a new deal with Ospreys. The 22-year-old, who started all four of Wales’ autumn internationals,...
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Columnists
/ 9 months agoPeter Jackson: Wales head coach Steve Tandy is facing a mountainous task
The Welsh Rugby Annual of 1991 appeared in the form of a death notice, its front cover etched in a rectangle...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 months agoPaul Rees: It’s time for action, not words
Paul Rees presents his half-term report on the Premiership and finds a clear divide between top and bottom
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National League 2E
/ 9 months agoBrecon boys off the mark – at 11th attempt! Premiership round-up
WELSH RUGBY By CARL FIELD BASEMENT boys Brecon recorded their first win of the season in the Welsh Premiership – at...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 months agoAaron Wainwright confirms his Leicester Tigers move
Leicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of Wales No.8 Aaron Wainwright from Dragons at the end of the season.
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Club Rugby
/ 9 months agoNottingham centurion David ‘Cheese’ Williams has that Francesco Totti look
Nottingham captain David Williams is “more than delighted” with comparisons to his boyhood sporting hero, Italy football legend Francesco Totti, after...
International Rugby
Maro Itoje: I’m open to England playing Six Nations in USA
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