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Wales haven’t got off to the most auspicious of starts in the Six Nations in terms of performances but have extended their unbeaten run to a record-equalling 11 games. The win over Italy means they head into round three for a home tie against the also unbeaten England side. Robert Rees has your Wales analysis […] READ MORE
With the Six Nations set to kick off in Paris next week between France and Wales Robert Rees gives you his Wales side to face France as Warren Gatland kick starts the Wales campaign. Injury setbacks for Wales will force changes It’s been well known for a while that full back Leigh Halfpenny will be […] READ MORE
Warren Gatland has named his 39 man squad to compete in the 2019 Six Nations and, whilst his Wales squad sprung no real shocks in terms of who is included, there was certainly a lot of talking points surrounding the selections. Round One of the 2019 championship begins on Friday February 1, with France hosting […] 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
A Thomas Young brace and 17 points inside seven second-half minutes were the catalysts for a champion performance from Wasps at the Stoop. Despite playing more than an hour without centre Kyle Eastmond after he was dismissed for a high tackle on Marcus Smith, Wasps managed to score six tries in a 44-22 success over […] READ MORE
Wales fans had a joyous Tuesday mulling over a strong Wales Six Nations squad announcement, with very few left disappointed. The serious matter of who would help Wales to take the crown off of England was the main focus of course. But as much today, it was fan’s social media’s reaction that often describes the […] READ MORE
Warren Gatland has announced his 36 man squad for the Autumn Internationals. These players will feature throughout the four Test series in Cardiff starting 11th November. There are five new faces, with a few huge omissions. Wales Autumn Squad Forwards There are three new caps amongst the forwards. Prop Leon Brown and hooker Elliot Dee […] READ MORE
Bath’s 9-25 victory away at the Ricoh on Sunday ruined Wasps Rugby’s 150th anniversary game and handed Dai Young’s men their third defeat on the bounce. Not Young nor the Wasps faithful can be surprised however, that the season has not started the way the had hoped. Warning signs began towards the latter end of […] READ MORE
Wasps finished top of the Premiership for the first time in 20 years after a 35-15 win over Saracens at a sell-out Ricoh Arena on Saturday. That result means Leicester Tigers will make the short trip to Coventry for a mouth-watering clash of the two sides who dominated this competition for so many years. Saracens will also be on the road, […] READ MORE
The main thing to take away from the Welsh team announcement is that whilst Howley says he acts in Wales' best interests and that you don't turn into a bad team overnight. He does lack a fundamental skill for top level coaching, foresight. Wales should be looking at the 2019 World Cup and whilst many of Friday's players will be in that squad, if they hold form and fitness, it's an ideal time to add to our depth for then. 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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