Uncapped Dan Edwards is the only specialist 10 in Wales Six Nations squad
2 months, 1 week ago

Uncapped Dan Edwards is the only specialist 10 in Wales Six Nations squad

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CARDIFF, Wales — Uncapped Dan Edwards was the only specialist flyhalf in Wales’ Six Nations squad named on Monday. Will he be around?” Llewellyn cut on his birthday Injuries to Lake and fellow hooker Ryan Elias have earned a recall for Ospreys hooker Sam Parry, who walked out of the Wales squad last summer and said he felt “disrespected” by Gatland. France first up in Six Nations Wales has lost its last 12 tests and hasn’t earned a win since the Rugby World Cup 15 months ago. Backs: Liam Williams, Tom Rogers, Blair Murray, Josh Adams, Josh Hathaway, Ellis Mee, Eddie James, Nick Tompkins, Owen Watkin, Joe Roberts, Ben Thomas, Dan Edwards, Rhodri Williams, Ellis Bevan, Tomos Williams.

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Ireland make sweeping changes for Wales clash as Dan Sheehan named captain
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Ireland make sweeping changes for Wales clash as Dan Sheehan named captain

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Wales will not die wanting against Ireland – Mike Forshaw
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Wales will not die wanting against Ireland – Mike Forshaw

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Hamstring problem rules Iain Henderson out of Ireland’s game with Wales
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Hamstring problem rules Iain Henderson out of Ireland’s game with Wales

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Wales call up Gareth Anscombe and Max Llewellyn as key coach departs after Warren Gatland exit
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Wales call up Gareth Anscombe and Max Llewellyn as key coach departs after Warren Gatland exit

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Tom Curry and George Martin set to return to full training ahead of Scotland tie
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Tom Curry and George Martin set to return to full training ahead of Scotland tie

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Who is Matt Sherratt? Why Wales have turned to the Cardiff coach to replace Warren Gatland for the Six Nations
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Who is Matt Sherratt? Why Wales have turned to the Cardiff coach to replace Warren Gatland for the Six Nations

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Faletau returns for floundering Wales for the first time since 2023 Rugby World Cup
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Faletau returns for floundering Wales for the first time since 2023 Rugby World Cup

Associated Press  

The last time No. 8 Taulupe Faletau appeared for Wales was also the last time it won a rugby test. A confidence boost,” Wales coach Warren Gatland said in Nice, France, where the squad has been training since Saturday. They opened the Six Nations last Friday in Paris and lost to title favorite France 43-0, the first tournament game in …

Wales welcome back key figure Taulupe Faletau in bid to end losing run against Italy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wales welcome back key figure Taulupe Faletau in bid to end losing run against Italy

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France fly half Romain Ntamack suspended for England clash after red card - but set for speedy Six Nations return
1 month, 2 weeks ago

France fly half Romain Ntamack suspended for England clash after red card - but set for speedy Six Nations return

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Cadan Murley a doubt as England prepare for France
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Cadan Murley a doubt as England prepare for France

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Six Nations team of the weekend: Flying schemer who turned England's defence into road-kill, the Welshman who starred even in 43-0 defeat and the man who must start for the Lions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Six Nations team of the weekend: Flying schemer who turned England's defence into road-kill, the Welshman who starred even in 43-0 defeat and the man who must start for the Lions

Daily Mail  

The opening weekend of the Six Nations delivered three bonus-point wins and set the tone for a mouth-watering championship. Favourites France dominated Wales on Friday night without having to hit top gear ahead of their trip to Twickenham on Saturday, while Ireland ground England down and then burst through a tired defence at will to stay far enough ahead of …

France v Wales LIVE rugby: Six Nations 2025 result and reaction as Les Bleus thump outclassed visitors
1 month, 3 weeks ago

France v Wales LIVE rugby: Six Nations 2025 result and reaction as Les Bleus thump outclassed visitors

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✕ Close England head coach Steve Borthwick previews Six Nations at launch in Rome France and Wales kicked off the Six Nations under the Friday night lights in Paris and another thrilling edition of rugby’s greatest annual championship begun with Les Bleus routing their outclassed visitors 43-0. Warren Gatland’s side are winless since the 2023 World Cup having gone the …

Dave Cherry and Jonny Gray to make first Scotland appearances since 2023
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dave Cherry and Jonny Gray to make first Scotland appearances since 2023

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5 talking points as Wales and France kick off 2025 Six Nations campaign in Paris
1 month, 3 weeks ago

5 talking points as Wales and France kick off 2025 Six Nations campaign in Paris

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Warren Gatland explains Taulupe Faletau's omission from Wales' opening Six Nations clash with France
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Warren Gatland explains Taulupe Faletau's omission from Wales' opening Six Nations clash with France

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Former England prop Henry Thomas set for first Wales start in Six Nations opener against France
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Former England prop Henry Thomas set for first Wales start in Six Nations opener against France

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Rugby-Trio return for Wales as Thomas picked at flyhalf for France test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rugby-Trio return for Wales as Thomas picked at flyhalf for France test

Hindustan Times  

Jan 29 - Wales have been boosted by the return of wing Josh Adams, fullback Liam Williams and lock Dafydd Jenkins for their Six Nations opener against France in Paris on Friday, with Ben Thomas to lead the backline from the flyhalf position. HT Image The experienced Adams and Williams missed much of last season with injury as Wales seek …

A capsule look at the rugby teams in the Six Nations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A capsule look at the rugby teams in the Six Nations

Associated Press  

ENGLAND World ranking: 7 Captain: Maro Itoje Coach: Steve Borthwick Schedule: R1 at Ireland R2 vs France R3 vs Scotland R4 vs Italy R5 at Wales Recent Six Nations history: 2020 1st 2021 5th 2022 3rd 2023 4th 2024 3rd Prospects: More disappointment. We need to work harder.” – Maro Itoje FRANCE World ranking: 4 Captain: Antoine Dupont Coach: Fabien …

Six Nations rugby is back. Here are the big questions ahead of Friday’s start
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Six Nations rugby is back. Here are the big questions ahead of Friday’s start

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Ireland is going for an unprecedented three-peat. The Six Nations starts on Friday and the annual jamboree between the top rugby nations in the northern hemisphere isn’t short of storylines for the 2025 edition. France missed Dupont in last year’s Six Nations, when he stepped away to focus on playing sevens for France at the Paris Olympics. Five of those …

Sir Clive Woodward's 10 stars to watch in the 2025 Six Nations: The lightning-quick gamebreaker who reminds me of Jason Robinson, an English powerhouse who can blitz opponents and the Welshman every r
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sir Clive Woodward's 10 stars to watch in the 2025 Six Nations: The lightning-quick gamebreaker who reminds me of Jason Robinson, an English powerhouse who can blitz opponents and the Welshman every r

Daily Mail  

I’m really looking forward to this Six Nations because I think it should be a great tournament and no one knows exactly what is coming. England's 20-year-old prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour is one of the hottest prospects in rugby The forward has soared into the England setup at the age of just 20 and is primed to kick on He came …

Six new faces to watch in the 2025 Six Nations
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Six new faces to watch in the 2025 Six Nations

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England receive key fitness boost ahead of Six Nations opener
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England receive key fitness boost ahead of Six Nations opener

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Six Nations predictions: Winner, top try-scorer, breakthrough star and more
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Six Nations predictions: Winner, top try-scorer, breakthrough star and more

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Wales add former prop Adam Jones to coaching staff in Six Nations boost
2 months ago

Wales add former prop Adam Jones to coaching staff in Six Nations boost

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Auradou and Jegou included in France squad for Six Nations opener against Wales
2 months ago

Auradou and Jegou included in France squad for Six Nations opener against Wales

Hindustan Times  

PARIS — Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou were both included in France's matchday squad on Wednesday to face Wales in the first game of the Six Nations tournament next week. Coach Fabien Galthié's side faces Wales on Jan. 31 at Stade de France and is seeking a second Six Nations title in four years. His absence clears the way for …

Auradou and Jegou included in France squad for Six Nations opener against Wales
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2 months ago

Auradou and Jegou included in France squad for Six Nations opener against Wales

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PARIS — Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou were both included in France’s matchday squad on Wednesday to face Wales in the first game of the Six Nations tournament next week. Coach Fabien Galthié's side faces Wales on Jan. 31 at Stade de France and is seeking a second Six Nations title in four years. His absence clears the way for …

Rugby-Scotland captain Tuipulotu out of this year’s Six Nations
2 months ago

Rugby-Scotland captain Tuipulotu out of this year’s Six Nations

Hindustan Times  

EDINBURGH, - Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has been ruled out of the Six Nations Championship after being hurt in training last week while lock Scott Cummings’ participation is in doubt after he broke his arm at the weekend, Scottish Rugby said on Monday. HT Image Tuipulotu took over as Scotland captain in November but will miss the tournament after sustaining …

Lock Jonny Gray and hooker Dave Cherry recalled by Scotland for Six Nations
2 months, 1 week ago

Lock Jonny Gray and hooker Dave Cherry recalled by Scotland for Six Nations

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George Skivington surprised by Gloucester duo’s absence from Wales squad
2 months, 1 week ago

George Skivington surprised by Gloucester duo’s absence from Wales squad

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Six Nations LIVE: England make massive captaincy call as Steve Borthwick’s squad revealed
2 months, 1 week ago

Six Nations LIVE: England make massive captaincy call as Steve Borthwick’s squad revealed

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Change likely if Wales show no improvement in Six Nations – Warren Gatland
2 months, 1 week ago

Change likely if Wales show no improvement in Six Nations – Warren Gatland

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The peculiar Wales selection that shows Warren Gatland’s muddled thinking ahead of crucial Six Nations
2 months, 1 week ago

The peculiar Wales selection that shows Warren Gatland’s muddled thinking ahead of crucial Six Nations

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Liam Williams and Taulupe Faletau return to Wales squad for Six Nations but Warren Gatland dealt injury blow
2 months, 1 week ago

Liam Williams and Taulupe Faletau return to Wales squad for Six Nations but Warren Gatland dealt injury blow

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Wales recall host of senior figures to squad for Autumn Nations Series
5 months ago

Wales recall host of senior figures to squad for Autumn Nations Series

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Six Nations team of the tournament: Ireland dominate after securing back-to-back crowns
1 year ago

Six Nations team of the tournament: Ireland dominate after securing back-to-back crowns

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George North starts at centre for Wales in wooden-spoon decider against Italy
1 year ago

George North starts at centre for Wales in wooden-spoon decider against Italy

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DAN BIGGAR: Warren Gatland's team selection will favour France and his decisions left me confused... it was a strange call to drop Nick Tompkins and George North, especially with an upset on the cards
1 year ago

DAN BIGGAR: Warren Gatland's team selection will favour France and his decisions left me confused... it was a strange call to drop Nick Tompkins and George North, especially with an upset on the cards

Daily Mail  

I've lived in France for the last 18 months while playing for Toulon and the experience has allowed me to get a good understanding of French rugby and the country's language and culture. Warren Gatland's team selection for Wales' Six Nations match against France was confusing Nick Tompkins and George North were both dropped despite them playing well It seemed …

Also-ran France resets with 8 changes for Six Nations match at winless Wales
1 year ago

Also-ran France resets with 8 changes for Six Nations match at winless Wales

Associated Press  

The Six Nations title is beyond France’s reach. In their place have come hooker Julien Marchand, locks Thibaud Flament and the uncapped Emmanuel Meafou, fit-again captain Gregory Alldritt, scrumhalf Nolann Le Garrec and wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey. Since he arrived in France in 2018, he’s helped Toulouse win three Top 14s and the 2021 European Cup. But we’ve put ourselves in …

England receive double injury boost ahead of Ireland Six Nations clash
1 year ago

England receive double injury boost ahead of Ireland Six Nations clash

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Ciaran Frawley given chance for Ireland at full back against Wales
1 year, 1 month ago

Ciaran Frawley given chance for Ireland at full back against Wales

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Costelow back at flyhalf for Wales for Six Nations trip to Ireland
1 year, 1 month ago

Costelow back at flyhalf for Wales for Six Nations trip to Ireland

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Sam Costelow returned at flyhalf for Wales for its Six Nations trip to Ireland on Saturday in the only change from the loss to England. Fullback Cameron Winnett and flanker Alex Mann retained their places when coach Warren Gatland announced his team on Tuesday, while center George North will win his 120th cap. Wales has not won …

Wales receive timely Six Nations injury boost
1 year, 1 month ago

Wales receive timely Six Nations injury boost

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CHRIS FOY: New Irish 'quarterback' fills Johnny Sexton's boots, England still need explosive Manu Tuilagi... PLUS, my Six Nations Team of the Week
1 year, 1 month ago

CHRIS FOY: New Irish 'quarterback' fills Johnny Sexton's boots, England still need explosive Manu Tuilagi... PLUS, my Six Nations Team of the Week

Daily Mail  

It wasn't just the young anthem singer who overcame big-match nerves to deliver a majestic performance in Dublin on Sunday. It was Crowley's first Six Nations appearance at home and he seized the conductor's baton with aplomb, in the 36-0 demolition of Italy – despite the burden of inheriting it from Johnny Sexton. In the Netflix 'Full Contact' series about …

Jamie Ritchie still has part to play in Scotland’s Six Nations – Gregor Townsend
1 year, 1 month ago

Jamie Ritchie still has part to play in Scotland’s Six Nations – Gregor Townsend

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George North returns as Wales make big changes for England clash
1 year, 1 month ago

George North returns as Wales make big changes for England clash

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Six Nations team of the week: Which players stood out in round one?
1 year, 1 month ago

Six Nations team of the week: Which players stood out in round one?

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Six Nations predictions: Winner, top try-scorer, breakthrough star and more
1 year, 1 month ago

Six Nations predictions: Winner, top try-scorer, breakthrough star and more

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George North absent for Wales’ Six Nations opener with Scotland
1 year, 1 month ago

George North absent for Wales’ Six Nations opener with Scotland

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Marcus Smith injury: What are England’s fly half options ahead of Six Nations?
1 year, 1 month ago

Marcus Smith injury: What are England’s fly half options ahead of Six Nations?

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