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Cardiff RFC view merger with Cardiff Blues as a strong possibility

6 October 2020 0 comments

Cardiff RFC chairman Chris Norman discusses why more unity is needed to create a stronger image for rugby in the capital

Turnbull red card forces Blues to think on their feet

4 October 2020 1 comment

By ROB COLE JOSHAdams made it eight tries in nine appearances for Cardiff Blues with a first half score that allowed his side to survive […]

Adams isn’t the quickest in Wales but he’s most deadly

4 October 2020 1 comment

By ROB COLE JOSH Adams is confident of scoring whenever he gets the ball, but he would still never back himself in a foot race […]

Rugby Matters: Humble beginning but Heineken Cup dreamt big

1 October 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher at how the Champions Cup, or Heineken Cup, has always drawn big crowds far beyond club rugby’s norm

YOUNG GUNS

27 September 2020 0 comments

ALEX MORGAN GLOUCESTER WING/FULL-BACK The road to rugby stardom is often long and arduous but Alex Morgan has already demonstrated he has what it takes […]

ON THE BLINDSIDE

20 September 2020 1 comment

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Comeback: Henson Henson hops codes for run out at Raiders FORMER Wales centre Gavin Henson has switched codes […]

Chiefs capture two more Welsh young guns

20 September 2020 0 comments

By ROB COLE TWO MORE Welsh age grade internationals have been snapped up by Exeter and been given the chance to join the Chiefs’ academy. […]

Scarlets pushing Hardy’s claim for Wales

20 September 2020 1 comment

■By ALEX BYWATER KIERAN Hardy is the “full product” ready to make the step-up to international rugby with Wales for the first time this autumn. […]

Ravens swoop for another of Cardiff’s stars

20 September 2020 0 comments

BRIDGEND Ravens are set to sign Cardiff full-back Edd Howley as the capital side’s playing stock continues to plummet. With Cardiff Blues seeking to turn […]

Regions would benefit from having Welsh leadership, says Robin McBryde

18 September 2020 0 comments

Leinster forwards coach Robin McBryde shares his view on no Welsh region having a Welsh head coach

Jackson column: How could the mighty Ospreys fall so far?

9 September 2020 0 comments

The Ospreys enter a new decade disheveled from the glory days of ten years ago

Louis is on track to be Wales’ next wing king

6 September 2020 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Ihad the pleasure of being involved in a podcast with Louis Rees-Zammit the other day and I have to […]

Revealed: Champions Cup and Challenge Cup to undergo radical format change

2 September 2020 0 comments

EPCR confirm big shake-up to European format for 2020-21

Cockerill sets challenge to land a first knockout win

30 August 2020 0 comments

■ By BRYN PALMER RICHARD Cockerill has challenged his Edinburgh players to prove they can handle the pressure of knockout rugby and take the Scottish […]

Navidi has a trick up his sleeve to combat Tipuric factor

30 August 2020 0 comments

■ By ALEX BYWATER Test: Josh Navidi JOSH Navidi counts himself fortunate to play alongside one of rugby’s most complete players in Justin Tipuric – […]

WRU turn attention to WillGriff John after being passed over by Tomas Francis

28 August 2020 0 comments

The Sale Sharks prop agreed to a salary cut but did not sign an extension with the Premiership club

Williams stars for Scarlets on debut

23 August 2020 0 comments

By ROB COLE Scarlets…………………………………32pts Tries: Kennedy 4, Evans 22, 43, Lousi 49, McNicholl 56 Conversions: Halfpenny 23, 50 Penalties: Halfpenny 32 Cardiff…………………………………………12pts Tries: Adams 30, […]

Williams column: Scarlets and Ospreys to win amid fireworks

21 August 2020 0 comments

Shane Williams previews the return of the PRO14 and expectations for the four Welsh regions

PRO14 restart preview

16 August 2020 0 comments

BENETTON Head coach: Kieran Crowley Captain: unconfirmed Stadium: Stadio Comunale di Monigo Current position: 5th (B) Last five games: WWLLW The top team of Italian […]

Scarlets, Ospreys to win amid fireworks

16 August 2020 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS Wise piece of business: Stephen Myler has signed for Dragons The excitement is starting to build already Rugby is set finallyto return to […]

Nick calls it a day after six clubs

9 August 2020 0 comments

Success: Nick Williams celebrates after retaining the Ranfurly Shield for North Harbour in 2007 PICTURE: Getty Images ONE of his brothers, Tim Nanai-Williams, plays full […]

Williams picks successor at Blues

9 August 2020 2 comments

By ROB COLE Skilful: Seb Davies Good things: Sam Moore JUST as his fellow Kiwi Xavier Rush did before him, Nick Williams has left a […]

Jamie Roberts makes return to Wales with Dragons move

3 August 2020 0 comments

Jamie Roberts has made a sensational return to Welsh rugby by signing for the Dragons. The Wales and British & Irish Lions centre will play […]

James is speaking language of success in Russia

2 August 2020 3 comments

I WAS delighted to see that James Down got his new career in Russia off to a flying start last week. Having not been offered […]

Jackson column: Short-swap stars can carry on regardless

21 July 2020 0 comments

Peter Jackson looks at the players set to qualify for Scotland, Ireland and Wales on residency grounds

Gareth Anscombe looking forward to marking his comeback with Webb at Ospreys

21 July 2020 0 comments

A Wales half-back combination coming to the Liberty Stadium

Injury ended my shot at England…and All Blacks

19 July 2020 1 comment

MY LIFEIN RUGBY DAN BOWDEN THE FORMER HIGHLANDERS, BLUES, CRUSADERS, LONDON IRISH, LEICESTER AND BATH FLY-HALF Days to savour: Dan Bowden scores a try for […]

English and Welsh clubs in chase for Bevan

19 July 2020 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER WELSH regions Cardiff Blues and Scarlets are understood to be rivalling Harlequins and other leading English clubs for Wales Under-20 scrum-half Ellis […]

Welsh regions fret over government’s ban on scrums

15 July 2020 0 comments

The Welsh Assembly has issued a blanket ban on scrums from taking place due to fear of COVID-19 spike

Dream Team: Jersey Reds lock/flanker Macauley Cook

13 July 2020 0 comments

Cook made 167 appearances for Cardiff Blues before leaving this summer

Young Guns: Cardiff Blues flanker Gwilym Bradley

6 July 2020 0 comments

A No.7 who started out at London Irish before moving over the Severn Bridge

Tough call to leave Leeds but it paid off

5 July 2020 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY JORDAN CRANE THE FORMER ENGLAND, LEICESTER, BRISTOL AND LEEDS NO.8 Winning habit: Jordan Crane holds the Premiership trophy after Leicester Tigers defeated […]

Young Guns: Exeter Chiefs back-five forward Christ Tshiunza

29 June 2020 0 comments

A player who is well on Wales’ radar after leaving Congo as a child and growing up in Llandaff

Jones goes long way round to Wales job

28 June 2020 2 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Pedigree: Crusaders coach Mark Jones reached the top level as a player PICTURE: Getty Images WELSH COACHES 1995-2020 From […]

Welsh players set for long-term pay cuts

28 June 2020 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER Crisis talks: Martyn Phillips and Gareth Davies, right WALES’ leading players have been told long-term pay cuts will be required and that […]

Aled still hoping to brew up business

28 June 2020 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Athletic: Aled Brew takes a high ball for Bath PICTURE: Getty Images “I don’t feel my time […]

Wales star Davies nearing return for Scarlets

28 June 2020 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER JONATHAN Davies has handed Scarlets a positive injury update with the men from Llanelli also receiving good news from Jake Ball, Rhys […]

Kirwan will add his ferocty to Nottingham cause

28 June 2020 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE Excited: Carl Kirwan CARL Kirwan is delighted to be back in the Championship after signing a part-time deal with Nottingham. The fearsome […]

DREAMTEAM

28 June 2020 0 comments

MACAULEY COOK, JERSEY AND FORMER CARDIFF BLUES AND WALES U20S LOCK/BACK ROW, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Gethin Jenkins – […]

Bernard Laporte’s new World Club Cup would not see Wales represented currently

24 June 2020 0 comments

The World Rugby vice-chairman has spoken about his plans for a replacement competition for the Champions Cup

Ellis Jenkins on verge of return to full fitness for Cardiff Blues

23 June 2020 0 comments

Cardiff Blues head coach John Mulvihill provides an update on the recovery of Ellis Jenkins from a severe knee injury

Wales face oblivion in new World Club Cup

21 June 2020 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON WALES will be without a single contender for the proposed World Club Cup unless all four regional teams raise their game. Under […]

YOUNG GUNS

21 June 2020 1 comment

GWILYM BRADLEY CARDIFF BLUES NO.7 When Gwilym Bradley suffered a serious wrist injury that wiped out his 2018/19 season and caused him to be released […]

Klim latest to join revamped Reds

21 June 2020 1 comment

JERSEY Reds have signed Namibia international wing Lesley Klim ahead of the 2020-21 Championship season. Klim, 25, played twice at the 2019 World Cup and […]