James Hook has told Wales they must keep Beauden Barrett out of the limelight if they are to have any chance of ending a dark 69-year history of failure against the All Blacks on Saturday. Hook – who reckons Barrett is still the best blend of runner and creator in
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‘Belief the key for Wales’, says Wayne Pivac
Wayne Pivac has told his Wales players to build on the performances in South Africa and go out on pitch with confidence if they are to make history this Saturday. Wales face New Zealand at the Principality Stadium on Saturday chasing their first victory over the All Blacks in 69 years. Prior
Scarlets add Wasps coach Blackett to coaching team
The Scarlets have appointed Lee Blackett as backs and skills coach until the end of the season. Former Wasps head coach Blackett will assist Dwayne Peel and will start work on Monday. Seen as one of the most innovative coaches in the English game, Blackett’s first game as a Scarlets
All change for New Zealand as Barrett boys return
The Barrett brothers are all returning to the All Blacks line-up for the game against Wales at the Principality Stadium as part of a side that shows 11 changes to the team that beat Japan 38-31 last weekend. The trio of siblings will take their family cap tally up to
Wales name team for Autumn Nations Series opener against New Zealand
Head coach Wayne Pivac has named the Wales senior men’s team to face New Zealand in the opening round of the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday (KO 3.15pm) Wales play the All Blacks in front of a full house at Principality Stadium where the match is live on Amazon Prime,
Treharne reflects on Wales Sevens career
As the world’s leading sevens specialists turn up in Hong Kong this weekend for the opening round of this year’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, one player will be conspicuous by his absence. Luke Treharne has been globe trotting since making his debut for Wales on the Gold Coast in
Passionate Welsh fans stun All Blacks
The All Blacks camp have given the Cardiff crowd a big thumbs up and rated playing in front of a passionate Principality Stadium as one of the best experiences of their careers. The All Blacks camp have given the Cardiff crowd a big thumbs up and rated playing in front
