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There are six teams competing for the northern hemisphere nation’s premier competition but only one can be this year’s Six Nations winner. This weekend will be the final round of the belated tournament. However, three teams – Scotland, Wales, and Italy – will not be able to contest the championship this year. Furthermore, a loss […] READ MORE
Wales were outclassed 38-21 defeat to France at the Stade de France. Wayne Pivac’s side put up a limp second half performance in this Six Nations warm-up match. Lowri Jacob assesses five things we’ve learnt from Wales’ defeat to France. Wales’ loss is France’s gain Since arriving at France at the start of the year, […] READ MORE
The Six Nations and the Tri Nations are being played simultaneously for the first time ever, due to the adaptation to scheduling which rugby has made for Covid-19. Less a coincidence than a rare event that is unlikely to reoccur. With the 2021 Six Nations scheduled for its more regular window of February and March […] READ MORE
As the year passes the change in seasons, gladly for rugby fans, it means Autumn International’s dates have been set, including Nations Cup and Women’s Test matches. Knowing this, it brings the theatre of International rugby a step closer. All the while, Guinness PRO14 and the Premiership point towards their playoffs and grand final. All […] READ MORE
New head coach Glenn Delaney will have plenty of questions to answer as he prepares for his next adventure as the new head coach of the Scarlets. Few questions will be as important as how to accommodate both Liam Williams and Leigh Halfpenny. Halfpenny has reportedly signed an extension to remain in Llanelli per WalesOnline, […] READ MORE
Sam Warburton’s early retirement due to an injury overload has struck much sadness throughout the rugby community. The former Welsh captain will be remembered not only for his on field heroics but for his ambassadorial persona and substantial charitable work. Ever the gentleman away from the game of rugby, Sam Warburton has grown into one of […] READ MORE
As CVC investment into Rugby continues at a frightening pace and terrestrial rugby coverage could be coming to an end, what position does this place the sustainability of rugby? David Challis analyses the state of commercial rugby going forwards, referencing the role of private equity, the next round of television deals and where this places […] READ MORE
Italy has seen an outbreak of the Coronavirus, and 11 towns in Italy have now been quarantined due to the deadly virus. Travellers returning to Great Britain have been told to “self-isolate” themselves at home, and worries over the coronavirus’s spread have caused upcoming Six Nations fixtures to be under threat. Italy’s men’s and women’s […] READ MORE
Millions of young boys and girls dream of playing in the Six Nations tournament or the Rugby World Cup. Yet, only a few elite rugby players are able to achieve that dream. While only the elite players are able to play in the Six Nations and/or Rugby World Cup, the number of players that achieve […] READ MORE
Following their drubbing at the hands of France, Wales women are feeling “positive” and are excited against their challenge against England. Captain Siwan Lillicrap spoke to the media. Wales women feeling upbeat “This might come to a shock for people listening in, but we’re feeling positive. They are semi-professional and one of the best sides […] 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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