Wales second row Gwen Crabb has used Mental Health Awareness Week to shine a light on the importance of being kind to ourselves not putting too much pressure on ourselves as individuals, something that can be very prevalent in elite sport as well as many other walks of life. Crabb
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Jasmine Joyce focus on RWC after op
Wales and Bristol wing Jasmine Joyce is recovering after a successful surgery on an ongoing shoulder injury. The double Olympian will miss the remainder of Bristol Bears’ Allianz Premier 15s campaign but is hopeful of a full recovery in time for the Rugby World Cup later this year. Joyce said,
PRB update
The Professional Rugby Board (PRB) met yesterday, Wednesday 11th May, to continue discussions to further develop its strategy for a sustainable and ultimately successful professional game in Wales. The PRB is committed to working together to ensure all four regions continue to play important roles in the professional game. We
Scarlets retain Pumas star Lezana
Argentina international Tomas Lezana has signed a new contract to remain at the Scarlets. The 28-year-old flanker, capped 40 times for his country, arrived in Llanelli after featuring for the Pumas in The Rugby Championship and has made nine appearances, scoring two tries. A powerful, dynamic carrier, he has recovered
World Rugby Confirms Adoption Of Welfare-Driven Laws
World Rugby Council has today voted unanimously to adopt five welfare-driven global trials into full law from July 1 this year. The new laws mean that the upcoming women’s and men’s Rugby World Cups will feature the current package of global welfare-driven law trials including 50:22 and the goal line dropout. With
Obituary: Wales prop Glyn Shaw passes
Glyn Shaw, the powerhouse prop from Neath for played for Wales in rugby union and rugby league has died at the age of 71 after a long battle with cancer. A former Wales Youth cap in 1969 and 1970, he graduated into the Neath senior side in his first season
Rugby Players Ireland Reveal Award Nominations
Andrew Porter and Aoibheann Reilly were on hand as Rugby Players Ireland announced the nominees for the 2022 Rugby Players Ireland Awards, supported by Accenture. Set to be presented by Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble, the only national rugby awards ceremony celebrates the on and off the field achievements of Rugby

