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My Life in Rugby: Martyn Williams – former Lions, Wales, Cardiff and Pontypridd flanker

24 January 2013 0 comments

I have only two jerseys on the wall at home – Richie McCaw’s and the one I wore in Paris in 2005. No one expected […]

Peter Jackson: When WRU called Cliff a ‘cheat and liar’ over 4d!

24 January 2013 0 comments

When Cliff Morgan made his debut for Wales in 1951, he caught the bus from his home in the Rhondda and travelled down to Cardiff […]

Young Gun: Josh Watkins – Worcester wing

19 January 2013 0 comments

From Birmingham City to Worcester Warriors, flying wing Josh Watkins admits he feels at home hugging the touchline no matter what shape the ball. In […]

London Wasps win in Wales

18 January 2013 0 comments

London Wasps have secured their place in the Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-finals with a narrow 20-19 win over the Newport-Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade last […]

Jamie Heaslip named Ireland captain

17 January 2013 2 comments

Leinster No.8 Jamie Heaslip will skipper Ireland for the forthcoming Six Nations, it was announced today. Declan Kidney revealed his 39-man training squad for the […]

Peter Jackson: Dragons big dilemma – when to cash in on Toby

17 January 2013 0 comments

They say Toby Faletau is not for sale, that those across the border and across the Channel eager to buy him are wasting their time. […]

Dream Team: Martyn Thomas – Gloucester and former Scarlets and Dragons full-back

16 January 2013 2 comments

1. Dan Murphy – I am expecting big things from him. Since joining Gloucester I have been behind a really strong pack and he has […]

Wasps name side for Dragons clash

16 January 2013 2 comments

London Wasps have named their team to play Newport-Gwent Dragons in Thursday’s Amlin Challenge Cup game at Rodney Parade. Dai Young‘s men secured qualification for […]

Eli Walker gets Wales call up

15 January 2013 0 comments

Slick-running Ospreys winger Eli Walker has been named in the Wales’ Six nations squad by interim coach Rob Howley today. The 20-year-old has been impressive […]

Peter Jackson: Magnificent Ospreys put life back into Wales

10 January 2013 0 comments

After the Grand Slam, the Grand Slump as befitting a nation where extreme mood swings tend to be the norm. After five straight wins and […]

Billy Twelvetress named in England’s Six Nations squad

9 January 2013 1 comment

Billy Twelvetress has been named by Stuart Lancaster in the England Elite Player Squad for the upcoming RBS Six Nations. The uncapped Gloucester centre, one […]

Jeff Probyn: There’s hope, despair and the road to redemption

9 January 2013 2 comments

Now the end of the year approaches, we can reflect on the first half of the season and look forward to next year’s rugby. So […]

Morgan Stoddart forced to retire

7 January 2013 1 comment

Scarlets and Wales full-back Morgan Stoddart has announced his retirement from rugby following the serious leg double fracture he sustained playing for Wales against England […]

Jeremy Guscott: Lions place is Sexton’s to lose in Six Nations

5 January 2013 0 comments

Jonathan Sexton is in pole position to be the Lions first pick for the Test No.10 shirt now that his main rival, Wales fly-half Rhys […]

Peter Jackson: Let’s hear it for these Ospreys heroes!

3 January 2013 0 comments

Toulouse had been to Wales many times before last week, losing the odd game by the odd point here and there. They would have had […]

Jeff Probyn: No guarantee that artificial pitches will boost scrum

2 January 2013 0 comments

Some time ago I wrote about my doubts concerning Saracens‘ ambitions to play on an artificial pitch and whether it would really happen, given the […]

Shaun Edwards quits London Irish role

1 January 2013 0 comments

Shaun Edwards has stepped down from his consultancy role with London Irish to concentrate on his work with Wales. The highly-regarded defence specialist has been […]

Peter Jackson: Wales may rue Gatland snub for Edwards

27 December 2012 1 comment

Shaun Edwards spent the week keeping a profile low enough as to be positively subterranean over Warren Gatland‘s decision to make him surplus to Lions […]

Peter Jackson: Halfpenny finds his currency on the rise

20 December 2012 0 comments

The battering taken by Wales during a troubled month threatens to have long-term consequences even for those who managed to stay in one piece. Recovering […]

James Percival looks to Wales for Test spot

18 December 2012 1 comment

Worcester second row James Percival has had talks with Warren Gatland about switching allegiances from England to Wales. Despite being part of the England U21 […]

Toulon deny Jenkins’ Blues return

18 December 2012 1 comment

Toulon team manager Tom Whitford has denied rumours that Gethin Jenkins will leave the Top 14 club at the end of the season and return […]

Heineken Cup round 4: Preview and Predictions

14 December 2012 0 comments

Pool 1 Edinburgh v Racing Metro After over a year on the sidelines, Edinburgh welcome Ben Cairs back in their starting line-up for the reception […]

My Life in Rugby: Mark Taylor – former Wales and Ospreys centre

13 December 2012 2 comments

Whenever I get asked about my rugby career, scoring the first try at the Millennium Stadium is the first thing everyone wants to hear about. […]

Peter Jackson: Shameful, this waste of Hook’s huge talent

13 December 2012 1 comment

James Hook will have returned to France last weekend wondering about his future with Wales after a month in the margins. His lowly profile during […]

McBryde named Wales interim head coach

12 December 2012 0 comments

Robin McBryde has been named as Wales interim Head Coach for their two-Test summer tour to Japan next summer. With Warren Gatland and Rob Howley […]

Andy Farrell and Graham Rowntree confirmed as Lions coaches

12 December 2012 1 comment

As expected, England duo Andy Farrell, Graham Rowntree have been confirmed as Warren Gatland‘s Lions assistants for next summer’s tour of Australia today. England’s defence […]

Priestland out for rest of the season

11 December 2012 1 comment

Rhys Priestland will be out of action for six months after suffering a ruptured left achilles tendon during the region’s Heineken Cup game against Exeter […]

Wallabies veto Cardiff for Wales in World Cup

11 December 2012 1 comment

The Wallabies have called on the 2015 World Cup organisers to impose a blanket ban on Wales playing in Cardiff at any stage during the […]

Rowntree and Farrell to coach the Lions

7 December 2012 0 comments

England coaches Graham Rowntree and Andy Farrell will assist British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland on this summer’s tour of Australia. Rob Howley, […]

Heineken Cup round 3: preview and predictions

7 December 2012 0 comments

Pool 1 Munster v Saracens Dave O’Callaghan will make his first Heineken Cup start for Munster against Saracens in Thomond Park tomorrow. O’Callaghan will become […]

Oxford claim Varsity treble with win over Cambridge

6 December 2012 0 comments

Oxford scored 20 unanswered second half points to claim the 131st Varsity Match with a 26-19 win over Cambridge at Twickenham today. Five days ago, […]

Peter Jackson: T-shirt test revealed Gavin was an outsider

6 December 2012 1 comment

Gavin Henson has been branded a non-team player by the Wales coach who gave him his international baptism eleven years ago. Lynn Howells, in charge […]

Premiership round 10: previews and predictions

30 November 2012 0 comments

Harlequins v Worcester Harlequins have made three changes to the starting XV that played Bath last weekend for the reception of Worcester tonight. Seb Stegmann […]

Wales v Australia teams

30 November 2012 0 comments

Wales v Australia teams Wales have made four changes to the side that lost to the All Blacks last weekend for their match against Australia […]

Peter Jackson: The force is no longer with Welsh club rugby

29 November 2012 1 comment

There used to be a time when Wales–England matches required a heavier police presence on the field than off it, when the boys in blue […]

Dan Carter set to start for the All Blacks

29 November 2012 0 comments

There will be a battle of the IRB player of the year nominees at fly-half between Owen Farrell and Dan Carter on Saturday as the […]

Farrell shortlisted for IRB Player of the Year

28 November 2012 0 comments

England fly-half Owen Farrell has been nominated for the International Rugby Board’s Player of the Year award. Farrell has been shortlisted alongside All Blacks duo […]

Autumn Internationals week 3 Round up

26 November 2012 1 comment

I’ve never believed in the media hype but if people are wondering the effect of the press on players just look at Chris Robshaw’s decision […]

Jeremy Guscott: Wales must act quickly to stop the talent drain

24 November 2012 1 comment

With the news that Jamie Roberts has decided to move on from Cardiff Blues, Roger Lewis chief executive of the Welsh RU and the chairmen/benefactors […]

Wales v New Zealand teams

23 November 2012 0 comments

Wales captain Sam Warburton has been recalled by returning coach Warren Gatland ahead of their clash with the All Blacks on Saturday. Gatland is back […]

Premiership round 9: preview and predictions

23 November 2012 0 comments

Bath v Harlequins: Army boy Semesa Rokoduguni is in line to make his Premiership debut for the West Country side as they host the reigning […]

RaboDirect Pro12 round 9: previews and predictions

23 November 2012 2 comments

Dragons v Connacht Club captain Lewis Evans and loosehead prop Phil Price return to the Dragons’ starting line up as they prepare to face Connacht […]

Peter Jackson: It wasn’t just the money that lured Jamie away

22 November 2012 3 comments

Once this column revealed the sheer scale of the offer from Racing Metro a fortnight ago, it was just a matter of time before Jamie […]

Gavin Henson – “At last a coach is playing me at No.10”

22 November 2012 0 comments

It’s been a long journey of broken promises, off-field incidents and not a lot of rugby but Gavin Henson says he has now resurrected his […]

Jonathan Joseph set to make a racket for England

21 November 2012 1 comment

Jonathan Joseph could have been donning whites at Wimbledon instead of the white shirt of England had he chosen to follow a different sporting path. […]

Johnny Leota’s try hands Samoa famous win over Wales in Cardiff

16 November 2012 1 comment

A late try from Johnny Leota handed Samoa a 26-19 win over Wales at the Millennium tonight. The score was ever so close all game […]

Live: Wales v Samoa

16 November 2012 0 comments

Live running commentary from our man Nick Verdier as Wales take on Pacific Islanders Samoa at the Millenium Stadium for the second of their Autumn […]