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The season may be only half way through, but with another year down, let’s have a look at the best XV players across the last twelve months. *Players from the ‘Supporters’ Team of the Year’ considered upon other performances and accolades and both the end of last season and beginning of the 2022/23 calendar weigh […] READ MORE
It has been an interesting few weeks if you’re a follower of Welsh rugby, A first ever defeat to Georgia followed by throwing a 34-13 lead in the final quarter against Australia. Those losses saw the end of head coach Wayne Pivac, who had been under pressure since March after Italy conquered Cardiff for the […] READ MORE
Warren Gatland has replaced Wayne Pivac as Wales Head Coach on a whopping contract that could reportedly be worth up to £2,000,000 for the Kiwi. Pivac replaced An awful Autumn Series Nations campaign, with just one win from four games, and just three in total across the calendar year, saw Wayne Pivac axed as head […] READ MORE
The Welsh Rugby Union badly needs governance change to turn around their poor performances at all levels, both on and off the field. A new CEO is badly needed to professionalise the way the game is run and the ideal candidate may have been found…. Welsh Rugby Union requires governance change The professional and community […] READ MORE
Last Sunday saw the WRU AGM take place in the Westgate Hotel, Cardiff. The biggest discussion point following the meeting notes being released was that clubs didn’t manage to reach the 75% voting quota for a new independent Chair. Robert Rees spoke to clubs on both side of the fence to hear their views. WRU […] READ MORE
The 2021/22 Indigo Group Premiership and end of season rewards are revealed after another thrilling season of community rugby. Indigo Group Premiership Team of the Season After a season of both an Indigo Group Cup and Premiership, the Team of the Season has been selected by Robert Rees. Rowan Jenkins (Aberavon) Will Griffiths (Newport) Geraint […] READ MORE
The Indigo Group Welsh Premiership is set to reduce down to nine teams for the 2023/24 season. Robert Rees brings you the latest detail on the proposed changes. Welsh Premiership set to shrink According to club sources, the Welsh Premiership is set to cut three teams for the season after next. However, it’s not just […] READ MORE
The Indigo Group Premiership is back after an 18-month absence, with Aberavon and Swansea getting us underway on Thursday evening, live on S4C. Robert Rees looks ahead at the upcoming season. Shortened season With the season kicking off in December there is a one-off format to aid the season surrounding Covid. There is no relegation […] READ MORE
Speaking at the Launch session for the Cardiff 2020 Guinness PRO14 final former Ospreys and Wales lock Ryan Jones labeled Cardiff as ‘the best city for rugby in Europe’. Robert Rees has Jones’ thoughts on the Cardiff final and all things Welsh rugby. Regions inspired to reach Cardiff’s Guinness PRO14 final Discussing the Cardiff City […] READ MORE
The venue for the 2020 Guinness PRO14 final – The Cardiff City Stadium – saw it’s launch today as Martyn Phillips (WRU CEO) and Martin Anayi (PRO14 CEO) gave their thoughts on all things Celtic Rugby. Robert Rees has the full interview ahead of the 2019/20 campaign. 2019/20 Guinness PRO14 final scheduled for Cardiff Martin […] 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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