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Dark cloud over Cardiff despite losing the Blues

7 March 2021 4 comments

By ALEX BYWATER CARDIFF Blues – who will officially become Cardiff Rugby from August 1 – have admitted they are hugely concerned for their future […]

Dai Young gets to know ‘talented’ young guns at Cardiff Blues

18 February 2021 1 comment

A little time off has allowed interim director of rugby Dai Young to survey the talent that ranges across all levels at Cardiff Blues, ahead of the return of the PRO14 next weekend

Confirmed: Rhys Priestland to depart Bath for Cardiff Blues

17 February 2021 0 comments

As revealed by TRP last month, Cardiff Blues have snapped up Rhys Priestland who will leave Bath at the end of the season

Ellis makes try-scoring return after two years out

14 February 2021 0 comments

Cardiff Blues …34pts Tries: Summerhill 12, 20, Lane 26, Jenkins 36, Harris 58, Millard 69 Conversions: Tovey 21, 27, 37 Scully 59 Ospreys……………………………………21pts Tries: Carson […]

Josh Adams expects Dai to put sting in Cardiff Blues attack

28 January 2021 0 comments

Dai Young is the lift Blues need to get their attack back firing, says Wales wing Adams

Scarlets 10-13 Cardiff Blues: Ace Jarrod Evans pushes his case for Wales

24 January 2021 2 comments

Fly-half Jarrod Evans inspires Blues to narrow win at Parc y Scarlets

Dai Young must target Blues academy says Ring

21 January 2021 0 comments

Welsh rugby great Mark Ring says Dai Young’s main priority in fixing Cardiff Blues lies in a revamping of the region’s academy

Dai Young ticks all the boxes | Peter Jackson

14 January 2021 1 comment

Peter Jackson looks at the abrupt exit of Cardiff Blues and the mishandling of a situation prior to making the apt appointment of Dai Young

Returning Dai eager to move Blues forward

10 January 2021 1 comment

DAI Young will return to Cardiff Blues as interim director of rugby following head coach John Mulvihill leaving the Welsh region. The Australian took charge […]

Dai Young returns to Cardiff Blues as interim director of rugby

7 January 2021 0 comments

Ex-Wasps director of rugby returns to Arms Park with a view to a longer stay potentially in the offing

Saracens defence coach Sanderson is man Sale want to replace Diamond

18 December 2020 2 comments

A move which Sale Sharks hoped would happen last summer

Steve Diamond rescued Sale Sharks from abyss but courted controversy

15 December 2020 3 comments

Jon Newcombe charts the highs and lows of Steve Diamond’s tenure at Sale Sharks

Blackett: Gutted as basics let Wasps down

6 December 2020 0 comments

Last season’s Premiership finalists fall to successive defeats in 27-17 loss to Newcastle Falcons

I’ve got a say at Wasps so I’m happy to stay – Gleeson

22 November 2020 2 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Signed: Martin Gleeson WASPS attack coach Martin Gleeson says he was delighted to sign his new contract after being granted a proper […]

Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick

Steve Borthwick’s unrelenting energy to win could hinder Leicester in tough times, says Healey

1 November 2020 0 comments

BT Sport’s Austin Healey talks to Adam Ellis about Leicester Tigers’ new dawn under head coach Steve Borthwick

I regret not fighting for future at Exeter

25 October 2020 3 comments

FORMER PONTYPRIDD, SCARLETS, EXETER AND CARDIFF BLUES FLANKER/LOCK AND CURRENT PLYMOUTH ALBION HEAD COACH DAMIAN WELCH MY LIFEIN RUGBY Safe hands: Damian Welch wins ball […]

Exeter or Wasps: Who will prevail in the big Premiership final?

14 October 2020 0 comments

Both Exeter and Wasps have stormed past their semi-final opponents to set the stage for the big head to head clash in the grand final. […]

Clear from beginning Lee was a cut above say Titans

11 October 2020 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE LEE BLACKETT’s success as a Premiership head coach comes as no surprise to one of the men who gave him his first […]

Jimmy gets job done for Blackett

6 September 2020 0 comments

JIMMY Gopperth tweeted: “Such a proud moment to lead the lads on my 100th game for Wasps. What a win! The boys put a hell […]

Wasps flanker Nizaam Carr makes return to South Africa with Bulls

12 June 2020 0 comments

Joining Duane Vermeulen and Josh Strauss at the Bulls in South Africa

Ashley Johnson pays thanks to supporters as he leaves Wasps

10 June 2020 0 comments

The hooker/back row was brought to Wasps by Dai Young in 2012

Living with the Lions would be my ideal return, says Dai Young

2 June 2020 0 comments

The ex-Wasps director of rugby responds to speculation linking him with Gloucester

Gopperth keeps going

25 May 2020 0 comments

JIMMY Gopperth has re-signed with Wasps, a month short of his 37th birthday. New Zealander Gopperth, right, who joined from Leinster in 2015, told TRP […]

Skills coach Rory Teague to be put in charge of Gloucester

19 May 2020 0 comments

Johan Ackermann left Kingsholm after three years as head coach last Friday

Gloucester poised to promote Teague

17 May 2020 1 comment

RORY TEAGUE is set to be promoted to Gloucester head coach until the end of the season at least, after Johan Ackermann’s departure. Blindside exclusively […]

Guscott column: Premiership clubs will need to take this time to reset goals

13 May 2020 0 comments

Financial pressures aside, there is a need for squads to be in suitable condition for when rugby returns

Clubs must grasp this big chance to reset their goals

10 May 2020 0 comments

THE Covid-19 pandemic has been unfortunate for so many people that when Rugby Union starts again it will not top the agenda. However, this enforced […]

Q&A – Lee Blackett: Wasps can show the director of rugby role isn’t essential

23 April 2020 0 comments

Wasps head coach Lee Blackett wants his squad to play to his philosophy of ‘attacking fear’

Blackett gets the nod for top job at Wasps

12 April 2020 0 comments

WASPS have appointed interim boss Lee Blackett as their new head coach. The 37-year-old has been in charge since director of rugby Dai Young’s departure on […]

Wasps finalise their coaching team following Dai Young’s exit

9 April 2020 0 comments

Lee Blackett given head coach role permanently by Wasps in reshuffle

Dai Young plots next coaching move after Wasps exit

18 March 2020 0 comments

The former Wasps director of rugby says he is ready to go and his batteries are recharged

Tyro hooker Oghre sets sights on France 2023

8 March 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Packing a punch: Wasps hooker Gabriel Oghre Flatmate: Jacob Umaga RISING star Gabriel Oghre aims to follow flatmate Jacob Umaga by ensuring […]

PRO14 bid makes Blackett wait on Cov offer

1 March 2020 0 comments

Decision: Blackett COVENTRY look to have late competition in their bid to land Lee Blackett as they look to replace head coach Nick Walshe. The […]

Wasps seek to rekindle old flames in search for new DoR

19 February 2020 0 comments

Joe Worsley and Dave Walder in the frame to be Wasps’ new coaching figureheads

Dai Young leaves Wasps after nine years as director of rugby

18 February 2020 0 comments

Dai Young explains why the time felt right to leave Wasps

Dai Young steps back from Wasps director of rugby role

11 February 2020 0 comments

Wasps take action after underwhelming start to Premiership season and Challenge Cup exit

Wasteful Wasps get blast from boss Dai

19 January 2020 1 comment

By ROGER PANTING POOL 3 WASPS’ European campaign came to a miserable end as the French secured a home quarter-final with a convincing victory. Wasps […]

Wasps sign off in France with eight-try salvo as Sopoaga weighs in with 12 points for the visitors

12 January 2020 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON Double: Jimmy Gopperth DAI Young’s men are clearly keen to end their dismal European crusade on a high note after dishing out […]

Boyd keen for Brad to rejoin him at Saints

12 January 2020 0 comments

Reunion: Brad Shields NORTHAMPTON Saints boss Chris Boyd is planning a reunion with England flanker Brad Shields when his Wasps contract runs out at the […]

Wasps fly-half Billy Searle to switch to Worcester Warriors

8 January 2020 0 comments

“I’ll continue to give my all to the jersey till the end of the season” – Billy Searle

Exclusive: Fire to play for England still burns bright for Joe Launchbury

11 December 2019 0 comments

The England and Wasps lock shares his reasons for staying loyal to Dai Young

England fire still burns bright for Launchbury

8 December 2019 1 comment

■By NEALE HARVEY Constant: Dai Young Snub: Eddie Jones Cameo appearance: Joe Launchbury playing against USA in the World Cup PICTURE: Getty Images JOE Launchbury […]

Jackson column: The Welsh way once ruled – not anymore

5 December 2019 0 comments

Peter Jackson on the sorry state of affairs at the Ospreys and how Welsh coaching talent once thrived

Tom’s in the flow now says Baxter

1 December 2019 1 comment

AFTER watching Tom O’Flaherty destroy Wasps with 14 runs, ten defenders beaten, 146 metres made and a try, Chiefs supremo Rob Baxter said: “His kick-chase […]

Joe blow gives Dai Exeter problem

24 November 2019 1 comment

WASPS boss Dai Young fears Joe Launchbury will miss Saturday’s Premiership match at Exeter due to a calf injury. The England lock was led off […]

Wasps left wanting as Jalibert puts boot in

17 November 2019 1 comment

By GARY FITGERALD DAI Young’s men were left ruing what might have been as they slipped out of South West France empty handed from a […]

Big-spending Sharks enjoy Du Preez show

10 November 2019 0 comments

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Stepping inside:Daniel Du Preez breaks through to score for Sale PICTURES: Getty Images Chip chase: Zach Kibirige goes over for Wasps MUCH […]

Wasps get Joe back for Euro tie

10 November 2019 1 comment

JOE LAUNCHBURY is poised to return for Wasps in next Saturday’s European Challenge Cup tie at Bordeaux Begles. The England lock endured a frustrating World […]

We were a bit panicky at time admits happy Young

3 November 2019 1 comment

WASPS boss Dai Young said: “The most important part was getting that win and overall I thought we were the better team and were not […]

Simpson thumps his old mates at Wasps

27 October 2019 1 comment

By ROGER PANTING Easy run-in: Tom Marshall scores the opening try for Gloucester PICTURES: Getty Images Bitter sweet: Joe Simpson JOE Simpson marked his home […]

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