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Jackson column: Berwyn Jones paid the price for putting family first

10 October 2018 0 comments

Peter Jackson looks at when rugby’s amateur days were overshadowed by the riches available in professional sports

Crowley impressed by calibre of Italy kids

7 October 2018 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS KIERAN Crowley insists Italy’s young stars are better than their Celtic equivalents. And the experienced coach believes the country’s next generation will […]

Berwyn paid price for putting family first

7 October 2018 1 comment

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Berwyn Jones used to run like the wind, so much so that not even the so-called fastest […]

Cardiff move one point behind Scarlets

7 October 2018 1 comment

By CARL FIELD CELTIC CUP ROUND-UP CARDIFF Blues A put themselves firmly back into Celtic Cup contention with a 26-12 win over Connacht Eagles in […]

Sub Lloyd helps get Blues over the line

30 September 2018 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING CHEETAHS looked set for a shock win, their first of the season, but two converted tries in the last 15 minutes saw […]

Trent leave it late to create their own bit of history

30 September 2018 0 comments

By JOE BYRNES BUCS ROUND-UP BUCS returned with a bang with four Wednesday fixtures, the first kicking off at a sun drenched Lady Bay. Nottingham […]

Hamilton happy to ignore keyboard warriors

30 September 2018 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER LUKE Hamilton has revealed that he has been a target for social media abuse after swapping his Welsh heritage for a new […]

Fitzgerald helps Scarlets down the Eagles

30 September 2018 0 comments

CELTIC CUP ROUND-UP By CARL FIELD SCARLETS A returned to winning ways in the Celtic Cup with a 35-19 defeat of Connacht Eagles at Carmarthen […]

Cardiff 43 Bargoed .21

30 September 2018 1 comment

WILL Rees-Hole was at the double as Cardiff overcame a spirited Bargoed side at the Arms Park. Powerful home skipper and captain Joey Tomlinson crossed […]

Four-try Poolergo top with Narberth in pursuit

30 September 2018 1 comment

Welsh Championship round-up By JAY BAYFORD PONTYPOOL are now the outright leaders after a 31-17 victory at Rhydyfelin. Alex Watkins, Danny Hodge, Kieran Meek, Clayton […]

Blade is a shoo-in for Scotland

23 September 2018 1 comment

WITHIN weeks of The Rugby Paper revealing Scotland’s interest in claiming Blade Thomson, below, the Scarlets’ Kiwi flanker has made it clear he will be […]

Puma king with the most giant killings

23 September 2018 0 comments

83rd cap: Leguizamon THAT old war horse Juan Manuel Leguizamon seems to be “retired” by the Pumas selectors at the end of most seasons but […]

Quins hold their nerve to stage second-half fightback

23 September 2018 0 comments

By JAY BAYFORD Carmarthen…19 Cardiff …13 CARMARTHEN Quins came from behind to beat Cardiff at The Park in tough conditions. The rain poured down for […]

Met nil the new boys to stay on pace with Pooler

23 September 2018 0 comments

By JAY BAYFORD Welsh Championship round-up IT’S a two-way battle at the top of the Championship as Cardiff Met and Pontypool both bagged bonus-point victories. […]

Haydn handed out the tackle from hell

16 September 2018 1 comment

THE ultimate in bonecrushing tackles at Cardiff Arms Park happened long before JPR Williams got to work on Jean-Francois Gourdon, famously flattening the French wing […]

Mitchell in to provide Falcons injury cover

16 September 2018 1 comment

NEWCASTLE have signed Wales international Craig Mitchell on a three-month deal. The 32-year-old prop has won 15 caps and has had spells with Ospreys, Exeter, […]

Rosser’s five-star show has Dragons roaring

16 September 2018 1 comment

By CARL FIELD LEFT wing Jared Rosser helped himself to five tries as Dragons A chalked up their first win, beating Connacht Eagles 53-38 at […]

Accuracy of Halfpenny proves the difference

9 September 2018 1 comment

By ROGER PANTING Tense finish: Gareth Davies scores for Scarlets PICTURE: Huw Evans SCARLETS avenged their two convincing defeats to Leinster, which ended last season’s […]

Ioane try makes Blues pay for double yellow

9 September 2018 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS CARDIFF Blues fell to an agonising last gasp 27-25 defeat to Benetton in Italy after being reduced to 13 men. The Welsh […]

Davies boosted by new Hildago-Clyne rivalry

9 September 2018 2 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS GARETH Davies has warned his Wales scrumhalf rivals he’s set to go to the next level this season. The Scarlets ace believes […]

Evans in hot pursuit of former Wales U20 graduates

9 September 2018 0 comments

By STEFFAN EVANS JARROD Evans hopes to be the next player off Jason Strange’s Wales production line. Former Wales U20 coach Strange has played an […]

RFU confirm World Cup warm-up match to be held in the North

5 September 2018 0 comments

St James’ Park, not Twickenham, will host England’s international against Italy in September 2019

Scintillating Blues left devastated by late try

2 September 2018 1 comment

By ROGER PANTING Catch me if you can: Ray Lee-Lo of Cardiff Blues gets clear to score PICTURE: Huw Evans BLUES missed a golden opportunity […]

Warburton signs up to become BT pundit

2 September 2018 1 comment

FORMER Wales and Lions captain Sam Warburton has been unveiled as BT Sport’s latest signing following his retirement from rugby. The former Cardiff Blues flanker […]

Stars tell what the Wales jersey signifies

2 September 2018 0 comments

By JAMES WILLIS THE first of a series of films inspired by the Welsh national team jersey and featuring rugby stars of the past and […]

Cardiff …18 Merthyr …24

2 September 2018 0 comments

KYLE Evans came off the bench and claimed a lastminute try as Merthyr came from behind to win. New Cardiff signing Steffan Jones was in […]

Bargoed …22 Llandovery …62

2 September 2018 0 comments

LLANDOVERY cruised to victory with four tries in a 12-minute spell after the interval. The Drovers raced into a ten-point advantage through a Jack Maynard […]

Cudd grabs spotlight from Keys marquee signings

2 September 2018 0 comments

By IWAN GABE DAVIES Cross Keys …32 Bridgend …25 AFTER making some star signings over the summer, Cross Keys got their season off to an […]

Tata Steel open their season with a 66 gun salute

2 September 2018 0 comments

By JAY BAYFORD Welsh Championship round-up TATA Steel opened the new season in emphatic style with a 66-29 win over Bedlinog. Aled Rees crossed the […]

Deafening WRU silence over future of Cardiff Arms Park

19 August 2018 0 comments

IT’S 2018, but I will always remain a rugby traditionalist and that’s why I’m firmly of the belief Cardiff Arms Park has to remain in […]

Shoulder problem could force Blues ace Rhun to retire

19 August 2018 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER CARDIFF Blues full-back Rhun Williams is fighting to save his career following a serious shoulder injury sustained in February’s away win over […]

Peter Jackson column: RFU miss the boat again for Shaun Edwards

13 August 2018 0 comments

England miss another chance to join forces with a coach who has won everything there is to win in Union bar the World Cup.

Tigers’ tyro speedster Olowofela off to a flyer

12 August 2018 2 comments

By ROGER PANTING Eyes on the line: Jason Harries on his way to the opening try for Blues PICTURES: Huw Evans JORDAN Olowofela brightened up […]

Festive cheer from BBC Wales

5 August 2018 0 comments

BBC WALES have moved quickly to fill the vacuum left by the decision of Europe’s three major Leagues to leave the fans twiddling their fingers […]

Ospreys ready for lift off now that ‘Jockey’ has the reins

5 August 2018 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS High hopes: Ospreys centre Cory Allen CORY Allen believes the Ospreys boast a secret weapon who can unlock the wealth of riches […]

Lion Haydn dies at 81

29 July 2018 1 comment

FORMER Wales and British and Irish Lions flanker Haydn Morgan has died at the age of 81. Morgan won the first of his 27 Wales […]

Tigers turning Exiles into masters of deception

29 July 2018 2 comments

LONDON Scottish are ready to sink their claws into the Championship after gearing up for the new campaign with the aid of Super League giants […]

Strange backing Jarrod for Biggar’s 10 jersey

29 July 2018 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS NEW Cardiff Blues backs coach Jason Strange believes Jarrod Evans’ psychic abilities will increase the pressure on Dan Biggar for the Wales […]

Ospreys wing Keelan Giles still believing in World Cup dream

20 July 2018 0 comments

The 20-year-old accepts he is behind Steff Evans and Josh Adams in the pecking order… for now

Eastern promise has John buzzing

15 July 2018 0 comments

Sevens World Cup PAUL John insists his commitment to Hong Kong rugby remains absolute as he hopes to cause a shock at the World Cup […]

Keelan still believing in World Cup dream

15 July 2018 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS At full stretch: Keelan Giles has big ambitions for club and country PICTURES: Getty Images KEELAN Giles insists he hasn’t given up […]

Manoa to put Blues on front foot next season

15 July 2018 0 comments

IN MODERN rugby, forwards who can put you on the front foot are worth their weight in gold and that’s why I think Samu Manoa […]

Ma’afu to join Tigers not Ealing

15 July 2018 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE LEICESTER have made a swoop for experienced Fijian loose-head prop Campese Ma’afu, who had only just signed for Ealing Trailfinders. The 33-year-old’s […]

DREAMTEAM

15 July 2018 1 comment

RICHARD BARRINGTON, SARACENS HOOKER AND SOCIAL SECRETARY, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Rhys Gill – The ‘King of Cardiff […]

Cuthbert: I’m only 28 and have a lot to offer

8 July 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Size and speed: Alex Cuthbert in action for Wales against Tonga PICTURES: Getty Images HAVING escaped the critic-filled goldfish bowl of Welsh […]

Blues bring in Thornton

8 July 2018 1 comment

RORY Thornton has joined Cardiff Blues on a yearlong loan deal. The 23-year old Ospreys lock is the third addition to the squad in recent […]

Blues bid for Eagles ace No.8

8 July 2018 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS CARDIFF Blues are understood to be front-runners to in the race for the marquee signing of Toulon No.8 Samu Manoa. The 33-year-old […]

Wales set to unveil Pivac as new boss

8 July 2018 0 comments

■ By PETER JACKSON WALES are close to putting the future of their national squad in the hands of their dream ticket – Wayne Pivac […]

Steadman adds steal to the defence

1 July 2018 0 comments

LONDON SCOTTISH have bolstered their coaching staff with the addition of experienced defence and skills coach Graham Steadman. The former Rugby League international, who once […]