The Barbarians have appointed Kingsley Jones as the assistant coach to Eddie Jones for this summer’s Killik Cup showdown against the World XV. Jones. current head coach of Canada’s national team , will work with Jones, the newly appointed Wallabies head coach, for the clash at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday
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PRB comment on player contracts
Professional Rugby Board (PRB) members, the Welsh Rugby Players Association (WRPA) and Wales’ players have been engaged in ongoing contract negotiations since January, against the backdrop of a PRB commitment to honour all existing contracts. Welsh Rugby Union interim CEO Nigel Walker met with senior members of the Wales squad
25 Retained For Mini Camp As Players Return To Provinces For URC Action
The Ireland coaching group will retain 25 players for the two day mini camp at the IRFU High Performance Centre later this week while the remainder of the squad have returned to their provinces to play in this weekend’s URC fixtures. Tadhg Beirne will see a specialist today to determine the
Owens demands his squad “stay tight”
Wales skipper Ken Owens has told his players to “stay tight” and to “work hard” in two-week build up to the Round 3 Guinness Six Nations clash with England. Owens, the try scorer for Wales against the Scots, is aware there will be “some grenades coming in for the outside”
Inside Camp: Story Of The Day At The Aviva Stadium
An epic test match, a bonus point and an electric atmosphere, take anothe look at Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations win against France. Source: Irish Rugby
The Verdict: Warren Gatland
Warren Gatland have a very honest assessment of the problems facing his side in the wake of the record defeat to the Scots at Murrayfield. Wales now have to prepare for the visit of England to Principality Stadium in Round 3 of the Guinness Six Nations on Saturday 25 February.
Thistles gain revenge over Development XV
The WRU Development XV were unable to secure the double over the Thistles at Cardiff Arms Park this afternoon when the home side lost 7-21 in a tough encounter. A strong start from the Scottish side saw them set up camp in the Welsh half but a resilient Welsh defence