Wayne Pivac has announced his squad to take on Scotland in Wales‘ final 2020 Guinness Six Nations match. In the only game in the final round of action due to cancellations over Covid-19 fears Wales have a chance to keep their hands on the Doddie Weir Trophy. Wales’ final Six Nations squad Wayne Pivac has […] READ MORE
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Six Nations: How Ireland exploited narrow Welsh defence
Following Ireland’s bonus point win over Wales in the Six Nations questions were asked regarding the narrow Welsh defence and what it set out to do. Robert Rees takes a look at how Wales’ narrow defence was exploited by the Irish attack, which ultimately lead to their downfall. Ireland carefully plot Welsh Six Nations victory […] READ MORE
Rugby X leaving disatisfied taste in mouth of viewers
Rugby X kicked off this weekend at the O2 Arena but it left a dissatisfying taste in many of the viewers who watched on. Robert Rees columns his thoughts on the newly formed sport within rugby. Rugby X struggles to be a spectacle without meaning Without a purpose in a rugby structure or without a […] READ MORE
Rugby World Cup – Japan winning more than games
Hosting your own Rugby World Cup leaves you with several burdens. One, you have to perform reasonably well and two, you have to engage the wider audience into your spectacle. This is easier said than done, especially for a country that takes a lot to remove sumo wrestling from the headlines – something Japan’s opening […] READ MORE
Northern Hemisphere World Cup contenders
Looking at the Northern Hemisphere World Cup contenders, England may be seen as the best Challenger. But Wales and Ireland must be considered seriously too. Northern Hemisphere World Cup contenders Six Nations’ champions Wales goes into the RWC as one of the favourites to win the cup. The Welsh side which was ranked first, albeit […] READ MORE
Wales Defence grew in strength as tournament went on
Wales wrapped up the Grand Slam in Cardiff on Saturday following a 14th consecutive victory. The Welsh lineout finally arrived and succeeded, the scrum was solid as always and the Welsh defence grew in strength to seal a famous win. Wales Defence grew in strength Conceding fewer and fewer points as the tournament went by […] READ MORE
Surviving another All Blacks loss
Not a common experience for fans, although it has occurred twice in this one season, but surviving another All Blacks loss will test the faith of many fans belief. Some will ask How? Others will think Who is to blame? While a few might suggest Which player can help us win? All those questions and […] READ MORE
Joey Carbery starts for Ireland against Australia
An intriguing selection from Joe Schmidt as he named his squad for the first of three tests in Australia, kicking off in Brisbane this Saturday (KO 11.05am Irish time). The most noticeable selection of all, is Joey Carbery at 10. Joey Carbery starts at fly half Joey Carbery starts at 10, with Johnny Sexton wearing […] READ MORE
Let fans now enjoy June International Test Series
After plenty of build-up, commentators can finally say 'let fans now enjoy June International Test Series'. We reflect on the major, three-Test series READ MORE
Australia v Ireland Test Series; a form challenger in 2018
Of all the June Internationals that will be contested, one is a 'juicy' looking feature. The Australia v Ireland Test Series. One where the form challenger in 2018 will meet a battled host who needs to ensure their players are on song. The Wallabies might face-up, but the reality is Ireland are a force in World Rugby READ MORE