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Underdogs Ampthill are ready for fight of their lives

21 July 2019 0 comments

After coaching stints at Sale, Bedford, Harlequins, Dragons and Wasps, former Wales, Newbridge, Newport and Sale flyhalf Paul Turner tells NEALE HARVEY why leading underdogs […]

WELSH COACHES WORKING ABROAD

21 July 2019 2 comments

LYN JONES Russia head coach After a successful reign at the Ospreys, Jones has had spells with the Dragons, London Welsh and Namibia. KINGSLEY JONES […]

Weight of a nation won’t faze Fonotia

21 July 2019 1 comment

STEFFAN THOMAS meets centre Kieron Fonotia as he prepares for battle with Samoa SAMOA are very much the underdogs in a World Cup Pool which […]

Japan is such a happy hunting ground for Josh

14 July 2019 0 comments

Alex Bywater talks to Josh Navidi about his roundabout route to international stardom JAPAN has played a crucial role in Josh Navidi’s ascent to rugby’s […]

Ellis blow as Wales head for the Alps

7 July 2019 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON Second op: Ellis Jenkins WALES head for the Swiss Alps this week amid renewed fears that one of their outstanding back row […]

Evans is Ospreys’ homecoming king

7 July 2019 0 comments

ALEX BYWATER talks to Ospreys new boy Gareth Evans after his move from Gloucester Out to impress: Gareth Evans Star transfer: Gareth Anscombe swaps Blues […]

Blues need motivated players not divas who like a moan

30 June 2019 0 comments

CARDIFF Blues are moving out of their Vale of Glamorgan training base to return to Cardiff Arms Park and I’ve got no time for anyone […]

Carre can be a breakout star in Japan for Wales

30 June 2019 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER Mentor: Rhys Gill Apprentice: Rhys Carré RHYS Gill insists fellow loosehead prop Rhys Carré can follow in his footsteps and go on […]

WRU will step in to help Dragons sign new stars

30 June 2019 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER Cash boost: Dean Ryan perSigning: Fly-half Sam Davies DEAN Ryan is set to get a boost of hundreds of thousands of pounds […]

Alex Dombrandt almost quit rugby over two sucker punches

25 June 2019 0 comments

The Harlequins and England World Cup bolter was twice the victim of assault when playing in Wales

Dombrandt nearly quit over pitch assaults

23 June 2019 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON ENGLANDWorld Cup bolter Alex Dombrandt almost gave the game up because of two ‘dreadful incidents’ during his three-year apprenticeship in Wales. Twice […]

For Ospreys to fire they must sort Alun Wyn

26 May 2019 1 comment

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Priority: Ospreys must get Alun Wyn Jones under contract PICTURES: Getty Images Who would have thought it? Halfway through […]

Thomas scoops top newcomer

26 May 2019 0 comments

ASPIRING Cardiff Blues outside-half Ben Thomas was named best newcomer at the Principality Premiership awards for his performances in helping Merthyr finish second and winning […]

Insurance change frees Wales players for early duty

26 May 2019 1 comment

WELSH World Cup hopes received a boost this week with England-based players available to Warren Gatland for as soon as he wants them this summer. […]

James will leave Blues

26 May 2019 0 comments

CARDIFF Blues wing Tom James will leave the region at the end of the month. The 32-year-old returned to rugby this season after having time […]

Durable? They should call James Red Rum!

26 May 2019 0 comments

THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW PETER JACKSON SAMJames ought to have been centre-stage at the Premiership gala dinner last Wednesday night as winner of […]

Roberts: Girwan will be vital in new Hooper era

19 May 2019 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Optimistic: Jamie Roberts Key man: Dempsey JAMIE Roberts says Bath must reach a level of consistency they have lacked this season to […]

Blues academy coach Rees set for World Cup duty

12 May 2019 0 comments

THERE will be a Welsh feel to Canada’s World Cup coaching staff with Gruff Rees set to be confirmed as backs coach to Kingsley Jones […]

Frustrated Shark John hankering for a Welsh bite

12 May 2019 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS Pushing for Wales honours: WillGriff John in action for Sale PICTURES: Getty Images WILLGRIFF John admits he was miles away from Test […]

Rising star Ibuanokpe ditches Quins for Saracens

5 May 2019 0 comments

TRANSFER ROUND-UP SARACENS have signed prop Josh Ibuanokpe from Harlequins. The 23-year-old tighthead has spent five years with Quins and made his Premiership and European […]

World Cup could help Dean Ryan and Dragons

5 May 2019 2 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS Good recruit: Josh Adams will fit in really well at Cardiff Blues PICTURE: Getty Images THIS is the stage of the season you […]

PRO14 play-off shambles may hit Gat’s plans

5 May 2019 0 comments

WHAT a shambles the PRO14’s Champions Cup play-off game is turning into! The whole selling point about Judgement Day this year was that it would […]

Warren Gatland includes Owen Lane in World Cup training squad

30 April 2019 0 comments

Cardiff Blues winger one of two uncapped players named in 42-man
training party

Shane Williams column: Owen Lane offers Wales variety out wide

29 April 2019 0 comments

Owen Lane simply has to be a strong consideration for the World Cup

Alun Wyn is last man standing from 2007

28 April 2019 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Thirteen World Cup games: Alun Wyn Jones in action against Japan in 2007 PICTURE: Getty Images His […]

Jackson column: Welsh clubs risk European wipe out in Judgement Day weekend

26 April 2019 0 comments

Will the Principality Stadium be the heartbreak hotel for Welsh regions?

Wales must get Shaun and Byron in tandem

21 April 2019 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND YOU know the saying – two heads are better than one. Well, that certainly applies to the Wales coaching […]

This Welsh Brexit from Europe is shameful

21 April 2019 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW More than 50,000 will converge on Cardiff ‘s Superdome next weekend for the annual Judgement Day double-header […]

Three for Evans as Ospreys line up the Blues

14 April 2019 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS S Kings …………7 Ospreys ……….43 ALLEN Clarke praised his Ospreys side as they thrashed the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth to set […]

MY LIFE RUGBY

14 April 2019 0 comments

RHODRI MCATEE THE FORMER WALES SEVENS AND CORNISH PIRATES WINGER. When Wales won the Sevens World Cup as 80/1 outsiders in 2009, we ended the […]

The loss of Rhys is a huge blow to Wales

14 April 2019 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Rising star: Rhys Carre playing for Wales U20 against France RHYS Carre’s move from Cardiff Blues to Saracens was […]

ON THE BLIND SIDE

14 April 2019 1 comment

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Jones can join Welsh tradition at Knights DONCASTER KNIGHTS look set to continue their trend of employing Welsh […]

Blues lose out as TMO calls favour Connacht

14 April 2019 0 comments

By DECLAN ROONEY CARDIFF Blues were denied a spot in the PRO14 play-offs as Connacht sealed their passage with a contentious bonus-point win at the […]

Hadleigh Parkes aims to get Scarlets back firing

10 April 2019 0 comments

“Diamonds are built under pressure after all”

Ospreys make Anscombe bid

7 April 2019 1 comment

THE OSPREYS are the latest club to offer Wales playmaker Gareth Anscombe a contract to join them after the World Cup. The Cardiff Blues star […]

Now Parkes takes aim at getting Scarlets firing

7 April 2019 1 comment

STEFFAN THOMAS sits down with a star of the Six Nations, Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes Finishing in style: Hadleigh Parkes scores against Ireland to help […]

Anscombe can help make Blues great again

7 April 2019 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS Inspirational: Gareth Anscombe has some big decisions to make PICTURE: Getty Images IT’S not about breaking the bank, but it is about rewarding […]

Carty’s penalties keep Connacht in frame

7 April 2019 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON Zebre ………………5 Connacht ……….6 CONNACHT head coach Andy Friend says attentions have turned to Cardiff Blues after a gruelling win in Italy. […]

Blues’ try brilliance eclipsed by Irish power

7 April 2019 1 comment

By ROGER PANTING BLUES’ hopes of a securing a Pro 14 play-off spot took a savage blow as the Munster pack dominated at Independent Park. […]

Terrific Tipuric tracks down Cheetahs for flying Ospreys

7 April 2019 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER THE Ospreys kept alive their Heineken Champions Cup qualification hopes with a stunning bonus point triumph over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. Tries […]

Elbow surgery shouldn’t rule Josh Navidi out of Wales World Cup prep, says Mulvihill

3 April 2019 0 comments

Cardiff Blues head coach John Mulvihill gives update on Wales flanker’s condition

Priestland about-turn to remain at the Rec

31 March 2019 0 comments

Change: Rhys Priestland BATH are talking to Wales fly-half Rhys Priestland about extending his stay at the Rec for another one or two seasons. The […]

Shingler signing indicates Ealing ambition

31 March 2019 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON NEWS EXTRA EALING Trailfinders have pulled off a coup for next season with the signing of former Cardiff Blues playmaker Steven Shingler. […]

Weir the route master as Warriors find a way

24 March 2019 1 comment

■By ROGER PANTING Flying machine: Worcester wing Josh Adams dives in DUNCAN Weir returned to form to spearhead Worcester to a nailbiting victory at Ashton […]

Priestland eyes Blues and Sale

24 March 2019 0 comments

RHYS PRIESTLAND has been having talks with Cardiff Blues and Sale Sharks about a contract when he leaves Bath at the end of the season. […]

Blues confident of keeping Anscombe

24 March 2019 0 comments

CARDIFF Blues boss John Mulvihill is optimistic Gareth Anscombe will stay at the region despite big money offers from abroad. The 27-year-old fly-half suggested after […]

London Irish forward Mike Coman forced to retire at 31

19 March 2019 0 comments

The Exiles’ player of the year in 2016

Ospreys battling to keep club alive

3 March 2019 1 comment

By PETER JACKSON ALUN-WYN Jones starts another Grand Slam week caught in the crossfire of a major political row between his beloved Ospreys and the […]