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Taulupe Faletau is loving being back out on the pitch for both club and country. That is certainly good news for Cardiff and Wales and is likely to cause increasing problems for their opponents. When the 106-times capped No 8 starts really enjoying himself on the pitch then good things happen for the team he […]
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Wales scrum half Rhodri Williams has signed a new contract that will keep him at the Dragons beyond this season. The 31-year-old breached a near 11-year gap between Welsh appearances when he came ont to face Australia in the Autumn Nations Series earlier in the season. His previous cap had come against Tonga in November […]
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Scarlets hooker Harry Thomas heads to Scotland for the fourth round of the U20 Six Nations hoping to stay top of the try scoring charts in this season’s tournament. The 19-year-old has already plundered four tries in the previous three outings and could have had two more had the TMO not ruled out one […]
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Head coach Richard Whiffin has confirmed his Wales U20 men’s matchday squad to face Scotland in the penultimate round of the 2025 U20 Six Nations at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh this Friday. (KO 7.15pm, S4C). Whiffin has made four personnel changes, as well as switching Tom Bowen from wing to full-back in a game where […]
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Adam Jones has confirmed Gareth Anscombe will be available for selection to face Scotland in Round 4 of the Guinness Six Nations, but Josh Adams has been ruled out of the match in Edinburgh. “Gareth is fine, but Josh can’t play – he’s out. Gareth’s good to go and it’s good to have his voice,” […]
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Jack Woods couldn’t have asked for a better debut with Wales U20 than helping his side to beat Ireland for the first time since 2018 – especially as it came at his home venue of Rodney Parade. The Dragons full back stepped into the break at No 15 in place of Aberavon’s Scott Delnevo, who […]
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Ebbw Vale put one foot firmly into the Super Rygbi Cymru Cup final after beating Gwent rivals Newport for the second time in nine days to move into pole position in Pool B. The ir 44-21 victory now means that a win at Swansea on 15 March will be enough to cement top spot for […]
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Head coach Sean Lynn has named a 48-strong extended Wales training squad for the 2025 Women’s Guinness Six Nations campaign. Lynn, who was appointed as Wales head coach in January, has named a squad based around the 15 Welsh internationals who featured in the Women’s Premier Rugby semi-finals. The Wales head coach’s own Gloucester-Hartpury, Bristol […]
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Llandovery are now all but assured of a place in the Super Rygbi Cymru Cup final after a thrilling 50-35 triumph over Bridgend Ravens at Church Bank. It maintained the Drovers’ 100 per cent winning record in Pool A and maximum points earned took them six clear of RGC with just one match to play. Euros Evans’ […]
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Brython Thunder returned to winning ways with an impressive 17-33 victory against Glasgow Warriors in Round nine of the Celtic Challenge at the Scotstoun Stadium this afternoon. The Welsh side bounced back after last week’s defeat to Irish side Clovers with a big performance on the road in Scotland. Wales second row Gwen Crabb grabbed […]
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Name? Elliot Dee Position? Hooker What do your teammates call you? Shelby Go to coffee order? Double espresso What’s the first thing you do in the morning? Try and roll out of bed. First rugby memory? Training on the Welfare ground for Newbridge RFC U8s Are there any traditions or rituals you have before a […]
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Gwalia Lightning saw their title hopes falter after a 17-48 defeat to reigning champions and league leaders, Wolfhounds, in round nine of the Celtic Challenge at Ystrad Mynach this afternoon. Gwalia, unbeaten at home this season, found themselves pointless at half-time and down 39-0 after an impressive first half display by the Irish side. Replacement […]
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There will be no fewer than 15 Welsh international players lining up for the four teams in the PWR semi-finals this weekend – and one coach! New Wales women’s head coach Sean Lynn will be trying to lead his Gloucester-Hartpury into a third straight final to make it a hat-trick of titles before he switches […]
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Ebbw Vale will host Newport for the second weekend in a row at Eugene Cross Park, although this time it will be cup rugby. Last week’s 20-5 triumph sent The Steelmen back to the top of the Super Rygbi Cymru table and a similar result today would take them to the top of Pool B […]
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Brython Thunder hit the road to Scotland to face Glasgow Warriors in Round 9 of the Celtic Challenge at Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow, on Saturday, March 1st (KO:3:45pm). The Welsh side will be looking to bounce back and build on their Celtic Challenge campaign against a Glasgow Warriors side only two points ahead of them in […]
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