Dyddgu Hywel: Wales Women full-back retires from international rugby
Wales Women full-back Dyddgu Hywel retires from international rugby because of time constraints.
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Wales receive warm welcome in Japan
Wales head coach Warren Gatland and captain Alun Wyn Jones thanked the people of Kitakyushu for a warm welcome as they began their Rugby World Cup journey on Japanese soil. Gatland and his 31-man playing squad arrived in the southern Japanese city on …
‘Rugby mindset’ helps former World Cup star Duncan tackle MS
Former Scotland rugby international Matt Duncan says his “playing mindset” is helping him deal with the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
England’s Joe Cokanasiga and Mark Wilson are doubts for World Cup opener
• Both players miss full training in Japan with knee injuries• Jamie Ritchie to miss Scotland’s opener against IrelandJoe Cokanasiga and Mark Wilson have emerged as potential doubts for England’s opening match of the World Cup against Tonga next Sunday…
Rugby World Cup 2019: Warren Gatland and Alun Wyn Jones praise Wales’ welcome in Japan
Wales coach Warren Gatland and captain Alun Wyn Jones say they have been made very welcome after arriving in Japan for the Rugby World Cup.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Scotland flanker Jamie Ritchie to miss Ireland match
Jamie Ritchie will miss Scotland’s World Cup opener with Ireland despite joining up with the squad in Japan, says head coach Gregor Townsend.
Gareth Thomas: Wales coach Warren Gatland wishes ex-captain well after HIV news
Wales coach Warren Gatland says the squad’s thoughts are with former captain Gareth Thomas, who has revealed he has HIV.
Easterby And Scannell Confident In Lineout Process
Simon Easterby and Niall Scannell spoke about some changes to the Ireland lineout and their confidence in the system. Asked about the absence of Devin Toner, Scannell commented, It is obviously disappointing for Dev and as mate you feel bad for a guy n…
Conway And McGrath ‘Settling In Nicely’ In Japan
It was a busy day at the first full Ireland media session of the Rugby World Cup. Andrew Conway and Luke McGrath spoke about settling in at the team hotel, recovering from the jet lag and adapting to the humid training and playing conditions. Sunday is…
We’re Hopeful On Henshaw – Schmidt
Joe Schmidt’s first official Rugby World Cup 2019 media session was an eventful one with the head coach confirming that Robbie Henshaw had suffered a ‘tightness’ in his hamstring. The Ireland centre will undergo a scan and the coach r…
Joe Schmidt’s powerplays can break Ireland’s World Cup jinx | Brendan Fanning
This Ireland side is not without flaws but it finally has the necessary grit and grind to reach the World Cup last fourPerhaps the greatest weakness of the Rugby World Cup is its predictability. Look at the way the pools are filled and from a distance …
All Blacks’ supremacy shaped by Steve Hansen’s search for inner peace
Favourites’ coach has reinvented himself during his time in charge, going from confrontational figure to oasis of calmOf all the qualities the All Blacks will miss when Steve Hansen’s eight-year tenure, and one of the great world rugby eras, comes to a…
Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales’ Adam Beard and Cory Hill out of Georgia match
Warren Gatland is “concerned” about Wales’ lock options with Adam Beard and Cory Hill out of the World Cup opener against Georgia.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Sir Clive Woodward tips England to beat All Blacks in World Cup final
The 2019 World Cup is just a week away and England will be confident going into the tournament in Japan.Wales and New Zealand are also being tipped as favourites but who is going to win?Mail on Sunday columnists Sir Clive Woodward…
‘Felt like an express train hitting me at 300mph’: Rugby legend Gareth Thomas reveals he has HIV
Wales rugby legend Gareth Thomas has revealed he is HIV positive – and admitted the diagnosis left him wanting to “drive off a cliff”.