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Jeff Probyn: Hurt and angry? England will just be disappointed!

11 February 2014 0 comments

What a start to the Six Nations! All the matches brimmed with pace, power and pathos, from the first to the last, with each game […]

Jeff Probyn: Bashed up by the French, but I loved every minute

7 February 2014 2 comments

It’s that time of year when I am filled with a mixture of emotions ranging from excitement to regret. The start of the world’s premier […]

Nick Cain: Sam Warburton could be the first casualty of Welsh war

7 February 2014 0 comments

Sam Warburton’s central contract with the WRU is threatening to become an unholy mess. When the news broke last weekend that the Wales captain had […]

Brendan Gallagher talks Calcutta Cup with Peter Brown

7 February 2014 1 comment

It’s exactly 50 years ago since Peter Brown started taking the sword to the Sassenachs in earnest and, save for Robert the Bruce and William […]

Ireland v Wales preview

6 February 2014 0 comments

Ireland captain Paul O’Connell will return to captain Ireland against Wales on Saturday. The Munster lock recovered from the chest infection that prevented him from […]

Peter Jackson: The ancient battleground welcomes Warren Gatland again

6 February 2014 0 comments

So Warren Gatland has felt it necessary to make a pre-emptive strike aimed at reducing the hostility level towards him in Dublin next Saturday. The […]

Nick Cain previews the clash between Scotland and England

6 February 2014 1 comment

Legend has it that the 9th Roman Legion disappeared without trace after marching north of Hadrian’s Wall into the Scottish hinterland. Stuart Lancaster likes his […]

Tom Mitchell: What happened in Vegas stayed in Vegas so now we can concentrate on Wellington

6 February 2014 0 comments

Ten days of temptation is plenty and we’ve battled Sin City for long enough. After three days of intense competition we’ll be happy to leave […]

Big boost for Wales as Scott Williams signs on

6 February 2014 1 comment

Wales centre Scott Williams has extended his contract to stay with the Scarlets for another two years. This is a major boost for both the […]

Peter Jackson’s verdict on Wales: So close as Wales dodge a Tyson KO

5 February 2014 0 comments

For a few startling minutes towards the end, Wales ran the risk of falling victim to the biggest upset in Six Nations‘ history. Michele Campagnaro’s […]

Sam Warburton returns for Ireland clash

4 February 2014 1 comment

Sam Warburton will lead Wales against Ireland on Saturday for the Six Nations’ second round clash in Dublin. The British & Irish Lions captain eased […]

Six Nations teams

31 January 2014 1 comment

Teams for the RBS 6 Nations openers.

Peter Jackson: Dr Ron still at the head of Grand Slam pack

31 January 2014 3 comments

It has been said of Dr Ronald Cove-Smith that he never turned up on a Saturday afternoon without his little black surgical bag to ensure […]

Dai Young fears that weary Welsh Lions will suffer in Six Nations

31 January 2014 1 comment

Dai Young feels the after-effects of a gruelling Lions tour could hinder Wales’s chances of becoming the first side to claim three Six Nations titles in a row.

Nick Cain: England need Saxons to be battle-hardened

29 January 2014 0 comments

The Saxons should be a huge influence in building an England team, so that the head coach never runs out of seasoned tightheads – as […]

Priestland at 10, Warburton on bench for Wales

28 January 2014 0 comments

Rhys Priestland will lead Wales attack on Saturday as they kick off their Six Nations campaign against Italy at the Millennium Stadium.

Deadline looms for Anglo-Welsh league plan

28 January 2014 0 comments

England’s elite clubs and the four Welsh regions have signed contracts for a 16-team Aviva Premiership from next season and will announce their intentions on Friday.

Alun Wyn Jones signs new Ospreys deal

24 January 2014 0 comments

Alun Wyn Jones Jones has ended speculations on his future by putting pen-to-paper on a contract that will see him remain with the Ospreys until […]

Gloucester sign son of Wasps boss

24 January 2014 0 comments

Gloucester have signed Thomas Young until the end of the season with the possibility of extending his stay if he impresses. Son of London Wasps […]

Ian Evans suspended for 12 weeks

23 January 2014 0 comments

Wales lock Ian Evans will miss the entire Six Nations after being hit by a 12-week ban. The Ospreys lock was sent off by French […]

Jeremy Guscott: Luther Burrell and Billy Twelvetrees are big men for big job

22 January 2014 0 comments

The starting England backline in this season’s Six Nations should have a locked-in belief that they can strike up a connection quickly enough to allow […]

Luther Burrell gets defensive about his big chance

21 January 2014 0 comments

Manu Tuilagi may be the irresistible force but Luther Burrell believes he can be the immovable object if Stuart Lancaster hands him England’s No.13 shirt.

Saracens bait Adam ‘Hair Bear’Jones with £300k

21 January 2014 0 comments

Saracens have entered the bidding war for Wales and Lions star Adam Jones offering him £300,000 a season

Bredan Gallagher: Nutter who made Jim Telfer’s class of ’84 finest of all

17 January 2014 1 comment

Jim Telfer shakes his head in amusement and then caves in completely and laughs uproariously. It happens occasionally: “All really good sides need a nutter […]

Peter Jackson: Italy arrive in Wales on a wing and a blessing

17 January 2014 0 comments

Italy come to Cardiff for the opening match in the Six Nations next month armed with something different, a Papal blessing. Judged on their biennial […]

Now David Moffett flies back ‘to end war’ in Wales

15 January 2014 2 comments

David Moffett launches his one-man crusade to save Welsh rugby this week with a mighty declaration of intent: “I will end the war.”

Wales call on experience for Six Nations

14 January 2014 0 comments

Wales Head Coach Warren Gatland has named an experienced 32-man squad to defend their 6 Nations title. Led by British & Irish Lions captain Sam […]

Dream Team: Nathan Thomas – former Wales, Bath and Llanelli back row

13 January 2014 0 comments

1. Iestyn Thomas – No frills or nonsense, a great player who would consistently get on with his job and lived for scrummaging. He’s got […]

Young Gun: Cory Hill – NG Dragons lock

10 January 2014 1 comment

As Wales’ brightest talents spark an exodus from the Valleys it’s surprising to see one of their hottest prospects heading the other way – but […]

Peter Jackson: Let’s spare a thought for Toggie and Tanky

10 January 2014 0 comments

Freddy ‘Tanky’ Turner captained Scotland one hundred years ago, a Liverpudlian by birth who worked in the family printing business and played cricket for Lancashire’s […]

Delon Armitage: Toulon will release us for England

10 January 2014 1 comment

Delon Armitage has described England’s refusal to pick France-based players as a “big opportunity missed”, insisting he and brother Steffon are available for all international training camps.

Jeff Probyn: Why I’m backing the WRU in showdown with regions

9 January 2014 1 comment

As if the Greek tragedy of the European Cup was not enough we now have a Welsh suicide pact that seems destined to create mayhem […]

Dragons sign Lee Byrne and Aled Brew

8 January 2014 1 comment

The Newport-Gwent Dragons‘ desire to become Wales‘ top region has been boosted by the signing of internationals Lee Byrne and Aled Brew. Revealed on Sunday, […]

Nick Cain urges England to look at some new faces in the World Cup build up

8 January 2014 0 comments

The seemingly routine announcement of amendments to the England elite squad on Thursday at Twickenham is the exact opposite. It is a make or break […]

Nick Cain: This Anglo-Welsh decoy shouldn’t be discounted

8 January 2014 0 comments

Is the golden handshake across the Severn, binding the four Welsh regions to the English clubs, the solution it is being cracked up to be. […]

Championship clubs’ rage over Anglo-Welsh proposals

8 January 2014 2 comments

Championship chair- man Geoff Irvine believes it is highly unlikely the Rugby Football Union will sanction a 16-team Anglo-Welsh league, describing plans as “scandalous.”

Bristol sign Dwayne Peel and Anthony Perenise

7 January 2014 0 comments

Bristol have made two major coups in their quest for promotion from the Championship with the arrival of Sale scrum-half Dwayne Peel and Bath prop […]

WRU ‘will move their top stars to England’

7 January 2014 0 comments

The Welsh Rugby Union is proposing to sign six players and loan them to English clubs as a consequence of the war with their regions.

Peter Jackson: Cliff was out of this world, but Barry was untouchable!

3 January 2014 2 comments

New Year gongs will be all the rage all too soon, a good enough excuse to enter the festive spirit and award a few of […]

Brendan Gallagher takes a personal look at the Rugby World in 2013

2 January 2014 1 comment

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Jeremy Guscott: My fab four could make any team in the world

1 January 2014 3 comments

The Northern Hemisphere possesses some brilliantly talented players who would be comfortable playing in any team because they are that good. The Southern Hemisphere normally […]

Welsh will be safe from Aviva Premiership relegation

30 December 2013 2 comments

The Welsh regions have struck a deal guaranteeing three of their four teams immunity from relegation as a condition of joining the English Premiership.

Peter Jackson: All Blacks chase the dollar in Big Apple

27 December 2013 0 comments

The All Blacks have announced their intention to cash in on the American market with a match in New York next November. Not to be […]

Breakaway or die, Welsh regions are warned

24 December 2013 1 comment

The man who created the Welsh regions is urging them to break away and join the English Premiership or face destruction.

Peter Jackson: Shameful memories for Wales in South Africa

20 December 2013 0 comments

As the top man in the world game, Bernard Lapasset paid due homage to Nelson Mandela on behalf of “the rugby family”. The 66-year-old French […]

Northampton fined £60,000 over George North’s release

18 December 2013 0 comments

Northampton Saints have been fine £60,000 for releasing star winger George North outside the IRB international window. Wales faced Australia on November 30 and the […]

I could play on for one more year, says Jonny Wilkinson

17 December 2013 1 comment

Jonny Wilkinson came off the bench on Saturday to score the bonus-point try that helped put champions Toulon firmly in control of their Heineken Cup pool and then announced he could play on for another year after all.