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“Being Louis Rees-Zammit” is a BBC One Wales documentary, edited and directed by Huw Crowley, with Steffan Morgan executive producing. A previous BBC One Wales documentary, “Slammed” is reviewed here. This writer was prepared for a cringe-fest, and although there are some cringe moments, Rees-Zammit comes across relatively unscathed. This is typical. We just can't […] READ MORE
After a mixed Rugby Championship tournament; which saw New Zealand lift the title -despite a defeat to South Africa and a first home loss to Argentina – this weekend’s Cardiff Autumn International fixture continues to demand the very best of the All Blacks 2022 team. After the All Blacks kicked off their northern hemisphere tour […] READ MORE
There is no greater feeling than watching a career manifest in front of your very own eyes. This article aims to shine an early spotlight on some relatively unknown players in the Gallagher Premiership. Will this season bring even more young talent to the forefront? We review below the names we know already and some […] READ MORE
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
This game left the viewer with more questions than answers with regard to Wales’ progress. The hosts Wales did win this Fiji test yet, the topics and conversation continued with an improving Fijian national team providing a stern test for Wales. Of note, the two teams meet once more in the group stages of the […] READ MORE
Final dates have been confirmed for the November Autumn Test schedule for 2021. This covers men’s International matches across five continents and begins in late October, before the traditional November window opens for all sides. As stated by World Rugby; ‘the confirmed program seeks to optimize competition for established and emerging unions and is a […] READ MORE
Despite the empty stadiums’ international rugby is back and with it the long road to British and Irish Lions selection. God willing the British and Irish Lions will get the chance to tour South Africa. Unlikely but let’s enjoy the autumn whilst we can and the selection conundrums that Lions coach, Warren Gatland will face. […] READ MORE
In the last few seasons, Gloucester rugby fans could’ve been forgiven for getting excited at the chance of turning over the Premiership champions in front of a bouncing Shed (save for last year). This year the likelihood of a home win is about as likely as seeing thousands crammed into the terraces. The Cherry & […] READ MORE
Wales win an unlikely Six Nations Triple Crown. England are beaten in a game that will be remembered for two extremely controversial refereeing decisions. READ MORE
Wales Louis Rees-Zammit’s performances to date have arguably seen him viewed as the player of the Six Nations so far. The 20-year-old Gloucester winger has shown all of his potential with examples of his pedigree that is obvious even only in his first few Tests for Wales. That includes a solid, error-free performance against Ireland […] READ MORE
Freelance Rugby Writer and Journalism Student at Cardiff University