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Is it make or break time for Pivac’s Wales? The Welsh international men’s rugby team are coming off the back of a thumping 54-16 loss to the All-Blacks. Yes, at one stage Wales were less than scores away from New Zealand but however you want to dress the result up, it was a resounding loss. […] READ MORE
A fresh, new, exciting young squad. A phrase 12 months ago English pundits and fans never would have dreamed of saying. However, two years out from a Rugby World Cup and Jones has pulled the trigger on some of his old faithful’s, choosing to invest in young English prospects. Will this new look England be […] READ MORE
After historic wins at Twickenham and Paris in the Six Nations, Scotland will want to be more consistent just two years out from the Rugby World Cup. Can this start in the upcoming Scotland Autumn Internationals? With two of the three best teams in the world lined up as their opponents, the nation’s fate is […] READ MORE
With just two more Gallagher Premiership rounds to be played before International Rugby begins, English rugby fans couldn’t be happier with such a full calendar. It happens in the Northern Hemisphere autumn though, last year was so badly interrupted that the pandemic interrupted so much of the calendar, 2021 is gratefully welcomed by stakeholders, players, […] READ MORE
As well as confirming the men’s calendar, the Women’s Autumn Test window is ‘ready to open’ in 2021. Many of the world’s leading nations are descending on Europe for a series of tests that are significant for their immediate outcomes, as well as the long-term goals for each country. Bringing teams north are New Zealand […] READ MORE
Time for Welsh rugby to revive the spirit of Carwyn James? Coaching analysis ahead of the Autumn International opener against NZ. READ MORE
The British and Irish Lions first began touring in 1888 where 10,000 spectators watched the first clash in Otago. Fast forward 132 years and the next tour is due to take place this summer. It’s a hot topic in world rugby currently but, what if there was potential to form a women’s British and Irish […] READ MORE
As the year passes the change in seasons, gladly for rugby fans, it means Autumn International’s dates have been set, including Nations Cup and Women’s Test matches. Knowing this, it brings the theatre of International rugby a step closer. All the while, Guinness PRO14 and the Premiership point towards their playoffs and grand final. All […] READ MORE
It has been a big Autumn for the Home Nations. This year’s Autumn Internationals have challenged the established dominance of the Southern Hemisphere sides. In matches between the Home Nations and the Rugby Championship sides the Home Nations have won seven and lost just two. Granted they were at home for all of these but […] READ MORE
Tries from Tomas Francis and Liam Williams saw Wales grind home a fifth win over the Springboks in six games. The win ensured Wales secured an unbeaten autumn campaign following on from victories against Scotland, Australia and Tonga in their first three games. Wales burst out the blocks The opening twenty minutes or so belonged […] READ MORE