Challenge Cup holding more talent than ever

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As rugby in the northern hemisphere grows stronger, so does the EPCR Challenge Cup. The 2019/20 season is on the eve of beginning a brand new year, holding more talent than ever. 20 of the leading teams across Europe, prepare to ‘challenge’ for superiority. Robert Rees takes a look at the main contenders ahead of […] READ MORE


Welsh Rugby Union 2019 annual report review

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The end of another financial year means the release of the latest Welsh Rugby Union annual report. It can be a complicated set of figures, data and block text so, Robert Rees breaks it down into all ‘you need to know’ about the WRU books. Gerald Davies elected new President Following the stepping down of […] READ MORE


Welsh regions head into European window with high hopes

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With domestic duties dealt with, for the time being, all the focus now is on the two key European competitions. The Welsh regions leave behind their derby games from last weekend and will hope to ‘light up the cup scene’ once again. Robert Rees gives us your Welsh regions European preview. Key European competitions (1) […] READ MORE


Challenge Cup draw offers up scintilating ties

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The Challenge Cup draw is usually a secondary affair with all eyes on the Champions Cup. This year has been different with a whole stack of big-name clubs falling into the tier competition, thus making it a very satisfying product to watch unfold. Robert Rees previews the 2019/20 competition. Pool 1 Castres, Worcester Warriors, Dragons, […] READ MORE


Can Anyone Catch Saracens in Pool Three?

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The Champions Cup is back and we are all primed and ready for a fortnight of action packed thrills and spills. On the face of it Pool Three looks to be one of the more straightforward groups in the competition. Saracens are two from two and sitting top. Glasgow and Cardiff have both won one […] READ MORE


Gethin Jenkins was a Modern Great: a Career Retrospective

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Gethin Jenkins received 129 test caps for Wales during his storied career. He went on three British and Irish Lions tours, won three Grand Slams, four Six Nations titles, a Heineken Cup and two Challenge Cup titles. Compiling a highlights reel any forward or, any back for that matter would be proud of. After the […] READ MORE




Champions Cup Round One summary

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Week one of the Heineken Champions Cup gifted some big scores, big shocks and some old fashioned thumpings. A huge weekend of rugby is over, and Robert Rees gives you your 2018/19 Champions Cup round one summary Pool One Standings Leinster – 5 points Toulouse – 4 points Bath – 1 point Wasps – 0 […] READ MORE