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Wales have announced their squad ahead of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations. It contains three fly-halves with different playing styles. After a run of bad results, Wayne Pivac is under pressure to win. The fly-half Pivac picks changes the structure of the backline, in turn affecting the way Wales play. The man at ten could […] READ MORE
As 2020 hobbles to a close and 2021 hints at a better year, we look at what’s left of a discarded leftover from a time that seems long ago: the Guinness Pro14. The Pro12-cum-Pro14-cum-Pro12 again, began the 2020/21 season in October but in March it will end early, and the Rainbow Cup will begin April […] READ MORE
Warren Gatland and Rob Howley have announced their squad to face Scotland this weekend in the first game of the 2018 Under Armour Series. The two sides will play for the ‘Doddie Weir’ Cup – raising awareness and funds for his charity supporting MND. Here is Robert Rees’ take on the Wales squad announcement ahead of […] READ MORE
Gloucester and the Cardiff Blues have secured their spot in the Challenge Cup final following their wins over Newcastle and Pau respectively. Both former finalists in this competition, will meet in Bilbao Spain, for the European Rugby Club finals. Gloucester first to secure place in Bilbao final Gloucester were the first side to secure their […] READ MORE
An eventful weekend in the European Challenge Cup quarter finals saw two away wins, for Gloucester Rugby and Cardiff Blues. These wins have altered the makeup of the semi-finals significantly; both these sides will now play at home as a reward for winning on the road. Here’s a review of the European Challenge Cup quarter […] READ MORE
James is an Editor for Last Word on Rugby. He covers the Gallagher Premiership and in particular Gloucester Rugby, his hometown club. When not at Kingsholm James may also be found supporting Gloucestershire Cricket.