Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales confident of injury-prone centres regaining full fitness ahead of South Africa semi-final clash
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales confident of injury-prone centres regaining full fitness ahead of South Africa semi-final clash

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Wales are confident their crucial but injury-prone centre pairing of Jonathan Davies and Hadleigh Parkes will be fit for Sunday’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa. Tokyo: Wales are confident their crucial but injury-prone centre pairing of Jonathan Davies and Hadleigh Parkes will be fit for Sunday’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa. But Wales’ skills coach Neil Jenkins said Wednesday he had “no doubt” the midfield partners would be fit to take on the Springboks in Yokohama. “From our perspective it would be nice to get it done after the 80 minutes, but I’m sure South Africa feel the same,” he said.

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Ben Davies says Wales ‘more than confident’ ahead of Euro 2024 play-off
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Davies says Wales ‘more than confident’ ahead of Euro 2024 play-off

The Independent  

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Rugby World Cup team of the tournament: Who makes our XV?
1 year, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup team of the tournament: Who makes our XV?

The Independent  

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England spring surprise with three changes to team for Rugby World Cup semi-final
1 year, 2 months ago

England spring surprise with three changes to team for Rugby World Cup semi-final

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NIK SIMON: Rassie Erasmus begins mind games with Steve Borthwick as Springbok coach predicts England's line-up for the World Cup semi-final
1 year, 2 months ago

NIK SIMON: Rassie Erasmus begins mind games with Steve Borthwick as Springbok coach predicts England's line-up for the World Cup semi-final

Daily Mail  

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Tuesday night attempted to predict England's team for the World Cup semi-final – although he stopped short of selecting their full-back. The mischievous South African could not decide between Marcus Smith and Freddie Steward, as he awaits Steve Borthwick's official team announcement on Thursday. The last time the two nations met at a World Cup …

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

The Telegraph  

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 …

Kolisi returns as Springboks smash Wales with 8 tries in Rugby World Cup warmup
1 year, 4 months ago

Kolisi returns as Springboks smash Wales with 8 tries in Rugby World Cup warmup

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Captain Siya Kolisi made a successful return from long-term injury and both Jesse Kriel and Canan Moodie scored two tries as South Africa pulverized Wales 52-16 in their latest Rugby World Cup warmup game on Saturday. Kolisi, the World Cup-winning skipper from 2019, played just the first half for his first appearance since undergoing surgery on a …

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

The Independent  

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Joe Hawkins and Mason Grady displays give struggling Wales reason for optimism
1 year, 9 months ago

Joe Hawkins and Mason Grady displays give struggling Wales reason for optimism

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Talking points ahead of Wales’ second Test against South Africa
2 years, 6 months ago

Talking points ahead of Wales’ second Test against South Africa

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‘Brilliant’ Jonathan Davies praised as he approaches Wales milestone
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Brilliant’ Jonathan Davies praised as he approaches Wales milestone

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Jonathan Davies to start at inside centre for Wales against England
3 years, 10 months ago

Jonathan Davies to start at inside centre for Wales against England

Daily Mail  

Jonathan Davies will start his first match for a month as Wales’ inside centre against England, partnered with George North in the midfield. Jonathan Davies will start at inside centre for Wales when they take on England this weekend 𝗫𝗩 𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗥𝗨: Our team for #WALvENG ⠀ ⠀ ⁍ 100-cap milestone for North ➢ Hardy at nine ➢ Adams and Navidi …

England vs Wales team news: George Ford returns in only change for Autumn Nations Cup clash in Llanelli
4 years, 1 month ago

England vs Wales team news: George Ford returns in only change for Autumn Nations Cup clash in Llanelli

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England vs Wales team news: Anthony Watson and Mark Wilson return as Eddie Jones makes two changes
4 years, 10 months ago

England vs Wales team news: Anthony Watson and Mark Wilson return as Eddie Jones makes two changes

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Rugby World Cup 2019: Eddie Jones delivers injury update on team ahead of England vs South Africa final
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Eddie Jones delivers injury update on team ahead of England vs South Africa final

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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 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 …

Wales v South Africa was rugby's equivalent of Brexit - England will have no sleepless nights ahead of the final
5 years, 2 months ago

Wales v South Africa was rugby's equivalent of Brexit - England will have no sleepless nights ahead of the final

The Telegraph  

It ended in heartache for Wales, a sad finale for Warren Gatland with his team denied a last shot at glory as a mind-numbing, one-dimensional Muscle Man performance from the Springboks, all thud and wallop, took them through to their third World Cup final. England, though, will have no sleepless nights between now and Saturday, all too aware of what …

Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa’s Cheslin Kolbe ruled out of semi-final against Wales through injury
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa’s Cheslin Kolbe ruled out of semi-final against Wales through injury

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England vs New Zealand: Eddie Jones picks starting team for All Blacks
5 years, 2 months ago

England vs New Zealand: Eddie Jones picks starting team for All Blacks

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Jonathan Davies' cunning and craft are key for Warren Gatland's Wales
5 years, 2 months ago

Jonathan Davies' cunning and craft are key for Warren Gatland's Wales

Daily Mail  

Wales remain ever hopeful that Jonathan Davies will be ready for the World Cup semi-final against South Africa, knowing they need all their game-breaking talents fit and firing. Wales are hopeful that Jonathan Davies will be fit for the semi-final against South Africa In the pool-stage victory against Fiji he broke spectacularly from the outside centre position he has made …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Ref Jaco Peyper sidelined for semi-finals after 'elbow photo' with Welsh fans
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Ref Jaco Peyper sidelined for semi-finals after 'elbow photo' with Welsh fans

Daily Mail  

World Rugby has sidelined Jaco Peyper from officiating at any of the World Cup semi-finals and appointed Nigel Owens as referee of the game between defending champion New Zealand and England. World Rugby has sidelined Jaco Peyper from officiating at any of the World Cup semi-finals Peyper posed with Wales supporters for a photo in which he appeared to mimic …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales beats France to make semis
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales beats France to make semis

The Hindu  

Ross Moriarty went from villain to hero for Wales as Warren Gatland's team beat 14-man France 20-19 to reach the Rugby World Cup 2019 semifinals. His 74th-minute try shattered the hopes of a France side who had looked like clinging on for victory after Sebastien Vahaamahina saw red for a disgraceful elbow into the face of Wales flanker Aaron Wainwright. …

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 …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales confident Jonathan Davies will be fit for France quarter-final
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales confident Jonathan Davies will be fit for France quarter-final

Daily Mail  

Wales are confident Jonathan Davies will be fit to face France in the World Cup quarter-finals. Wales are confident Jonathan Davies will be fit to face France in the World Cup quarter-finals 'The medics are working on him,' said defence coach Shaun Edwards. Official statistics showed Wales missed 32 tackles against Fiji - but Edwards, quoting his analysts figures said …

Robin McBryde claims Wales are fully focused after Rugby World Cup preparations took hit
5 years, 3 months ago

Robin McBryde claims Wales are fully focused after Rugby World Cup preparations took hit

Daily Mail  

Rob Howley's shock departure from Wales' World Cup squad has left his colleagues feeling blue. Wales kick off their 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan against Georgia on Monday Forwards coach Robin McBryde, who played and coached alongside Howley for 23 years said: 'It's tough, we've been together for a quite a bit of time. Assistant coach Robin McBryde claims …

Joe Marler the shock inclusion in England's Rugby World Cup 2019 training squad
5 years, 6 months ago

Joe Marler the shock inclusion in England's Rugby World Cup 2019 training squad

Daily Mail  

Joe Marler is the shock inclusion in England's Rugby World Cup training squad after being lured out of Test retirement to join preparations for the tournament in Japan. Prop Joe Marler is a shock inclusion in England's pre-World Cup training camp England World Cup training squad PROPS : Dan Cole, Ellis Genge, Joe Marler, Ben Moon, Kyle Sinckler, Mako Vunipola*, …

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