All posts tagged "Wales"
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/ 3 months agoLions would be too good for Europe
THERE was an interesting letter in this paper last week from Nigel Merrett about the potential of the Lions touring Europe...
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/ 3 months agoBest Head-to-Head Matchups of the Weekend in the Women’s World Cup and Pacific Nations Cup
This weekend’s matches are packed with high stakes and even higher intensity, as teams fight for knockout spots, World Cup qualification,...
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Women's International
/ 3 months agoWomen’s World Cup Team of the Weekend: Red Roses duo headline XV whilst Canada star scores six tries
The opening weekend of the Women’s Rugby World Cup delivered high drama, record-breaking scores, and unforgettable moments. England set the tone...
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/ 3 months agoScotland 38-8 Wales: Ruthless Scots demolish Welsh
Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm praised her side’s ruthless performance after they dismantled Wales in a record 38-8 victory that firmly ignited...
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/ 3 months agoJoe Hawkins: Cutting two teams ‘could kill game’ in Wales
Wales centre Joe Hawkins has strongly criticised proposals by the Welsh Rugby Union to cut the number of professional regional teams...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 months agoLouis Rees-Zammit – It’s my dream to be a British and Irish Lion again
Louis Rees-Zammit did not take much notice of events in Australia this summer – but has set his sights on rejoining...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 3 months agoJames Hook backing Jac Morgan for a repeat British and Irish Lions impact in New Zealand
Jac Morgan can be an even bigger hit in New Zealand in 2029 after making such an impressive Lions impact down...
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/ 3 months agoTinus De Beer ready for Dragons challenge
Having travelled some 6,000 miles to come over to Wales from South Africa, Tinus de Beer has now made a much...
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/ 3 months agoBlair Murray signs new deal to stay at Scarlets until 2028
Wales full-back Blair Murray has signed a contract extension to stay at the Scarlets until 2028. The 23-year-old joined the region...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoJeremy Guscott: England’s attack looks like it is ready to fire
England's attack is in a good spot following the victorious Lions tour to Australia and England’s 2-0 series victory over Argentina...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoPaul Rees: Mavericks like Louis Rees-Zammit must seize the day
Paul Rees reports on the return of Louis Rees-Zammit and says it's time for the players to call the shots Bristol's...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoPeter Jackson: When a drop goal was all you needed to see
Paul Turner dropped his first goal in senior rugby on September 13, 1979, for Newbridge against Newport, and his last on...
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/ 3 months agoPeter Jackson: Four into two Welsh clubs will be fraught with problems
A few more traumatic days in the soap opera of Welsh rugby provided another startling example of the game’s enduring capacity...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Pioneers of Women’s rugby deserve to take the credit
I had to smile recently when reading that World Rugby had quickly stepped in to ensure that the teams from New...
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/ 3 months agoPete Ryan: Is Tom Wright the best fullback in the world?
Australia have just pulled off a monumental upset over the Springboks. Even though the Wallabies aren’t the formidable force of old,...
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/ 3 months agoBest Head-to-Head Matchups of the Weekend in the Rugby Championship, Women’s World Cup and Pacific Nations Cup
Rugby fans are spoiled this weekend with the Women’s World Cup kicking off in England, round two of the Rugby Championship...
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/ 4 months agoBiggest Weekend Talking Points: Springboks looking for revenge + Women’s World Cup begins
The stage is set for another exciting weekend of rugby, with the Women’s World Cup beginning, as well as the second...
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/ 4 months agoBiggest Comebacks in International Rugby History: Wallabies join list after overturning 22 point deficit
Rugby has always been a game that can change quickly, and some of its most memorable moments have come when a...
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/ 4 months agoPat Lam: Louis Rees-Zammit is chasing glory with Bristol Bears – not the money
Pat Lam insists Louis Rees-Zammit’s move to Bristol for the new season is purely about rugby not money. The 24-year-old British...
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/ 4 months agoI know I must perform well for the Dragons, says Thomas Young
Thomas Young has a renewed drive and hunger as he embarks on a new chapter in his rugby career with the...
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/ 4 months agoSteve Borthwick sticks with his three fly-halves in Elite Player Squad
England head coach Steve Borthwick has kept his three specialist fly-halves Fin Smith, George Ford and Marcus Smith among the 25...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 4 months agoBristol’s All-Time XV: Bears who can pack a punch
What would be the greatest All-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...
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/ 4 months agoWomen’s World Cup Preview: Exeter trio give Canada coach Kevin Rouet reasons to be hopeful
Head coach Kevin Rouet has selected three Exeter Chiefs players in his 32-player squad. With Alex Tessier retaining the captain’s armband,...
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/ 4 months agoCunningham confident
FIJI HEAD COACH: Ioan Cunningham CAPTAIN: Alfreda Fisher Maria FORMER Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham describes his Fiji squad as a...
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/ 4 months agoSisters doing it for themselves
POOL B PREVIEW WALES HEAD COACH: Sean Lynn CO-CAPTAINS: Alex Callender, Kate Williams CO-CAPTAIN Alex Cal-lender has handed her side a...
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/ 4 months agoMalcolm highlights the positives
SCOTLAND ONE TO WATCH FRANCESCA McGHIE Dynamic and versatile, with speed and sharp decision-making. Crucial playmaker HEAD COACH: Bryan Easson CAPTAIN:...
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/ 4 months agoMonaghan: Fire is burning in us
IRELAND HEAD COACH: Scott Bemand CO-CAPTAINS: Edel McMahon, Sam Monaghan SPEARHEADED by back row dynamo Aoife Wafer, returning Ireland head into...
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 months agoChris Hewett: France and England lead charge for 2027 World Cup
The last time the World Cup was played out on Australian soil, a little over two decades and a thousand poison-dart...
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Features
/ 4 months agoPaul Rees: England are looking to expand their reach as World Rugby looking at eligibility of three Prem stars
England can hardly be said to be short of players, but they have persuaded World Rugby to look at the cases...
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/ 4 months agoThorburn backs a two team solution
AS tournament director of the 1999 World Cup, commercial manager of the Ospreys and still the only man to put his...
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/ 4 months agoWelsh CEO Abi Tierney takes break to deal with cancer
Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney will step away from her role after being diagnosed with cancer. Tierney will take...
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English Championship
/ 4 months agoChamp Rugby Preview: Worcester Warriors aim to hit the ground running
Ben Jaycock previews the Championship season with Worcester unveiling 30 new signings as they prepare for their return Worcester Warriors have...
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Features
/ 4 months agoYoung Guns – Ollie Streeter
From back row to tighthead, Ollie Streeter is rapidly emerging as one of England’s most promising young props, though it wasn’t...
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Features
/ 4 months agoFive to watch in National Two East
By CHARLIE STONE All set: Andy Key, boss at newly-promoted Oundle AS the 2025–26 National League 2 East season approaches, a...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoPete Ryan: Freddie Thomas set to be a star of the future for Welsh Rugby
A fresh slate for a proud rugby nation, new faces will be looking to make a massive impact. Steve Tandy will...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 months agoPete Ryan: Ellis Genge – The unsung hero of the 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour
Big players step up on the biggest stages, giving their all when the pressure is at its highest. It doesn’t get...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 months agoBritish and Irish Lions Chief: No quotas on squad selection
Andy Farrell has been given the green light to pack his squad with Irishman again – if he gets the Lions...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 months agoDragons swoop for scrum-half Niall Armstrong
Dragons have signed Irish scrum-half Niall Armstrong after his departure from Exeter at the end of last season. The 25-year-old has...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoSteve Tandy is ready to take the criticism as new Wales head coach
Steve Tandy says he is ready to deal with the criticism which will inevitably come his way as Wales head coach....
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoLouis Rees-Zammit tipped to get better by Jonathan Davies
Jonathan Davies believes the best is yet to come from returning Welsh superstar Louis Rees-Zammit, who he feels can be the...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 4 months agoPoppy Leitch calls for PWR clubs to work with universities
Poppy Leitch believes her England Students side can plug a crucial gap in the women’s pathway, having previously been overlooked. The...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 months agoNick Cain: No return to Australia for the Lions without legal guarantees
Should Australia get the Lions back in 12 years? The answer is that Rugby Australia would have to commit to a...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 months agoChris Hewett: Andy Farrell not alone with his ‘home’ Lions selections
“There's an epidemic sweeping through the England team, but it isn’t catching.” Attributed to John Arlott (who else?), the exquisite one-liner...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoPWR starts with a fierce repeat final
■ By BEN JAYCOCK PWR champions Gloucester-Hartpury and last season’s runners-up Saracens reignite their rivalry in the opening round of next...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 months agoPete Ryan: Toby Booth’s coaching philosophy – building cultures and engaging with people
“Helping an athlete be their best — that’s what the job is all about.” This gives you some insight into Toby...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 months agoCharlie Elliott: Grading every player from the 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour
The 2025 British and Irish Lions tour ended on a disappointing note for the visitors, with the Wallabies saving their best...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoWorld Rugby Chief Executive – 2027 World Cup will be competitive
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has hit back claims that the next men’s global tournament in Australia in 2027 will...
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/ 4 months agoLouis Rees-Zammit is on his way home
Wales and Lions wing Louis Rees-Zammit is returning to rugby union 18 months after he sensationally quit the game to pursue...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoBrendan Gallagher’s All-Time Bath XV: Their beauties – and beasts…
What would be the greatest All-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 months agoPaul Rees: This triple lock will give the British and Irish Lions longer life
Paul Rees looks into whether the Lions should stick with visiting Australia, New Zealand and South Africa Who would have thought...
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