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Powder-puff pack has Wales on the skids and Georgia licking lips

15 November 2020 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON THE last time Wales lost more than six in a row, the head coach in question went on to win the World […]

Let’s blood the newcomers against Georgia

12 November 2020 0 comments

Nick Cain suggests the team that England head coach Eddie Jones should test against the Lelos

Cain column: Italy are hanging over the cliff edge in face of no coaches

11 November 2020 0 comments

Nick Cain looks at how the development of Italian coaches in the professional era is virtually non-existent

Guscott column: Wayne Pivac may have to drop Biggar to suit his blueprint

11 November 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott looks at how Dan Biggar figures to be the No.10 in Wayne Pivac’s system for Wales

Jackson column: Band aid for Wales in 2023 Rugby World Cup draw

11 November 2020 0 comments

The draw for the 2023 Rugby World Cup takes place in December

Man up, or Wales will get a Dublin thrashing

8 November 2020 1 comment

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND No way through: Chris Harris of Scotland tackles Liam Williams PICTURE: Getty Images As I walked out of Parc […]

Sexton’s so inspirational – but let’s hope to spoil his 100th cap

8 November 2020 0 comments

THE one key man Wales must close down on Friday night is Johnny Sexton. It will be his 100th Test match and he has turned […]

Max determined to build on that close encounter with Baabaas

8 November 2020 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER Experience: Max Llewellyn enjoyed mixing with stars MAX Llewellyn hopes his all-too-brief but “crazy” experience with the Barbarians can help him go […]

Sione: Youth gets chance

8 November 2020 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS Opportunity: Sione Kalamafoni says younger players must put their hands up SIONE Kalamafoni has urged a youthful Scarlets side to take their […]

Welshman behind the Australian resurgence

8 November 2020 0 comments

Steffan Thomas talks to Wallabies’ match analyst Craig Whelan GROWING up as a huge rugby fan near Port Talbot, Craig Whelan could never have imagined […]

He’s Dunn waiting for now but will he return?

8 November 2020 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Cameo: Tom Dunn takes a break in his 64 seconds of action PICTURE: Getty Images Tom Dunn made an impact, as […]

Let’s blood wannabees and see if they cope

8 November 2020 1 comment

NICK CAIN SUGGESTS THE LINE-UP EDDIE JONES SHOULD PICK TO PLAY GEORGIA Roll dice: Eddie Jones No.8: Alex Dombrandt “Georgian rugby is not so much […]

Doris has pressed his claim for Lions – Geech

8 November 2020 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By GARY FITZGERALD CAELAN Doris is developing into a Lions contender according to Sir Ian McGeechan, who coached the Lions on four occasions. […]

Bears maul Sharks as Neilson lands a double

8 November 2020 2 comments

By CARL LEE BRISTOL BEARS overcame Sale Sharks to extend their winless start to the Premier 15s season, but it was through no lack of […]

Campbell hat-trick as Sarries keep up the pace

8 November 2020 0 comments

By AMY FULGHAM MAY CAMPBELL’S hattrick helped Saracens keep their perfect record intact with an emphatic victory over Gloucester-Hartpury. The hosts had put their opponent’s […]

Maxwell departure adds to Welsh problems

8 November 2020 2 comments

By ALEX BYWATER WALES’ state of flux on the pitch is being replicated in the boardroom with another high-profile figure set to leave the WRU. […]

Van Dyk signs for Exeter

8 November 2020 0 comments

EXETER CHIEFS have bolstered their prop stocks with South African Maks van Dyk. The 28-year-old tighthead will provide cover when England’s Harry Williams and Wales’ […]

Scots face No.10 crisis

8 November 2020 0 comments

FINN Russell and Adam Hastings have been ruled out of Scotland’s squad for the Nations Cup after suffering injury against Wales last weekend. Head coach […]

Kiwi Lowe gets Irish call

8 November 2020 0 comments

LEINSTER wing James Lowe has been included in Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad for the inaugural Autumn Nations Cup. The New Zealand-born 28-year-old is eligible for […]

Dragons shut down for two weeks after coronavirus outbreak within squad

6 November 2020 0 comments

The next two PRO14 matches involving Dragons have been postponed after receving seven positive test results

Billy Burns in for Ireland’s Autumn Nations Cup squad

5 November 2020 0 comments

Former Gloucester fly-half Burns has been named in Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad, that welcomes back Keith Earls into the fold

Dennis off to chase new dream in America

1 November 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY EXETER’S Aussie star Dave Dennis is set for pastures new after revealing he has accepted the offer of a two-year deal to […]

Gatland closes door on Howley’s Lions tour

1 November 2020 0 comments

By NICK CAIN ROB Howley’s chances of making a fourth tour as the British & Irish Lions attack coach alongside Warren Gatland were all but […]

Pivac: We must win any how now

1 November 2020 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER WAYNE Pivac and Alun Wyn Jones admitted Wales have to start winning now, beginning with their Autumn Nations Cup opener with Ireland […]

Wayne’s still the man for me but this was so poor

1 November 2020 0 comments

THAT was not good enough from a Welsh rugby team. It’s now five defeats in a row for Wayne Pivac’s side and there will be […]

Losing Italy would help welfare for top players

1 November 2020 3 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT Inspiration: Jake Polledri has been outstanding for Italy PICTURE: Getty Images IN many ways I feel for Italian rugby. I understand the pain […]

Scarratt leads Slam mission

1 November 2020 0 comments

■By SAM JACKSON Skipper: Emily Scarratt will captain England in Sarah Hunter’s absence ENGLAND go into battle seeking a second successive Grand Slam without captain […]

Morgan aims to get one over his old mate Dwayne

1 November 2020 0 comments

■By ALEX BYWATER MATTHEW Morgan knows exactly what to expect from an Ulster back-line fired by his former Bristol teammate Dwayne Peel and says there […]

Evans revving up for return home

1 November 2020 1 comment

By ROB COLE Mentor: Scarlets prop Rob Evans PICTURE: Getty Images YOU have to go back to pre-lockdown for the last time Wales prop Rob […]

Reproduce that second half display says Booth

1 November 2020 1 comment

By ROB COLE Proud: Toby Booth Promoted: Duncan Jones WHATEVER Toby Booth said to his Ospreys players at half-time last weekend did the trick as […]

World Cup horror show too gruesome to witness

1 November 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 32 Western […]

Agile ‘Monkey’ saved the day for Wales at Stradey Park

1 November 2020 0 comments

PETER JACKSON The only time England ever ventured west of Swansea for a Test match, the honorary secretary of the Rugby Football Union doubled up […]

JJ’s death makes date bitter-sweet for Delme

1 November 2020 0 comments

PETER JACKSON Hero: Delme Thomas is carried off by delirious players and fans at the end of Llanelli’s defeat of the All Blacks in 1972 […]

I was called a traitor for switching allegiance!

1 November 2020 2 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY MOURITZ BOTHA THE FORMER ENGLAND, SARACENS, NEWCASTLE, SHARKS AND BEDFORD LOCK Athletic: Mouritz Botha on the charge for England against Wales at […]

St Joseph’s now testing ground for the very best

1 November 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Driving force: Lewis Ludlam on the break during St Joseph’s festival win in 2013 28- […]

TEAMS: Alun Wyn Jones to surpass Richie McCaw as most-capped Test player

29 October 2020 0 comments

Wales captain to win 149th cap in Test rugby in clash with Scotland at Parc y Scarlets

Legendary figure of Welsh and Lions rugby JJ Williams dies, aged 72

29 October 2020 0 comments

Tributes pour in on social media for one of the Lions ’74 tour ‘Invincibles’

Jackson column: All Blacks slayer ‘Chico’ faced up to his demons

28 October 2020 0 comments

The man who backed up the injured Gareth Edwards on the Lions 1971 tour but who never started a Test match

Cardiff Blues prop Corey Domachowski traces family history back to great grandfather who escaped Auschwitz

28 October 2020 0 comments

The loosehead, who recently brought up 50 appearances at Blues, has gone on a journey to discover his patriarchal lineage

Eddie Jones needs tries to make up ground on Ireland in Six Nations finale

27 October 2020 0 comments

Nick Cain shines the spotlight on England’s midfield being the main area requiring clear thinking in selection ahead of facing Italy

Harrington column: Clubs pay heavy price for out-of-window Test

27 October 2020 0 comments

James Harrington delivers his column on all things French rugby, with Toulouse the hardest hit by international call-ups

All Black slayer Chico faces up to his demons

25 October 2020 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Maesteg has long been renowned for its music and muscle, its male voice choirs and warrior spirit […]

New dad Corey inspired by family heritage

25 October 2020 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER NEWS EXTRA COREY Domachowski is the form prop at Cardiff Blues, taking inspiration from his great grandfather’s remarkable Auschwitz survival story. The […]

QEGS’ consistency up with the country’s finest

25 October 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools ALWAYS the bridesmaid, never the bride. Well except for one occasion. QEGS Wakefield’s modern history […]

Italy match gives Eddie chance to play Lawrence

25 October 2020 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT My pick to replace Manu Tuilagi: Ollie Lawrence of Worcester Warriors scores against London Irish PICTURE: Getty Images IT sounds as if there […]

Dupont at the double in French high five

25 October 2020 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER France ………………….38pts Tries: Baille 13, Dupont 31, 35, Ollivon 66, Thomas 73 Conversions: Ntamack 14, 32, 36, 67, 74 Penalties: Ntamack 48 […]

Ryan challenges fledglings to silence Coetzee

25 October 2020 0 comments

■By ROB COLE THE DRAGONS may not have Welsh internationals Ross Moriarty or Aaron Wainwright with which to try to blunt Ulster’s Springbok No.8 Marcell […]

Scarlets scrap for big away day win after Jones’ late red

25 October 2020 1 comment

■By ALEX BYWATER THIS was far from pretty from the Scarlets – in fact it was downright ugly – but the win was the most […]

Amos keeps big picture in mind after Wales snub

25 October 2020 0 comments

■By ALEX BYWATER Getting up to speed: Hallam Amos HALLAM Amos wasn’t selected by Wales for their autumn campaign, but the aspiring doctor knows there […]