Rugby World Cup interesting facts

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The Rugby World Cup throws up a lot of good content but did you know any of these obscure facts and information? Robert Rees brings you some interesting facts about teams at this year’s World Cup. Tonga vs England Toutai Kefu -Tonga’s Head Coach – is 100% in meetings with Eddie Jones (1-0) having defeated […] READ MORE


Welsh coaches at the Rugby World Cup

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The Rugby World Cup will have an abundance of Welsh coaches at, working hard behind the scenes. Some are well known, others have a slightly more obscure role. Robert Rees takes a look at the Rugby World Cup’s Welsh coaching contingency.  Rugby World Cup’s Welsh coaching contingency Let’s start off with the obvious Welsh team […] READ MORE


Wales World Cup Squad: Five things we have learned

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Following on from Warren Gatland’s final Wales World Cup squad announcement Robert Rees looks at five key components as they head to Japan. Tighthead props need to stay fit Having only selected five props – Three looseheads and two tighteads – Warren Gatland will be praying that both Dillon Lewis and Tomas Francis remain fit. […] READ MORE


Wales Rugby World Cup Squad

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Following Saturday’s defeat to Ireland Warren Gatland has named his 31-man Wales Rugby World Cup squad to head to Japan. The squad sees some shock inclusions, Robert Rees has the latest. Wales Rugby World Cup Squad Forwards Props: Nicky Smith, Rhys Carre, Dillon Lewis, Tomas Francis, Wyn Jones. Hookers: Ken Owens, Elliot Dee, Ryan Elias. Second […] READ MORE


Wales Rugby World Cup squad prediction

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Following the 22-17 defeat to Ireland at the Principality Stadium Warren Gatland should have a clear idea of his 31-man Wales Rugby World Cup squad. Robert Rees takes a look at the 31 men Gatland is likely to choose.  Wales Rugby World Cup squad Forwards Props: Wyn Jones (Scarlets), Rob Evans (Scarlets), Nicky Smith (Ospreys), […] READ MORE





World Rugby Global Calendar pencilled in for 12 years

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Welsh Rugby Union CEO Martyn Phillips has told of the new World Rugby Global Calendar (October-June) being pencilled in until 2032. Robert Rees has the latest on the updated calendar. October-June World Rugby global calendar Speaking at the PRO14 press conference for Cardiff 2020 WRU CEO explained, “As far as we’re concerned now the calendar […] READ MORE