Davies embracing utility tag as he goes in search of more caps

The versatility tag has been a hindrance for many players, but Seb Davies believes it can help him add to his 13 Wales caps.  Davies began his career as a second row but has developed into a utility forward who is now able to play blindside flanker, and No 8.

Joyce double can’t save Bears

It didn’t take long for Jaz Joyce to announce her return to the 15-a-side game after a stint on the world sevens circuit with Team GB. The Wales wing scored twice in the opening 15 minutes for Bristol Bears in the ninth round of the Allianz Premier15s, although her side

Welsh coach thriving in cauldron of French rugby

Barry Maddocks has worked at the cutting edge of professional rugby for the best part of 20 years, and now faces one of the biggest challenges of his career.   The west Walian may not be a household name, but he has forged a reputation in rugby circles as one

Winnett in dreamland after debut try

Cameron Winnett admits he was in dreamland on Saturday as he made a try-scoring debut for Cardiff in the dramatic Heineken Champions Cup clash against Harlequins. The full back, who featured for the club’s under-18 side back in June, had the perfect start at Twickenham Stoop, crossing for the game’s

Bristol re-Joyce with Jaz return

There was a huge amount of enthusiasm and anticipation at Bristol Bears this week with the return to action of two world class backs. While the men were delighted to have Semi Radradra available again for Heinekn Champions Cup duty, Dave Ward’s women’s side were equally pleased to have Jasmine

Scarlets against Bordeaux postponed, Dragons against Lyon still on

The Heineken Champions Cup clash between Scarlets and Bordeaux-Begles scheduled for Sunday, December 19 has been postponed. All Champions Cup and European Challenge Cup clashes between French and British clubs on Saturday and Sunday won’t take place. This is a consequence of new travel measures between the UK and France

Racing 92 against Ospreys cancelled

The Heineken Champions Cup clash between Racing 92 and Ospreys has been cancelled due to the Welsh region recording a number of positive Covid-19 tests. Under European rugby rules, French side Racing have been awarded an automatic 28-0 win. A European rugby statement read: “EPCR has been informed by Ospreys