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Wales will host their crucial WXV play-off clash against Spain at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday, June 29th (KO:2pm). Both sides have qualified for the new global WXV tournament but the winner of the clash in the Welsh capital will qualify for WXV2 in South Africa with the runner-up playing in WXV3 in Dubai. Wales […]
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The milestones keep racking up for Welsh referee Ben Breakspear, who earlier this week was announced as one of the officials to attend the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. That came a few days after he controlled his 100th game in the World Sevens series, a quarter-final clash between South Africa and Australia in […]
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Nothing but positive news has emanated from the Dragons in recent weeks, so a third win of the year, and sixth of the season, would be the perfect way to finish their run of home fixtures. The only negative is that Dai Flanagan’s men will be hosting a team that has reached the last two […]
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Jonathan Davies has announced he will be leaving the Scarlets at the end of the season, bringing down the curtain on a 16-year involvement with his home region over two spells. Having made his debut against Northampton Saints as an 18-year-old in 2006, he has gone on to make 209 appearances in a Scarlets jersey […]
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It’s going to be a busy summer of international action for Wales’ rising female stars as Six Nations Rugby is introducing a Women’s Summer Series at U20 level. The new tournament will bring together the best players from the six countries for a tournament that will be played in Parma, Italy, over three game days […]
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Ben Breakspear will follow in the footsteps of Craig Evans and Adam Jones by refereeing at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. He was selected for the HSBC World SVNS Series this season for a third year in a row. This followed him being selected for games in the U20 Six Nations and the […]
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Cardiff Rugby have moved quickly to replace the departing Rhys Carre by signing two new looseheads for next season. Six-times capped Irish international Ed Byrne, a veteran of 10 seasons at Leinster, will be heading to the Arms Park this summer along with 25-year-old Exeter Chiefs prop Danny Southworth. While Byrne will arrive from Dublin […]
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Former Ospreys ‘Galactico’ Filo Tiatia is returning to Wales as the defence coach at Dragons RFC. The 52-year-old former All Black became a cult figure during his five-year spell with the Ospreys. He will return to Wales in a new capacity, joining forces with Dai Flanagan’s coaching team at Rodney Parade. The Wellington-born former back […]
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Welsh international back row man Shane Lewis-Hughes will switch regions next season when he moves from Cardiff Rugby to Dragons RFC. The versatile, three-times capped forward has played 68 times for his home region, but will move to Rodney Parade as the Gwent side’s latest signing. The 26-year-old Lewis-Hughes joins Tongan back rower Solomone Funaki, […]
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England ran out convincing 45-5 winners over Wales in a Women’s U20 international at Bristol’s Shaftesbury Park. A first half try through winger Amy Williams wasn’t enough for Wales as the young Red Roses ran in seven tries. Wing Katie Shillaker helped herself to a hat-trick with further tries coming from Jorja Battishill, Lucy Calladine, […]
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A memorial match between Seven Sisters and Glamorgan County will be held on Saturday May 18 in honour of former Welsh Rugby Union secretary and President, Dennis Gethin OBE. (KO 2pm). Born in Seven Sisters, Mr Gethin enjoyed a hugely successful career in both rugby and the law. He was the 11th and last secretary […]
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Wales Women U20 head coach Liza Burgess had selected her match-day 23 for an Anglo-Welsh clash against England at Dings RFC, Shaftesbury Park tomorrow afternoon (KO 2pm). Entry to the ground is free of charge, with the fixture also streamed live on the England Rugby YouTube channel. Gwalia Lightning centre Jenna De Vera has been […]
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Cardiff Rugby and Wales wing Owen Lane is set to follow George North to France next season by joining PROD2 side Valance Romans. While North, who is joining former Ospreys and Wales teammate Tom Francis at Provence Rugby this summer, is hoping his new team will be in the Top 14 by the end of […]
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The Celtic Challenge returns in December with an expanded 10-round format, providing some of the world’s best players from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales with an unprecedented level of preparation ahead of Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025. The 2024/25 competition continues its expansion as the biggest and best competition yet, with a full league season […]
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Tongan back row international Solomone Funaki is joining the Dragons next season after agreeing a deal to switch Super Rugby for the BKT United Rugby Championship. The 29-year-old flanker, who played at the 2023 World Cup in France, can operate across the back row and is currently playing for Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby. He […]
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