Aerial battles, mental battles and Wales' pick-and-go strategy – how Warren Gatland's side blew away England
5 years, 10 months ago

Aerial battles, mental battles and Wales' pick-and-go strategy – how Warren Gatland's side blew away England

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Wales blew away Eddie Jones’ side with a brilliant all-round performance in Cardiff. Warren Gatland knew that his side would have to nullify England’s strength in this area and constructed a game plan to try to turn it into their advantage. The plan centred around attempting to put both Ben Youngs and Owen Farrell under intense pressure to diminish the accuracy of England’s kicking strategy, while the Wales back three practised bringing extra physicality to the contest for the ball in the air. If the plan was less effective on Youngs, whose kicking execution, particularly in the first half, managed to turn the Wales back three and find space, Farrell was not as dominant as he had been in the opening two victories. He was charged down by Davies in the 11th minute and by Gareth Anscombe in the 43rd and critically, when Wales had begun to gain momentum in the second half after two Anscombe penalties, he kicked a ball out on the full from a counter-attack by Elliot Daly and Billy Vunipola, under intense pressure by Justin Tipuric and Josh Navidi.

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Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia
1 month, 1 week ago

Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia

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Wales and Republic of Ireland set up tense second leg after stalemate in Cardiff
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Wales and Republic of Ireland set up tense second leg after stalemate in Cardiff

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Wales end year without a win as South Africa highlight sad truth for Warren Gatland
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wales end year without a win as South Africa highlight sad truth for Warren Gatland

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Warren Gatland admits to uncertainty over future after Wales suffer 12th straight defeat
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Warren Gatland admits to uncertainty over future after Wales suffer 12th straight defeat

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Gatland farewell at end of annus horribilis? Wales v South Africa talking points
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Gatland farewell at end of annus horribilis? Wales v South Africa talking points

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Broken Wales face rugby’s biggest test as Warren Gatland aims to avoid another new low
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Broken Wales face rugby’s biggest test as Warren Gatland aims to avoid another new low

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Wales 4-1 Iceland: Craig Bellamy's side are promoted to top tier of Nations League as Brennan Johnson, Harry Wilson and a Liam Cullen brace secure thumping victory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wales 4-1 Iceland: Craig Bellamy's side are promoted to top tier of Nations League as Brennan Johnson, Harry Wilson and a Liam Cullen brace secure thumping victory

Daily Mail  

Craig Bellamy could hardly have asked for more from his first six games as Wales boss. A double from Liam Cullen - his first goals for Wales - and goals from Brennan Johnson and Harry Wilson made it a night to remember yet it all started very differently as Andri Gudjohnsen, son of former Chelsea and Barcelona star Eidur, struck …

Wales fall to all-time low as pressure mounts on Warren Gatland
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wales fall to all-time low as pressure mounts on Warren Gatland

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Warren Gatland’s wrong replacement admission caps another dark day for Wales
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Warren Gatland’s wrong replacement admission caps another dark day for Wales

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Kieffer Moore says Wales will learn from their second half slip against Iceland
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Kieffer Moore says Wales will learn from their second half slip against Iceland

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Wales surrender two-goal lead in sketchy draw with Iceland as Craig Bellamy maintains unbeaten start
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Wales surrender two-goal lead in sketchy draw with Iceland as Craig Bellamy maintains unbeaten start

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Inside Saracens’ rebuild as life after Owen Farrell begins
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside Saracens’ rebuild as life after Owen Farrell begins

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There was a brief moment in his illustrious career when Jonathan Davies, the former Wales and Lions centre, appeared to be more widely known as the player who was not Brian O’Driscoll. The decision by Warren Gatland to drop O’Driscoll for the third Test against Australia on the 2013 tour thrust the then 25-year-old Davies, who at that point had …

Warren Gatland sees ‘real positives’ despite pain of Wales defeat by Australia
6 months ago

Warren Gatland sees ‘real positives’ despite pain of Wales defeat by Australia

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Ireland must improve on ‘scrappy’ Wales win to topple England – Robbie Henshaw
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ireland must improve on ‘scrappy’ Wales win to topple England – Robbie Henshaw

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Three back rowers can solve Steve Borthwick’s problem after England A’s 91-5 thrashing of Portugal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Three back rowers can solve Steve Borthwick’s problem after England A’s 91-5 thrashing of Portugal

The Telegraph  

It is not all doom and gloom when it comes to English rugby. Just 24 hours after Steve Borthwick watched his senior side lose a fourth successive Calcutta Cup encounter with Scotland, the head coach was back on a familiar stomping ground taking a look into the future. For the first time in eight years, England’s A side were being …

George Ford slays the dragon but scrappy England win won’t go down in folklore
10 months, 4 weeks ago

George Ford slays the dragon but scrappy England win won’t go down in folklore

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England overcomes Wales from behind at Twickenham in Six Nations
10 months, 4 weeks ago

England overcomes Wales from behind at Twickenham in Six Nations

Associated Press  

LONDON — England came from behind at Twickenham to subdue Wales 16-14 in Six Nations rugby on Saturday. The sustained pressure earned England a try and two penalties to get in front for the first time in the 72nd minute and comfortably stay there as Wales ran out of ideas. “We have a big test at Murrayfield, but happy to …

Warren Gatland rips up his Wales side after Scotland first-half horror show with seven changes made for Six Nations clash with England
11 months ago

Warren Gatland rips up his Wales side after Scotland first-half horror show with seven changes made for Six Nations clash with England

Daily Mail  

Warren Gatland insisted Wales will head to Twickenham full of confidence despite him ripping up his side and making a total of seven changes from the one beaten by Scotland. Wales produced an appalling first-half display to fall 27-0 behind to Gregor Townsend's men in their 2024 Six Nations opener and although they scored 26 unanswered points to produce a …

Forcing Wales into fresh line-out horror show will be key for England victory in Six Nations
11 months ago

Forcing Wales into fresh line-out horror show will be key for England victory in Six Nations

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No area of the game summed up Wales’s upward curve against Scotland, from abysmal to the verge of a record Six Nations comeback, than their improvement in their line-out. In the first 50 minutes when Scotland barely put a foot wrong, Wales’s lack of control at the breakdown and poor kick-chase combined with Scotland’s domination of the kicking game – …

Wales 26-27 Scotland: Warren Gatland's side narrowly miss out on achieving incredible comeback in their Six Nations opener... as they suffer one-point loss after being 27-0 down
11 months ago

Wales 26-27 Scotland: Warren Gatland's side narrowly miss out on achieving incredible comeback in their Six Nations opener... as they suffer one-point loss after being 27-0 down

Daily Mail  

Footage of the late, great JPR Williams sweeping all before him during his stellar playing career was shown on the Principality Stadium screens before kick-off here. Scotland beat Wales at the Principality Stadium though the second-half didn't go as planned Welsh players were dejected after the match after nearly taking the victory despite their poor opening half ‘We got off …

England suffer heartbreak after South Africa rally to reach Rugby World Cup final
1 year, 2 months ago

England suffer heartbreak after South Africa rally to reach Rugby World Cup final

The Telegraph  

Heartbreak, utter heartbreak for England. Having played the majority of their World Cup campaign in the shadows, Steve Borthwick’s side finally showed their hand in stunning and ruthless fashion, only to fall short in the cruellest of circumstances. Remarkably it was the second game in succession that Pollard, who was not even in the original Springbok squad, having missed out …

England coach defends Owen Farrell selection ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-final: ‘He’s a winner’
1 year, 2 months ago

England coach defends Owen Farrell selection ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-final: ‘He’s a winner’

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Wales v Australia LIVE: Rugby World Cup 2023 result and reaction from record win as Wallabies face shock exit
1 year, 3 months ago

Wales v Australia LIVE: Rugby World Cup 2023 result and reaction from record win as Wallabies face shock exit

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Wales v Australia result: Gatland into World Cup quarter-finals with Eddie Jones' side on brink of exit
1 year, 3 months ago

Wales v Australia result: Gatland into World Cup quarter-finals with Eddie Jones' side on brink of exit

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Warren Gatland had promised his side were capable of “something special” at this World Cup and once again Wales’ Great Redeemer has delivered. A record-breaking victory over a hapless Australian side not only allowed Wales to become the first side to qualify for the quarter-finals at this World Cup, but also opened up the strong possibility of reaching the last …

South Africa send message to Rugby World Cup rivals with Wales demolition
1 year, 4 months ago

South Africa send message to Rugby World Cup rivals with Wales demolition

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England leave out Owen Farrell for Ireland test amid ongoing disciplinary case
1 year, 4 months ago

England leave out Owen Farrell for Ireland test amid ongoing disciplinary case

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England rallies to beat Wales 19-17 despite Owen Farrell’s red card in Rugby World Cup warmup
1 year, 4 months ago

England rallies to beat Wales 19-17 despite Owen Farrell’s red card in Rugby World Cup warmup

Associated Press  

LONDON — England had captain Owen Farrell sent off and was reduced to 12 men at one point in the second half before rallying to beat Wales 19-17 in a Rugby World Cup warmup match at Twickenham on Saturday. A fourth straight loss and dropping to ninth in the world rankings beckoned, but the English rallied bravely and even with …

Dismal England left reeling by Wales in Rugby World Cup warm-up
1 year, 5 months ago

Dismal England left reeling by Wales in Rugby World Cup warm-up

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Wales v England player ratings: Marcus Smith outshone, Max Malins struggles
1 year, 5 months ago

Wales v England player ratings: Marcus Smith outshone, Max Malins struggles

The Telegraph  

England’s preparation for the Rugby World Cup got off to a rocky start as an experimental team were well beaten by Wales in Cardiff. Joe Cokanasiga - 5/10 Used in tight spaces and caused dents but was targeted with Wales’ kicking game and from a sharp line-out move. Dave Ribbans - 6/10 Could not hold a pass with England pressing, …

Warren Gatland explains Wyn Jones omission from Wales’ preliminary 54-man squad
1 year, 8 months ago

Warren Gatland explains Wyn Jones omission from Wales’ preliminary 54-man squad

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FIFA World Cup: Marcus Rashford stars as England sink Wales to set up last-16 clash against Senegal
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Marcus Rashford stars as England sink Wales to set up last-16 clash against Senegal

Firstpost  

Gareth Southgate’s side sealed first place in Group B thanks to key contributions from Rashford and Foden after they were restored to the team by the England boss. Al Rayyan: England booked a World Cup last-16 clash against Senegal as Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden inspired a 3-0 win against Wales that sent their neighbours crashing out of the tournament …

Gareth Bale happy to step up when Wales needed him with penalty in USA draw
2 years, 1 month ago

Gareth Bale happy to step up when Wales needed him with penalty in USA draw

The Independent  

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Owen Farrell says England must be fearless as Eddie Jones prioritises pace in reshuffled team
2 years, 1 month ago

Owen Farrell says England must be fearless as Eddie Jones prioritises pace in reshuffled team

The Telegraph  

Upon seeing the injury May suffered against London Irish, Jones initially expected the 32-year-old to be in a race against time for the Six Nations. “Our performance wasn’t good enough last week, and if we play well enough this week there won’t be any Mexican waves.” Tuilagi’s condition has been monitored all week and Jones revealed it was a relatively …

Revealed: The five-year strategy Wales have used to frustrate England
2 years, 10 months ago

Revealed: The five-year strategy Wales have used to frustrate England

The Telegraph  

Some aspects of strategy in sport are unashamedly obvious. Others take hold stealthily and become more influential as a contest wears on so that, by full-time, one subtle ploy has shaped everything. Over recent years, the way Wales kick when they face England has fallen into that second category. In each of their first two matches of the current Six …

Owen Farrell: I was not at my best last season
3 years, 2 months ago

Owen Farrell: I was not at my best last season

The Telegraph  

Owen Farrell agrees with Eddie Jones’ assessment that he was below par last season but feels invigorated ahead of England’s autumn and a potential midfield partnership with the “brilliant” Marcus Smith. Speaking before England’s three-day training camp last month, Jones suggested that his skipper “hasn’t been at his best for some time”, citing illness and “spasmodic training sessions” as reasons. …

England beat France to give Shaun Wane flying start as head coach
3 years, 2 months ago

England beat France to give Shaun Wane flying start as head coach

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Wales bounce back from Danny Ward blunder to pick up a point in Prague
3 years, 3 months ago

Wales bounce back from Danny Ward blunder to pick up a point in Prague

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Gatland’s mastery and Boks’ response – what we learned from first Lions Test
3 years, 5 months ago

Gatland’s mastery and Boks’ response – what we learned from first Lions Test

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Wales vs Switzerland: Five things we learned as Kieffer Moore snatches Group A point
3 years, 6 months ago

Wales vs Switzerland: Five things we learned as Kieffer Moore snatches Group A point

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Wales' Grand Slam dream continues in controversial fashion after convincing win over England
3 years, 10 months ago

Wales' Grand Slam dream continues in controversial fashion after convincing win over England

The Telegraph  

The record-breaking glory of the Triple Crown triumph for Wales was matched only by utter despair for England, whose Six Nations campaign now lies in tatters after a second defeat in three rounds. It was an utterly compelling contest with Wales drawing confidence from two controversial first-half tries but ultimately making light work of the final quarter to score their …

England 41-18 Italy: Eddie Jones' side return to winning ways
3 years, 10 months ago

England 41-18 Italy: Eddie Jones' side return to winning ways

Daily Mail  

Do not be fooled by the spectacular images of Jonny May leaping four feet in the air like an acrobat from the Cirque de Soleil. England returned to winning ways in the Six Nations with a 41-18 victory over Italy Red Roses wing Jonny May's try on stroke of half time was the pick of the bunch for hosts This …

Wales 21-16 Ireland: North and Rees-Zammit touch down to secure victory after O'Mahony sees red
3 years, 11 months ago

Wales 21-16 Ireland: North and Rees-Zammit touch down to secure victory after O'Mahony sees red

Daily Mail  

Wales won the battle of Cardiff as under-pressure coach Wayne Pivac took his first major scalp in a savagely physical Six Nations game. Could there have been any other outcome for the "reckless" challenge that saw Ireland reduced to 14-men in Cardiff?#bbcrugby #sixnations #WALIRE https://t.co/mvxXlQxKFb — BBC Sport February 7, 2021 MATCH FACTS WALES: Halfpenny 7; Rees-Zammit 7.5, North 8, …

PLAYER RATINGS: Owen Farrell looked off colour again but Stuart Hogg starred at Twickenham
3 years, 11 months ago

PLAYER RATINGS: Owen Farrell looked off colour again but Stuart Hogg starred at Twickenham

Daily Mail  

England's defence of their Six Nations crown got off to a shuddering start with defeat against Scotland - their first triumph on English soil in 38 years. A first half try from Duhan Van Der Merwe proved crucial with Gregor Townsend's team defending heroically and bettering their hosts in every aspect. Scotland impressed at Twickenham and picked up their first …

The rise and fall of Wales' attacking game plan - but are they starting to turn a corner?
4 years, 1 month ago

The rise and fall of Wales' attacking game plan - but are they starting to turn a corner?

The Telegraph  

Two facts about Wales' attack under Wayne Pivac, at the end of what has been an arduous first year in charge, are worth noting heading into 2021. Firstly, during the four matches Wales played in February and March when Pivac took over, the team were averaging considerably more points, tries, carries, metres made, clean breaks, defenders beaten, offloads, passes and …

Wales vs Scotland player ratings: Jamie Ritchie and Hamish Watson rain on Alun Wyn Jones’s parade
4 years, 2 months ago

Wales vs Scotland player ratings: Jamie Ritchie and Hamish Watson rain on Alun Wyn Jones’s parade

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Ryan Giggs appears finally to have discovered a successful formula for Wales
5 years, 1 month ago

Ryan Giggs appears finally to have discovered a successful formula for Wales

Daily Mail  

After a period of struggling to stamp his mark on his team, Ryan Giggs appears finally to have discovered a successful formula for Wales - and he is within touching distance of being able to use it on one of football's greatest stages. Ryan Giggs appears finally to have discovered a successful formula for the Wales team Gareth Bale looked …

Rugby World Cup: South Africa edges Wales 19-16 to reach final
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup: South Africa edges Wales 19-16 to reach final

The Hindu  

South Africa will play England in the Rugby World Cup final after Handre Pollard scored 14 points to steer Rassie Erasmus' team to a hard-fought 19-16 victory over Wales in Yokohama on Sunday. When Justin Tipuric failed to roll away, Pollard stepped up and made no mistake with a simple first penalty, quickly neutralised by Dan Biggar when Willie Le …

Wales are stronger as underdogs, insists Warren Gatland
5 years, 2 months ago

Wales are stronger as underdogs, insists Warren Gatland

Daily Mail  

Before Warren Gatland sat down to deliver his final messages before Wales’ World Cup semi-final against South Africa, the mood felt dark as the skies outside. Gatland stressed that getting to the final with Wales resources would be 'unbelievable' ‘They are things you have to dream about,’ he said in Wales’ Tokyo hotel, having brought Leigh Halfpenny in for Williams, …

Gatland hails character of his Wales side as a late Ross Moriarty try helped see off France
5 years, 2 months ago

Gatland hails character of his Wales side as a late Ross Moriarty try helped see off France

Daily Mail  

Warren Gatland hailed the fighting spirit of his Welsh team as they booked a World Cup semi-final date with South Africa beating France by a point. Wales only led for six minutes, when Dan Biggar kicked the conversion to Ross Moriarty's try, having been nine points down at half-time. Warren Gatland admitted that he was preparing his farewell speech as …

Wales 29-17 Fiji: Warren Gatland's men survive scare
5 years, 3 months ago

Wales 29-17 Fiji: Warren Gatland's men survive scare

Daily Mail  

Good heavens that was close. Semi Radradra barges his way through the Wales defence during an incredible Pool D clash Josua Tuisova gets the Islanders off to the best possible start, scoring after just three minutes Josh Adams scored a hat-trick, having been at fault for both early Fiji tries, and Liam Williams took a fourth to make sure Wales …

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