Wales must rewrite history books and arrest shocking record against southern hemisphere giants
5 years, 3 months ago

Wales must rewrite history books and arrest shocking record against southern hemisphere giants

Daily Mail  

Wales are gearing themselves up for the 'big one' here on Sunday against their bogey team Australia - knowing they must re-write the history books. Justin Tipuric says it's time for Wales to perform against big southern hemisphere nations Warren Gatland's side lost seven of last 41 Tests against Australia, New Zealand, South Africa At World Cups it gets worse - with their only victory in 11 at the tournament by a point to 14-man Australia in 1987. 'Before we even came in here you knew this was going to be a big one,' said Wales flanker Justin Tipuric who was part of the 9-6 win over Australia last November, their first for a decade. Wales opened their World Cup campaign with a rampant 43-14 win over Georgia 'There's no bones about it. Tipuric is set for a titanic battle against Australia duo Michael Hooper and David Pocock 'They're absolutely world-class sevens,' he added.

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Will Rowlands backs Wales to break out of ‘brutal situation’ in Springboks clash
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will Rowlands backs Wales to break out of ‘brutal situation’ in Springboks clash

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Record Wallabies win in Cardiff plunges Wales to worst losing run in history
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Record Wallabies win in Cardiff plunges Wales to worst losing run in history

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Australia condemned Wales to the worst losing run in its 143-year rugby history after a record 52-20 win under the Principality Stadium roof on Sunday. After Kerevi’s illegal head contact on Jac Morgan reduced Australia to 14 men, Wales, trailing 19-13, thought it had a sniff. And before Australia returned to 15 when Kerevi was replaced by …

It is ‘non-negotiable’ that Wales win second Test in Australia – Owen Watkin
5 months, 4 weeks ago

It is ‘non-negotiable’ that Wales win second Test in Australia – Owen Watkin

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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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We desperately want to win – Warren Gatland keen to end Wales’ losing streak
10 months ago

We desperately want to win – Warren Gatland keen to end Wales’ losing streak

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Wales eye up impossible Dublin job in Six Nations rivalry that risks losing its shine
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Wales eye up impossible Dublin job in Six Nations rivalry that risks losing its shine

The Independent  

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What happens next for Wales as they look to book a place at Euro 2024?
1 year, 1 month ago

What happens next for Wales as they look to book a place at Euro 2024?

The Independent  

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Gatland commits to coach Wales to 2027 Rugby World Cup and excited for future
1 year, 2 months ago

Gatland commits to coach Wales to 2027 Rugby World Cup and excited for future

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Warren Gatland confirmed he’s committed to coach Wales for the next four years after inspiring a condemned national team to the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup in France. When you look at the potential, we can be really excited about what we can achieve over the next four years.” When fellow New Zealander Wayne Pivac was …

Warren Gatland: It would be ‘huge achievement’ if Wales can reach semi-finals
1 year, 2 months ago

Warren Gatland: It would be ‘huge achievement’ if Wales can reach semi-finals

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5 talking points as Wales face Argentina for a Rugby World Cup semi-final spot
1 year, 2 months ago

5 talking points as Wales face Argentina for a Rugby World Cup semi-final spot

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Jonathan Humphreys urges Wales not to ‘go off-script’ against Georgia
1 year, 3 months ago

Jonathan Humphreys urges Wales not to ‘go off-script’ against Georgia

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Brilliant Wales thrash abject Australia to bring Eddie Jones’s world crashing down
1 year, 3 months ago

Brilliant Wales thrash abject Australia to bring Eddie Jones’s world crashing down

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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

The Independent  

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Nick Tompkins demands big response from Wales against fellow strugglers Italy
1 year, 10 months ago

Nick Tompkins demands big response from Wales against fellow strugglers Italy

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November 29, 2022 World Cup news and highlights
2 years, 1 month ago

November 29, 2022 World Cup news and highlights

CNN  

Wales may be on the verge of exiting the World Cup but still has plenty to play for – not least against historic rival England. The second-smallest nation in the tournament after host Qatar, Wales’ first World Cup appearance in 64 years has featured a 1-1 draw against the US and a 2-0 defeat against Iran. “The World Cup will …

Gareth Bale hopes Wales have discovered World Cup momentum after late equaliser
2 years, 1 month ago

Gareth Bale hopes Wales have discovered World Cup momentum after late equaliser

The Independent  

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Wales’ World Cup dream starts again … 64 years later
2 years, 1 month ago

Wales’ World Cup dream starts again … 64 years later

Al Jazeera  

Few Wales fans can remember their last World Cup campaign, and fewer still have ever seen a Wales team like this one. Previous World Cup appearances: 1 Titles: 0 Best finish: Quarter-finals World Cup record: W1 L1 D3 Goals: 4 Biggest win: 2-1 vs Hungary Player to watch: Gareth Bale Ranking: 19 Fixtures: USA, Iran, England It has been 64 …

Dominant All Blacks run in eight tries as Welsh hoodoo continues
2 years, 2 months ago

Dominant All Blacks run in eight tries as Welsh hoodoo continues

The Telegraph  

Wales suffer familiar defeat to All Blacks After 69 years, 33 attempts and so much wailing at the heavens that it is whispered exorcists have been consulted, the Welsh succumbed yet again to New Zealand. In the cold light of day, this 55-pointer was New Zealand’s record total in Wales and that is what head coach Wayne Pivac should take …

Siwan Lillicrap believes Wales can still progress at Rugby World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Siwan Lillicrap believes Wales can still progress at Rugby World Cup

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Wales suffer heavy defeat to New Zealand as hosts progress to World Cup quarters
2 years, 2 months ago

Wales suffer heavy defeat to New Zealand as hosts progress to World Cup quarters

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It's been 64 years but what happened last time Wales reached the World Cup?
2 years, 2 months ago

It's been 64 years but what happened last time Wales reached the World Cup?

Daily Mail  

Look back at their record over the last six years, and it is very easy to forget that Wales have a long and painful history when it comes to international competitions. Here Sportsmail rolls back the years to take a look at what happened the last time Wales made it to the World Cup finals, 64 years ago. Wales' only …

Wales reach World Cup for first time since 1958 and set up England showdown
2 years, 7 months ago

Wales reach World Cup for first time since 1958 and set up England showdown

The Telegraph  

Wales will be in the World Cup in Qatar after beating Ukraine in the play-off Pick your 2022 World Cup winner with Telegraph Sport’s predictor Bale’s free kick is headed past his own keeper by luckless Yarmolenko for only goal of the game Both sides had good chances in incredible Cardiff atmosphere but it’s Wales who will face England in …

Manager Robert Page urges Wales to seize World Cup play-off place
3 years, 3 months ago

Manager Robert Page urges Wales to seize World Cup play-off place

The Independent  

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Wales 16-19 South Africa: Springboks to play England in Rugby World Cup final
5 years, 2 months ago

Wales 16-19 South Africa: Springboks to play England in Rugby World Cup final

Daily Mail  

Some time soon, Welsh rugby will realise what it has had and what it has lost. South Africa are through to the Rugby World Cup final after narrowly beating Wales in their semi-final on Sunday The Springboks players embrace at the full-time whistle after coming through a ferocious test against the Welsh Handre Pollard kicks the winning penalty as South …

Here are Wales' opportunity takers ready to take on France
5 years, 2 months ago

Here are Wales' opportunity takers ready to take on France

Daily Mail  

Look across the Wales starting XV for their World Cup quarter-final against France and you see a split. Ken Owens at hooker, Alun Wyn Jones the captain, Justin Tipuric on the openside flank, Dan Biggar at fly-half, Jonathan Davies at outside centre, George North on one wing and Liam Williams at full-back. Captain Alun Wyn Jones and hooker Ken Owens …

Wales coach Warren Gatland says his side will not relent ahead of Fiji clash
5 years, 3 months ago

Wales coach Warren Gatland says his side will not relent ahead of Fiji clash

Daily Mail  

Wales will go into the quarter-finals with a mental edge if they leave their pool unbeaten, according to Warren Gatland. Wales have only gone unbeaten once in a World Cup Pool stage - back in 1987 when they ended third, their best ever finish. Warren Gatland is hoping Wales can keep their momentum going ahead of the quarter-finals And Gatland …

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