Welsh rugby says an emotional farewell to ‘Benny’

They turned up in their thousands, as they always did for the 15 years he wore with such distinction the red shirt of Llanelli, and the Scarlets fans delighted in giving one of their all-time greats a final standing ovation. Phil Bennett captured the hearts of minds of everyone who

Wales U20 announce squad to face Scotland U20

Wales head coach Byron Hayward has named his side to face Scotland tomorrow at Stadio Monigo in the opening game of the U20 Six Nations Summer Series (KO 4pm UK). There are recalls for Exeter Chiefs duo Dafydd Jenkins and Christ Tshiunza and Cardiff Rugby centre Mason Grady who all

Beard ready to get stuck into Springboks

Adam Beard believes Wales must embrace the challenge of facing South Africa in their own backyard. While many sides would feel intimidated by facing the Springboks especially at altitude, Ospreys second-row Beard views it as a special opportunity. The 26-year-old, who toured the Rainbow Nation with the British & Irish

Under-20 Summer Series: France Under-20s v Ireland Under-20s

The last four meetings of the Ireland and France Under-20s have produced two wins apiece and winning margins of six points or less, so another tight game is expected on the opening night of the U-20 Six Nations Summer Series. 2022 UNDER-20 SIX NATIONS SUMMER SERIES – POOL A: Friday, June

Crothers Captains Ireland Under-20s For Summer Series Opener

Head coach Richie Murphy has announced the Ireland Under-20 team, sponsored by PwC, for Friday night’s U-20 Six Nations Summer Series opener against France at the Payanini Centre in Verona (kick-off 7pm Irish time, live on the Six Nations YouTube channel). Ulster back rower Reuben Crothers will captain Ireland for the

Wales Women Sevens ready for Europe

A 12-strong Wales Women Sevens squad has been selected for the Lisbon leg of the Rugby Europe Championship this weekend. WRU Head of Sevens Richie Pugh leads the programme with Nick Wakley appointed as Wales Women Sevens head coach for this sevens season and Jonathan Hooper as team manager and

NOCCO – the new performance drink for Welsh rugby

Swedish-developed performance energy drink brand, NOCCO (No Carbs Company), has announced a multi-year partnership with the Welsh Rugby Union. NOCCO will be the official energy drink across the Welsh Rugby Union including the male, female and 7s elite teams and will kick off by supporting the men’s squad as they