Warren Gatland has been backed to make a success of his second stint in charge of Wales – but it won’t be pretty, according to the man who ground out more victories than most. JPR Williams enjoyed a phenomenal success rate of over 70 per cent in 55 Tests for
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Great turn out Eddie Butler tribute
Friends, colleagues and admirers of Eddie Butler joined in a heartfelt celebration of the rich life of the former Wales captain this week. Abergavenny Market Hall was the venue for an emotional memorial service for the much-loved broadcaster and writer, who died last September while on a charity event in
Business as usual with Gats back – Beard
Adam Beard has revealed it has been business as usual with returning Wales coach, Warren Gatland, back in charge for his second stint as they prepare for the Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland. Beard, 27, will partner his Ospreys teammate Alun Wyn Jones in the Wales engine room when
Chair of the WRU Independent Review Panel announced
The Rt Hon Dame Anne Rafferty DBE PC has been appointed as Chair of the Welsh Rugby Union Independent Review Panel. Dame Anne Rafferty is a former Court of Appeal judge. Sport Resolutions UK nominated a Chair and this was endorsed by the Commissioning Advisory Group, comprised of Sport Wales
Giannini ready for Irish challenge in Colwyn Bay
Luca Giannini has revealed how the meteoric rise of Joe Hawkins is inspiring the current crop of Wales U20 youngsters. Scarlets teenager Giannini will make his Six Nations bow as one of the youngest players in coach Byron Hayward’s side when Wales host Ireland in Colwyn Bay on Friday night
Wales ready to take on the Irish up front
Wales forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys sat down with the media ahead of Wales’ Six Nations opener with Ireland on Saturday and announced the news that Leigh Halfpenny had been forced to pull out of the game due to a back spasm. Liam Williams will step into his role at full
Woodman hoping for perfect birthday gift
New Wales U20 captain Ryan Woodman has asked his teammates to club together and give him the perfect 19th birthday present – a win over Ireland in Colwyn Bay on Friday, 02 February. The Dragons forward celebrated his birthday the day before the opening game in the 2023 U20 Six
