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Following the Welsh squad announcement by Head Coach Wayne Pivac, he spoke to the media to explain his choices, Gareth Anscombe, the omissions and how he approached the autumn rugby following months of lockdown. Robert Rees brings you the full interview from Wales HQ. Gareth Anscombe out for the season… BREAKING: Gareth Anscombe expected […] READ MORE
Wayne Pivac has spoken to the media, via a webinar session, to discuss all matters Wales. From playing tests behind closed doors, to ‘The 38’, right down to the contracts in hand. He discussed the global season and his role as a teacher. Robert Rees brings you the full interview from the webinar. How has […] 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
The EGM called upon by 34 member clubs of the WRU has been forced into postponement by COVID-19. The meeting was to determine the outcome of the audit system, the way in which clubs gain their funding. The WRU National Council members standing for the vacant slot have also been confirmed. WRU forced to postpone […] READ MORE
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) have announced the plans for the remainder of the season for the club game, starting with a £1000 grant for each club and confirming the status of the funding. WRU raid the coffers for clubs The WRU have raided the coffers once again this season by announcing they’ll give a […] READ MORE
Last Word on Rugby understands that the Welsh Rugby Union has withdrawn their ticket money from the member clubs’ accounts for the tickets sold to them for the Scotland game, which has been cancelled. Money is withdrawn, but no game to go to A club source speaking to Last Word said, “They have debited all […] READ MORE
Sporting fixtures have been decimated as a result of the rapidly spreading Coronavirus, but as rugby gets cancelled and real-life realities take over it brings a true reflection on how big a part sport plays in our lives. Six Nations headlines the bill Of all the rugby fixtures cancelled the Guinness Six Nations falls on […] READ MORE
The Guinness Six Nations action between Wales and Scotland is still going ahead as things are planned, but with plenty of questions going through supporters minds we answer all your queries. Robert Rees has the latest from Cardiff. Game is still on The key point as of lunchtime Friday is the game is still due […] READ MORE
The Guinness Six Nations clash between Wales vs. Scotland has been called off following fears over the spread of Coronavirus. Robert Rees has the latest from the Principality Stadium. Guinness Six Nations clash off! The game between Wales and Scotland has been called off following a board meeting this afternoon in what has been an […] READ MORE
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
Rugby journalist, specializing on all things Welsh rugby, United Rugby Championship, and the Gallagher Premiership. A freelance journalist published in The Rugby Paper, Telegraph, RugbyPass et al.
Robert has a BA in Sports Journalism from the University of Gloucestershire.
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