All posts tagged "Wales"
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoVal Rapava-Ruskin adds to Gloucester’s injury problems
By Ben Jaycock George Skivington has been dealt a major early season blow as he looks to right the wrongs of...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoIwan Stephens enjoying life with Cardiff
By Simon Thomas Growing up, rugby league was very much the sporting love for Iwan Stephens, with his heroes being the...
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Dream Team
/ 2 years agoDream Team – Nathan Williams
NATHAN WILLIAMS, THE FORMER SCARLETS, CARMARTHEN QUINS, MOSELEY, DRAGONS & WALES U21 PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoEngland should be aiming for treble top in the Autumn Internationals
By Jeremy Guscott - Outspoken and unmissable, every week... The autumn internationals against the traditional southern hemisphere big three, and Japan,...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoNewcastle Falcons show spirit but Harlequins do enough
By Brendan Gallagher Harlequins ....................... 28pts Tries: Jibulu 15, Evans 24, Halfpenny 31, Porter 41 Conversions: Smith 16, 25, 32, 42...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoJoe Hawkins still has Wales in his sight
By Mark Stevens Joe Hawkins insists he still harbours dreams of representing Wales again at international level. With five Test caps...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years ago15 who have a chance to shine in the Premiership
Brendan Gallagher selects a team of young, and not so young, players in the Premiership to keep an eye on this...
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Features
/ 2 years agoTen years on and a handful still stand
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Veteran: George Ford playing against Australia in November 2014 PICTURE: Getty Images NOVEMBER...
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Features
/ 2 years agoWhen every story always seems to lead back to that lineout…
WHILE his native Ulster were in Johannesburg for their fixture against the Lions, one of the province’s old players was otherwise...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoAussies give Wales the runaround
■By STEVE RILEY Australia .........37 Wales ................ 5 AUSTRALIA were too hot to handle, running in six tries to claim an...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoYou need to review, reflect and adapt – Luke Allen
Steve Hill puts the questions to Luke Allen, below, director of rugby at Henley Hawks Why did you get into coaching...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 2 years agoChampions are chasing a hat-trick of crowns
Ben Jaycock looks forward to the new season where Gloucester-Hartpury will be team to beat PREMIERSHIP Women’s Rugby returns next weekend...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoThe Toxicity of the Welsh Rugby media
By Peter Ryan A massive part of today’s sport is traditional and social media. The two have a symbiotic relationship and...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSouth African influence on European Rugby
By Peter Ryan South Africa is a phenomenal rugby nation that is at the top of its game right now. Talent...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoIs Rugby becoming too tactical?
By Peter Ryan Rugby union is a phenomenal sport with a very loyal fanbase. It is known as a more traditional...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoAaron Wainwright proves handy on the oche
By Simon Thomas Wales star man Aaron Wainwright has turned his attention to another sporting passion as he recovers from surgery....
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoGareth Thomas: I want to hold on at No.1
By Simon Thomas Having finally established himself as Wales’ number one No.1, Gareth Thomas, above, is determined to hold on to...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoJames Ratti enjoys his ‘weird ride’
By Simon Thomas James Ratti is the first to admit his “mad journey” to becoming a Welsh international has been “a...
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Premiership
/ 2 years ago‘Old-man’ Maro Itoje has Saracens buzzing
By Roger Panting Gloucester ....................... 26pts Tries: Thomas 40, Clarke 56, Clement 71, Blake 76 Saracens .......................... 35pts Conversions: Barton 40,...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoRugby Rivalries that don’t stand the test of time
Rugby Matters by Brendan Gallagher - A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Eyes down all you pub quiz...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 years agoLuke Yendle in place to steal it for Dragons
By Simon Thomas Dragons...............23pts Tries: Keddie 28, Yendle 84 Conversions: Evans 29, 85 Penalties: Evans 1, 24, 77 Ospreys ............... 21pts...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 2 years agoCallum Sheedy gives Cardiff some reasons to be cheerful
By Simon Thomas Cardiff ..............22pts Tries: Winnett 10, Stephens 18, D Thomas 24, McNally 56 Conversion: Sheedy 11 Zebre................. 17pts Tries:...
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Women's International
/ 2 years agoKate Williams clinches historic victory
By James Orpin Wales .............. 31 Australia........ 24 Wales beat Australia in dramatic fashion with Kate Williams going over in the...
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 years agoMaverick Shea the hardest of them all
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW NEWPORT heralded the season with a birthday bash on a lavish scale, filling...
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Features
/ 2 years agoMaking the game pay is still the main challenge
>> PAUL REES CONSIDERS THE OPTIONS AS TEAMS FROM ACROSS EUROPE AND SOUTH AFRICA KICK OFF THE NEW SEASON The dawn...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWales and Scotland are in the mood to prove themselves
Star: Jasmine Joyce WXV 2 FOLLOWING their bottom-place finish in the Six Nations, Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham has galvanaised his...
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Top 14
/ 2 years agoFrisch in mood to impress Galthie
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Ambitious: Antoine Frisch is keen to make a mark in the international setup PICTURE: Getty Images ONE-TIME...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 2 years agoIt’s been a challenging year, admits Winnett
■By SIMON THOMAS CAM Winnett admits his meteoric rise over the past 12 months has been mentally challenging. He went into...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoChristian Day confident new PGP deal will attract big guns
By Adam Hathaway Players' chief Christian Day predicts the new Professional Game Partnership agreement will help attract more foreign big guns...
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Letters
/ 2 years agoQuite right, Brendan, don’t indulge All Blacks
I couldn't agree more with Brendan Gallagher’s suggestion that we must stop indulging the All Blacks and their haka. He missed...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoRusty Bath get in flow with three late tries
■ By ROGER PANTING Bath .................................... 26pts Tries: Muir 14, Hill 56, Annett 64, Pepper 71 Conversions: Russell 56, Harris 64,...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWhy are Ospreys letting Booth go?
TOBY Booth achieved more, far more than any other coach in Wales last season. While all around followed the example set...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoExeter Chiefs Season Preview: Youngsters need to find place in Rob Baxter’s puzzle
Exeter Chiefs Season Preview Coach: Rob Baxter Captain: Jack Yeandle Exeter did not quite confound the belief that you win nothing...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoGloucester Season Preview – George Skivington: We’re going to roll dice and go for it
Gloucester Season Preview Coach: George Skivington Captain: Lewis Ludlow The Cherry and Whites are the enigmas of the Premiership. The club...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoHarlequins Season Preview: Joe Launchbury sets stall on being hard to beat
Harlequins Season Preview Coach: Danny Wilson Captain: Alex Dombrandt Supporters at The Stoop probably spend less time in their...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoLeicester Tigers Season Preview: Michael Cheika looking to make his own piece of history
Leicester Tigers Season Preview Coach: Michael Cheika Captain: Julián Montoya The Tigers started last season with four defeats in five matches...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoSaracens Season Preview: We want to create our own dynasty, says Ben Earl
Saracens Season Preview Coach: Mark McCall Captain: Maro Itoje Saracens will start life without Owen Farrell and the Vunipola brothers at...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoThe Premiership is going to be tighter than ever
By Kyran Bracken English rugby is going through what can only be described as a transition period, but overall I’m positive...
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English Championship
/ 2 years agoWith promotion back Ealing Trailfinders will be gunning for Championship glory
Ben Jaycock looks at who could challenge Ben Ward’s west London side as the season prepares to kick off next weekend...
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Features
/ 2 years agoJust being paid to play was a dream
DAN BAUGH MY LIFEIN RUGBY THE FORMER CANADA AND CARDIFF FLANKER, WHO COACHED CARDIFF, WALES AND WASPS AND IS NOW GEORGIA’S...
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Welsh Rugby
/ 2 years agoNewport grab six for double bonus
Super Rygbi round-up By CARL FIELD NEWPORT hit Bridgend for six on opening day in Super Rygbi Cymru and created history...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoBridgend need to get winning habit -Baldwin
By ROB COLE Probyn: Are England’s women heading in the wrong direction? Page 39 SCOTT Baldwin picked up plenty of tips...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoBone transplant has Roberts up and running
By SIMON THOMAS Bionic: Joe Roberts in action against England PICTURE: Alamy JOE Roberts is Welsh rugby’s answer to the Bionic...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoTuipulotu leaves the bad days behind him
CARWYN Tuipulotu has revealed how he turned to psychologists to help cope with the weight of expectation surrounding him. There was...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 years agoEngland’s Toughest Start to Six Nations in 2025? New Irish Coach for Six Nations!
Steve Borthwick’s side showed some promise at the Six Nations with their turnaround performance, but English fans with Six Nations tickets...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoDan Biggar urges Warren Gatland to pick a 10 and stick with him
Dan Biggar has urged Warren Gatland to back one fly-half with an extended run in the Wales team – just as...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoPhil Cokanasiga out to make his mark at Ospreys
Getting the better of his big brother in the back garden was always the goal for Phil Cokanasiga, and his sibling...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoSix-try Scotland too good for Wales
Scotland ........40 Wales...............14 SCOTLAND cruised to a six-try victory in Edinburgh to make it back-to-back wins over Wales in 2024. Wales...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoTime we stopped indulging the haka
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER THERE is so much disingenuous hypocritical twaddle surrounding...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoNucifora shows the way forward
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Master: David Nucifora will start work with Scotland in December PICTURE: Getty Images...
International Rugby
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