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Speaking at the Guinness PRO14 ticket launch earlier this week former Ospreys and Wales captain Ryan Jones gave his thoughts on Alun Wyn Jones and looked at the career ahead of Aaron Wainwright. Wales no longer underdogs with Alun Wyn Jones Discussing his country’s hopes at the World Cup Ryan Jones said, “It’s a really […] READ MORE
The Guinness Six Nations may be in a rest week, but as Ireland head to Twickenham unbeaten, Robert Rees has taken a look at how Wales began to slow down their breakdown. The ultimate Guinness Six Nations breakdown battle Ironically, the first example of Welsh breakdown work comes from good strong defence out wide, something […] READ MORE
Following two strong games to open their Rugby World Cup Robert Rees looks at why the Welsh breakdown work is not only some of the best in the world but, how it will be vital to any success in Japan. There’s method to the intensity Wales began their Australian onslaught within the first minute. The […] READ MORE
Here is Robert Rees‘ Rugby World Cup team of the tournament (so far). 20 games into the 42 match event, and plenty of World Rugby’s superstars have shone. After gauging the results and performances, this is in Rob’s opinion, the outstanding XV players in the Rugby World Cup, so far. 1. Jefferson Poirot (France) The French […] READ MORE
With the 2019 Rugby World Cup less than a fortnight away Robert Rees takes a look at the Tier One players to ‘keep an eye on’. Ireland – Tadgh Beirne The former Leinster man found plenty of form when he joined the Scarlets and has carried that through to Munster where he picked up his […] READ MORE
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 haven’t got off to the most auspicious of starts in the Six Nations in terms of performances but have extended their unbeaten run to a record-equalling 11 games. The win over Italy means they head into round three for a home tie against the also unbeaten England side. Robert Rees has your Wales analysis […] READ MORE
Warren Gatland and Rob Howley have announced their squad to face Scotland this weekend in the first game of the 2018 Under Armour Series. The two sides will play for the ‘Doddie Weir’ Cup – raising awareness and funds for his charity supporting MND. Here is Robert Rees’ take on the Wales squad announcement ahead of […] 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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