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Welsh rugby ‘laughing stock’ and should reduce to three teams – says former WRU chief David Moffett

11 May 2022 0 comments

Former Welsh Rugby Union chief executive David Moffett feels that Wales‘ four professional teams should be replaced by three teams. Last week, a report into […]

Good news for Wales as George roars back

1 May 2022 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Ospreys …………54pts Tries: Smith 16, Morris 27, Lake 49, 54; Collins 59, Watkin 69, Parry 79 Conversions: Anscombe 18, 28, 47, 55, […]

Mighty Atom stuns Wales with last-minute dash to victory

20 March 2022 0 comments

By PETER JACKSON Wales………………21pts Tries: Watkin 28, Lake 51, Adams 69 Conversions: Biggar 28, 52, 69 Italy ………………..22pts Tries: Padovani 79 Conversions: Garbisi 80+1 Penalties: […]

Pivac left frustrated by failure to execute

13 March 2022 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS WAYNE Pivac was left pondering what might have been after Wales came up short against France but insists his side took a […]

Wales v France preview: Can Wales end French Grand Slam dreams?

11 March 2022 0 comments

Friday night rugby returns to the Principality Stadium as Wales make four changes, looking to produce the upset of the tournament against France. Pre-tournament favourites […]

Wayne Pivac plots way to stop ‘world class’ Antoine Dupont

10 March 2022 0 comments

Wayne Pivac has heaped praise on France scrum-half Antoine Dupont ahead of Friday’s Six Nations clash in Cardiff. Grand Slam chasing France need to beat […]

Shaun’s turned Achilles heel into French strength

6 March 2022 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND There was always a chance whenever I played against France of finding a gap or getting some space. It […]

Davies in charge as Scarlets find form

6 March 2022 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Scarlets ……..35pts Tries: Evans 39, S Williams 42, G Davies 58, Kalamafoni 65, Conbeer 76 Conversions: Patchell 40, 43, 59; S Evans […]

Louis letting rip for Test recall says Skivington

6 March 2022 0 comments

By DANIEL GALLAN Setback: Louis Rees-Zammit is gunning for another chance with Wales PICTURES: Getty Images GEORGE Skivington was surprised that Louis Rees-Zammit was available […]

Lawes has eye on top prize after Wales win

27 February 2022 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD COURTNEY Lawes set his sights on repelling a fierce Irish assault after leading England to a crucial win over Wales. The Northampton […]

Wales can rock Twickenham if pack gains parity – Davies

20 February 2022 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS FORMER Wales flyhalf Jonathan ‘Jiffy’ Davies believes Wayne Pivac’s side can beat England if they gain parity up front. The defending Six […]

Ton-up Biggar: One of my best wins

13 February 2022 1 comment

Done it! Liam Williams punches the air in celebration as Wales win the decisive penalty PICTURE: Getty Images DAN Biggar hit back at Wales’ critics […]

We lacked muscle admits Pivac

6 February 2022 1 comment

WALES coach Wayne Pivac and his skipper Dan Biggar pinpointed their inability to match Ireland’s physicality as the reason for their heavy defeat in Dublin. […]

Ospreys in charge as Webb pulls the strings

30 January 2022 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Ospreys …………23pts Tries: Protheroe 45, Parry 55 Conversions: Myler 46, 57 Penalties: Myler 29, 69, 75 Edinburgh……….19pts Tries: Venter 22, 26, 61 […]

Ratti can be a big cheese for Wales – Davies

23 January 2022 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS SEB Davies insists his “awesome” Cardiff teammate James Ratti can make a massive impact on the international stage. Ratti was the shock […]

Versatility can boost Seb’s bid

19 December 2021 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS THE versatility tag has been a hindrance for many players, but Seb Davies believes it can help him add to his 13 […]

The cooped-up players deserve our sympathy

5 December 2021 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND WALES’ four regions begin their European campaigns this weekend and they will head into the Champions Cup and Challenge […]

‘Data backs 60-cap rule’

14 November 2021 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS WELSH rugby has been told it must continue to bring its best players back from the Gallagher Premiership if Wayne Pivac’s side […]

All Blacks’ Halloween show pulls in the cash

31 October 2021 2 comments

By PETER JACKSON Wales………………16 pts Tries: J Williams 60 Conversions: Priestland 60 Penalties: Anscombe 6, 40+2; Priestland 52 New Zealand ..54 pts Tries: B Barrett […]

Williams fires reminder to Wales that he’s still got it

24 October 2021 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING Scarlets …………34pts Tries: R Evans 16, Blacker 19, 64, M Jones 55 Conversions: D Jones 16, 19, 55, O’Brien 64 Conversions: Smith […]

Myler kicks Ospreys to rare win over Munster

24 October 2021 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS O spreys …………..18pts Penalties: Myler 2, 32, 37, 46, 64, 72 Munster …………10pts Tries: Casey 55 Conversions: Crowley 56 Penalties: Crowley 6 STEPHEN […]

Shanklins suffer twice at hands of All Blacks

24 October 2021 1 comment

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW The Shanklin family from Pembrokeshire knows exactly what it takes to go the distance with the All […]

Beating All Blacks is about belief – Phillips

24 October 2021 0 comments

By ROB COLE FINALLY finding a way to beat the All Blacks after 68 years of heartache is all in the mind according to Wales’ […]

Pivac’s right, Louis won’t have a choice

24 October 2021 1 comment

IN last week’s TRP, the Wales head coach, Wayne Pivac, states his confidence in winger Louis Rees-Zammit eventually joining a Welsh region. Of course. Once […]

Doctor Amos calls time

17 October 2021 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON CARDIFF and Wales fullback Hallam Amos will retire at the end of the season to focus on his medical career. Amos, 27, […]

Powerful start, then Dragons collapse

17 October 2021 1 comment

By ROGER PANTING Dragons …………..10pts Tries: Lewis 21 Conversions: S Davies 21 Penalties: S Davis 28 Stormers ……….24pts Tries: Zas 64, 79 Conversions: Libbok 79 […]

Pivac predicts more stars will follow Young

17 October 2021 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS WAYNE Pivac believes more exiles will follow Thomas Young’s lead and return to Welsh rugby. Despite having only three Test caps, Wasps […]

Dead-eye Boeta gets the drop on sad Ospreys

10 October 2021 1 comment

By ROGER PANTING Ospreys …………13pts Tries: Thomas 74 Conversions: Myler 74 Penalties: Anscombe 3,16 Sharks …………..27pts Tries: Ward 41, Potgieter 58 Conversions: Pienaar 41 Penalties: […]

Davies states his case for new-look Wales

3 October 2021 1 comment

NEWS EXTRA By ALEX BYWATER SEB Davies has told Wayne Pivac his ballplaying and handling ability can make him a standout figure for Wales against […]

Quinnell’s All Black hat-trick is still supreme | Peter Jackson

26 September 2021 0 comments

When it comes to Welshmen performing hat-tricks on the international stage, Tommy Cooper could claim to have outscored John Charles, Ian Rush and Gareth Bale […]

Dai is ready to bring son Thomas Young home to Wales

19 September 2021 1 comment

WASPS are bracing themselves for a raid by former boss Dai Young who is eying up a family reunion with son Thomas at Cardiff Rugby […]

Premiership clubs like look of Ospreys lock Rhys Davies

29 August 2021 0 comments

‘Several’ Premiership clubs are interested in young Ospreys lock Rhys Davies

Wales can feed off grassroots energy | Shane Williams

15 August 2021 1 comment

Can the feel-good return of rugby to the grassroots permeate to the top level of the game in Wales?

Corey Baldwin coming back to Scarlets

1 August 2021 0 comments

The Exeter Chiefs centre is leaving Sandy Park and returning to the Scarlets

Pivac: Now we face big test in the autumn

18 July 2021 1 comment

The Wales head coach reacts to his side’s 33-11 defeat to Argentina in Cardiff

Future’s bright says Pivac as Wales fall

18 July 2021 0 comments

WAYNE Pivac declared the future of Welsh rugby to be in safe hands despite his team being beaten 33-11 by Argentina and losing their Test […]

Back-line needs a platform to play | Shane Williams

11 July 2021 0 comments

Wales failed to front up against the Pumas, writes Shane Williams

Wales 68-12 Canada: Halfpenny injury takes the gloss off Wales’ ten-try romp

4 July 2021 0 comments

DESPITE a ten-try thrashing of Canada, an injury to Leigh Halfpenny marred the afternoon for Wales. On his 100th Test appearance and with […]

Pivac: Pumas so much tougher

4 July 2021 1 comment

WAYNE Pivac was happy with the performance of his Wales side shorn of 12 front line players due to injury and the British & Irish […]

Sacked Hayward back in Cardiff with Canada

27 June 2021 3 comments

BYRON Hayward will be back on the international stage in Cardiff this week eight months after losing his job with Wales. He will return to […]

Basham can be best No.7 of lot says his ex-coach Jackman

27 June 2021 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Fan: Bernard Jackman BERNARD Jackman has tipped Taine Basham to become Wales’ first choice openside by the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Basham […]

Booth has helped Adam Beard find his consistency and regain Wales slot

27 June 2021 0 comments

ADAM Beard believes getting dropped from the national squad last autumn was a blessing in disguise and insists he can become Wales’ top second row. […]

Undercooked Wales set for gruelling week of fitness work

20 June 2021 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER Experienced head: Wales captain Jonathan Davies WALES head coach Wayne Pivac admits he fears his team will be underdone for their summer […]

WRU could raid Premiership Rugby for performance executive

20 June 2021 1 comment

WALES could be set for a raid on English rugby with Gallagher Premiership supremo Phil Winstanley emerging as a serious contender to become the WRU’s […]

Dai ‘years away’ from being a head coach

13 June 2021 0 comments

Preview… Scarlets v Edinburgh Today. Kick-off 1pm INTERIM head coach Dai Flanagan will take charge of Scarlets for the final time today after admitting he […]

Wayne’s got a way to put Wales out in front | Shane Williams

13 June 2021 1 comment

IN the northern hemisphere we have always been one or two steps behind teams in the south. That’s just a fact and it applies to […]

Thomas’ rapid rise can inspire Cardiff lads says Law

13 June 2021 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By ROB COLE NEW Wales squad member Ben Thomas is set to become the pin-up boy at Cardiff Arms Park next season after graduating […]

Jonathan Davies leads new-look Wales into battle

7 June 2021 1 comment

JONATHAN Davies will captain Wales in their summer Tests against Canada and Argentina. Coach Wayne Pivac has named five uncapped players: Ospreys prop Gareth Thomas, […]