All posts tagged "Wales"
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoScarlets thumped by Toulon power game
By ALEX BYWATER Spirit: Uzair Cassiem tries to battle through for Scarlets PICTURES: Getty Images TEAMS SCARLETS: Halfpenny 4; Mc- Nicholl...
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Challenge Cup
/ 6 years agoTigers will go hunting for a home quarter-final
By NEALE HARVEY First appearance: Dillon Lewis Must-win game: Tommy Reffell PICTURES: Getty Images TOUGH-TACKLING Welsh flanker Tommy Reffell is ready...
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Features
/ 6 years agoNorthampton’s restoration under Chris Boyd owes much to freedom of youth
The Northampton Saints director of rugby hasn't been afraid to offer opportunity to the club's brighest academy prospects
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoGloucester whizz-kid Louis Rees-Zammit can speed into Six Nations
Like many others at Gloucester, their rise gathered pace at Hartpury College
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: Top signing for Ospreys by Rhys Webb must earn Wales spot
Rhys Webb's availability for Wales is welcome but shouldn't threaten Gareth or Aled Davies, writes Shane Williams
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Champions will be wary of wounded Ospreys
Peter Jackson previews how the Ospreys will be seeking to ignite their season against Saracens this weekend
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoThe four players set to leave Saracens early as club seeks to balance up the books – reports
After the retirement of Nigel Wray, the reality of Saracens' £5.36m fine for breaching the salary cap appears to be taking...
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Featured
/ 6 years agoEngland try to tempt Louis Rees-Zammit away from Wales
Gloucester's uncapped prodigy has verbally stated his intention to represent Wales - but that hasn't stopped Jones calling about England duty
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoEngland pursue Welsh wing ace
By PETER JACKSON ENGLAND have spoken to Gloucester wing Louis Rees-Zammit in a bold move over the Welshman’s international future. The...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoEngland boast host of starters for ten
RUGBY MATTERS Stellar: Exeter’s Joe Simmonds is one of several prospects at fly-half PICTURES: Getty Images Jacob Umaga James Grayson Max...
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Features
/ 6 years agoBoyd reaping rewards of letting kids off the leash
Exceptional: Full-back George Furbank impressed at 10 against Gloucester PICTURES: Getty images World Cup ace: Lewis Ludlam Scotland call: Rory Hutchinson...
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Features
/ 6 years agoDickens’ lads start prep for French test
NEWS EXTRA ALAN Dickens has named his 32-man England U20 elite player squad for the 2020 campaign with their first game...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoCardiff prove untouchable to stay at the summit
By STEFFAN THOMAS Premiership CARDIFF extended their lead in the Premiership with a comprehensive win. Tries from Ioan Davies, Max Llewellyn,...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSamson looks strong for Six Nations recall
By STEFFAN THOMAS Dropped: Samson Lee SAMSON Lee has been backed to return to his dynamic best for the Six Nations...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGalthie plots his opening gambit from Paris hot seat
Key man for Clermont: France centre Virimi Vakatawa This weekend’s Top 14 matches – the 13th round of the season –...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoCharteris: ‘Incredible’ Stooke now Test ready
By NEALE HARVEY Leading from front: Elliott Stooke in action against Quins PICTURES: Getty Images ELLIOTT Stooke’s durability in an improving...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoBlues keen to lure loosehead Heyes away from Leicester
CARDIFF Blues are interested in signing Leicester loosehead Joe Heyes. The England U20 prop is Welsh qualified and highly rated by...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWhizz kid Rees-Zammit is speeding into Six Nations
By NEALE HARVEY WING sensation Louis Rees-Zammit has the talent and mental strength to take a Wales call-up in his stride,...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: New breed of coaches take centre stage in 2020
Only Eddie Jones and Gregor Townsend remain from the World Cup as the Six Nations nears
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: A strong Dragons team can help Pivac make strides
Shane Williams shares his view on how Aaron Wainwright and Taine Basham can take Wales to the next level
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Six Nations excitement can light up the New Year
Jeremy Guscott lends some advice for any players set to grace the Test stage for the first time in the upcoming...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoHomecoming for Rhys Webb at Ospreys
Toulon agree to release the Welsh scrum-half a year early from his contract
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoRUGBY SHORTS
Slade sidelined after double ankle injury EXETER and England centre Henry Slade is set for a spell on the sidelines with...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCoaches take centre stage in the New Year
Challenge: Franco Smith has taken over the Italian national team Insets: Fabian Galthie, right Andy Farrell, below PICTURES: Getty Images Making...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoSix Nations excitement can light up the New Year
MY wish list for the New Year starts with the teams competing for the 2020 Six Nations title to either play...
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Features
/ 6 years agoLet’s hear it for my winners of 2019!
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Silent assassin: Danny Cipriani has heard nothing from Eddie jones. Inset left: Sebastien...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoBlues keep climbing with fourth win on trot
■ By ROGER PANTING JOSH Navidi returned from his World Cup injury to lead Blues to a hard-fought victory before a...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoMy worst night at Ospreys – Tipuric
Sneaking in: Kieran Hardy scores for Scarlets PICTURE: Huw Evans ■By STEFFAN THOMAS BRAD Mooar was delighted with his side as...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoRhodri’s Dragons building strength through adversity
■By STEFFAN THOMAS Turned corner: Rhodri Williams PICTURE: Getty Images RHODRI Williams believes playing in a struggling Dragons side has made...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoRainbow nation got its colour from Chester
Obituaries: BRENDAN GALLAGHER PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT PLAYERS WHO DIED IN Star player: Chester Williams on the way to a...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoMan of steel who nurtured Baa-Baas
Grand master: President Micky Steele-Bodger visits the Barbarians dressing room after the Killick Cup match with Argentina last year MICKY STEELE-BODGER...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoI can still cut it at Test level insists Bath and Wales centre Jamie Roberts
The two-time Lions tourist is eager to play a role for Bath to ease the pressure on Stuart Hooper
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoTEAMS: Taulupe Faletau back for Bath to start at No.8
Full team news for Round Seven of the Gallagher Premiership, as Bath welcome back Taulupe Faletau
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Featured
/ 6 years agoThe Rugby Paper’s team of the 2010s
Brendan Gallagher has watched a lot - and we mean, a lot - of rugby this decade. So we asked him...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: Ross Moriarty should stay in Wales with Dragons
Shane Williams praises the back-row forward for filling in for Taulupe Faletau, but that he should turn down interest from overseas
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: We got over 1991 – now the class of 2019 must develop
Jeremy Guscott on how Owen Farrell can lead England to a new level in the Six Nations
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoCain column: Rugby is forgiving and Rob Howley deserves that
Corruption had nothing to do with Howley's suspension handed by World Rugby, writes Nick Cain
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoSix Nations aim to draw £750m TV mega deal as CVC near stakeholding
Could the era of free-to-air Six Nations viewing be coming to an end?
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Rugby as Wales’ national sport? Not with these crowd numbers!
Can we expect a full house at any of the regions' this festive period?
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Peter Jackson
/ 6 years agoPlumtree served his time well
NOBODY can accuse John Plumtree of cutting corners during his apprenticeship for a position among the All Black coaching elite, one...
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National League 2N
/ 6 years agoMY LIFEIN RUGBY
TONY SPREADBURY ONE OF THE GAME’S GREAT CHARACTERS AND CURRENT RFU HEAD OF PROFESSIONAL GAME MATCH OFFICIALS I WAS a touch...
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National League 2E
/ 6 years agoTongan ace Lousi loving his new life in Llanelli
By STEFFAN THOMAS SAM Lousi believes he is the perfect fit for the Scarlets and is confident his style of play...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSurgery rules Watkins out of Wales’ Six Nations start
WALES centre Owen Watkin will miss the start of the 2020 Six Nations after having knee surgery. Watkin, 23, limped off...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoAll Blacks confident Mooar will leave Scarlets
By SAM JACKSON NEW Zealand coach Ian Foster is ‘really confident’ Scarlets boss Brad Mooar will become part of his coaching...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoEvans: World Cup blow was tough but I’ve parked it now
New man at No10: Jarrod Evans By ALEX BYWATER JARROD Evans is just 23 and has only three Test caps to...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoEmotions run high over death of ‘Ibou’
French rugby this week mourned 2013 Top 14 champion Ibrahim Diarra, who died on Wednesday at the age of 36. A...
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Shane Williams
/ 6 years agoMoriarty should stay in Wales with the Dragons
Stick or twist: Ross Moriarty will have numerous options for next season PICTURE: Getty Images ROSS Moriarty has quickly become one...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoWilliams signs for Scarlets
WALES full-back Liam Williams is set to rejoin Scarlets from Saracens at the end of the season. The British Lions flyer...
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Shane Williams
/ 6 years agoDan’s a scary hardman…you have been warned!
DAN Baugh was one of the toughest players I played against. He was with Cardiff Blues when I faced him about...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoDREAMTEAM
STEVE McCOLL, DONCASTER AND FORMER SCOTLAND U20s, LEEDS & GLOUCESTER FULL-BACK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST…...
International Rugby
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