New Wales boss Matt Sherratt reveals bold team to face Ireland in selection shake-up
1 month ago

New Wales boss Matt Sherratt reveals bold team to face Ireland in selection shake-up

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

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

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Who is Matt Sherratt? Why Wales have turned to the Cardiff coach to replace Warren Gatland for the Six Nations
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

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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 …

Uncapped prop Jack Boyle named in first Ireland squad under Simon Easterby
2 months, 1 week ago

Uncapped prop Jack Boyle named in first Ireland squad under Simon Easterby

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British & Irish Lions 2025: Predicting the squad to tour Australia after Autumn Nations Series
3 months, 3 weeks ago

British & Irish Lions 2025: Predicting the squad to tour Australia after Autumn Nations Series

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Fly half Sam Prendergast handed huge chance as Ireland name team to face Australia
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fly half Sam Prendergast handed huge chance as Ireland name team to face Australia

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Gatland wants more time to turn around Wales’ faltering rugby team amid record run of losses
4 months ago

Gatland wants more time to turn around Wales’ faltering rugby team amid record run of losses

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Warren Gatland expressed his desire to stay on as Wales rugby coach after making what could prove to be his final team announcement in the role amid a record run of losses in the national side’s 143-year history. You’ve just got to focus totally on preparing the team as best we can.” Asked if he had a …

Australia and Wales make injury-enforced changes for the 2nd rugby test
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia and Wales make injury-enforced changes for the 2nd rugby test

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Joe Schmidt couldn’t gamble on Liam Wright’s fitness for Saturday’s second test after the rookie skipper was injured in Australia’s series-opening win over Wales. Hathaway’s elbow injury didn’t recover in time for the test, although Liam Williams and prop Gareth Thomas overcame injuries to take their starting places as Wales pushes to end an eight-test losing streak. …

Wright to lead the Wallabies against Wales after Schmidt overhauls Australia’s squad
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Wright to lead the Wallabies against Wales after Schmidt overhauls Australia’s squad

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Liam Wright will lead the Wallabies against Wales on Saturday after Joe Schmidt completely overhauled Australia’s squad for his first test in charge. That’s of little concern to Schmidt, who retained in the starting XV just four of the players who started Australia’s last test in a dismal World Cup performance last year. Wales trounced Australia 40-6 in …

Wales suffer major blow as key figure Jac Morgan ruled out of summer Tests
9 months, 1 week ago

Wales suffer major blow as key figure Jac Morgan ruled out of summer Tests

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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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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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Jamie Ritchie comes in from the cold for Scotland’s Six Nations showdown with England
1 year, 1 month ago

Jamie Ritchie comes in from the cold for Scotland’s Six Nations showdown with England

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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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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
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Taulupe Faletau’s replacement confirmed as Warren Gatland names Wales team to face Argentina
1 year, 5 months ago

Taulupe Faletau’s replacement confirmed as Warren Gatland names Wales team to face Argentina

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Second-row shake-up and Peter O’Mahony milestone for Ireland ahead of key Scotland clash
1 year, 5 months ago

Second-row shake-up and Peter O’Mahony milestone for Ireland ahead of key Scotland clash

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Wales make 13 changes for second World Cup clash against Portugal
1 year, 6 months ago

Wales make 13 changes for second World Cup clash against Portugal

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Jac Morgan in line to captain Wales at Rugby World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

Jac Morgan in line to captain Wales at Rugby World Cup

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England boosted by return of fit-again trio ahead of Wales clash
2 years, 1 month ago

England boosted by return of fit-again trio ahead of Wales clash

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Wales hand debut to centre Joe Hawkins for Australia clash
2 years, 4 months ago

Wales hand debut to centre Joe Hawkins for Australia clash

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Johnny Sexton returns from injury for Ireland against Australia
2 years, 4 months ago

Johnny Sexton returns from injury for Ireland against Australia

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Jeremy Loughman to make Ireland Test debut as one of nine changes against Fiji
2 years, 4 months ago

Jeremy Loughman to make Ireland Test debut as one of nine changes against Fiji

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Owen Farrell to captain England against Argentina in autumn opener
2 years, 4 months ago

Owen Farrell to captain England against Argentina in autumn opener

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Andy Farrell names six uncapped players in Ireland squad for autumn series
2 years, 5 months ago

Andy Farrell names six uncapped players in Ireland squad for autumn series

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Ireland squad for T20 World Cup 2022: Balbirnie to lead 15-member squad
2 years, 6 months ago

Ireland squad for T20 World Cup 2022: Balbirnie to lead 15-member squad

The Hindu  

Andrew Balbirnie will lead a 15-member squad as Ireland announced its contingent for the upcoming T20 World Cup on Tuesday. Off-spinner Andy McBrine was dropped from the squad while Simi Singh was drafted into the side that will be captained by Balbirnie which has a good mix of experience and youth. Opener Paul Stirling, all-rounder George Dockrell and Balbirnie provide …

Jac Morgan handed Wales debut for Six Nations clash against Scotland
3 years, 1 month ago

Jac Morgan handed Wales debut for Six Nations clash against Scotland

Daily Mail  

Jac Morgan will make his Test debut for Wales against Scotland on Saturday while experienced pair Alex Cuthbert and Ross Moriarty also return to Wayne Pivac's starting side. Jac Morgan will make his Test debut for Wales against Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday Experienced wing Alex Cuthbert also returns to Wayne Pivac's starting side in Cardiff He is …

Shaun Wane hopes England captaincy can revitalise John Bateman
3 years, 5 months ago

Shaun Wane hopes England captaincy can revitalise John Bateman

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James Ryan fit to skipper Ireland against Japan
3 years, 8 months ago

James Ryan fit to skipper Ireland against Japan

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Wales name five uncapped players in summer Test squad
3 years, 9 months ago

Wales name five uncapped players in summer Test squad

Daily Mail  

Wales have picked five uncapped players in their summer Test squad which will be led by centre Jonathan Davies in the absence of Lions squad members. Jonathan Davies will reprise his role as Wales captain in the absence of Lions squad members Wayne Pivac rung the changes as he drafted in five uncapped stars to his summer Test squad Ross …

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

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

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British and Irish Lions squad: Warren Gatland reveals number of players he will select — so who will he pick?
4 years, 4 months ago

British and Irish Lions squad: Warren Gatland reveals number of players he will select — so who will he pick?

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

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

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England vs Ireland team news: Jonathan Joseph starts on wing as Eddie Jones makes four changes for Six Nations clash
5 years, 1 month ago

England vs Ireland team news: Jonathan Joseph starts on wing as Eddie Jones makes four changes for Six Nations clash

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Wales vs Hungary live stream: How to watch Euro 2020 qualifier online and on TV
5 years, 4 months ago

Wales vs Hungary live stream: How to watch Euro 2020 qualifier online and on TV

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Ireland vs Wales team news: Warren Gatland names strong team for final World Cup warm-up in Dublin
5 years, 6 months ago

Ireland vs Wales team news: Warren Gatland names strong team for final World Cup warm-up in Dublin

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England vs Wales team news: Willi Heinz and Ruaridh McConnochie start in inexperienced side against full-strength Welsh
5 years, 7 months ago

England vs Wales team news: Willi Heinz and Ruaridh McConnochie start in inexperienced side against full-strength Welsh

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France vs Wales teams: Tomas Williams starts at scrum-half with Josh Navidi and Ross Moriarty passed fit
6 years, 1 month ago

France vs Wales teams: Tomas Williams starts at scrum-half with Josh Navidi and Ross Moriarty passed fit

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Richard Wigglesworth set to be only new face as England prepare to name matchday squad for Wales clash
7 years, 1 month ago

Richard Wigglesworth set to be only new face as England prepare to name matchday squad for Wales clash

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Jamie Roberts and Scott Williams dropped from Wales squad as Scotland call-up Welsh-born Luke Hamilton
7 years, 5 months ago

Jamie Roberts and Scott Williams dropped from Wales squad as Scotland call-up Welsh-born Luke Hamilton

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Rugby Digger – transfer news and rumours: Wales step up efforts to bring exiles back from England
8 years ago

Rugby Digger – transfer news and rumours: Wales step up efforts to bring exiles back from England

The Telegraph  

Fabien Galthie will take over from Mike Ford at Toulon next season. OUTS: Matthew Morgan, Marco Mama, Dwayne Peel, Craig Hampson, George Watkins, Ellis Genge, Tommaso Benvenuti, Josh Ovens, Darren Hudson, James Stephenson, Auguy Slowik, BJ Edwards, Martin Roberts, Chris Brooker, Gavin Henson, Marc Jones, Will Cliff. WASPS INS: Marty Moore, Tommy Taylor, Danny Cipriani, Tom Cruse, Guy Armitage, Craig …

Jonathan Sexton returns from injury to start as Ireland show three changes for France clash with Rory Best back
8 years, 1 month ago

Jonathan Sexton returns from injury to start as Ireland show three changes for France clash with Rory Best back

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Wales vs South Africa: Sam Warburton ruled out as Jamie Roberts returns to the bench
8 years, 4 months ago

Wales vs South Africa: Sam Warburton ruled out as Jamie Roberts returns to the bench

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Wales vs Argentina: Jamie Roberts cut as Rob Howley wields axe after Australia thumping
8 years, 4 months ago

Wales vs Argentina: Jamie Roberts cut as Rob Howley wields axe after Australia thumping

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RWC 2015: Wales receive injury boost from Paul James and Liam Williams
9 years, 5 months ago

RWC 2015: Wales receive injury boost from Paul James and Liam Williams

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British and Irish Lions 2013: Ben Kay gives verdict on Warren Gatland's squad
11 years, 10 months ago

British and Irish Lions 2013: Ben Kay gives verdict on Warren Gatland's squad

Daily Mail  

British and Irish Lions verdict: How this squad can wallop the Wallabies Sportsmail expert Ben Kay gives his take on how Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions can succeed in the upcoming series. Gunning for glory: Sam Warburton and his Lions squad will hope to take the series Down Under BEN KAY'S TEST TEAM 15 Halfpenny, 14 Cuthbert, 13 Tuilagi, …

Ireland debuts for Simon Zebo and Declan Fitzpatrick in New Zealand
12 years, 9 months ago

Ireland debuts for Simon Zebo and Declan Fitzpatrick in New Zealand

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Wales look to the heavens for help
14 years, 4 months ago

Wales look to the heavens for help

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