Winning your first cap for Wales is always a great moment but for Josh Macleod it was extra special. The 26-year-old has overcome numerous injury setbacks to finally achieve his dream of playing for Wales. Back in 2021 the Scarlets openside was selected to start for Wales against Scotland at
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Jenkins knows Wales must front up and be better in all aspects
Neil Jenkins insists Wales are desperate to right the wrongs of their Georgia defeat against Australia on Saturday. Wales will be looking to end their Autumn Nations Series on a high against a dangerous Wallabies outfit at the Principality Stadium but will have to front up and be better in
Faletau calls for unity after defeat
Taulupe Faletau has called on the Welsh squad and management to “stick together” in a bid to end the year on a high with a win over the Wallabies. Faletau is in line to win his 100th Test cap (94 for Wales and five for the British & Irish Lions),
Pivac pledges thorough review ahead of Wallabies clash
Wayne Pivac has pledged to leave “no stone unturned” in reviewing the build-up to the 13-12 defeat to Georgia and how the Georgians, who meet Wales in next year’s World Cup, were able to notch their first win over Wales. “Everyone is disappointed and now we’ll go away and
Thomas taking things in his stride on and off the pitch
It has been quite a year-and-a-half for Gareth Thomas. He married his long-term partner Claire, won his first senior Welsh cap against Canada, became a Welsh regular during the 2022 Six Nations, signed a new three-year deal at his region, played in the first Wales senior men’s side to win
Macleod proves patience is a virtue
You couldn’t have blamed Josh Macleod for wanting to wrap himself up in cotton wool this week and stay in bed until this morning. Winning your first Welsh cap is a special moment for any player, but MacLeod has had to wait longer than most to get his chance. This
Portugal complete Wales’ World Cup Pool
Just as they prepare to meet two of their four 2023 World Cup Pool opponents in consecutive weekends in the Autumn Nations Series, Georgia and Australia, Wales have learned the final team they will face in France will be Portugal. Os Lobos became the 20th team, and final qualifier, for
