Wales coach Warren Gatland believes the Welsh regions recent performances in Europe can be a springboard for the forthcoming Guinness Six Nations campaign. All four Welsh regions – the Scarlets, the Ospreys, Cardiff and the Dragons – have reached the knockout stages of the Heineken Champions Cup and the European
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Rugby’s Greatest Championship Is Back
Rugby’s greatest championship, the Guinness Six Nations, returns and we have the media day launch photos to prove it. Starting on February 4th, at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff when Ireland face Wales, before all roads lead to another blockbuster Super Saturday, with the final game between Ireland and England
Scarlets and Cardiff have home games in Challenge Cup
Cardiff Rugby will host Sale Sharks in the Round of 16 in the European Challenge Cup as they chase a third Euro title. Despite losing in Brive in their final pool match last weekend, Dai Young’s side were still able to finish in the top four places in Pool A
Ospreys head to Saracens in Heineken Champions Cup
Having already accounted beaten the reigning French champions, Montpellier, and the English champions, Leicester Tigers, away from home, Toby Booth’s Ospreys have been given the task of beating three-time Heineken Champions Cup winners Saracens to reach this season’s quarter-finals. Even though Saracens were beaten in Edinburgh in their final pool
WRU statement – Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Comment: The Welsh Rugby Union condemns the use of racist, homophobic or sexist language and states in the strongest possible terms that racism, homophobic, sexist or bullying behaviour has no place in Welsh rugby. WRU statement issued to BBC Wales on 19/1/2023 Our people are very important to us and
WRU Development XV claims win in Scotland
The WRU Development XV claimed a narrow victory against The Thistles in the first ever Celtic Challenge fixture at Scotstoun Stadium [27-29]. The initiative is a pilot for the WRU, SRU and IRFU, supported by World Rugby to help raise standards in the women’s game. The hosts enjoyed the bulk
Wales U20s outclass inexperienced Poland
Poland were back in Wales to play their third match of the season and this time ran into a tide of talent as they conceded 12 tries in a 78-12 defeat to the Wales U20 squad at Cardiff Arms Park. While there was plenty for home coach Bryon Hayward to feel pleased
