Lynn names extended Wales Women training squad

Sean Lynn

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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Drovers on course for another cup final appearance

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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Crabb hat-trick steers Thunder to win on the road

Thunder

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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Q&A: Elliot Dee

Elliot Dee

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 suffer title hopes setback

Maisie Dvies

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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15 Welsh players chasing glory in PWR semi-finals

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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Daunting prospect awaits Gwalia Lightning

Maisie Davies

Gwalia Lightning return home to face the Celtic Challenge league leaders and reigning champions Wolfhounds in Round 9 at Ystrad Mynach on Saturday, March 1st (KO: Midday). The Welsh side sit third in the table behind Irish sides, Wolfhounds and Clovers, with only four points between the top three sides in the league and two […]

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Beck looking forward to Glasgow challenge

Jess Rogers

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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Jones named Wales captain for Women’s Six Nations campaign

Hannah Jones

Centre  Hannah Jones will captain Wales during the Women’s Six Nations 2025 Guinness campaign. Jones will be joined by vice-captains Keira Bevan and Alex Callender in a new on-field leadership team appointed by new Wales Head coach Sean Lynn. Jones has been capped by Wales 60-times and has been Wales captain since being appointed for […]

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Double boost for Dragons as Owen and Keddie extend contracts

Dragons head coach Filo Tiatia has been given a long-term boost by the re-signing of centre Aneurin Owen and back row man Harri Keddie. The two former Wales U20 stars are both home-grown regional players who have become mainstays as senior players. The 24-year-old Owen had played in 14 of the 15 games to date […]

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Mee reflects on rapid rise to the top

When Ellis Mee made his Wales debut last weekend it was his first representative team rugby. The 21-year-old former Nottingham Trent University and Nottingham wing came within inches of steering Wales to a famous victory over reigning Six Nations champions Ireland in Cardiff as he stretched for the corner. “It was close, very close. My first thought was I […]

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Wales squad update

Ospreys hooker Dewi Lake has been called up to the Wales senior men’s squad, taking the total number of players to 38. In addition, the following players have been released back to Cardiff Rugby, Ospreys and Scarlets this week ahead of round twelve of the United Rugby Championship at the weekend. Cardiff Rugby Ellis Bevan […]

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