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Jackson column: No bumps in the road for Wayne Pivac in his first match

29 January 2020 0 comments

As Wales prepare to face Italy in the Six Nations, Peter Jackson looks at how Pivac’s predecessors fared in their first matches in charge

Struggling Tigers put down by Homer’s try-double

26 January 2020 3 comments

By ALEX BYWATER TOM HOMER’S moment of brilliance lit up a turgid clash to give Bath a vital win as Taulupe Faletau proved himself ready […]

Webb must prove himself again warns Pivac

19 January 2020 1 comment

SCRUM-HALF Rhys Webb has been warned he faces a battle to regain his No.9 jersey after being recalled to the Wales Six Nations squad. Webb […]

Humphreys excited by props Leon and WillGriff

19 January 2020 3 comments

JONATHAN Humphreys believes Alun Wyn Jones can defy logic and figure at the next World Cup, but insists he will come under pressure from the […]

Evans is the future in Wales 10 shirt – Hook

19 January 2020 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS JAMES Hook backs Jarrod Evans to be Wales’ long-term No10 and believes Stephen Jones is the man to get him firing at […]

Rees-Zammit one of five uncapped players in Wales squad for Six Nations

15 January 2020 0 comments

Gloucester sensation Louis Rees-Zammit included in Wayne Pivac’s squad for his first Six Nations as Wales coach

Scarlets thumped by Toulon power game

12 January 2020 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER Spirit: Uzair Cassiem tries to battle through for Scarlets PICTURES: Getty Images TEAMS SCARLETS: Halfpenny 4; Mc- Nicholl 5, Hughes 5 (Asquith […]

Wales set to play in Japan

12 January 2020 0 comments

WALES will return to Japan as well as facing New Zealand in two Tests on their 2020 summer tour. Wayne Pivac’s side will face 2019 […]

Gloucester whizz-kid Louis Rees-Zammit can speed into Six Nations

9 January 2020 0 comments

Like many others at Gloucester, their rise gathered pace at Hartpury College

Williams column: Top signing for Ospreys by Rhys Webb must earn Wales spot

8 January 2020 0 comments

Rhys Webb’s availability for Wales is welcome but shouldn’t threaten Gareth or Aled Davies, writes Shane Williams

Samson looks strong for Six Nations recall

5 January 2020 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Dropped: Samson Lee SAMSON Lee has been backed to return to his dynamic best for the Six Nations after being snubbed for […]

Whizz kid Rees-Zammit is speeding into Six Nations

5 January 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY WING sensation Louis Rees-Zammit has the talent and mental strength to take a Wales call-up in his stride, says his former academy […]

Rugby Matters: New breed of coaches take centre stage in 2020

3 January 2020 0 comments

Only Eddie Jones and Gregor Townsend remain from the World Cup as the Six Nations nears

Williams column: A strong Dragons team can help Pivac make strides

2 January 2020 0 comments

Shane Williams shares his view on how Aaron Wainwright and Taine Basham can take Wales to the next level

Elite 38 will earn cash for Welsh regions

22 December 2019 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER WALES’ four regions are set to start the New Year by fighting over the players in Wayne Pivac’s national squad in a […]

Surgery rules Watkins out of Wales’ Six Nations start

22 December 2019 1 comment

WALES centre Owen Watkin will miss the start of the 2020 Six Nations after having knee surgery. Watkin, 23, limped off during Ospreys’ 40-19 loss […]

All Blacks confident Mooar will leave Scarlets

22 December 2019 1 comment

By SAM JACKSON NEW Zealand coach Ian Foster is ‘really confident’ Scarlets boss Brad Mooar will become part of his coaching team. The All Blacks […]

Evans: World Cup blow was tough but I’ve parked it now

22 December 2019 0 comments

New man at No10: Jarrod Evans By ALEX BYWATER JARROD Evans is just 23 and has only three Test caps to his name, but he […]

Watkin in fitness race for Six Nations start

15 December 2019 1 comment

WALES centre Owen Watkin faces a battle to prove his fitness before the Six Nations with the prospect of a month out because of a […]

Dan’s the man for Six Nations says Thomas

15 December 2019 1 comment

WAYNE Pivac has been urged to select Dan Thomas in his first Wales Six Nations squad. Openside Thomas – who represented Wales at U20 level […]

Wales search for top young talent

15 December 2019 0 comments

■By STEFFAN THOMAS Excited: Humphreys WALES’ new coaching team plan to look far and wide in a bid for success – and that search will […]

Real blow to Scarlets if Mooar heads home

15 December 2019 1 comment

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Inspirational: Brad Mooar coaching Scarlets PICTURE: Huw Evans EARLIER this season I headed down to Parc y Scarlets to […]

Ace Patchell on track for early return

15 December 2019 0 comments

■By JAMES CANDY On the mend: Rhys Patchell RHYS Patchell has handed Scarlets and Wales a fitness boost with the fly-half set to return to […]

Williams column: Wayne Pivac hasn’t done bad after one week’s work

3 December 2019 0 comments

Shane Williams saw plenty of positives in Wales’ win over the Barbarians

Festive fun as Pivac signs on and Gat signs off

1 December 2019 2 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Opportunist: Curwin Bosch score for the Baa Baas Expert finisher: Josh Adams goes over for Wales’ fifth try and his second PICTURES: […]

Not bad for one week’s work with lads, Wayne

1 December 2019 0 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS New brooms: Wayne Pivac and Sam Warburton watch the match yesterday PICTURE: Getty Images Wayne Pivac summed it up perfectly in his post-match […]

Tipuric: It was time for some fresh ideas at Wales

29 November 2019 0 comments

The Wales flanker tells TRP he felt it was the right time for change after 12 years of success under Warren Gatland

Brilliant Basham sparks Ryan’s ice-age Dragons

24 November 2019 0 comments

By JAMES CANDY TAINE Basham warmed up for what could be a Test debut with another standout display as the Dragons made it two from […]

Halaholo’s dancing feet will add wow factor for Wales

24 November 2019 1 comment

WILLIS Halaholo’s ‘unique’ ability to see space and break the line will make him a smash-hit for Wales, says former Hurricanes midfield ally Matt Proctor. […]

Amos eager to stake his claim for 15 jersey

24 November 2019 0 comments

By JAMES CANDY NEWS EXTRA HALLAM Amos is hoping his new beginnings for club and country kickstart his international career. The dynamic back-three operator moved […]

Hayward: Sam is perfect choice

24 November 2019 0 comments

By ROB COLE NEW Wales defence coach Byron Hayward believes having Sam Warburton as his right hand man will allow him to ‘spread the love’ […]

Basham rises to challenge as Dragons ease to victory

17 November 2019 1 comment

By ROB COLE Future star: Taine Basham of Dragons scores his third try PICTURES: Huw Evans TAINE Basham couldn’t have picked a better time to […]

It’s all pants for hero Alun Wyn

3 November 2019 0 comments

ALUN WYN Jones thanked the media who have covered Wales throughout the World Cup in Japan with a handshake at his final Press conference. After […]

Gatland: Rob Howley is devastated by the allegations

18 September 2019 0 comments

Wales coach Warren Gatland has for the first time after Rob Howley’s betting allegations went public

Wales coach Rob Howley sent home on the eve of the Rugby World Cup

17 September 2019 0 comments

A huge bombshell for Warren Gatland and the Wales camp to deal with

Nigel Short Q&A: the Scarlets chairman talks Brad Mooar

14 August 2019 0 comments

Scarlets chairman Nigel Short covets all areas facing the PRO14 club with the impending arrival of coach Brad Mooar

Griffiths on mission to come in from the cold

11 August 2019 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS Fighting fit again: Dragons back row Ollie Griffiths PICTURES: Getty Images OLLIE Griffiths plans to muscle in on Wales’ back row headache […]

Wales keep booze ban at Principality Stadium

28 July 2019 3 comments

Demand: Martyn Phillips THE booze ban in one section of the Principality Stadium is here to stay after a successful two-year trial period, the Welsh […]

Wales face All Blacks in 2020

23 June 2019 1 comment

WALES are set to play two Tests in New Zealand in July 2020. The trip to his home country will be new coach Wayne Pivac’s […]

Whiffen steps up from U20s to work with Scarlets’ elite

16 June 2019 0 comments

■By STEFFAN THOMAS Opportunity: Richard Whiffen coaching the U2 RICHARD Whiffin will swap the development of Gloucester and England’s best young talent for some of […]

New Welsh coaches will inflate payroll

9 June 2019 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER THE PRICE of pre-planning is set to hit the Welsh Rugby Union this summer to the cost of hundreds of thousands of […]

For Wales’ sake, end the verbals

19 May 2019 1 comment

I WAS interested to read Shaun Edwards’ tit-fortat with Wayne Pivac last week. Both are passionate rugby men, but this talking isn’t doing anyone any […]

Shaun Edwards hits back at Wayne Pivac for ‘financial’ jibe

15 May 2019 0 comments

The coach set to succeed Warren Gatland said Edwards’ decision to leave for France was ‘probably a financial one’

Frustrated Shark John hankering for a Welsh bite

12 May 2019 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS Pushing for Wales honours: WillGriff John in action for Sale PICTURES: Getty Images WILLGRIFF John admits he was miles away from Test […]

Jackson column: Shaun Edwards will always be one of Wales’ own

8 May 2019 0 comments

A strange timeline of events and the outcome of Wales’ World Cup won’t impact regard for Edwards

Coaching brain drain is a nightmare for Welsh team lovers

5 May 2019 3 comments

I WAS fascinated to read comments by Warren Gatland this week on Robin McBryde and his move to Leinster which will come after the World […]

Pivac gets best out of people says Hayward

5 May 2019 2 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS BYRON Hayward has transformed the Scarlets’ defence – and now he faces the task of stepping into the shoes of Shaun Edwards […]

Wales wait on French verdict from Edwards

28 April 2019 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER SHAUN Edwards will this week decide between a firm offer to join France or the option of staying with Wales. Wales defence […]

Scarlets’ try blitz sets up Judgement Day chance

14 April 2019 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS WAYNE Pivac insists the Scarlets are still alive and fighting as they maintained their hopes of qualifying for next season’s Heineken Champions […]