The former Wales and Llanelli No 8 and second row Phil Davies has taken over from Joe Schmidt as the director of rugby for World Rugby. The 56-year-old, who won 46 caps for his country, had a glittering playing career before successfully transitioning into coaching. For the past 25 years
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Breitling Becomes Official Timing Partner Of Six Nations
Six Nations Rugby has today announced a long-term partnership with Breitling, the luxury Swiss Watchmaker, making it the Official Timing Partner of the Guinness Six Nations, Women’s Six Nations and Autumn Nations Series. The Breitling partnership is a first of its kind for a Timing Partner, as it will span all
Wales hooker Roberts signs for Dragons
The Dragons have confirmed the signing of Wales hooker Bradley Roberts from Ulster. Roberts made his international debut for Wales against South Africa in the 2021 Autumn Nations Series. The 26-year-old heads back to Wales having previously spent a season with RGC in the Welsh Premiership and will look to
Wales U20 announce coaches for Six Nations campaign
Wales have confirmed the coaching staff for the forthcoming U20s Six Nations campaign. Shaun Connor, Craig Everett and Richard Kelly will assist head coach Byron Hayward as preparations gather momentum for the opening game against Ireland at Musgrave Park on Friday 4th February. Dragons Academy coach Shaun Connor will lead
Wales men’s squad update
The following players will be released to their regions and are available for selection this weekend: Rhys Carre (Cardiff Rugby) Dillon Lewis (Cardiff Rugby) Ross Moriarty (Dragons) Gareth Anscombe (Ospreys) Kieran Hardy (Scarlets) Bradley Roberts (Ulster Rugby) They will rejoin Wales camp Sunday 30 January to continue preparations for the
Welsh rugby launches hunt for new facemask design
The Welsh Rugby Union has partnered with Welsh Government to launch a competition to find a new design for a facemask to be worn by Wales men’s, women’s, and U20’s teams during the 2022 Guinness Six Nations championships. The competition comes as the WRU partners with Wales’ #KeepWalesSafe campaign following
Roberts to depart Dragons
Wales international centre Jamie Roberts will leave the Dragons for personal reasons at the end of this month. Roberts joined the Men of Gwent in August 2020 and has made 23 appearances in all competitions, scoring five tries. The Wales and British & Irish Lions ace has been granted early