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Euros signs five to drive his Drovers up the table

5 July 2020 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By ROB COLE EUROS Evans got his recruitment for next season over and done early doors this year and it was just as […]

Ieuan Evans states his case for a seat on WRU Council

26 June 2020 0 comments

The former Lions winger believes he can help contribute a positive impact to the governance of rugby in Wales

Ellis Jenkins on verge of return to full fitness for Cardiff Blues

23 June 2020 0 comments

Cardiff Blues head coach John Mulvihill provides an update on the recovery of Ellis Jenkins from a severe knee injury

Williams column: I shudder at the way Dan Carter destroyed the Lions ’05

18 June 2020 0 comments

Carter’s return to New Zealand has cast Shane Williams back to the 2005 British & Irish Lions tour when the fly-half dominated

Top 20 rugby anthems countdown: 20-16

15 June 2020 0 comments

‘Why, why, why Delilah?’ enters the first of our four-part countdown of rugby’s great anthems

I applaud Ashton for speaking out

14 June 2020 0 comments

Strong message: Ashton Hewitt with Newport Gwent Dragons PICTURE: Getty Images WRU chairman Gareth Davies wrote to clubs last week to set out Welsh rugby’s […]

Williams column: So Super that rugby is back on the TV

10 June 2020 0 comments

Rugby will be back on our screens this weekend when the Highlanders host the Chiefs

Six Nations WILL move for global season plan

25 May 2020 1 comment

By PETER JACKSON RUGBY’S global powerbrokers have confirmed that the Six Nations is in the process of being moved out of its winter habitat. As […]

Thomas Young signs new Wasps contract, losing Wales eligibility

20 May 2020 0 comments

Wales flanker, capped three times, sticks with Wasps in the Premiership

Change at Ospreys as Asian-based Y11 Sports & Media complete takeover

14 May 2020 0 comments

‘Multi-million pound deal’ agreed for majority buyout of the Ospreys

Greggains geared for action after injury layoff

3 May 2020 1 comment

■By ROB COLE Fit again: Former Wales U20 star Lennon Greggains NOBODY is missing rugby more than Lennon Greg- gains and nobody is working harder […]

Special report: Question time at Twickenham

28 April 2020 0 comments

The RFU has been accused of showing ‘disrespect’ towards Championship Clubs by a former chair of the management board

Williams column: Riches of Japan spell big trouble for players in England and Wales

22 April 2020 0 comments

Growth of game in the Far East will leave unions short given selection criteria, writes Shane Williams

Now World Rugby has to help out the needy

5 April 2020 0 comments

THE FINANCIAL situation rugby in Wales is facing is bleak – but the Welsh Rugby Union and their players are taking the right steps to […]

Falcons have rule of their own says Shingler

5 April 2020 2 comments

EALING Trailfinders flyhalf Steven Shingler believes Newcastle Falcons’ promotion to the Premiership was not inevitable, despite his side trailing the league leaders by 18 points. […]

Lydiate is crucial to Ospreys’ revival

22 March 2020 0 comments

Key signing: Ospreys blindside Dan Lydiate PICTURE: Getty Images DAN Lydiate could prove to be the signing of next season for the Ospreys. In these […]

Roberts targets swansong at hometown club Cardiff

22 March 2020 2 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS JAMIE Roberts says he wants to end his career by giving back to Welsh rugby with Cardiff Blues and insists Wayne Pivac’s […]

WRU expects to record ‘substantial loss’ in finances

19 March 2020 0 comments

The Welsh Rugby Union reported a loss of $4.3m last year

Wales versus Scotland called off four hours after WRU said match would be played

13 March 2020 0 comments

WRU perform U-turn and decide to call Six Nations clash with Scotland off

Wales confirm Six Nations match with Scotland will go ahead

13 March 2020 0 comments

The match will be played as normal on Saturday in final round of the Six Nations

Williams column: Recalling Liam Williams and Josh Navidi would be a panic move

3 March 2020 0 comments

Wales want to avoid a third successive defeat at Twickenham, but Shane Williams writes why they shouldn’t rush two of their stars back from injury

England Sevens captain Tom Mitchell feels change in the wind post-Tokyo Olympics

25 February 2020 0 comments

RFU cuts to the Championship have given rise to questions over the future of the England Sevens programme

Volunteers step up to aid clubs caught in the storm

23 February 2020 0 comments

By ROB COLE THE true spirit of Welsh rugby has been revealed in the flood-ravaged community clubs who battled all week to clean up after […]

Chairman Davies may ask to break own rule

23 February 2020 2 comments

By ALEX BYWATER NEWS EXTRA THE WELSH Rugby Union is already head hunting a new chief executive to replace Martyn Phillips this summer, but they […]

Tyro Luke aiming to emulate his hero Biggar

23 February 2020 2 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS NEWS EXTRA LUKE Scully hopes he can follow in the footsteps of his childhood hero Dan Biggar after confirming his return to […]

Tompkins talking to all regions

16 February 2020 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA ALL four Welsh rugby regions want to sign Saracens centre Nick Tompkins, say Cardiff Blues boss John Mulvihill and Scarlets counterpart Brad Mooar. […]

NEWS EXTRA

9 February 2020 1 comment

Baker’s return offers ray of light By ALEX BYWATER WITH just one win in the whole campaign it has been a year to forget for […]

Talent-spotter Paul Turner seeking more gems for WRU

4 February 2020 0 comments

“The Welsh Exiles programme has gone from strength to strength” – how can Wales find more Tompkins and Rowlands?

Talent-spotter Turner seeking more gems

2 February 2020 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS New recruits: Nick Tompkins, left, and Will Rowlands PAUL Turner hopes the work he has done in identifying rough diamonds in England […]

Search begins for Phillips’ successor

19 January 2020 0 comments

WELSHRugby Union chief executive Martyn Phillips is to leave his role this summer after five years in charge. WRU chairman Gareth Davies has already begun […]

My worst night at Ospreys – Tipuric

29 December 2019 0 comments

Sneaking in: Kieran Hardy scores for Scarlets PICTURE: Huw Evans ■By STEFFAN THOMAS BRAD Mooar was delighted with his side as they posted a record […]

Rhodri’s Dragons building strength through adversity

29 December 2019 2 comments

■By STEFFAN THOMAS Turned corner: Rhodri Williams PICTURE: Getty Images RHODRI Williams believes playing in a struggling Dragons side has made him a better player. […]

Dan’s a scary hardman…you have been warned!

22 December 2019 0 comments

DAN Baugh was one of the toughest players I played against. He was with Cardiff Blues when I faced him about 20 years ago and […]

Sherratt: Ospreys will be back for Christmas

22 December 2019 1 comment

■By STEFFAN THOMAS MATT Sherratt knows all about the “carnival” of Welsh rugby after a stint at Cardiff Blues and a move to the Ospreys […]

Howley’s two big questions…

22 December 2019 0 comments

NOBODY can accuse the Welsh Rugby Union of not showing real compassion in their handling of the Rob Howley betting issue. While every fair-minded fan […]

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

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 […]

I’m proud to call Warren a mate as well as a great coach

1 December 2019 1 comment

Send off: Gatland WHAT a send-off Warren Gatland received from the crowd at Principality Stadium. And didn’t he deserve every clap and cheer! He has […]

Ospreys’ boss: Losing our coach is just a blip

1 December 2019 0 comments

■By STEFFAN THOMAS Tough times: Rob Davies Coaches? Carl Hogg and Mark Jones Stood down: Allen Clarke PICTURES: Getty Images CRISIS? What crisis? You lose […]

Our beautiful game has become ugly

20 October 2019 0 comments

BEFORE a player is very seriously hurt there have to be some difficult decisions and changes to the game, once beautiful but now at times […]

Tommy Reffell will be a star for club and country says Leicester’s Thompson

17 October 2019 0 comments

The future of Wales’ back row? Guy Thompson think so after being impressed with the young flanker’s displays at Leicester

Daniels building on Barcelona template

22 September 2019 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS SCARLETS general manager Jon Daniels is confident the region’s ‘commitment culture’ with an emphasis on home grown talent is the perfect recipe […]

Williams column: Hadleigh Parkes will know when the time is right to by risky

17 September 2019 0 comments

Shane Williams pinpoints Hadleigh Parkes as the man central to Wales’ backline

Gatland’s law won’t lock up Priestland

15 September 2019 1 comment

THE confusion created by the Welsh Rugby Union over the complexities of their 60-cap rule has clouded Rhys Priestland’s international future. Should Rhys Patchell’s concussion […]

John Mulvihill singles out what Cardiff Blues need to do to become PRO14 contenders

4 September 2019 0 comments

There are a number of young players coming through who can help the Blues reach their goals for 2019-20

Williams column: Warm-ups essential to get Wales up to speed

7 August 2019 0 comments

Shane Williams says it’s impossible to predict Wales’ 23 given their options, unlike England

Taulupe Faletau World Cup dream with Wales is over

1 August 2019 0 comments

A major blow to Wales and Warren Gatland

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 […]