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International rugby results over the last few weekends have played havoc with the Rugby World Cup 2019 odds. Only a few weeks ago, the All Blacks were regarded as the obvious favourites to win the Rugby World Cup. Now, there a few doubts if that early optimism is still an accurate reflection of current form. […] READ MORE
Springbok Rugby Legend Bryan Habana will be remembered for his finishing ability, an eye for intercepting passes and his electrifying pace. In this short series of Springbok Rugby Legends, Ryan Jordan takes a look at the playing careers of those who have endeared themselves to the South African rugby public. In the first edition of […] READ MORE
The fixtures for the 2019/20 Gallagher Premiership have been announced. It will start just as it did in 2018/19 with a West Country Derby between Bristol Bears and Bath. The announcement was made at an event at the BT Tower in London with the big reveal happening at 11am. 2019/20 Gallagher Premiership Fixtures The start […] READ MORE
With Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan fast approaching, we have to wonder who the real contenders are. The All Blacks are overwhelming favourites. Are there any real challengers to them or will it be a third straight Rugby World Cup win for the New Zealanders? Rugby World Cup 2019 We take a look at […] READ MORE
With the Six Nations having passed us by, the next thing to look forward to is the biggest Rugby event of them all. Rugby World Cup 2019 is being held in Japan from the 20th September to the 2nd November, with over 20 nations competing. New Zealand are the reigning world champions, having won in 2011 and then […] READ MORE
Sam Underhill put in a brilliant performance in England’s narrow loss to New Zealand at Twickenham. His disallowed try caught the eye but it was the rest of his game that suggested he has a bright future in an England jersey. He made the joint-most metres of any England player with the ball (66m) as […] READ MORE
Since the first Rugby World Cup in 1987, Wales have played Australia 28 times and won twice. The last time was 10 years ago, in Autumn 2008. Since then, it’s been 13 consecutive defeats. Such a one-sided relationship can’t really be described as a rivalry. For Welsh fans, the Australian team is their nemesis. No […] READ MORE
Warren Gatland has named his squad ahead of the upcoming Autumn Internationals against Scotland, Australia, Tonga and South Africa. Robert Rees has the latest news following the Wales squad announcement. REVEALED ??????? The Wales squad for the 2018 Under Armour Series, featuring uncapped duo Luke Morgan and Jonah Holmes. ? Wyth Llew yn dychwelyd […] READ MORE
Will Faf de Klerk play in the November Test against England is the question that has been on many Springbok rugby fans minds over the last couple of weeks. Faf de Klerk: An Important Member of the Springbok Squad De Klerk has been a bundle of energy for the Springboks in 2018, marshaling their kicking […] READ MORE
Monday saw the revealing of the successor to Warren Gatland’s throne post-2019 Rugby World Cup. Scarlets head boss Wayne Pivac was named after leading the rumour race for months. The two year search ends with Pivac gaining control of the Welsh side from 2019 Autumn series until the 2023 World Cup. #BREAKING ??????? Wayne Pivac […] 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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