All posts tagged "Dan Biggar"
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoWilliams column: Give Owen Williams the reins to drive brave new dawn for Wales
Wales and Lions legend Shane Williams looks at the Wales squad for the autumn internationals and suggests who should start
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 8 years agoRob Howley talks O’Brien, Byrne and his future after the 2019 World Cup
The Wales and Lions coach made peace with Sean O'Brien in 20 minute phone call
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Champions Cup
/ 8 years agoPlaudits go to Ospreys but Sarries hold nerve for victory
By GARY FITZGERALD SARACENS were pushed all the way by a hungry Ospreys side but stretched their incredible unbeaten European run...
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Features
/ 8 years agoLet’s play Farrell at 10 with Te’o power outside him
OWEN Farrell plays fly-half for Saracens – which is where he will be for the big all- English European Cup clash...
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoWilliams column: Losing one is unfortunate, losing two may be catastrophic
Shane Williams on the situation at Ospreys with Biggar and Webb set to leave
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoSamson’s Scarlets’ tower of strength
By ROB COLE SAMSON Lee celebrated his 100th appearance for the Scarlets against Edinburgh two weeks ago and now he has...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoLet’s shred selection policy that has never been used
THEWRU introduced their so-called selection policy four seasons ago on the premise that only homebased players will be eligible for Wales....
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoHenson intensity driving Dragons recovery
By STEFFAN THOMAS HALLAM Amos hopes Bernard Jackman’s band of brothers can guide Dragons to success. The Rodney Parade outfit have...
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoHalfpenny will be the one to pay if Gatland experiments with Steff Evans
By Peter Jackson Leigh Halfpenny’s used to be the first name on the Wales team-sheet and not just because they named...
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Features
/ 8 years agoBig cats make meal of careless Ospreys
By SAM JACKSON OSPREYS coach Steve Tandy slammed his side’s high error count as they were thrashed 44-25 in Bloemfontein. The...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoHalfpenny could pay for Wales’ new-look
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Leigh Halfpenny’s used to be the first name on the Wales team-sheet and...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoOspreys shot down as Biggar is forced off
By STEFFAN THOMAS TREVISO No.8 Dean Budd hailed his side’s huge defensive effort as the traditional Italian strugglers beat the Ospreys...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 8 years agoGive Jonathan chance to lead Wales, Williams urges Gatland
Wales legend Martyn Williams has urged Warren Gatland to use the November series to test the captaincy credentials of Jonathan Davies....
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoRhys can earn recall if he maintains early form
Impressive start: Rhys Priestland in action against Northampton PICTURE: Getty Images RHYS Priestland was unfairly treated by the Welsh rugby public....
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoCome back Lions, the Ospreys need you says Dan
By STEFFAN THOMAS OSPREYS full-back Dan Evans hopes his side’s returning British & Irish Lions can boost Steve Tandy’s men following...
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoShane Williams: Dan’s a big loss but Ospreys do have Sam
Dan Biggar is a colossal loss to Welsh rugby. It was no surprise to see his move to Northampton Saints confirmed...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoGive Biggar a huge send-off
WHEN word first got out of Dan Biggar signing for Northampton, a senior member of the Ospreys’ management team borrowed the...
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Features
/ 8 years agoSaracens lead the hunt for Wales star Webb
SARACENS are the first Premiership club to put their hat into the ring for Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb who is out...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoNorthampton confirm Biggar signing
Northampton have today confirmed that Dan Biggar has signed a contract to join the East Midlands club in the summer of...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoWRU and Ospreys statement on Dan Biggar
Dan Biggar has informed his employers of his intention to leave Welsh Rugby to join Northampton Saints next season. Biggar is...
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Club Rugby
/ 8 years agoTuilagi back with his big hits and high hopes
By STEVE KENNY Leicester…40pts Ospreys …14pts MANU Tuilagi came through his first start since New Year’s Day to give himself a...
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Dream Team
/ 8 years agoDream Team: Ryan Bevington – Bristol and former Ospreys prop
1. Ryan Bevington – I’d love to play in the team I’m about to pick so I’d have to select myself...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 8 years agoWilliams plots route to Cardiff via Gloucester
Owen Williams believes his summer switch from Leicester to Gloucester will enhance his prospects of leapfrogging Dan Biggar and Sam Davies...
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Features
/ 8 years agoDREAM TEAM
ARTHUR ELLIS, THE EALING & FORMER OSPREYS AND WASPS OPENSIDE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1....
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoShane Williams: Break the bank to keep Biggar at Ospreys
Here’s my message to the Welsh Rugby Union; you have to try and pull out all the stops to help keep...
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoBreak the bank to keep Dan at Ospreys
Key man at Ospreys: Dan Biggar PICTURE: Getty Images HERE’S MY message to the Welsh Rugby Union; you have to try...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoSaints leading charge for Biggar
NORTHAMPTON SAINTS are ready to spend out around £600,000 a season to tempt Welsh No.10 Dan Biggar to Franklin’s Gardens for...
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoTime for Gatland to change his style
By PETER JACKSON It’s him again: Jordie Barrett breaks away to score for the Hurricanes against the Crusaders PICTURE: Getty Images...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoTired old start but, boy, did these Lions spring to life
BRENDAN GALLAGHER reviews the last five weeks and picks out his big winners and losers Match 1, June 3: Provincial Barbarians...
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Nick Cain
/ 8 years agoNick Cain: Lions should have taken 45 players in first place
Replacement strategies are becoming the bane of Lions tours, as the furore around the ‘Geography Six’ – the late call-ups to...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoPub talk
Breakfast in the local…a light-hearted look at how the Lions unite the country Well, it all started so brightly. The replica...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 8 years agoREPORT: Sensational tries help the Lions beat the Chiefs in Hamilton
The British and Irish Lions will go into the Test Series against the All Blacks on the back of two convincing...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoGreat eight rule in the rain as Lions get confidence lift
From NICK CAIN at Rotorua International Stadium Maori All Blacks 10pts Try: Messam 12 Conversion: McKenzie 13 Penalty: McKenzie 22 British...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoLions sweat on Owen Farrell’s fitness ahead of Test series
OWEN FARRELL faces a race against time to be fit for the British and Irish Lions’ first Test against New Zealand...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoO’Mahony to lead the Lions against the Maori
Peter O’Mahony will captain the British & Irish Lions against the Maori All Blacks at Rotorua International Stadium on Saturday. The...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoSloppy Lions must learn their lessons – and quickly
From NICK CAIN in Auckland THE Lions snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in their second outing against an eminently...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 8 years agoREPORT: Lions suffer 22-16 defeat against the Blues at Eden Park
The Lions suffered their first defeat of their tour of New Zealand as a late Ihaia West try handed the Blues...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoSize didn’t matter in 1971, just pure ability
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW When they line up for the first Test, the Lions’ backs will be...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoZebo is magic man again for Munster
By DECLAN ROONEY Munster 23pts Tries: Saili 26, Zebo 61, Conway 75 Conversions: Bleyendaal 62 Penalties: Bleyendaal 40, 66 Ospreys 3pts...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoOspreys grounded without Alun-Wyn
Scarlets 40pts Tries: Boyde 35, S Evans 38, Shingler 60, McNicholl 72, J Davies 75 Conversions: Patchell 37, 40, 61 Penalties:...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoBeck hoping his recovery can continue with Wales
By ALEX BYWATER Firing again: Ashley Beck OSPREYS centre Ashley Beck is delighted to be back playing rugby after revealing he...
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British & Irish Cup
/ 8 years agoScots unlucky that Twickenham defeat was not considered a blip
BRENDAN GALLAGHER COMMENT Brilliant: Stuart Hogg one of only two Scots to tour My heart sunk a little for the Scots...
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British & Irish Cup
/ 8 years agoThis can be when North becomes a true great
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND We could see some of the best rugby ever to be played on this Lions...
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British & Irish Cup
/ 8 years agoFarrell earns plaudits from suffering Meads
By PETER JACKSON Impressive: Owen Farrell goes past Wales’ Dan Biggar for England PICTURE: Getty Images OWEN Farrell will pose the...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoJenkins ramps up pressure on Barrett
By NICK VERDIER BEAUDEN Barrett might be the best player in the world but his goal kicking could be the All...
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British & Irish Cup
/ 8 years agoLions have the talent, do they have the time?
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Head start at No.6: Ireland blindside CJ Stander It was always going to be...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoOFFICIAL: British and Irish Lions squad announced
The British and Irish Lions squad to tour New Zealand this summer has been announced today. For the second successive tour, head...
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Nick Cain
/ 8 years agoTake 45 players to New Zealand, you’re going to need all of them!
The 2017 Lions must go to New Zealand mob-handed – and only heavy hitting hard nuts need apply. That is the...
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoLions need tough guy at ten
MA’A NONU may not be around to scare the life out of defences anymore, but you can bet that the All...