All posts tagged "Wales"
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 months agoChris Hewett: It’s too quiet! The decline of the supercoach
Chris Hewett asks whether rugby is losing something as the era of globe-trotting supercoaches gives way to a new generation of...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoNeumann called up for Wales’ new-look squad
WING Lisa Neumann returns for Wales in an extended 46-player training squad preparing for the WXV Series. The 32-year-old, who is...
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Feature
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: All Blacks need to defy history in South Africa
Paul Rees looks ahead to the first Test in the South Africa vs New Zealand series, which starts next weekend.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoAll Stars XV: Worcester Warriors – The legends standing loud and proud
From Chris Pennell and Andy Goode to Ollie Lawrence and Matt Kvesic, Brendan Gallagher picks his greatest All Stars-XV to pull...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Greatest team ever? The 1996 All Blacks
Brendan Gallagher makes the case for the often-overlooked 1996 All Blacks as the greatest team he has ever seen, 30 years...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoAWJ in line to be director at Ospreys
EXTRA NEWS FORMER Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones is reportedly set to join the board of directors at his former club...
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Features
/ 2 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Emma Swords – I love the sport which has given me so much
Emma Swords, the former Saracens, Harlequins, Trailfinders and Ireland scrum-half, reflects on her life in rugby.
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoJonathan Davies: England should pair up Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade at centre
The former Wales centre believes England’s midfield could benefit from greater continuity, while questioning whether Steve Borthwick is allowing his coaches...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoJoe Jenkins hopes Leicester Tigers move can catapult him onto the international stage
Joe Jenkins is determined to make his mark at Leicester Tigers after leaving Bristol Bears, with the 22-year-old keeping his options...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoDavid ‘Jacko’ Jackson is aiming to raise £1m for charity
The former Nottingham star is attempting 100 ultramarathons in 100 days to raise £1 million for brain injury charities after a...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoPrem review: Geoff Parling tells his Leicester Tigers players to build their own story
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Leicester Tigers.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: The WRU’s licence to cull is really about control
Paul Rees argues the Welsh Rugby Union’s decision to reduce the country’s professional regions from four to three is ultimately about...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoPeter Jackson: Martin Johnson leads praise for the unsung Lions of ’46
Peter Jackson revisits the remarkable 1946 Lions tour of Australia, highlighting the courage, resilience and extraordinary stories of the players who...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoChamp Ins and Outs – Ealing Trailfinders add beef to get it right this time
Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the Champ season and says Ealing Trailfinders will once again be the team to beat as...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoYOUNG GUNS
HARRISON BELLAMY GLOUCESTER PROP Harrison Bellamy is determined to build on an unexpected Gloucester debut after a remarkable injury sequence propelled...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoPaul Williams: Wales need to get a kick out of their No.10
Paul Williams argues Wales should prioritise a fly-half with an elite kicking game, rather than chasing the traditional creative No.10, as...
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 months agoLeicester’s new man will take it all in his stride
Class: Aaron Wainwright THERE are very few safe bets in rugby. It’s why bookies exist. But Aaron Wainwright to Leicester Tigers...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoPaul Williams: It’s time for Welsh rugby to look to the future and not live in the past
Paul Williams argues Welsh rugby must stop dwelling on past mistakes and embrace the major changes ahead as the professional game...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoPrem review: After 15 years as the boss, Mark McCall leaves Saracens in impressive shape
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Saracens.
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoPeter Jackson: All Blacks v Springboks – The thrilling series that will grip the rugby world
Peter Jackson says the return of a four-Test series between South Africa and New Zealand is the blockbuster rugby has been...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 months agoChris Hewett: Jac Morgan is the lad to get the Shed singing at Gloucester
Chris Hewett believes Jac Morgan can become a defining figure for Gloucester as the Wales captain joins a recruitment drive that...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoWRU: It’s either Ospreys or Scarlets
Scarlets insist they remain committed to being “at the heart of west Wales” after the WRU confirmed either they or Ospreys...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoGareth Anscombe says competition will bring the best out of Scarlets
Gareth Anscombe says he still has “a huge desire to compete”, while Nigel Davies explains the mentality Scarlets want to build.
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoKyran Bracken: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso blew me away, he’s genuinely world class
World Cup winner Kyran Bracken believes England are heading in the right direction after their Nations Championship campaign, with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso...
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Letters
/ 2 months agoFans should see more of All Blacks
NOVEMBER will see a whole raft of Test matches in Europe as the southern hemisphere ‘Big 3’, plus Japan, Fiji and...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoSorry, Steve, but we can’t avoid this…
IN their eight matches to date this year, England have collected more cards than France, Scotland, Ireland and Italy combined over...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoKiss looks like going back to the future
MANY moons ago, just as the union game was stumbling into professionalism, the late Kevin Bowring said that his most pressing...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: France must be northern stars in the Nations Championship
France have emerged as the leading northern hemisphere challengers after the opening phase of the Nations Championship, but Paul Rees believes...
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Features
/ 2 months agoNeil de Kock: Every Test match will count for something in the Nations Championship
Former South Africa and Saracens scrum-half Neil de Kock believes the Nations Championship can provide rugby with a meaningful competition between...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoWales need James to make dents at 12
THERE are certain things in life that can’t be anything but a 12. Show me the house to the far left...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoBedford Blues are quick to tempt Marcus Kershaw
Marcus Kershaw says he is “really excited” to return to the 15-a-side game with Bedford Blues after impressing on the 7s...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoITV agrees World Cup deal
ITV will show next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia, extending the broadcaster’s coverage of the tournament to a 10th successive...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoPeter Jackson: Not much sign that Wales can close gap
Peter Jackson argues there is little evidence Wales are closing the gap on the world’s best, warning the WRU must replace...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Referees should not be above criticism
Brendan Gallagher argues World Rugby was wrong to punish Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada for criticising the officials, insisting referees can no...
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International Rugby
/ 3 months agoBen Earl: England star Henry Pollock is unlike anyone I’ve seen before
Ben Earl knows exactly what Henry Pollock is going through after spending years waiting for his own England opportunity – but...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoPrem ins and outs – Bath have some big holes to fill
Ben Jaycock looks at who has come in and who has moved on as preparations continue for the next Prem season.
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International Rugby
/ 3 months agoJac Morgan: Wales are getting better despite heavy Nations Championship defeats
Jac Morgan insists Wales are making progress despite ending their Nations Championship campaign with heavy defeats to Argentina and South Africa.
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoNick Cain: England’s direction of travel still unclear
Nick Cain believes England’s summer ended with encouraging signs, but says Steve Borthwick still has major questions to answer over discipline,...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 3 months agoJonathan Pendlebury puts Charlie Bray in charge of his England U18s squad
England U18s head coach Jonathan Pendlebury has named a 28-player squad for next month’s International Series in South Africa, with Sale...
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 months agoChris Hewett: It’s time for Argentina to spice things up again
Chris Hewett questions why Argentina have lost their reputation as rugby’s great disruptors, arguing the Pumas must rediscover their edge and...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoLet’s see a little more action in South Seas
YES, it’s all about the money. But ask yourselves this: if you were a rugby nut living in the Pacific Islands,...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 months agoPaul Rees: Southern giants lay down an early Nations Championship marker
Paul Rees sees the south on top in the Nations Championship and says the TMO acting as referee is a system...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 3 months agoU20s World Cup Dream Team: Young guns with the world at their feet
Ben Jaycock selects the best of the best in the newly expanded event which saw South Africa beat France in the...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 months agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: Springboks on top! Are the All Blacks back? + Nations Championship review
Ben Jaycock is joined by South African rugby journalist Avuyile Sawula to dissect the opening chapter of the Nations Championship, from...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoRugby’s best moments are caught on camera
The winners of the 2026 Rugby Photographer of the Year awards have been revealed, celebrating the finest images from across the...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 months agoPaul Rees: England boss Steve Borthwick fails to make most of his opportunities
Paul Rees believes England’s summer tour produced results but failed to answer the bigger questions, with Steve Borthwick missing a valuable...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 months agoSouth Africa 43-0 Wales: Steve Tandy still has belief despite mauling
Steve Tandy insisted he still believes in his Wales squad despite a 43-0 defeat to world champions South Africa, who completed...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoimprovement in this outlook for the rest of the age limitation mode. But South Africa were not way over. No points but I am proud of the boys, insists Lake
CAPTAIN Dewi Lake remained upbeat despite another heavy loss in Durban and claimed Wales can take plenty of positives from their...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoJeremy Guscott: Yes, South Africa are good … but they’re beatable
Jeremy Guscott believes South Africa’s strength in depth makes them the team to beat, but insists the Springboks are not unbeatable...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 months agoFiji 17-33 Scotland: Scots take time to bring down Fijians
Scotland fought back from 10 points down to overcome a spirited Fiji and secure a bonus-point victory at Murrayfield, rounding off...
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