Category: Rugby Union

Jones & McCann join Wales for Guinness Men’s Six Nations

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Scarlets U18 kick-off defence of title in style

Llandovery College skipper Gryff Watkins helped himself to a hat-trick of tries as Scarlets U20 got the defence of their Regional Academies U18 title off to a flying start against Cardiff Rugby in Llandovery. Having sat out the first round the young Scarlets got up to speed pretty quickly as they ran in a magnificent […]

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Lynn loving coming home to coach Wales in World Cup year

He used to pass the ball to Gavin Henson in the Wales U18 team, has forged a massive reputation as a coach over the past two decades at Hartpury College, won the top women’s rugby league title in the world in consecutive seasons and is now coming home to coach Wales. Sean Lynn has put […]

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Wales announce squad for men’s U20 Six Nations

Head coach Richard Whiffin has confirmed a 41-strong Wales U20s squad for the forthcoming Six Nations championship. The squad contains 23 forwards and 18 backs and will be captained by Leicester Tigers flanker Harry Beddall with Cardiff Rugby centre Steffan Emanuel his vice-captain. Eight backs will be returning from last year’s squad while seven forwards […]

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Welshman Sean Lynn appointed as head coach of Wales Women’s senior side

The Welsh Rugby Union is proud to announce the appointment of Sean Lynn as the new Wales Head coach for the Wales Women’s senior side. Lynn has signed a three-year contract with the WRU and brings a wealth of rugby and coaching experience to the role. Swansea-born Lynn masterminded Gloucester-Hartpury’s back-to-back Premiership Women’s Rugby titles […]

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Roof to be shut for all Wales fixtures as Ireland’s visit completes Guinness Six Nations sell-out

Principality Stadium has announced its iconic roof will close for all Wales’ international fixtures for the next two years. Fans will be invited to bring their voice and show why there is no better atmosphere to experience an international rugby match than when Wales play at home; this includes upcoming sold-out Senior Men’s fixtures against […]

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England Six Nations injury worries grow with George out of Ireland opener

Hooker joins number of players ruled out
Alex Mitchell also a doubt for game in Dublin

England have been hit by the loss of their vice-captain, Jamie George, for their Six Nations opener against Ireland on 1 February, with Alex Mitchell also a doubt for the Dublin showdown. Hooker George suffered a hamstring injury in Saracens’ Champions Cup defeat by Castres on Sunday.

The Northampton scrum-half Mitchell sustained a knee problem against Munster on Saturday but could yet feature against Ireland after being taken to the squad’s pre-championship training camp in Girona to continue his rehabilitation.

Eddie Jones to run rule over England as ITV pundit during Six Nations

Jones led England to three titles during tenure
Tuipulotu ruled out of tournament for Scotland

Eddie Jones will cast a critical eye over England’s make-or-break Six Nations campaign with the former head coach signed as an ITV pundit for the forthcoming championship.

Jones was sacked as England head coach in late 2022 and was lined up for a TV job for the 2023 Six Nations, only to agree to an ill-fated spell in charge of Australia. Having left the Wallabies in November 2023, he returned to Japan for a second term at the helm of the Brave Blossoms but will join the ITV team for this year’s competition.

Welshman Sean Lynn appointed as Head Coach of Wales Women’s senior side

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EPCR Challenge Cup draws creates classic west Wales derby

The Ospreys will host Scarlets in the Round of 16 in the EPCR Challenge Cup after both sides came up with wins in their final pool matches at the weekend. It took a late burst from the Ospreys in Pau to snatch a dramatic 31-28 victory that pushed them up to second place in Pool […]

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Llandovery move to top of SRC with Pooler double

Euros Evans was pleased to see his Llandovery side climb to the top of the Super Rygbi Cymru table after seeing off 38-27 Pontypool at Church Bank to make it nine consecutive victories. Drovers No 8 Nathan Hart bagged a first half brace, while hooker Taylor Davies marked his 50th appearance with a try – all […]

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Champion Scarlets launch Academy U18 title defence

The Scarlets launch the defence of their Academy U18 Championship title when they take on Cardiff Rugby at Llandovery’s Church Bank ground (Sunday, 19 January). Head coach Tom Phillips has 15 players back from last season and is hoping for a repeat performance. With a host of Llandovery College and Coleg Sir Gar players in […]

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