Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
With another season of Indigo Group Premiership rugby behind us it’s time to reflect on the past nine months or so and recognise those who have excelled this season. Team of the Season Following much deliberation over some very difficult choices, and an 83-man shortlist that involved all 13 clubs, the 2022/23 Indigo Group Premiership […] READ MORE
The Indigo Group Premiership enters its final round of the regular season this weekend as the top four get set to battle it out in the play-offs. However, clubs received communication from the WRU on Wednesday that all three play-off games would be moved to Sunday’s for 5.15pm kick-offs, with S4C dictating the moves. Last […] READ MORE
Indigo Group Premiership transfer season is now underway as club’s start announcing retained staff before moving on to those who they are bringing in. Robert Rees brings you the destination of either incoming or outgoing Prem players. Kristian Dacey Having announced his retirement from the professional game on Wednesday night, Last Word understands that the […] READ MORE
The 2021/22 Indigo Group Premiership and end of season rewards are revealed after another thrilling season of community rugby. Indigo Group Premiership Team of the Season After a season of both an Indigo Group Cup and Premiership, the Team of the Season has been selected by Robert Rees. Rowan Jenkins (Aberavon) Will Griffiths (Newport) Geraint […] READ MORE
The Indigo Group Welsh Premiership is set to reduce down to nine teams for the 2023/24 season. Robert Rees brings you the latest detail on the proposed changes. Welsh Premiership set to shrink According to club sources, the Welsh Premiership is set to cut three teams for the season after next. However, it’s not just […] READ MORE
The Indigo Group Premiership may be months behind its usual starting point, but with plenty of time to look at off the field matters, Robert Rees has investigated into the playing budgets of each team. Indigo Group Premiership playing budgets The Welsh Premiership is a turbulent environment financially, with changes to the format and funding […] READ MORE
With the Principality Premiership season underway; and the TV fixtures underway following Ebbw Vale vs Aberavon, Robert Rees looks at the influential men who will be key for each team, in the 2018/19 season. Teams are listed alphabetically, with one player chosen that will [likely] influence the fortunes of that team within the Regions. Aberavon […] READ MORE
Despite the early end to the Welsh Premiership 2019-20 season, business has resumed to sort squads out ahead of next season. Last Word on Rugby brings you 11 exclusive transfers. Ben Flower The rugby league star has made a surprising switch, not only in codes, but a shock move to National Championship side Pontypool. The […] READ MORE
Two major sporting stadia within Wales have been transformed into field hospitals to fight the Coronavirus outbreak. There are plans to have around 2,000 beds in the Principality Stadium with its neighbour helping along. Principality Stadium The stadium is now host to a giant marquee under which the beds and medical equipment will be positioned. […] READ MORE
2017 proved an eventful year for supporters and stakeholders of the Welsh Professional Rugby Region, newly entitled as ‘Dragons Rugby’. With the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) recently installed as the new owners of both Rodney Parade and Dragons Rugby, what does the future of the Region hold? Newport Gwent Dragons – Urgent Need for Change Historically, […] READ MORE
Located in Newport, South Wales, Brad Hayward is a keen Rugby enthusiast and volunteer within his local community.
A WRU qualified Rugby Coach for Mini and Junior Age Grade Rugby, he currently coaches a Regional Girls' Cluster and at local Club level, remaining ambitious to continue to develop his coaching potential.
A devoted Supporter of the Dragons Regional pro team, and the semi-pro and amateur Rugby Club's within the Region, Brad was one of the founders, and current Chairman of the Dragons Official Supporters Club. This organisation is dedicated to supporting the game at all levels within the Dragon's Region.
Additionally Brad volunteers in a number of roles within the Welsh Rugby Union, supporting the ongoing development and promotion of the Game in Wales.
A retired Engineering Officer from the Royal Air Force, Brad has now resettled his family of a wife and 2 sons in South Wales after 18 years located around the country, and is now employed within the Ministry of Defence in Bristol.