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US game critics are all just talking nonsense

3 June 2018 0 comments

I SIMPLY can’t understand those who have spent the last week slamming Wales’ clash with South Africa in Washington. Yes there were issues surrounding the […]

Ospreys’ coaching panel swung decision for North

3 June 2018 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER Taken care of: Wales star George North GEORGE North has revealed the coaching combination of Allen Clarke and Matt Sherratt was the […]

Edwards to help coach the regions

3 June 2018 1 comment

WALES defence coach Shaun Edwards will work with both Ospreys and Dragons next season on a part-time basis. Edwards, who recently missed out on the […]

Debut for Williams as North moves to centre

3 June 2018 1 comment

WING George North was named at centre with Ellis Jenkins captaining Wales for the first time in last night’s Test match against South Africa. Ospreys-bound […]

Ellis Jenkins to skipper Wales against the Boks

31 May 2018 0 comments

All four touring Dragons to play in Washington

Jenkins knows performance must be ‘outstanding’

27 May 2018 1 comment

By ROB COLE ELLIS Jenkins will use elements of the captaincy style of three of Wales’ greatest players on next month’s three Test tour, but […]

Gareth must be fearless in the face of Bok fire

27 May 2018 0 comments

WALES AND LIONS LEGEND SHANE WILLIAMS Starter at 10: Blues fly-half Gareth Anscombe PICTURE: Getty Images I MUST admit when I first saw Gareth Anscombe, […]

McNicholl would be a star for Wales if he follows Parkes’ lead

27 May 2018 0 comments

THE ISSUE of rugby’s residency rules doesn’t seem to go away and I can’t see that changing even with the qualification period going up from […]

Wigan may beat England to deal over Edwards

27 May 2018 0 comments

Return: Shaun Edwards could be on his way back to League SHAUN EDWARDS could be set to make a return to Wigan Warriors after missing […]

Tour ban may help Wales in long run

20 May 2018 1 comment

WALES AND LIONS LEGEND SHANE WILLIAMS THE last thing you want as a rugby player is for your career to be halted by factors outside […]

Patchell proves why he must be starter at 10

20 May 2018 1 comment

SWASBUCKLING, sizzling, sensational! Now it’s time for the Scarlets to make it back-to-back titles and cement their status in Welsh rugby history. Glasgow have been […]

Apprentice Hansen can be master of Wales

20 May 2018 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Four New Zealanders have been touted for the imminent vacancy of running Wales, a quartet armed with […]

Wales kids in last chance saloon

20 May 2018 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER ROBIN McBryde has warned Wales’ young guns to impress this summer or face missing out on the World Cup. Warren Gatland’s side […]

Odds are England will look abroad

20 May 2018 0 comments

SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: The Rugby Paper, Tuition House, St Georges Road, Wimbledon SW19 4EU email: [email protected] MICK Lockwood (TRP May 6) describes the ‘arrogance’ […]

Wales trio withdrawn from summer tour to Americas

17 May 2018 0 comments

Wales’ English based trio released from squad for tour to USA

Wilson’s just reward for playing it like the All Blacks

13 May 2018 1 comment

THE COMEBACK kings! What an achievement it was for Cardiff Blues to claim Challenge Cup glory against Gloucester. The manner of the victory had me […]

Howley: It’s a 31-man trial for the World Cup

13 May 2018 0 comments

By ROB COLE ROB Howley believes Wales have the perfect age profile to achieve World Cup success. The ultimate target for Warren Gatland’s side is […]

Gatland’s picked ‘perfect role model’

13 May 2018 0 comments

Wales summer squad Rapid rise: Cory Hill will co-captain the summer tour PICTURES: Getty Images CORY Hill is the perfect player to guide Wales’ youngsters […]

Gustard, Edwards on Quins’ wanted list

13 May 2018 2 comments

ENGLAND defence coach Paul Gustard has emerged as a contender for the head coach role at Harlequins, along with Wales counterpart Shaun Edwards. Harlequins are […]

George will need to get defence up to speed

13 May 2018 0 comments

WALES AND LIONS LEGEND SHANE WILLIAMS I WAS surprised and delighted in equal measure to see Warren Gatland reveal George North is a centre option […]

Captaincy could take Tipuric to next level

6 May 2018 2 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS Standard bearer: Justin Tipuric is man to lead Wales PICTURE: Getty Images WARREN Gatland faces a tough job this summer, but I’ve got […]

Shingler is my player of the year, he’s nailed on at No.6

6 May 2018 1 comment

THERE are still some big games to come, but we’re nearing the end of the season and that means most clubs are holding their annual […]

Wales to get £1.25m payout from Lions tour of New Zealand

2 May 2018 0 comments

All is good for Wales, but Peter Jackson says all is not well as future Lions tours face threats

Williams column: George North can bring good times back to Ospreys

2 May 2018 0 comments

Shane Williams believes the incoming signing can lift the mood at the Liberty Stadium

George can bring good times back to Ospreys

29 April 2018 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND IT’S BEEN a fantastic week for the Ospreys, and one thing is for sure – they’ve now got no […]

Adams aiming for a big finish to ignite Test bid

8 April 2018 2 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Prolific: Premiership top try scorer Josh Adams PICTURES: Getty Images HOT SHOT Worcester wing Josh Adams has quashed talk of an immediate […]

We’ll front up for big tests ahead says Pivac

8 April 2018 1 comment

By TOMOS INGS Flying high: Scarlets’ Gareth Davies dives over to score PICTURE: Huw Evans WAYNE Pivac believes his Scarlets pack hold the key to […]

Wayne Pivac could bring Scarlets flair to Wales

3 April 2018 0 comments

Peter Jackson brings you the latest in the WRU’s search for Warren Gatland’s successor after next year’s World Cup

Williams column: Shame Cardiff Blues didn’t go for home-grown option

27 March 2018 0 comments

Shane Williams questions why Wales looks set to have no Welsh head coaches in charge of the regions next season

Wales legend Adam Jones announces retirement from rugby

26 March 2018 0 comments

The 37-year-old will move into coaching at the end of the season with Quins

I’m ready to be No1 now says Anscombe

25 March 2018 3 comments

GARETH Anscombe has told Wales fans he is close to finding his best form as he targets becoming Warren Gatland’s number one playmaker. The 26-year-old […]

Dragons keen to sign Blues utility back Collins

18 March 2018 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA MICHAEL Collins has emerged as a transfer target for the Dragons. The Auckland Blues utility back impressed during a seven-month stint at the […]

Victors Wales finish off with a lap of honour but this was poor fare

18 March 2018 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER WALES’ narrow victory over France in front of a sell-out Cardiff crowd secured them a second-place Six Nations finish and boosted the […]

Captaincy can take Faletau up to new level

11 March 2018 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Leadership role: Taulupe Faletau PICTURE: Getty Images WALES will beat Italy this afternoon. There’s no doubt though Warren Gatland […]

Faletau: It’s time to showcase our skills

11 March 2018 1 comment

ALEX BYWATER finds the new Wales captain wants team to prove how exciting they can be Key men: Gareth Anscombe and Giulio Bisegni PICTURE: Getty […]

North owes Saints some words of explanation

11 March 2018 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Missing man: George North PICTURE: Getty Images George North has spent the week stewing in silence over […]

Gatland will hope there is no repeat of history

11 March 2018 0 comments

ANYTHING less than a home win by 30 clear points for Wales this afternoon will add up to a below-par performance. Italy have lost their […]

Warren Gatland doesn’t hold back in making changes to Wales squad

7 March 2018 0 comments

Ten changes make for Six Nations match against Italy includes the welcome return of Faletau

Williams: Davies has talent to be star for Lions

4 March 2018 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS SEB Davies has been tipped as a future British Lion as he prepares to push for a return to the Wales side. […]

Williams column: Irish ‘bullies’ gave us a lesson at the breakdown

28 February 2018 0 comments

Shane Williams says Wales must still respect the value of the Six Nations as their title hopes fade into nothing in Dublin

Gopperth’s pressure kick saves the day

25 February 2018 0 comments

By JAMES LLOYD Pack power: Gloucester celebrate their first try PICTURES: Getty Images In the thick of it: Wasps ace Jimmy Gopperth DAI Young heaped […]

Crusaders spark into life with late power surge

25 February 2018 1 comment

By OLIVER SINCLAIR THE Crusaders started the defence of their Super Rugby title with a 45-23 bonus-point win over the Chiefs. In August, Crusaders were […]

Gatland ready to call up new blood

25 February 2018 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER WARREN Gatland says he’ll give Wales’ fringe players the chance to impress in the rest of the Six Nations after his team’s […]

Irish ‘bullies’ gave us a lesson at breakdown

25 February 2018 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Superb: Wales openside Josh Navidi PICTURE: Getty Images Powerplay: Bundee Aki crashes over for Ireland’s opening try One of […]

TMOs only work with the right equipment

18 February 2018 1 comment

NICK CAIN WHAT the furore surrounding the disallowed Gareth Anscombe touchdown in last weekend’s England- Wales clash proved is that the TMO system has not […]

Owens eager to bring Gats’ ton up in style

18 February 2018 2 comments

By ALEX BYWATER Previous: Ken Owens in action against Ireland last season KEN Owens insists Wales remain in a good position to seal their first […]

Guscott column: England won arm-wrestle as Wales paid for their errors

14 February 2018 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott delivers his verdict on England’s closely-fought victory over Wales at Twickenham

Gatland raps TMO as ‘no try’ row rages

11 February 2018 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD WARREN Gatland hit out at the Twickenham TMO last night after his Welsh team were denied a crucial try during their 12-6 […]

Welcome to Boyd – now let NZ take one of ours

11 February 2018 1 comment

CHRIS Boyd’s track-record is impressive enough to suggest that a Northampton resurgence will be on the cards when the New Zealander arrives at Franklin’s Gardens […]