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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 […]

Halfpenny will be the one to pay if Gatland experiments with Steff Evans

5 October 2017 0 comments

By Peter Jackson Leigh Halfpenny’s used to be the first name on the Wales team-sheet and not just because they named it back to front […]

Shane Williams column: There’s only one man in my mind who can replace Wilson at Cardiff

3 October 2017 0 comments

By Shane Williams WHAT a shambles it is right now at Cardiff Blues. I must admit I was very surprised to see Danny Wilson announce […]

Lions return for Leinster but still lack killer instinct

1 October 2017 0 comments

By DARAGH SMALL EDINBURGH out-half Jason Tovey scored all 13 points for his side, including an intercept try, but they came up just short of […]

Halfpenny could pay for Wales’ new-look

1 October 2017 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Leigh Halfpenny’s used to be the first name on the Wales team-sheet and not just because they […]

Tries galore, but few fans!

1 October 2017 2 comments

AS PRO14 champions, the Scarlets have started where they finished last season with those exhilarating Dublin defeats of Leinster and Munster in successive weeks. Friday […]

Llanelli have last laugh in thrilling Wizards clash

1 October 2017 0 comments

By JAMES CANDY Llanelli ……….36 Aberavon……..22 LLANELLI scored four tries to record a bonuspoint win over Aberavon in what was an enthralling game at Parc […]

Scarlets bring home bonus but Tandy demands more

1 October 2017 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER WAYNE Pivac challenged his Scarlets players to raise their game for Ospreys next week despite the Welsh side edging Connacht in a […]

‘I want Edinburgh to be refereed fairly’, says frustrated Cockerill

25 September 2017 0 comments

By Adam Ellis Richard Cockerill bemoaned the officiating in his side’s 28-8 defeat to Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets, but did concede the decision to […]

Wilson is a coaching target for Norhampton

24 September 2017 0 comments

NORTHAMPTON have emerged as possible suitors for Cardiff Blues head coach Danny Wilson if they opt to reshuffle their coaching staff. It has been suggested […]

Scarlets dominate after Rizzo sees red

24 September 2017 1 comment

By ROB COLE SCARLETS bounced back from last week’s defeat in Ulster with their third bonuspoint win of the season by making the most of […]

Eight-try Ulster give improving Dragons the Kiss of death

24 September 2017 1 comment

By BILL KIELLY DRAGONS head coach Bernard Jackman says being hammered at Ulster’s Kingspan Stadium fortress will not derail the Welsh as they continue on […]

Captain Kapo’s hat-trick too much for DMP

24 September 2017 1 comment

Richmond…27 Darlington MP…10 CAPTAIN Laura Kapo helped herself to a second-half hat-trick as Richmond beat DMP to pick up their second win of the season […]

Ravens cling on at the death to deny Quins fightback

24 September 2017 2 comments

By LUKE FOX Carmarthen…30 Bridgend …28 BRIDGEND almost timed their second-half revival to perfection, but ultimately fell short in a narrow defeat at Carmarthen Quins. […]

Shane Williams: Sam’s a huge loss but it may work out well for the future

22 September 2017 0 comments

Sam Warburton’s injury is a huge blow for Wales. I thought he was outstanding on the Lions tour and his displays in the second and […]

5-try Leinster cut loose to leave Kings pointless

17 September 2017 0 comments

By ANDRE JACOBS THREE tries in a devastating 12-minute spell after half-time eased Leinster to their third bonus point win of the season as they […]

Champions tamed by late Andrew try

17 September 2017 0 comments

In front: Johnny McNicholl runs in his try for Scarlets PICTURE: Huw Evans By RONAN O’BRIEN CHAMPIONS Scarlets fell to their first defeat of the […]

Sam’s a huge loss but it may work out well for the future

17 September 2017 2 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND SAM Warburton’s injury is a huge blow for Wales. I thought he was outstanding on the Lions tour and […]

Elias has ability to make next Lions tour insists Owen

17 September 2017 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS SCARLETS captain Ken Owens has tipped his understudy Ryan Elias for a place on the British and Irish Lions tour to South […]

Steff desperate to avoid second season syndrom

17 September 2017 0 comments

RISING star Steffan Evans, below, has vowed to take his game to the next level as he targets a place in Warren Gatland’s Wales squad […]

Quins battle past Swansea in scrappy encounter

17 September 2017 1 comment

By TIM LEWIS C’marthen Q 10 Swansea 6 CARMARTHEN Quins made it back-to-back wins in the West Conference of the Principality Premiership as they edged […]

Welsh Lions keep their feet up as mates toil

10 September 2017 0 comments

NONE the worse for their summer exertions in New Zealand, a trio of Lions made it onto the starting grid for last weekend’s launch of […]

Crossword

10 September 2017 2 comments

ACROSS 1. Gloucester’s Kiwi-born scrum-half in England’s 2017 training squads (5) 3. US Eagles back-row man released by Cardiff Blues this year (5) 6. Second […]

Principality Premiership

10 September 2017 0 comments

Swansea …22 Bridgend …6 BRIDGEN Dwere made to pay for two yellow cards in the final ten minutes as they slipped to a defeat in […]

Maynard and Powell inspire Drovers to victory in the Parc

10 September 2017 1 comment

By JAKE BACON Llanelli …5 Llandovery …19 LLANDOVERY edged out their West Wales rivals Llanelli in a battling display at Parc Y Scarlets. In a […]

Brilliance of Patchell goes unrewarded

10 September 2017 0 comments

IN THE course of routing Munster in Dublin at the end of last season, the Scarlets cast Wales in a poor light with the high-octane […]

Peter Jackson: North must show he is still worth his place

8 September 2017 0 comments

Ever since the early days on Anglesey, George North had been used to clearing obstacles at high speed in a manner reminiscent of Edwin Moses. […]

Shane Williams: I won’t be tempted to write off Kings yet

7 September 2017 0 comments

The start of a new era in the Guinness PRO14 saw all eyes on Llanelli as defending champions Scarlets took on South African newcomers Southern […]

I won’t be tempted to write off Kings yet

3 September 2017 2 comments

Asset: Yaw Penxe bursts out of a tackle to score for Kings PICTURE: Huw Evans The start of a new era in the Guinness PRO14 […]

Halfpenny looks forward to his speedy Toulon return

3 September 2017 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER It’s a date: Leigh Halfpenny in Toulon shirt LEIGH Halfpenny already has his eyes on a return to Toulon despite his summer […]

North must show he is still worth his place

3 September 2017 1 comment

Struggling: George North looks dejected after the Lions’ 31-all draw against the Hurricanes PICTURE: Getty Images Ever since the early days on Anglesey, George North […]

Sorry Leigh, you didn’t have to leave Toulon

3 September 2017 1 comment

LEIGH HALFPENNY will already have made a mental note to clear the decks for Sunday October 15 and the Scarlets’ opening round of the Champions’ […]

Samoan warrior Fotuali’i ready to put his head where it hurts again

3 September 2017 1 comment

Return: Freddie Burns, here playing for Leicester, is back with home town club Bath KAHN Fotuali’ i was Bath’ s most important player last season […]

Last-gasp Botica penalty snatches victory for RGC 1404

3 September 2017 0 comments

RGC 1404 …25 Llanelli …22 By DAVID JONES RGC 1404 outside-half Jacob Botica landed a penalty at the death to rescue a narrow triumph over […]

Leinster can edge out Scarlets

27 August 2017 1 comment

Alex Bywater discovers a Wales legend is looking across to Dublin for this season’s champions Martyn Williams believes the signing of Scott Fardy can help […]

It’s Munster for the title with Scarlets chasing them

27 August 2017 1 comment

AFTER a long summer of negotiations, the Guinness PRO14 begins on Friday and I’ve nailed my colours to the mast with my title pick. I […]

Sarries to face Saints in European opener

27 August 2017 0 comments

Two in a row: Saracens win the Europen Champions Cup last season CHAMPIONS CUP ROUND 1 FIXTURES Friday October 13 Ulster v Wasps Saturday October […]

Gloucester power tells in second half

27 August 2017 1 comment

By JAMES CANDY Gloucester…40 Scarlets …21 GLOUCESTER went through the gears to complete their pre-season programme with a convincing win over PRO14 champions Scarlets. Scores […]

DTH ready to turn up the heat for Falcons

20 August 2017 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE NEWCASTLE signing DTH van der Merwe plans to blaze a trail in the Premiership before putting out fires for real when he […]

Champagne rugby from Exeter’s forgotton centre Campagnaro

20 August 2017 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING Red hot: Exeter centre Michele Campagnao. Right: Sarel Pretorious scores for Dragons PICTURE: Pinnacle TEAMS EXETER: Bodilly, Woodburn (Strong 74), Campagnaro, Whitten […]

Protheroe stars in first half before Scarlets bring on the heavy mob

20 August 2017 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Bristol…26 Scarlets …33 SCARLETS scored 21 unanswered points to inflict a second preseason defeat on Bristol. Wayne Pivac’s visitors trailed 26-12 at […]

Williams plots route to Cardiff via Gloucester

16 August 2017 0 comments

Owen Williams believes his summer switch from Leicester to Gloucester will enhance his prospects of leapfrogging Dan Biggar and Sam Davies in Wales‘ fly-half pecking […]

Scarlets wait on Beirne decision

13 August 2017 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER TADHG Beirne is at the centre of a tug of war between the Scarlets and Ireland. Lock Beirne, 25, was cast adrift […]

Cheetahs will be competitive but Kings facing check mate

13 August 2017 0 comments

IT’S interesting that the Cheetahs and Southern Kings have joined an expanded PRO14 competition by default rather than design in as much as the two […]

Bristol fightback falls short after first half to forget

13 August 2017 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING Leading the charge: Bath captain Matt Garvey Bristol 31 Bath 34 BRISTOL staged a remarkable second half rally to score 24 unanswered […]

Regions can fly in low and then rise for prizes

13 August 2017 2 comments

THE closer it gets to the launch of the PRO14, the more I think the Welsh regions are going to go into the new season […]

2017-18 pre-season fixtures

13 August 2017 1 comment

It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs Thursday August 17 Northampton v Nottingham Ulster v Wasps Friday August 18/19/20 Ospreys […]

Pitman out to prove how good he can be after mental health issues

11 August 2017 0 comments

Rory Pitman is loving his new life in Jersey but the big Welsh No.8 has revealed he needed the help of mental health specialists only […]

Shane Williams: Scarlets can get Leigh back to his attacking best

10 August 2017 0 comments

Now the Guinness PRO14 is all sorted, I’m looking forward to the campaign ahead because I think there have been some really exciting signings over […]

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