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World Cup hat-trick – yet Webbe had no idea

16 June 2019 0 comments

PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Unknowing hero: Glen Webbe in action for Wales Glen Webbe will forever be remembered as the first […]

Sam’s not ready to let Wales dream die

9 June 2019 0 comments

ROB COLE finds that the lure of Wales caps speaks louder than money for Sam Davies Long wait: Sam Davies in action for Wales on […]

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 […]

Opportunity knocks for Ryan’s Dragons

19 May 2019 1 comment

By ROB COLE NEW Dragons boss Dean Ryan insists the talent pool in Wales is as big as England and plans to use that to […]

Welsh clubs bemused by new tournament

19 May 2019 1 comment

By ROB COLE WELSH Premiership clubs reacted with bewilderment this week when it was announced they would be playing Scottish semi-pro sides between mid-April and […]

Roberts: Girwan will be vital in new Hooper era

19 May 2019 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Optimistic: Jamie Roberts Key man: Dempsey JAMIE Roberts says Bath must reach a level of consistency they have lacked this season to […]

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’

Howley’s a big loss – he’ll be head coach one day

12 May 2019 1 comment

WE’VE KNOWN for a while now that Rob Howley will be leaving Wales after the World Cup and his imminent departure is another blow for […]

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 […]

Double-double firmly in skipper Howe’s sights

28 April 2019 1 comment

National Cup: Cardiff v Merthyr Today. Kick-off 5.35pm JAMES Howe had to sit out last season’s WRU National Cup Final because of a knee injury […]

Shane Williams column: Top foreign imports will drive up Welsh standards

4 April 2019 0 comments

Shane Williams argues the case for Johnny McNicholl to be involved with Wales

Hands off Shaun, WRU tell troubled Tigers

31 March 2019 0 comments

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ON THE BLIND SIDE THE WRU have blocked an attempt from Leicester Tigers to take Wales defence coach […]

Blues confident of keeping Anscombe

24 March 2019 0 comments

CARDIFF Blues boss John Mulvihill is optimistic Gareth Anscombe will stay at the region despite big money offers from abroad. The 27-year-old fly-half suggested after […]

Wales are a target now says record man Alun-Wyn

17 March 2019 1 comment

ALUN-WYN Jones says Wales have painted a World Cup target on their backs after their Grand Slam. The Wales captain led his record-breaking side to […]

Gatland: We must seize this Slam bid

10 March 2019 1 comment

WARREN Gatland urged Wales to go out and live their dreams when they face Ireland in Saturday’s Grand Slam showdown. The New Zealander’s team made […]

Project Reset: Merger between Ospreys and Scarlets to be discussed at WRU meeting

4 March 2019 0 comments

Players of both regions have been informed of potential merger with contracts up in the air

Brexit’s back on track… now for the Grand Slam

3 March 2019 2 comments

ALEX BYWATER catches up with Rob Evans after an eventful week for Wales’ outstanding loosehead Revenge mission: Rob Evans wants to make amends for Murrayfield […]

Welsh rugby to keep status quo after crisis meeting in Cardiff between WRU and regions

25 February 2019 0 comments

Project Reset changes knocked back by regions in meeteings, but uncertainty remains

Wales to keep status quo after Cardiff crisis talks

24 February 2019 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER Decision time: Gareth Anscombe THE Welsh Rugby Union and Wales’ four regions are poised to end months of uncertainty by agreeing to […]

Challenge is to improve for England says Davies

10 February 2019 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER JONATHAN Davies vowed to continue Wales’ winning run but told his team to wise up for England as they edged to a […]

CVC step up plans to invest in the PRO14

10 February 2019 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS CVC Capital Partners – the private equity firm with a 27 per cent stake in Premiership Rugby – are set to expand […]

Moon: Wales must retain coaching talent

10 February 2019 0 comments

SCARLETS legend Rupert Moon has told the WRU they can’t afford to let Rob Howley and Robin McBryde leave Welsh rugby. Howley and McBryde have […]

Neath heading for the drop but Bramwell won’t let them wither

3 February 2019 0 comments

■By ALEX BYWATER Captain fantastic: Neath’s Aaron Bramwell THEY are doomed to Principality Premiership relegation and are enduring their worst season in their 148-year history, […]

WRU must get future of game sorted out quickly

13 January 2019 0 comments

THE ONGOING talks between the Welsh Rugby Union and Wales’ four regions are a big concern. I must admit the fact that they raise serious […]

Blues must find £1m before new PRA deal can be signed

13 January 2019 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER CARDIFF Blues have called an emergency meeting for Monday following crunch talks between the WRU and their four regions over the new […]

Blues looking Down Under for new stars

13 January 2019 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Target: Hallam Amos is wanted by the Blues PICTURES: Getty Images Sam Carter Pek Cowan Salesi Manu JOHN Mulvihill is hoping to […]

Wales face crunch talks over player contracts

6 January 2019 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER WELSH rugby’s system of National Dual Contracts is at an end with the country’s four regions now funding the salaries of their […]

Humphreys stars with the boot for hosts in win

6 January 2019 1 comment

By ALUN WILLIAMS Trebanos………34 Maesteg Q………5 TREBANOS conquered Championship rivals Maesteg Harlequins to book themselves a potential WRU National Cup clash against one of the […]

What did Leigh do Christmas Day? Practised his kicking

30 December 2018 0 comments

AS YOU – and I – sat back to enjoy our Christmas Day turkey or that extra slice of pudding, I doubt any of us […]

Wainright’s flying high after whirlwind season

30 December 2018 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER Impressive debut: Aaron Wainwright mixed with the Boks beasts in November IT HAS been a breathtaking 12 months for Wales flanker Aaron […]

If we can’t have Shaun, Byron is the best option

23 December 2018 1 comment

SHANE WILLIAMS Right man for the job: Scarlets coach Byron Hayward. Wayne Pivac Jonathan Humphreys Stephen Jones STEPHEN Jones and Jonathan Humphreys are fine rugby […]

One big wish for 2019… and I’m certain it can come true

23 December 2018 0 comments

SO IT’S NEARLY the end of 2018 and it’s been a great year for Welsh rugby. What is my Christmas wish for 2019? Well, that’s […]

Jackson column: Steve Hansen has known ups and downs like no other

20 December 2018 0 comments

Peter Jackson looks at Steve Hansen’s time at the WRU

The first All Blacks teeter on the brink of oblivion

4 November 2018 1 comment

Boss: Ron Waldron NEATH is the cradle of Welsh rugby, home of the original All Blacks long before the Kiwis hijacked the attire and the […]

Hot-stepper Jordan crossing size divide

23 September 2018 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER Pocket rocket: Dragons full-back Jordan Williams JORDAN Williams is the man of Shane Williams’ stature proving size is not everything against Welsh […]

Premiership promises to be highly exciting

2 September 2018 0 comments

THE 2018-19 Principality Premiership began at the weekend amid a serious discussion over whether the league has any future in Welsh rugby. It’s been a […]

Flying start for Black and Ambers in season of destiny

2 September 2018 1 comment

By HUW S THOMAS Carmarthen Q 12 Newport…29 IN the first of 30 Premiership games that will decide the future of many of Wales’ oldest […]

Deafening WRU silence over future of Cardiff Arms Park

19 August 2018 0 comments

IT’S 2018, but I will always remain a rugby traditionalist and that’s why I’m firmly of the belief Cardiff Arms Park has to remain in […]

Cutbacks cause fear over future of Welsh club game

19 August 2018 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS FORMER Wales coach Nigel Davies fears some of rugby’s most historic clubs could fall out of existence with the new direction the […]

Shaun Edwards to work with Ospreys

14 August 2018 0 comments

“Shaun is a world class coach” – Allen Clarke

Eastern promise has John buzzing

15 July 2018 0 comments

Sevens World Cup PAUL John insists his commitment to Hong Kong rugby remains absolute as he hopes to cause a shock at the World Cup […]

Williams: I’ll miss the boys but I needed to get out

8 July 2018 0 comments

By STEFFAN THOMAS Moving on: Scott Williams scores for Scarlets SCOTT Williams hopes he can get the Ospreys back on the trophy trail after turning […]

Cuthbert: I’m only 28 and have a lot to offer

8 July 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Size and speed: Alex Cuthbert in action for Wales against Tonga PICTURES: Getty Images HAVING escaped the critic-filled goldfish bowl of Welsh […]

Wales set to unveil Pivac as new boss

8 July 2018 0 comments

■ By PETER JACKSON WALES are close to putting the future of their national squad in the hands of their dream ticket – Wayne Pivac […]

Summer rugby way forward for the minis

1 July 2018 2 comments

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND AS a parent I read with interest the Welsh Rugby Union’s plan to trial mini rugby this summer and […]

Phillips promises cash boost to keep Wales competitive

1 July 2018 1 comment

WELSH rugby’s days of mere financial survival will end with the signing of a landmark deal. The existing Rugby Services Agreement (RSA) will be replaced […]

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 […]