Nick Tompkins insists Wales will see the benefit of his move back to Saracens as he targets his ultimate dream of playing at a Rugby World Cup. The 26-year-old made a fast start to test rugby after being a shock selection for Wayne Pivac’s 2020 Six Nation squad having previously
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Premier15s returns with plenty of Welsh interest
She may be missing from the big west country derby between Bristol Bears and Gloucester Hartpury this weekend, but the mercurial Jaz Joyce is still grabbing the headlines. The Wales wonder wing was voted the best player in the Allianz Premier15s by The Daily Telegraph in a list of the
Elvis is hoping to shake up Glasgow to celebrate ‘The King’s’ birthday
Every time Elvis Taione enters the building at the Ospreys training ground, the greeting is the same. “The boys here, they never say ‘Good Morning’ to me,†reveals the Tongan hooker. They just go, ‘Uh-huh-huh!’ and I have to go ‘Uh-huh-huh’ back!” he explains. “It’s kind of become the routine
Scarlets vs Dragons postponed
The Round 10 United Rugby Championship fixture between Scarlets and Dragons has been postponed. The game was due to take place on Saturday, January 8 in Llanelli, however, a number of positive Covid-19 cases within the Dragons playing squad have been reported by the region. The URC Medical Advisory Group
Williams pens Cardiff contract
Cardiff Rugby have completed the signing of Liam Williams ahead of the 2022-23 season. The Wales and British & Irish Lions full-back is the Blue and Blacks’ third signing in preparation for next season and follows in the footsteps of Thomas Young and Taulupe Faletau. Williams replaces fellow Wales international
Brian Rees – surgeon, High Sheriff and international sportsman – dies
Brian Rees, the former Wales hooker who became an eminent surgeon and High Sheriff of South Glamorgan, has died at the age of 79. Born in Neath, he learned his rugby at Neath Grammar School alongside his lifelong friend, the former WRU President Dennis Gethin. He initially went to study
Cardiff clash with Dragons potsponed
Cardiff Rugby’s New Year’s Day derby against the Dragons has been postponed due to Covid-19. The United Rugby Championship encounter was due to take place at Rodney Parade on Saturday, but numerous positive Covid-19 cases have been found within both squads. Cardiff have liaised with the Dragons, the URC Medical
