The Welsh Rugby Union is setting new standards within world sport with its recently launched rugby-themed “Fit, Fed, Fun” camps to support children and families throughout Wales during the school holidays. This new initiative is being run in partnership with WE Soda, the world’s largest producer of natural soda ash
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Josh Turnbull retains Cardiff Rugby captaincy
Josh Turnbull has once again been named Cardiff Rugby’s captain ahead of the 2022-23 season. The versatile forward was named club captain last season, having led the Blue and Blacks on numerous occasions previously. Turnbull has now made 171 first team appearances for Cardiff, including 14 last season, and is
The rise of Scarlets prop Harri O’Connor
Harri O’Connor is hopeful his summer experiences with Wales can help him kick on with the Scarlets this season. The young tighthead prop has long been viewed as one of the brightest prospects in Welsh rugby, and impressed for the Scarlets in his nine appearances last term. In his only
Wales’ autumn opponents clash in Rugby Championship
Wales got an early chance to view their autumn opponents in action as the Southern Hemisphere’s Rugby Championship kicked-off on Saturday. New Zealand, who will be Wales’ next opponents at the Principality Stadium on November 5th, got comfortably beaten 26-10 by South Africa in Nelspruit. The world champion Springboks, who
URC reveals kick-off times for season ahead
After releasing the fixtures by round last week, the United Rugby Championship has today revealed the kick-off times for each round after consultation with the seven broadcast partners in the UK, Ireland and South Africa. Scarlets launch their campaign by taking on Ospreys on Saturday, September 17 with a 5.15pm
Wales senior men’s assistant coach Gareth Williams departs
Gareth Williams, Wales senior men’s assistant coach with responsibility for the contact area, has left his role to join the Scarlets as defence coach. Williams departed following the three-Test series in South Africa where Wales secured its first ever win over the Springboks in South Africa in the second Test.
WRU pilot new men’s pathway programme
The Welsh Rugby Union is introducing a collaborative pilot programme for the men’s pathway at national Under 18 level this week in partnership with Scotland and Italy as preparations for next season’s campaign begins in earnest. The U18s squad will be in camp between 2nd-4th August in North Wales at
