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Williams column: Ability of new caps offers Wales reasons to be cheerful after below-par 2017

29 December 2017 0 comments

Shane Williams says Welsh provinces enjoyed a better 2017 than the national team

Wales miss out as Dai commits to Wasps

24 December 2017 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON DAI Young is set to sign a long-term contract with Wasps that will effectively rule him out of succeeding Warren Gatland as […]

Pivac: I’d say yes to following Gat

24 December 2017 0 comments

RUGBY SHORTS SCARLETS head coach Wayne Pivac would consider the chance to succeed fellow New Zealander Warren Gatland as Wales head coach. Gatland will leave […]

Saints need Deano to turn them into a big-time club

17 December 2017 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK JIM Mallinder has had highs and lows at Northampton, starting with winning promotion back to the Premiership, to the […]

Watson hits turbos to put heat on Toulon

17 December 2017 1 comment

European Champions Cup By BRENDAN GALLAGHER BATH went to the top of an incredibly competitive Pool 5 with this vital win over the French giants […]

It’s Davies again as scorching Scarlets turn it on

17 December 2017 0 comments

By ROB COLE THE Scarlets made it back-to-back bonuspoint wins over PRO14 rivals Benetton to set-up an epic New Year trip to Bath in Round […]

Pivac:We delivered in defence this time

17 December 2017 3 comments

SCARLETS head coach, Wayne Pivac was much happier with the overall perfomance having given his troops areas to work on in the week. He said: […]

Silence amid the lambs is a problem for snubbed No.7 Davies

17 December 2017 1 comment

EVENin an age where Test matches are ten-a-penny, international coaches spend most of their season like shepherds watching over their flock, checking and double-checking on […]

Gatland on Saints wish-list as they start from the top

17 December 2017 0 comments

Nick Cain talks to Keith Barwell about the search for Mallinder’s successor Keith Barwell says that Northampton will scour the elite coaching ranks for the […]

Paver calls for reaction at home

17 December 2017 1 comment

Preview Cornish Pirates v Scarlets PS Today, Kick-off 2.30pm PIRATES still top Pool 5 on points difference despite their 18-10 away defeat to Scarlets on […]

YOUNG GUNS

17 December 2017 1 comment

LLOYD EVANS GLOUCESTER FLY-HALF Lloyd Evans makes no bones about the fact he is frustrated. As a fly-half of considerable game-breaking quality who earned his […]

Rennie factor would help Wales develop – Elliot

17 December 2017 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS DAVE Rennie is the “perfect fit” to succeed Warren Gatland as Wales head coach according to Former All Blacks hooker Hika Elliot. […]

Dragons capture Thomas long term

17 December 2017 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS THE DRAGONS are set to make Nicky Thomas’ loan move permanent with the Scarlets prop having agreed a two-year deal at Rodney […]

Williams column: Ospreys would be the best fit for George North

15 December 2017 0 comments

Shane Williams offers his opinion on who is the most likely fit for the Northampton and Wales wing

Jackson column: Wales Euro challenge undermined by the Union

14 December 2017 0 comments

Peter Jackson on how the fourth autumn Test scheduled by Wales impacted the nation’s regions and their hopes of success in the Champions Cup

Wales Euro challenge undermined by the Union

10 December 2017 1 comment

PETER JACKSON Flogged: Scott Williams touches down for Wales in their final Autumn Test against South Africa PICTURE: Getty Images No Welsh team have reached […]

Middle Matavesi brother swaps ships for Pirates

10 December 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY ROYAL Navy back rower Sam Matavesi has revealed his ambition to follow brothers Josh and Joel into the Premiership after signing for […]

RUGBY MATTERS

10 December 2017 1 comment

Cult hero ‘Capo’ craving last hurrah with Uruguay BRENDAN GALLAGHER A new weekly look at the game’s other talking points Pythonesque: Rodrigo Capó-Ortega ONE of […]

Asquith late winner conjured by Evans

10 December 2017 0 comments

Last gasp: Paul Asquith scores Scarlet’s fifth and winning try By ROB COLE SCARLETS head coach Wayne Pivac punched the air with relief as Steff […]

Hadleigh comes across the world to fulfil his rugby dreams in Cardiff

3 December 2017 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON at Principality Stadium Pace to burn: Elliot Daly scores for Wasps in their tight win over Leicester PICTURE: Getty Images BACK at […]

Makeshift Scarlets almost cage Cheetahs

3 December 2017 2 comments

By GEORGE LAWRENCE SCARLETS ran out of steam after a promising start as they were beaten by Cheetahs. Wayne Pivac’s side suffered only their second […]

Jenkins set to follow Williams to Ospreys

3 December 2017 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS ELLIS Jenkins looks set to swap Cardiff Blues for the Ospreys for the start of next season. The flanker will become the […]

Jackson: North’s good for Wales but what about the region?

30 November 2017 0 comments

(Picture: Getty Images) By Peter Jackson George North arrived at Franklin’s Gardens from West Wales one year after Chris Ashton left for North London. The […]

North ‘s good for Wales but what about the region?

26 November 2017 0 comments

George North arrived at Franklin ‘s Gardens from West Wales one year after Chris Ashton left for North London. The Welsh colossus reported for duty […]

Phillips bails out injury-hit Scarlets

26 November 2017 2 comments

Kings v Scarlets FORMER Wales scrumhalf Mike Phillips will make a remarkable return to action for the Scarlets ‘ visit to South Africa – 12 […]

Welsh dreams are blown All Blacks shooting star to dust by called Ioane

26 November 2017 0 comments

From NICK CAIN at Principality Stadium Determination: Gareth Davies breaks the All Black defence to score PICTURES: Huw Evans & GettyImages WOULD this be something […]

New lock star Salmon aiming for big catch

12 November 2017 2 comments

By MIKE SINCLAIR Chance: Toby Salmon TOBY Salmon is aiming to follow the Anglo-Welsh Cup route which helped propel Exeter No.8 Sam Simmonds to the […]

Burns admits England days are numbered under Eddie

12 November 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Hitting top form: Bath fly-half Freddie Burns FREDDIE Burns will put body and soul into winning silverware at Bath after accepting his […]

It’s the same old song for Wales but they do hit some high notes

12 November 2017 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER THE HOODOO continued as Wales suffered a 13th straight defeat to Australia who again emphasised their dominance over Warren Gatland’s side with […]

PLAYER WATCH…

12 November 2017 0 comments

WALES 1. ROB EVANS Good with ball in hand, ran hard and got to grips with scrum in the end Rating: 6.5 out of 10 […]

Williams column: Give Liam the key to drive Wales’ attack from full back

8 November 2017 0 comments

Shane Williams is teeming with curiosity how Warren Gatland will experiment with the Wales back three

Rejected by Chelsea, Chelsea, snubbed by Wasps, Lozowski still aims for stars

5 November 2017 0 comments

Friendly rivals: Owen Farrell and Brad Barritt PICTURES: Getty Images Alex Lozowski knows what it is to grow at a rapid rate. The Saracens and […]

Williams column: Give Owen Williams the reins to drive brave new dawn for Wales

2 November 2017 0 comments

Wales and Lions legend Shane Williams looks at the Wales squad for the autumn internationals and suggests who should start

GiveWebb a reprieve demands Rowlands

29 October 2017 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON On the up: Christian Wade celebrates his try for Wasps in their defeat of Northampton PICTURE: Getty Images WELSH rugby’s elder statesman […]

Give Owen the reins to drive brave new dawn

29 October 2017 0 comments

Deserves a chance at 12: Gloucester centre Owen Williams PICTURE: Getty Images Finally, my prayers have been answered! I’ve banged on for so long now […]

Edwards: No more excuses, we have to get up to speed

29 October 2017 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS TOUGH-TALKING Shaun Edwards has fired Wales an early autumn warning, insisting they can’t afford yet another slow start to their upcoming campaign. […]

Ashton picks way through the chaos to grab 2 tries

29 October 2017 0 comments

At the double: Toulon wing Chris Ashton scored twice against Brive Chris Ashton scored two tries to bring his own total to six in his […]

Sharks ace McGuigan earns Scotland call-up

29 October 2017 1 comment

By GEORGE LAWRENCE SALE wing Byron McGuigan has forced his way into Gregor Townsend’s Scotland squad with his supreme try-scoring record at the start of […]

Ageless Gethin’s on alert for Wales

22 October 2017 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON WALES may be forced to wheel Gethin Jenkins back into their squad next week for a possible Test comeback at the age […]

Pivac tips his grafter Jones to fill Wales’ prop void

22 October 2017 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS NEWS EXTRA SCARLETS boss Wayne Pivac has backed prop Wyn Jones to star for Wales next month. Rob Evans’ concussion problems and […]

Hartpury fall short despite dominance up front

22 October 2017 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS Scarlets …24 Hartpury …21 SCARLETS forwards coach Richard Kelly praised his side’s character after defeating Hartpury. The Welsh side scored tries through […]

Francois Louw cited for alleged contact with eye area in Treviso win

17 October 2017 0 comments

By Adam Ellis Francois Louw will attend a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday after he was alleged to have made contact with the eye area of […]

Alun-Wyn’s whingers put rugby morality to shame

15 October 2017 3 comments

IN SWANSEA last weekend, rugby surrendered another piece of the moral high ground they like to think separates them from football. One brief exchange between […]

Jackson column: Time to end Scarlets’ Euro Cup heartbreaks

11 October 2017 0 comments

By Peter Jackson No contender for Europe’s blue riband trophy can have endured more heartache in their pursuit than the Scarlets, a point acknowledged by […]

Guscott column: Champions Cup pools draw make it sure to be a thrilling start

11 October 2017 0 comments

By Jeremy Guscott THE European Cup is a tougher, harder tournament under EPCR than it was four years ago when the change of format happened. […]

Pivac keen to bring in Moriarty

8 October 2017 1 comment

STEFFAN THOMAS SCARLETS are planning a double swoop for Wales forward duo Ross Moriarty and Seb Davies. Gloucester back rower Moriarty is out of contract […]

Thrilling to have a re-run of last year’s final so early

8 October 2017 0 comments

Battle royal: Saracens take on Clermont in the pool this season PICTURE: Getty Images THE European Cup is a tougher, harder tournament under EPCR than […]

Samson’s Scarlets’ tower of strength

8 October 2017 1 comment

By ROB COLE SAMSON Lee celebrated his 100th appearance for the Scarlets against Edinburgh two weeks ago and now he has his first try for […]

Time to end Scarlets’ Euro Cup heartbreaks

8 October 2017 1 comment

No contender for Europe’s blue riband trophy can have endured more heartache in their pursuit than the Scarlets, a point acknowledged by the most ruthless […]

Mighty Montpellier are team to beat

8 October 2017 0 comments

BRENDAN GALLAGHER casts his eye over the main contenders for this season’s European crown Super signing at Montpellier: Ruan Pienaar THE European Cup – alas […]

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