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When compiling our list of Rugby Highlights, all the contributions were both personal, and a mix of popular and particular. Just like every rugby-conversation though, it is a mix of the most popular, and the most enjoyable moments across another great 12 months for Last Word on Rugby. Rugby Highlights of 2019 – LWOR top […] READ MORE
Speaking Exclusively to Robert Rees, WRU Head of Participation Geraint John discussed a salary cap, a Commercial Manager and a fresh season as the Indigo Group Welsh Premiership league. Fresh Indigo Premiership season ahead Looking forward to the Indigo Group Welsh Premiership season WRU (Welsh Rugby Union) head of participation Geraint John said, “It’s a […] READ MORE
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
The freshly sponsored Indigo Group Premiership has seen the BBC and S4C TV deal renewed this summer but, with no extra income for the clubs. No cash in fresh Indigo Group Premiership TV deal Last season’s TV coverage of the then Principality Premiership was applauded by fans and club-men across the country. Its exposure allowed […] READ MORE
During the 2019/20 Indigo Group Welsh Premiership launch former Bridgend Ravens Head Coach Matt Silva and WRU Head of Performance paid tribute to the deceased Ravens Chairman, who passed away last week. King the loyalist of Welsh Premiership supporters – John Speaking of the loss of Derrick King, Geraint John said, “Derrick was a major […] READ MORE
Stability within the Welsh Premiership has been a rarity over the past few seasons but to attain it’s goal of being a platform between semi-pro and professional rugby it must be given time and space to achieve stability. Inconsistent League Structure Doesn’t Aid Welsh Premiership Stability The Principality Premiership has seen a variety of changes […] READ MORE
The Principality Premiership split was implemented this season to try and create competitiveness in a ring-fenced league, the change in structure however isn’t the right way forward and neither was last seasons new points trial. Our man Robert Rees looks at why the Premiership should stay a stable league, whilst keeping development as it’s goal. OVERVIEW The Welsh […] 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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