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Despite only one win in three games, and some all-round dire performances, there were some shining lights for Wales, who were missing 27 players through injury or Lions call-ups. Robert Rees takes a look at those who raised their hand above the parapet ahead of the Autumn series. Wales find some summer gems Ben Carter […] READ MORE
Argentina have clinched the summer series following a win in the second test against Wales in Cardiff. Robert Rees brings you all the live reaction to the game from the principality stadium. Argentina clinch summer series Both sides started strongly and enjoyed some sunny spells with ball in hand, but it were Wales who planted […] READ MORE
Wales’ camp was surrounded by doom and gloom less than a fortnight ago, but now with two wins from two the words ‘Wales Six Nations Grand Slam’ are starting to be whispered with a little more vigour. A 21-16 win over Ireland in Cardiff in week one and a come from behind 25-24 victory over […] READ MORE
Wales squad member Josh Adams has been released from the Welsh training camp, having been suspended for the first two matches of the Six Nations 2021 following a breach of COVID-19 protocols. Wales Rugby Union released a statement on Wednesday 3rd February, just four days before their first match of the tournament. Josh Adams suspended […] READ MORE
Assessing Wales Autumn Performance. What went well, what went badly and what needs to improve for the upcoming Six Nations? In a slightly unusual Autumn period in the rugby calendar, which saw the conclusion of the Six Nations as well as the first Autumn Nations Cup, Wales’ performances were mixed. Some matches inspired a sense […] READ MORE
Wales have announced their squad ahead of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations. It contains three fly-halves with different playing styles. After a run of bad results, Wayne Pivac is under pressure to win. The fly-half Pivac picks changes the structure of the backline, in turn affecting the way Wales play. The man at ten could […] READ MORE
You can’t predict much these days, but you can be sure, on any given weekend, an international-level coach will say, “we’re building a squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.” But does this hold much meaning? It’s catchy, it moves the interview on, but when the winners and the losers are saying it, it seems […] READ MORE
Wayne Pivac’s tenure as Wales rugby teams’ head coach has got off to a ‘far from smooth start’ as problems continue to mount for the New Zealander. Pivac; who has won just two competitive games since replacing Warren Gatland as head coach of Wales, is already under increasing pressure. Although it was expected that the transition […] READ MORE
Wayne Pivac spoke to the media following Wales’ defeat to Scotland to discuss injury issues, breakdown disasters and the first home soil loss to Scotland since 2002. Robert Rees brings you the latest updates from Parc Y Scarlets. Breakdown possesses issues for Wales “We’re disappointed in the breakdown. We conceded 11 penalties there and they […] 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
I'm currently in my 2nd year at the University of Gloucestershire studying Sports Journalism. My main sport is Rugby Union, having grown up in the South Wales Valleys. I have featured twice in the Leicester Mercury and Leicestershire Live.