Wales Rugby News
There is a familair ring to the try scoring charts in Super Rygbi Cymru with Cardiff winger Dewi Cross now installed at the top of the pile. The former Bridgend flier has been a regular contender near the top of the charts in recent years. It’s true, it has taken him longer to reach the […]
The post No Cross wires as Dewi rips it up in SRC appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions.
Ben Connor’s career continues to flourish after being given the honour of refereeing the HSBC SVNS title decider in Cape Town in the second round of the global series on Sunday. In just his second event following his debut in Dubai a week earlier, the young Welsh referee impressed the adjudicators to earn his spot […]
The post Connor making his mark at international level appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions.
Wales Women will tour Australia and play the Wallaroos in a two Test series during the British and Irish Lions tour against the Wallabies next summer. The tour will see Wales play against the Wallaroos in Brisbane on Friday, July 26th and in Sydney on Friday, August 1st. Wales’ second Test against the Wallaroos will […]
The post Wales Women to tour Australia for two Tests against Wallaroos appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions.
Steff Emanuel became the most high-profile graduate of Super Rygbi Cymru when he made his senior debut for Cardiff Rugby in the EPCR Challenge Cup in Lyon in Round 1. A year ago, the 18-year-old had been playing for Millfield against Sedbergh in a schoolboy match, but such has been the impact he has made […]
The post SRC delivering to regions in first season appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions.
Due to structural damages at the Swansea.com Stadium caused by Storm Darragh, the Ospreys v Emirates Lions match scheduled for Sunday, 8 December has been relocated to Parc y Scarlets. After consulting with EPCR and thoroughly exploring all alternative venues, including St Helen’s and the Dunraven Brewery Field, Parc y Scarlets was selected as the most […]
The post Ospreys match switched to Parc Y Scarlets appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions.
Following advice from The Met Office around Storm Darragh, which is set to affect large parts of the country, the Welsh Rugby Union has postponed all community rugby fixtures across all ages scheduled for Saturday 7 December. For clarity, the postponement and safety advice also applies to Super Rygbi Cymru Round 10 fixtures, which will now […]
The post SRC Round 10 wiped out by Storm Darragh appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions.
Wales U20s have confirmed two warm-up fixtures against Welsh Academies U23s for next month as preparations for their U20 Six Nations campaign gathers momentum. Richard Whiffin’s side will play Welsh Academies at Cardiff Arms Park on January 10 and a week later head to Llandovery’s Church Bank to play their second game against the combination. […]
The post Wales U20 announce fixtures against Welsh Academies U23s appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions.
The Dragons and Wales back row man Ollie Griffiths has been forced to hang up his boots at the age of 29 due to injury. A dynamic force with ball in hand and at the breakdown he won 10 caps fir Wales U20 in 2014 and 2015 and became the youngest captain in the history […]
The post Dragons stalwart Griffiths forced to hang up his boots appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions.
Jason Hyatt was delighted after Aberavon ended a run of four straight losses in Super Rygbi Cymru as they earned maximum points against RGC at the Talbot Athletic Ground. Full-back Scott Delnevo, hooker Luke Davies, wingers Cori Lewis-Jenkins and Felix Gilbert and outside centre Frankie Jones all scored for the Wizards. Outside half Ed Dunford […]
The post Hyatt happy as Wizards display some SRC magic appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions.
Three tries in a seven-minute spell just after the hour mark ultimately secured the spoils for Newport as they saw off Carmarthen Quins 31-20. The Black & Ambers led 12-3 at the turnaround thanks to a try from Garin Harris – on his 150th appearance for the club – converted by outside half Carwyn Penny and […]
The post Newport staying hot on heels of top two in SRC appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions.
Home might be where the heart is for RGC 1404 after they posted four wins in a row at Parc Eirias in Super Rygbi Cymru but not they are set to be tested on the road in the run up to Christmas. The first of four successive away trips begins at the Talbot Athletic Ground […]
The post RGC ready to hit the road to boost SRC chances appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions.
Warren Gatland could get a post-Autumn Nations Series boost this weekend with the return to action of British & Irish Lions wing Josh Adams for Cardiff Rugby in their BKT United Rugby Championship derby clash with the Dragons at the Arms Park. Adams joined up with the Wales Squad for training during this month’s trio […]
The post Josh Adams is back and raring to go! appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions.
The Welsh Rugby Union today began its search for the next head coach of its Wales Women’s senior side. This appointment will underline the WRU’s commitment to the women’s game and its new headline five-year strategy for Welsh rugby, launched in June. The new head coach for the national side will lead a 37-strong squad […]
The post Search for next head coach to lead Wales Women begins appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions.
Wales and British & Irish Lions full back Liam Williams has rejoined Saracens for the rest of the season. The 33-year-old has won 92 caps to date for his country and played in four tests for the Lions on two tours. He spent the last year playing for Kubota Spears in Japan. He made his […]
The post Williams quits Japan and rejoins Saracens appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions.
James Botham is ready to work hard, improve and set new goals for the Welsh team as they prepare to head into the Guinness Six Nations in January after gaining more experience as a squad in the Autumn Nations Series. The Cardiff Rugby flanker put in a huge shift throughout the 80 minutes that also […]
The post Wales working hard on journey appeared first on Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions.