Eagle eyed Twitter users have started to notice that Rassie Erasmus may well be using a second, ‘burner,’ account to highlight calls that have gone against the Springboks on the 2021 Lions tour. Rassie Erasmus’ 2nd account? An account that began with 0 followers, replied to Erasmus’ tweet, congratulating the Lions for their victory, and […] READ MORE
Author: Robert Rees - Senior Editor
Wales’ British & Irish Lions; Where they started (photos)
British & Irish Lions come from all corners of the UK, but you may be hard-pressed to recognise some of the players in the youth or community club days. Robert Rees looks back at the pre-professional days of the Welsh Lions. Adam Beard – Birchgrove/Aberavon The Welsh lock was a late call-up to the squad, […] READ MORE
Marcus Smith racially abused in podcast by ex-Irish international
Marcus Smith, Harlequins and British & Irish Lions fly half, has been racially abused in a podcast by ex-Irish international Neil Francis. Marcus Smith abused online ‘The Left Wing’ podcast, which featured Neil Francis, had posted their latest podcast in which Francis calls Smith an “Oompa Loompa.” The podcast was made public with the below […] READ MORE
BREAKING: British & Irish Lions name team for first South Africa test
Despite a leak yesterday afternoon, the British & Irish Lions have named a slightly different one to that in The Times. Robert Rees brings you the team news. British & Irish Lions team: 15. Stuart Hogg (Exeter Chiefs, Scotland) #783 14. Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby, England) #816 13. Elliot Daly (Saracens, England) #822 12. Robbie […] READ MORE
Wales’ shining lights of the ‘Summer Series’
Despite only one win in three games, and some all-round dire performances, there were some shining lights for Wales, who were missing 27 players through injury or Lions call-ups. Robert Rees takes a look at those who raised their hand above the parapet ahead of the Autumn series. Wales find some summer gems Ben Carter […] READ MORE
Argentina clinch summer series following scrappy Welsh performance
Argentina have clinched the summer series following a win in the second test against Wales in Cardiff. Robert Rees brings you all the live reaction to the game from the principality stadium. Argentina clinch summer series Both sides started strongly and enjoyed some sunny spells with ball in hand, but it were Wales who planted […] READ MORE
Wayne Pivac disappointed with wasted chances
Wayne Pivac has expressed his disappointment with Wales’ lack of clinical edge in their 20-20 draw with Argentina. Robert Rees brings you all the latest updates from Pivac and Player of the Game Hallam Amos. Wayne Pivac disappointed with untaken chances “We’re disappointed with the opportunities we gave them, they were very direct up the […] READ MORE
Wales v Argentina ends in stalemate despite red card
Wales v Argentina has always produced some quality rugby, and today retained that reputation. Robert Rees brings you all the latest news and reaction live from Cardiff. Wales 20 Argentina 29 With 9 starting players amongst those who defeated the All Blacks last autumn, this was never going to be an easy task for Wales […] READ MORE
Wales vs. Canada player ratings
As Wales cruised past Canada to victory in Cardiff, Robert Rees brings you the player ratings for the 46 men involved in Saturday’s test match. Wales 68 – Tries: Williams (2), Botham, Holmes (2), Smith, Dee, Rowlands, Basham (2); Conversions: Sheedy (7), Thomas (2) Canada 12 – Tries: Lloyd, Coats; Cons: Nelson (1) Wales Player Ratings […] READ MORE
Wales cruise to Canadian victory as Halfpenny suffers blow
Wales cruised to a comfortable win over Canada in Cardiff, but it was a nightmare 100th cap for fullback Leigh Halfpenny, who left the field after just 60 seconds. Robert Rees you the latest from the Principality Stadium. Wales cruise to victory 68-12 It took just 60 seconds into Halfpenny’s 100th cap for a nightmare […] READ MORE