John Ryan, the first non-international player to become Wales’ national coach, has passed away at the age of 83. He took charge of the Welsh team for nine matches between 1988-1990 after the departure of Tony Gray. He resigned after his side suffered a record defeat, 34-6, at Twickenham in
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Screech returns to Dragons as injury cover
Wales international lock Matthew Screech has re-joined the Dragons on loan as injury cover. Screech, 30, links back up with the Men of Gwent with immediate effect, following an injury sustained by second row Will Rowlands on international duty with Wales. Church Village-born Screech made 163 appearances for Dragons between
Wales international Wainwright signs for Scarlets
Scarlets have signed Wales international prop Sam Wainwright from Saracens for the remainder of the 2022-23 season. The 24-year-old tight-head, currently part of Wales’s Autumn Nations squad, will arrive at Parc y Scarlets at the end of the series, ahead of the Scarlets’ European Challenge Cup matches against Bayonne and
Wales skipper wants to maintain momentum
Wales skipper Justin Tipuric has one message to his players ahead of the latest challenge in the Autumn Nations Series – “keep the momentum going after the Argentina game.” The Ospreys back row man wants to see his team raise the bar once again against Georgia to take them into the
Jones calls for Wales to ‘stick to gameplan’ against Georgians
Stephen Jones wants Wales to “stick to the gameplan” and not try to force things as they go in search of a second win in the Autumn Nations Series against Georgia. The Wales backs coach fully understands what threats the Georgians, who are once again in Wales’ World Cup pool next year in
Watkin ready for physical Georgia
Owen Watkin says Wales will have to front up physically against Georgia if they are to unleash their potent back-division this Saturday. Wales’ pack were impressive during last weekend’s hard-fought 20-13 victory over Argentina where they enjoyed 58 percent of territory against the abrasive Latin Americans. Georgia will pose a similar challenge
Wales stars selected for GB Sevens
Great Britain Sevens head coach Nick Wakley has called up Wales internationals Jasmine Joyce and Kayleigh Powell to his squad for the forthcoming HSBC Sevens World Series events. The players will be part of the GB squad for the rest of the season as they bid to qualify for the
