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Nigel Davies, the former Llanelli and Wales international has applied his trade across both Wales and England in numerous coaching roles since retiring. However, his latest challenge is arguably the toughest job of the lot, a National Council election campaign. With over 30 years of experience within the game, he’s now applying his off-field business […] READ MORE
EXCLUSIVE: John Manders is a name that not too many people will be familiar with within Welsh rugby, but he’s been a stalwart member of Old Illtydians RFC for over 30 years following a successful playing career with the likes of Newport, Pontypridd, and South Wales Police. The former sergeant of SWP now runs businesses […] READ MORE
With the votes in, but not publicly confirmed, for the World Rugby Chairman candidacy the WRU and its Chairman Gareth Davies have shown their support for the incumbent Bill Beaumont. Robert Rees brings you the latest from the Welsh camp. WRU backs Beaumont The official votes will be announced on May 12, but the WRU […] READ MORE
Wayne Pivac has spoken to the media, via a webinar session, to discuss all matters Wales. From playing tests behind closed doors, to ‘The 38’, right down to the contracts in hand. He discussed the global season and his role as a teacher. Robert Rees brings you the full interview from the webinar. How has […] READ MORE
Wales Sevens star Owen Jenkins has re-signed with the Dragons on a long-term deal. Jenkins, 26, linked up with Dragons at the start of this season and has made 11 appearances in all competitions, scoring three tries. The former Cardiff Blues academy player will be spending a few m ore years of his career in […] READ MORE
The Ospreys have shown losses of £243,546 in their latest accounts, for the year ending 2019, down from £2.706m for the previous year. Robert Rees brings you the latest from the club’s accounts. Financial lowdown Operating loss: £243,546 (YE18:£2.706m) Lease fees: £6,027,088 Turnover: £10,957,585 (YE18:£8.586m) The region has also disposed of its 100% shareholding of Bridgend […] READ MORE
With the Indigo Group Premiership season cut short, it’s time to look back over the rugby we had and amalgamate the best 23 players that played in the league this season. Robert Rees gives you the Last Word Team of the Season. 1. Rowan Jenkins (Aberavon) This season’s loosehead position has been pretty much nailed […] READ MORE
WRU Chairman Gareth Davies has urged Welsh clubs below the semi-professional Indigo Group Premiership to cut player payments amid the financial difficulties brought during the Coronavirus pandemic. Chairman’s message In a message to the club community Gareth Davies stated; “As we often state, the community game is the lifeblood of our sport, club players are […] READ MORE
Two major sporting stadia within Wales have been transformed into field hospitals to fight the Coronavirus outbreak. There are plans to have around 2,000 beds in the Principality Stadium with its neighbour helping along. Principality Stadium The stadium is now host to a giant marquee under which the beds and medical equipment will be positioned. […] READ MORE
The Welsh rugby professional rugby board (PRB) have come to an agreement with the Welsh rugby player’s association on a proposal for 25% salary reductions to some players in the regional game. Robert Rees brings you the latest on the announcement. What is in the proposal? The 25% reductions are a pay cut, not a […] 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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