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Gatland has announced his 42-man Welsh training squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in Japan. There might not be many surprises but a close look suggests plenty of takeaways for fans – of both Wales and rival teams. ??????? Here is Wales’ 42-man training squad for the 2019 @rugbyworldcup, which includes two uncapped players in […] READ MORE
This is why the 2019 Six Nations is the world’s premier rugby tournament. The drama and the unexpected just kept on happening. Exceeding the pre-Championship predictions, it was ‘all hail Sir Alun Wyn Jones’ as an imperious Wales team marched towards the third Grand Slam for head coach Warren Gatland. Yet, by comparison, it all […] READ MORE
The 2019 Six Nations will close on Super Saturday with three teams vying for the title. Wales and Ireland contests are normally very tight and Cardiff this Saturday will be no exception. At Twickenham, England will be champing at the bit to gain revenge after last year’s defeat in Scotland. Sandwiched between these two matches […] READ MORE
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Preseason predictions have not proved true for Scottish fans. So in that vein of thought, is Scotland a ‘Dragon Slayer’ or a slave to the Six Nations leader [Wales]. The upcoming fixture between Scotland and Wales is sure to make for a Championship defining moment. Even though form is in the favour of the Red […] READ MORE
A dominant England display was enough to see them cruise home to a comfortable victory at the Cardiff Arms Park as they continue their strong challenge for another Six Nations title. Nine tries from the visitor’s sees them solidify their spot at the top of table by a clear three points. Dominant England display keeps […] READ MORE
England v Wales encounters are always passionate affairs and Saturday’s showdown could be one of the best yet. These two great rugby nations are evenly matched, are both winning and will tear into each other. Wales are very real challengers for the World Cup and deserve this recognition. England are totally different from last year’s […] READ MORE
Ireland, the strongest contenders for a Grand Slam before the Six Nations started, are already out of the running. Scotland, the dark horses for many fans, are also out. England are deservedly favourites to pull off the ultimate Six Nations triumph after two very impressive wins but what about Wales? Is a Welsh Grand Slam […] READ MORE
The England rugby team under Eddie Jones is officially ‘back in a good place’. An impressive display in front of their adoring fans, answers many questions and emphasized twin victories to open the Six Nations. At times England were very good against France and ultimately, one cannot argue against a 44-8 scoreline. How good were […] READ MORE
Fast approaching the Six Nations season, many rugby union fans will make the procession towards the home of England Rugby: Twickenham. In 2019, the mecca has changed with the times, but is that now ‘exclusive, not inclusive?’ Changes are made, the Twickenham of old is much changed for many traditional rugby football fans. Some for […] READ MORE
England v Ireland on Saturday night was enthralling and significant. Significant because the England rugby team made an emphatic statement to the rest of the world that they are ready for the World Cup. This was a mighty performance by England when one considers the quality of the opposition and the venue. Winning away from […] READ MORE
Charlie has been writing rugby features for the last 20 years and has covered World Cups, Six Nations, and Lions' tours. My aim has always been to provide opinion and analysis which hopefully adds to the conversations that we all enjoy over a pint or two in the pub.