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Following the announcement of the England World Cup squad the debate has started on why certain players haven’t been chosen. Here are Eddie Jones’ biggest omissions from the squad. England World Cup Squad Danny Cipriani Despite being named the Premiership player of the year and gathering enough highlights to release a movie it was never […] READ MORE
Following his side’s 33-19 victory over Wales at Twickenham, Eddie Jones has named his 31-man England World Cup squad. Robert Rees has the latest. England World Cup squad Owen Farrell will captain England in his second Rugby World Cup. The squad of 31 players have over 1,000 caps, with 17 having played in at least […] READ MORE
Wales fell to a 33-19 defeat at the hands of England to end their 14-match winning run. Tries from Billy Vunipola, Joe Cockanasiga and Luke Cowan-Dickie were enough to seal victory for England at Twickenham. Whilst England dominated in a good display of skill and power in a fresh-look squad, it was often Wales’ mistakes […] READ MORE
Warren Gatland has announced his Wales team to face England in the first of four warm-up tests. Wales Team Alun Wyn Jones will become Wales’ all-time most capped player when he lines up against England on Sunday. He’s joined by Adam Beard in the boilerhouse and they’ll pack down behind Nicky Smith, Ken Owens and […] READ MORE
Warren Gatland will name his squad to face England this Friday as the Kiwi looks to go out on top before heading down under to coach the Gallagher Chiefs. Robert Rees picks out the likely 31 men that’ll be heading to Japan. Wales World Cup squad Back-Three With five back three players set to be […] READ MORE
The newly named Indigo Group Premiership will kick off in September, ahead of its professional counterparts. Chairman of the Premiership clubs and Ebbw Vale Jon Jones sat down to discuss the exciting road ahead in the league’s development. Welsh Rugby Union – Premiership bond getting stronger Despite heavy debate over the purpose of the Indigo […] READ MORE
With the summer being a manic period of ins and outs for rugby clubs here is a comprehensive list of all Gallagher Premiership transfers ahead of the 2019/20 season. Gallagher Premiership Transfers Bath IN: Lewis Boyce (Harlequins), Christian Judge (Cornish Pirates), Will Stuart (Wasps), Mike Williams (Leicester Tigers), Josh McNally (London Irish), Tom de Glanville (Bath […] READ MORE
Eddie Jones has named his 35-man England training squad, which includes Gloucester fly half Danny Cipriani. In other key decisions, Joe Marler also returns alongside four uncapped England players. England training squad Forwards Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers, 85 caps) Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs, 11 caps) Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, 10 caps) Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby, […] READ MORE
The freshly sponsored Indigo Group Premiership has seen the BBC and S4C TV deal renewed this summer but, with no extra income for the clubs. No cash in fresh Indigo Group Premiership TV deal Last season’s TV coverage of the then Principality Premiership was applauded by fans and club-men across the country. Its exposure allowed […] READ MORE
During it’s 20-year existence, the Principality Stadium has generated £2.75bn for Wales a report reveals. A newly published independent report carried out by Econative on behalf of the WRU reveals the value of the stadium is nearly £3bn. That’s the equivalent of £135m and 2500 full-time jobs every year. The report also highlighted that visitor […] 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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