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The RFU has suspended all rugby activity in England along with Premiership Rugby who have called a cease in action for at least five weeks. Premiership suspended for five weeks A Premiership Rugby statement read; “We are sorry to tell our fans that we will be postponing our season for five weeks, in line with […] READ MORE
The Board of European Professional Club Rugby has decided that this season’s Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-final matches will not now be played on the scheduled dates of 3/4/5 April. Champions Cup postponed along with European Challenge Cup Amid growing public health concerns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the decision was taken during […] READ MORE
Last Word on Rugby understands that the Welsh Rugby Union has withdrawn their ticket money from the member clubs’ accounts for the tickets sold to them for the Scotland game, which has been cancelled. Money is withdrawn, but no game to go to A club source speaking to Last Word said, “They have debited all […] READ MORE
Sporting fixtures have been decimated as a result of the rapidly spreading Coronavirus, but as rugby gets cancelled and real-life realities take over it brings a true reflection on how big a part sport plays in our lives. Six Nations headlines the bill Of all the rugby fixtures cancelled the Guinness Six Nations falls on […] READ MORE
The Welsh Rugby Union has donated all the food prepped and made for the postponed Wales vs. Scotland game to the homeless to ensure it wouldn’t be wasted and go to a worthy cause. Food donation that means a lot for the needy of Cardiff The homeless on Cardiff’s street will get a much-needed meal […] READ MORE
Louis Rees-Zammit was chosen in Wayne Pivac’s initial squad, but hasn’t been named in any of the five games in this year’s tournament. Despite the lack of a cap the winger isn’t eligible for England yet and here’s why. Residency eligibility issues The laws for World Rugby’s eligibility now lie at five years, not three, […] READ MORE
The Guinness Six Nations clash between Wales vs. Scotland has been called off following fears over the spread of Coronavirus. Robert Rees has the latest from the Principality Stadium. Guinness Six Nations clash off! The game between Wales and Scotland has been called off following a board meeting this afternoon in what has been an […] READ MORE
The Guinness Six Nations action between Wales and Scotland is still going ahead as things are planned, but with plenty of questions going through supporters minds we answer all your queries. Robert Rees has the latest from Cardiff. Game is still on The key point as of lunchtime Friday is the game is still due […] READ MORE
The Guinness Six Nations tie between Wales and Scotland has been subject to much conjecture in recent days as it, and the Cheltenham Gold Cup, now seemingly stand alone in world sport as the only events running this week. Roof open The roof has been opened and will remain as such for tomorrow’s game to […] READ MORE
Alun Wyn Jones will be featuring in his 139th test for Wales against Scotland at the weekend and combined with his nine British and Irish Lions test he has equalled the record for most international rugby caps. The current record is held by New Zealand’s Richie McCaw who played 148 times for the All Blacks, […] READ MORE
Rugby journalist, specializing on all things Welsh rugby, United Rugby Championship, and the Gallagher Premiership. A freelance journalist published in The Rugby Paper, Telegraph, RugbyPass et al.
Robert has a BA in Sports Journalism from the University of Gloucestershire.
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