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Huw Jones says Scotland must beat likes of Australia ‘to be taken seriously’

21 November 2024 0 comments

Huw Jones admitted Scotland’s Autumn Nations campaign will effectively be defined by whether or not they defeat resurgent Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday. The Scots […]

Is James Botham the answer for Wales’ blindside flanker issues?

21 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Even though Welsh rugby has endured some very dark days, many players are currently showing promising signs for the future. […]

Warren Gatland keen to carry on as Wales head coach despite 11-match losing run

21 November 2024 0 comments

A defiant Warren Gatland says he “absolutely” has the desire to continue in his role as Wales head coach. Speculation continues to rage about Gatland’s […]

S4, E12: Nemani Nadolo on England’s struggles, Fiji’s backline and the best wingers in the world

20 November 2024 0 comments

Three weeks into the Autumn internationals and England and Wales both remain winless. Question marks hang over Steve Borthwick and Warren Gatland’s futures going into […]

Great Things Happening Down At Heol-y-Cyw

19 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports The Welsh rugby grassroots season is well underway, with the league tables across the country starting to take shape. At […]

Who could be Wales’ next head coach if Warren Gatland goes?

19 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Welsh rugby has experienced two particularly bleak periods of late. On Saturday, Joe Schmidt’s Australia handed Wales a record-breaking 11th […]

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: Cheslin Kolbe headlines Springbok-dominant XV

18 November 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott The past weekend of Autumn Nations Series action can be best summarised as back and forth. Most of the games were decided by the […]

James Botham: We have to stay positive

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Simon Thomas James Botham says Wales can’t dwell on the negatives if they want to end their long losing run. Warren Gatland’s team go […]

Ben Thomas glad to have old pal Max Llewellyn alongside him

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Partner: Ben Thomas Ben Thomas is relishing his reunion with Max Llewellyn as they go in search of a much-needed Wales win […]

Italy facing fierce Georgia test

17 November 2024 0 comments

■ By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW… Italy v Georgia Today. Kick-off 1.40pm, Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa RICHARD Cockerill’s Georgia will be looking to earn a major […]

Gatland: If I lose my job, I’ll go to beach

17 November 2024 0 comments

■ By SIMON THOMAS Wales v Australia PREVIEW… Today. Kick-off 4.10pm, Principality Stadium Coach: Warren Gatland ONE of the more revealing comments from Warren Gatland […]

We are ready for a brusing encounter, admits Schmidt

17 November 2024 0 comments

Recalled: Samu Kerevi AUSTRALIA head coach Joe Schmidt feels that Wales will be “incredibly hard to beat” at the Principality Stadium despite their poor record […]

Jac Morgan could lead Wales into new era

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Jeremy Guscott – Outspoken and unmissable every week… Wales do not have much chance of beating Australia today in Cardiff if we use the […]

We will all suffer in the land of the giants

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Chris Hewett – Thinking Allowed It was the rugby version of Easy Street, the 1917 silent movie in which Charlie Chaplin, playing a policeman, […]

Rising tide of criticism closing in on Warren Gatland

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Jackson – The man truly in the know Warren Gatland will spend another Sunday praying for deliverance from the landslide now threatening to […]

Gatland’s second coming struggles to lift Welsh spirits

17 November 2024 0 comments

PAUL REES HEARS CRITICISM OF THE WALES COACH MOUNT AS HE PREPARES FOR TODAY’S VISIT OF AUSTRALIA TO CARDIFF Under pressure: Wales coach Warren Gatland […]

Javis relishing Plymouth challenge

17 November 2024 0 comments

By MARK STEVENS EVEN during his own distinguished playing days, Aaron Jarvis was always keen to develop his rugby education. These days, the former Wales […]

Top Ten Matchups to look out for in this weekend’s Autumn Nations Series

15 November 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott Following a clean sweep of wins from the Southern Hemisphere teams, there is bound to be a big response from those on […]

Wales vs Wallabies – Match Betting Preview

15 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Nothing beats a crisp autumn afternoon in the Welsh capital, especially when Wales takes to the Principality Stadium. Even though […]

England name Freddie Steward and Jack van Poortvliet in side to face South Africa

14 November 2024 0 comments

England have reinstated Freddie Steward at full-back and picked Jack van Poortvliet at scrum-half in an effort to salvage their autumn against South Africa on […]

Andy Farrell says Ireland are determined to bounce back from All Blacks loss

14 November 2024 0 comments

Head coach Andy Farrell says Ireland are determined to continue their enviable track record of immediately bouncing back from defeats as they prepare to host […]

Warren Gatland ‘didn’t think there’d be this much pain’ in Wales rebuild process

14 November 2024 0 comments

Warren Gatland says he would probably head to the beach with a glass of wine “away from some of the pressure” if it was decided […]

S4, E11: Joe Tomane celebrates Southern Hemisphere sweep as England fall short again

13 November 2024 0 comments

It was a great weekend to be south of the equator as New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Fiji and Argentina handed out defeats to Ireland, […]

Ranking of The Best Rugby Teams in 2024

12 November 2024 0 comments

Considering that the 2024 Autumn Nations are well underway, this moment is as good as any to talk about the best rugby nations in the […]

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: Joseph Sua’ali’i bursts onto the scene

11 November 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott The past weekend of Autumn Nations Series action has been dominated by teams from the Southern Hemisphere, with them whitewashing their Northern neighbours. […]

Ioan Cunningham quits Wales

10 November 2024 0 comments

Ioan Cunningham has resigned from his role as Wales women head coach after three years at the helm. Wales won only four of 11 Tests […]

Once again, England fail to use their loaf

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees In a match both sides tried hard to lose, England succeeded. It was their fifth defeat in a row and in all […]

Ireland all at sea as Damian McKenzie pulls the strings

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher Ireland………………………….. 13pts Try: van der Flier 42 Conversion: Crowley 43 Penalties: Crowley 7, 39 New Zealand ………………. 23pts Try: Jordan 68 Penalties: […]

‘My school tour to SA changed me’ – Christ Tshiunza

10 November 2024 0 comments

Simon Thomas talks to Christ Tshiunza about his personal journey from Africa to Wales From Kinshasa to Cardiff, from Exeter to the international stage, it’s […]

Evan Lloyd making the most of his late switch to hooker

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Simon Thomas It’s safe to say Evan Lloyd’s story is pretty unique. Not only did he play for Wales before he had started a […]

Priceless memories from across the union landscape

10 November 2024 0 comments

Masterly: Steve Bale MORE often than not, guests on this paper’s weekly podcast are subjected to a quickfire round of 15 personal questions, the last […]

Cian Healy keeps rolling the years away

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Jackson – The man truly in the know Just when the All Blacks thought they had finally seen the back of him, an […]

The one-man choir whose class shone like a beacon

10 November 2024 0 comments

STEVE Bale had more, far more than a voice worthy of the Albert Hall on the Last Night of the Proms or any other night […]

Duty of Danny Care: How Eddie Jones rates

10 November 2024 0 comments

Paul Rees examines the record and reputation of the ex-England coach who divides opinion wherever he goes A man apart: Eddie Jones took charge of […]

Farewell Baler, the dedicated driver of our gang of misfits

10 November 2024 0 comments

SO farewell then Baler – Steve Bale – a prince among men as well as a most talented versatile wordsmith mainly with the Neath Guardian, […]

Jasmine is a class above

10 November 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK High life: Jasmine Joyce-Butchers is loving her rugby PICTURES: Getty Images CROSS CODE star Jasmine Joyce-Butchers has taken the PWR by storm […]

Cuthbert: Wales have to deliver

10 November 2024 0 comments

Podcast By CHARLIE ELLIOTT ALEX Cuthbert says the pressure on Wales is huge ahead of their opening Autumn Nations Series game against Fiji today. Former […]

‘Unmatched’- Ten unmissable player matchups in the Autumn Nations Series this weekend

8 November 2024 0 comments

This weekend of the Autumn Nations Series almost entirely consists of fixtures that are expected to be decided by extremely fine margins, leading to scope for some […]

Wales vs Fiji – Match Preview

8 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports All eyes will be on the Principality Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Wales kick off their autumn campaign by welcoming Fiji […]

Italy vs Argentina – Match Preview

8 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Italy will kick off the autumn campaign as they welcome Argentina to Rome. The Italians will be looking to build […]

England vs Australia – Match Preview

8 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports England will welcome Australia to the Allianz Stadium on Saturday as they aim to secure their first autumn win. England […]

How to Bet on Rugby League: Latest Odds

7 November 2024 0 comments

Different countries like different sports and it does not mean that a popular sporting activity is equally big in all corners of the globe. While […]

Are two wins achievable for Wales this Autumn Nations Series?

6 November 2024 0 comments

By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Wales head into the autumn with some pressure on them, looking to snap their losing streak as they welcome three […]

Gareth Anscombe says Wales will be wary of Fiji’s firepower

6 November 2024 0 comments

Gareth Anscombe has underlined the challenge facing Wales when they look to open their Autumn Nations Series campaign with victory over Fiji. The countries clash […]

S4, E10: Alex Cuthbert joins as England drop ball against NZ + Wales set for crucial Autumn Nations Series

6 November 2024 0 comments

With an eight-point lead, England seemed in control at Twickenham, only for a New Zealand fightback and some questionable substitutions to once again deny the […]

Darcy Graham ruled out of Scotland’s clash with South Africa with head injury

5 November 2024 0 comments

Darcy Graham has been ruled out of Scotland’s showdown with South Africa on Sunday after failing to pass head injury protocols. The prolific wing left […]

Gareth Anscombe’s dreams of representing Wales again drove his recovery

5 November 2024 0 comments

Gareth Anscombe says the possibility of playing Test rugby again was “a big driver” for him as he fought his way back from a second […]

School time is over, says Will Rowlands

3 November 2024 0 comments

By Rob Cole Will Rowlands says “school time is over” for Warren Gatland’s Welsh squad and it is now time to get back to winning […]

Strong scrums must be rewarded – Adam Jones

3 November 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Adam Jones has called on the lawmakers to ensure sides with a strong scrum are rewarded amid rising fears throughout the rugby […]

Throw plans to segregate fans into the dustbin

3 November 2024 0 comments

THE fact that Premiership administrators are considering segregating away supporters demonstrates that people charged with managing the game have very little understanding or empathy with […]

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