All posts tagged "Wales"
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Features
/ 5 years agoSexton’s so inspirational – but let’s hope to spoil his 100th cap
THE one key man Wales must close down on Friday night is Johnny Sexton. It will be his 100th Test match...
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/ 5 years agoMax determined to build on that close encounter with Baabaas
By ALEX BYWATER Experience: Max Llewellyn enjoyed mixing with stars MAX Llewellyn hopes his all-too-brief but “crazy” experience with the Barbarians...
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/ 5 years agoSione: Youth gets chance
By STEFFAN THOMAS Opportunity: Sione Kalamafoni says younger players must put their hands up SIONE Kalamafoni has urged a youthful Scarlets...
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Features
/ 5 years agoWelshman behind the Australian resurgence
Steffan Thomas talks to Wallabies’ match analyst Craig Whelan GROWING up as a huge rugby fan near Port Talbot, Craig Whelan...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 5 years agoHe’s Dunn waiting for now but will he return?
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Cameo: Tom Dunn takes a break in his 64 seconds of action PICTURE: Getty Images Tom Dunn...
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Features
/ 5 years agoLet’s blood wannabees and see if they cope
NICK CAIN SUGGESTS THE LINE-UP EDDIE JONES SHOULD PICK TO PLAY GEORGIA Roll dice: Eddie Jones No.8: Alex Dombrandt “Georgian rugby...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoDragons shut down for two weeks after coronavirus outbreak within squad
The next two PRO14 matches involving Dragons have been postponed after receving seven positive test results
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoBilly Burns in for Ireland’s Autumn Nations Cup squad
Former Gloucester fly-half Burns has been named in Andy Farrell's Ireland squad, that welcomes back Keith Earls into the fold
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoGuscott column: Italy still left nibbling of memories of fairytale wins
Jeremy Guscott shares his view on the lack of evolution within Italy rugby after the past two decades, and the profile...
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/ 5 years agoEvans revving up for return home
By ROB COLE Mentor: Scarlets prop Rob Evans PICTURE: Getty Images YOU have to go back to pre-lockdown for the last...
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/ 5 years agoReproduce that second half display says Booth
By ROB COLE Proud: Toby Booth Promoted: Duncan Jones WHATEVER Toby Booth said to his Ospreys players at half-time last weekend...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoWorld Cup horror show too gruesome to witness
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Features
/ 5 years agoAgile ‘Monkey’ saved the day for Wales at Stradey Park
PETER JACKSON The only time England ever ventured west of Swansea for a Test match, the honorary secretary of the Rugby...
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Features
/ 5 years agoJJ’s death makes date bitter-sweet for Delme
PETER JACKSON Hero: Delme Thomas is carried off by delirious players and fans at the end of Llanelli’s defeat of the...
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/ 5 years agoI was called a traitor for switching allegiance!
MY LIFEIN RUGBY MOURITZ BOTHA THE FORMER ENGLAND, SARACENS, NEWCASTLE, SHARKS AND BEDFORD LOCK Athletic: Mouritz Botha on the charge for...
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Features
/ 5 years agoSt Joseph’s now testing ground for the very best
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Driving force: Lewis Ludlam on the break during St Joseph’s festival...
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/ 5 years agoDennis off to chase new dream in America
By NEALE HARVEY EXETER’S Aussie star Dave Dennis is set for pastures new after revealing he has accepted the offer of...
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/ 5 years agoGatland closes door on Howley’s Lions tour
By NICK CAIN ROB Howley’s chances of making a fourth tour as the British & Irish Lions attack coach alongside Warren...
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Miscellaneous
/ 5 years agoPivac: We must win any how now
By ALEX BYWATER WAYNE Pivac and Alun Wyn Jones admitted Wales have to start winning now, beginning with their Autumn Nations...
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Six Nations
/ 5 years agoWayne’s still the man for me but this was so poor
THAT was not good enough from a Welsh rugby team. It’s now five defeats in a row for Wayne Pivac’s side...
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Six Nations
/ 5 years agoLosing Italy would help welfare for top players
JEREMY GUSCOTT Inspiration: Jake Polledri has been outstanding for Italy PICTURE: Getty Images IN many ways I feel for Italian rugby....
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Women's Six Nations
/ 5 years agoScarratt leads Slam mission
■By SAM JACKSON Skipper: Emily Scarratt will captain England in Sarah Hunter’s absence ENGLAND go into battle seeking a second successive...
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/ 5 years agoMorgan aims to get one over his old mate Dwayne
■By ALEX BYWATER MATTHEW Morgan knows exactly what to expect from an Ulster back-line fired by his former Bristol teammate Dwayne...
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Featured
/ 5 years agoTEAMS: Alun Wyn Jones to surpass Richie McCaw as most-capped Test player
Wales captain to win 149th cap in Test rugby in clash with Scotland at Parc y Scarlets
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoLegendary figure of Welsh and Lions rugby JJ Williams dies, aged 72
Tributes pour in on social media for one of the Lions '74 tour 'Invincibles'
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoJackson column: All Blacks slayer ‘Chico’ faced up to his demons
The man who backed up the injured Gareth Edwards on the Lions 1971 tour but who never started a Test match
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoCardiff Blues prop Corey Domachowski traces family history back to great grandfather who escaped Auschwitz
The loosehead, who recently brought up 50 appearances at Blues, has gone on a journey to discover his patriarchal lineage
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoGuscott column: Even considering the stakes, Italy game is a good chance to play Ollie Lawrence
Jeremy Guscott examines the selection options open to Eddie Jones ahead of England's Six Nations clash with Italy
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoEddie Jones needs tries to make up ground on Ireland in Six Nations finale
Nick Cain shines the spotlight on England's midfield being the main area requiring clear thinking in selection ahead of facing Italy
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoHarrington column: Clubs pay heavy price for out-of-window Test
James Harrington delivers his column on all things French rugby, with Toulouse the hardest hit by international call-ups
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International Rugby
/ 5 years agoDupont at the double in French high five
By ALEX BYWATER France ………………….38pts Tries: Baille 13, Dupont 31, 35, Ollivon 66, Thomas 73 Conversions: Ntamack 14, 32, 36, 67,...
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/ 5 years agoRyan challenges fledglings to silence Coetzee
■By ROB COLE THE DRAGONS may not have Welsh internationals Ross Moriarty or Aaron Wainwright with which to try to blunt...
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/ 5 years agoScarlets scrap for big away day win after Jones’ late red
■By ALEX BYWATER THIS was far from pretty from the Scarlets - in fact it was downright ugly - but the...
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/ 5 years agoAmos keeps big picture in mind after Wales snub
■By ALEX BYWATER Getting up to speed: Hallam Amos HALLAM Amos wasn’t selected by Wales for their autumn campaign, but the...
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Features
/ 5 years agoAll Black slayer Chico faces up to his demons
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Maesteg has long been renowned for its music and muscle, its male voice...
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Features
/ 5 years agoNew dad Corey inspired by family heritage
By ALEX BYWATER NEWS EXTRA COREY Domachowski is the form prop at Cardiff Blues, taking inspiration from his great grandfather’s remarkable...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoQEGS’ consistency up with the country’s finest
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools ALWAYS the bridesmaid, never the bride. Well except for one occasion....
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Features
/ 5 years agoItaly match gives Eddie chance to play Lawrence
JEREMY GUSCOTT My pick to replace Manu Tuilagi: Ollie Lawrence of Worcester Warriors scores against London Irish PICTURE: Getty Images IT...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoWilliams column: Gethin Jenkins is a great fit for Sam’s sizeable shoes
Shane Williams says that if you are to lose Sam Warburton from your staff, Gethin Jenkins is an ideal replacement
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Guest Blogs
/ 5 years agoRugby union countries with most registered players: Ready to know?
Rugby is a full-contact team sport that is popular in various countries over the globe. However, recently, not only the countries...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoGo-ahead for six Tests but under restrictions
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Weeks of posturing, fingerpointing and metaphorical chest-beating ended with something approaching a temporary detente earlier this week,...
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/ 5 years agoLos Lelos bolster coaching team for Cup run
FORMER Gloucester director of rugby David Humphreys will take on a high performance consultant role with Georgia for the Autumn Nations...
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/ 5 years agoMoriarty determined to put smiles back on Welsh faces
By ALEX BYWATER ROSS Moriarty has urged Wales to lift the spirits of a nation this autumn as Wayne Pivac’s side...
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Features
/ 5 years agoGethin’s a great fit for Sam’s sizeable shoes
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND It was a bit of a shock reading the news about Sam Warburton stepping down...
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/ 5 years agoRed card rules out Irish lock
IAIN Henderson will miss the remainder of Ireland’s Six Nations campaign after receiving a three-match ban for his red card against...
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/ 5 years agoThomas fears for ‘lost’ generation
By GARY FITZGERALD GARETH Thomas fears the strict government stance over Covid may cost the game many of its potential future...
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Features
/ 5 years agoCostly cameo for Owens
WALES hooker Ken Owens will miss the autumn internationals after injuring his shoulder while playing for Scarlets against Glasgow. Uncapped flanker...
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/ 5 years agoNew-look Ospreys prop Nicky Smith looks to munch France
Loosehead Smith is back in the Wales squad after being dropped for the Six Nations
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/ 5 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Why was JP Doyle made redundant?
Respected referee JP Doyle discusses in length his career in Premiership and European competition
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoWilliams column: Selection that offers new opportunities didn’t come without surprise
Shane Williams is intrigued by the young players named in head coach Wayne Pivac's squad for the autumn
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