Jamie Roberts’ rugby career; one that spans over a decade, has come to a close – no surprise to the majority, yet it is with fondness that many International and Welsh fans will look back on his stellar time as part of Warren Gatland’s Welsh team. Jamie Roberts’ rugby career in numbers Roberts honed his […] READ MORE
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Welsh rugby’s winners and losers in 2021
Welsh rugby’s winners and losers in 2021 Who are Welsh rugby’s winners and losers in 2021? Plus, what were some of the standout moments of the year? Wales triumphed in this year’s Six Nations, but did it have a bit of a ‘meh’ feel given the lack of crowds, and the somewhat fortunate nature of […] READ MORE
Exeter boom, Harlequins almost bust: Aviva Premiership assessment
Exeter did on Friday night what they’ve done in almost every Aviva Premiership game since November – win. Devon ruled the capital as Exeter’s pursuit for a home semi-final continued with a 39-26 bonus-point win over Harlequins at the Stoop. Since their 13-10 reverse to Bath on October 30, Rob Baxter’s side has won 11 […] READ MORE
Why Warren Gatland is likely to take Roberts and Te’o to New Zealand
Despite suggestions from many in the Twitter-verse that the only way Jamie Roberts could feature on the Lions tour to New Zealand this year is through a role as a team medic, it seems increasingly likely that he is to be named as one of the centres selected in the squad to be announced on […] READ MORE
La Rochelle Shine On European Debut
The question most fans had was ‘whether La Rochelle could travel as well as they could host?’. So their bonus point 34-27 win in the English capital answered that, as La Rochelle shine in the Champions Cup competition. Currently legitimising last season’s breakthrough brilliance, by winning five of their opening seven games in French Top […] READ MORE
Priestland’s Form a Sign That WRU Gatland’s Law Must Go
Rhys Priestland continues his hot start to the season, by helping Bath to a 25-9 victory over Wasps. Last Word on Rugby acknowledge his form does bring into question the so-called Gatland’s Law, as it mounts under further pressure. How Many Men Can Wales Select Under Gatland’s Law? Gatland’s law was signed as part of […] READ MORE
Tom Wood’s Determination Can be an Example to Jamie Roberts
Both England and Wales have revealed their teams to face their respective Southern Hemisphere opponents on Saturday and whilst there is success for England’s Tom Wood being selected at open-side flanker, there is equal disappointment for Wales’ Jamie Roberts having been dropped from the starting XV to face Argentina at the Principality Stadium. Tom Wood’s […] READ MORE
Moriarty’s Debut at Number Eight a Gallant Effort Amongst Failure
After a calamitous start to their Autumn campaign, one player, at least, made a decent fist of it against Australia. Moriarty’s Debut at Number Eight a Gallant Effort Amongst Failure It was ironic that the roof was left open at The Principality Stadium on Saturday as Wales welcomed Australia to Cardiff. So often these days […] READ MORE