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Jackson column: Aled still hoping to brew up business

2 July 2020 0 comments

Aled Brew is at the crossroads of his career after being released by Bath at 33

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

Williams column: I shudder at the way Dan Carter destroyed the Lions ’05

18 June 2020 0 comments

Carter’s return to New Zealand has cast Shane Williams back to the 2005 British & Irish Lions tour when the fly-half dominated

PRO14 eyes August 22 restart with shortened season

18 June 2020 0 comments

Two rounds of the regular season will be held before 2019-20 season knockout stages take place

I applaud Ashton for speaking out

14 June 2020 0 comments

Strong message: Ashton Hewitt with Newport Gwent Dragons PICTURE: Getty Images WRU chairman Gareth Davies wrote to clubs last week to set out Welsh rugby’s […]

SHAUN EDWARDS ON…

14 June 2020 0 comments

…Rob Howley’s potential return to the game after his ban I’m totally pleased. I keep coming back to Dean Richards, who was an absolute legend […]

Nicky Thomas urged to make Ospreys chance count

4 June 2020 0 comments

Former coach Bernard Jackman believes the Ospreys is a the final chance for Thomas to show his Wales potential, yet to be truly realised

Where have all the Welsh coaches gone?

31 May 2020 1 comment

NO MATTER how different it may look or when it will start, next season will have a depressingly familiar look about it in one respect. […]

Leicester Tigers wing Jonah Holmes makes Dragons move

26 May 2020 0 comments

Holmes had been released early from his contract at Leicester last month

England duo undecided

17 May 2020 0 comments

SARACENS forwards Maro Itoje and Mako Vunipola are still yet to decide where they will be playing next season but England defence coach John Mitchell […]

Leinster’s Joe Tomane to head to Dragons in the summer

5 May 2020 0 comments

The Dragons continue to recruit some impressive players for their squad next season

Leicester Tigers go full rebuild to back three department, as 21 set to exit

4 May 2020 0 comments

Will Tigers bring in more firepower to add to Nemani Nadolo’s arrival?

Greggains geared for action after injury layoff

3 May 2020 1 comment

■By ROB COLE Fit again: Former Wales U20 star Lennon Greggains NOBODY is missing rugby more than Lennon Greg- gains and nobody is working harder […]

Jenkins earns deal at Dragons

3 May 2020 1 comment

WING Owen Jenkins has signed a long-term deal to stay at Dragons after an impressive first season. The 26-year-old joined the Newport-based region at the […]

Dragons take advantage of rival stalling over move for Saracens’ Nick Tompkins

30 April 2020 0 comments

Dean Ryan wants to add Nick Tompkins to the Dragons backline, scuppering Cardiff Blues’ attempt to sign the centre

Williams column: Easy does it when we finally get green light

30 April 2020 0 comments

The Welsh rugby icon contemplates rugby’s return to training and matchdays

Reward for Knoyle

26 April 2020 0 comments

SCRUM-HALF Tavis Knoyle has become the latest player to commit his future to Dragons. Director of rugby at Dragons, Dean Ryan, has rewarded the former […]

Leicester Tigers fend off interest for another international in their backline

22 April 2020 0 comments

After losing Jonny May to Gloucester, Tigers face another fight to keep hold of winger

Five Premiership clubs weighing up move for British & Irish Lion

1 April 2020 0 comments

Wanted by English, Welsh and French clubs

Williams column: Taine Basham leads charge for Wales’ next generation

1 April 2020 0 comments

Shane Williams casts his eye over Wales’ crop of emerging Test talent, and feels Taine Basham is up to the task

I wanted to make French proud. I hope I’ve done that

29 March 2020 0 comments

NEALE HARVEY talks to France defence coach Shaun Edwards about his role across the Channel and life under lockdown Calling the shots: Shaun Edwards with […]

Parry puts his faith in Ospreys

22 March 2020 0 comments

SAM Parry has turned down a move to Cardiff Blues by committing to Ospreys for another season. Hooker has been an Achilles heel for quite […]

WRU expects to record ‘substantial loss’ in finances

19 March 2020 0 comments

The Welsh Rugby Union reported a loss of $4.3m last year

Booth to take the reins at struggling Ospreys

1 March 2020 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA OSPREYS have named Toby Booth as the new head coach on a three-year deal, starting this summer. Booth, 50, joined Harlequins as assistant […]

Ebbw ace Rubasniak earns first Test call for Poland

1 March 2020 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA ■By ROB COLE DAWID Rubasniak should have been battling relegation and the elements for Ebbw Vale at Carmarthen Quins this weekend, but instead […]

Warriors turn up the power to earn bonus win

23 February 2020 1 comment

By GARY HEATLY GLASGOW Warriors are into the Conference A playoff spots and teenage scrum-half Jamie Dobie had a first pro start to remember after […]

Mulvihill desperate for Blues response

23 February 2020 1 comment

By GEORGE LAWRENCE Starting: Hallam Amos, and Seb Davies WALES’ Six Nations squad men Hallam Amos and Seb Davies start for Cardiff Blues as they […]

Dragons postponed

16 February 2020 1 comment

STORM Dennis forced Dragons to postpone yesterday’s game with Benetton. PRO14 organisers said the decision to call off the Dragons game at Rodney Parade was […]

Prop star Millar-Mills swings it for Ealing

9 February 2020 1 comment

By TOM INNES Battlers: Jersey celebrate Will Homer’s first try EALING Trailfinders hung on to claim the points after an exciting tussle with old rivals […]

Woolf opens door for Folau Test comeback

2 February 2020 2 comments

ISRAEL Folau will be considered for Tonga selection if he performs well for Catalan Dragons, says coach Kristian Woolf. The former Wallabies full-back, who has […]

Humphreys excited by props Leon and WillGriff

19 January 2020 3 comments

JONATHAN Humphreys believes Alun Wyn Jones can defy logic and figure at the next World Cup, but insists he will come under pressure from the […]

Sevens circuit helps get Rosser up to speed

19 January 2020 1 comment

News DRAGONS speedster Jared Rosser is lighting up the PRO14 with the everimproving Dragons and his team have two American Sevens heroes to thank for […]

Dragons scorch into quarter-finals despite forgettable first half

19 January 2020 1 comment

European Challenge Cup By ALEX BYWATER Tyler Morgan runs in to score the bonus point try PICTURE: THuw Evans DEAN Ryan admitted the Rodney Parade […]

Ryan dares to hope despite his Dragons’ six-try pasting

12 January 2020 0 comments

By TOM COLEMAN DEAN RYAN is refusing to give up on his side’s European dreams despite being hit for six in France. Castres ran in […]

Williams column: Top signing for Ospreys by Rhys Webb must earn Wales spot

8 January 2020 0 comments

Rhys Webb’s availability for Wales is welcome but shouldn’t threaten Gareth or Aled Davies, writes Shane Williams

Samson looks strong for Six Nations recall

5 January 2020 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Dropped: Samson Lee SAMSON Lee has been backed to return to his dynamic best for the Six Nations after being snubbed for […]

Charteris: ‘Incredible’ Stooke now Test ready

5 January 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Leading from front: Elliott Stooke in action against Quins PICTURES: Getty Images ELLIOTT Stooke’s durability in an improving Bath pack can push […]

Williams column: A strong Dragons team can help Pivac make strides

2 January 2020 0 comments

Shane Williams shares his view on how Aaron Wainwright and Taine Basham can take Wales to the next level

Blues keep climbing with fourth win on trot

29 December 2019 0 comments

■ By ROGER PANTING JOSH Navidi returned from his World Cup injury to lead Blues to a hard-fought victory before a sell-out crowd on Boxing […]

My worst night at Ospreys – Tipuric

29 December 2019 0 comments

Sneaking in: Kieran Hardy scores for Scarlets PICTURE: Huw Evans ■By STEFFAN THOMAS BRAD Mooar was delighted with his side as they posted a record […]

Rhodri’s Dragons building strength through adversity

29 December 2019 2 comments

■By STEFFAN THOMAS Turned corner: Rhodri Williams PICTURE: Getty Images RHODRI Williams believes playing in a struggling Dragons side has made him a better player. […]

Jackson column: Rugby as Wales’ national sport? Not with these crowd numbers!

23 December 2019 0 comments

Can we expect a full house at any of the regions’ this festive period?

Dan’s a scary hardman…you have been warned!

22 December 2019 0 comments

DAN Baugh was one of the toughest players I played against. He was with Cardiff Blues when I faced him about 20 years ago and […]

Elite 38 will earn cash for Welsh regions

22 December 2019 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER WALES’ four regions are set to start the New Year by fighting over the players in Wayne Pivac’s national squad in a […]

Ryan calls for more money at struggling Dragons

8 December 2019 2 comments

■By STEFFAN THOMAS DEAN Ryan insists there is plenty of untapped potential at the Dragons but has warned they won’t move forward without increased investment. […]

Dragons prop forced to retire at 25 after serious training ground injury

5 December 2019 0 comments

Jack Cosgrove has retired upon medical advice as one of Bristol’s Championship-winning squad members

Warriors fall to Castres power at breakdown

24 November 2019 0 comments

By TIM LEWIS Held: No way through for Geoffrey Palis of Castres WORCESTER came up short in France as they were outmuscled by a strong […]

Brilliant Basham sparks Ryan’s ice-age Dragons

24 November 2019 0 comments

By JAMES CANDY TAINE Basham warmed up for what could be a Test debut with another standout display as the Dragons made it two from […]

Suddenly Davies has joined the ‘bad guys’

24 November 2019 0 comments

AS CHIEF executive of Cardiff RFC pre-regionalisation, Gareth Davies defied the WRU and put them in the English Premiership alongside Swansea. After one season, the […]

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