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Where There’s a French-Based Will, There May be a Way for Wales
Wales might be entering their opening clash of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations as massive underdogs on Friday night, but for second row Will Rowlands, at least the match at the Stade de France will feel like home turf. Currently playing his club rugby for Racing 92 in the Top 14, Rowlands is relishing the opportunity to start the tournament in the city where he now lives.
Wales Have A Friday Night Problem . . . He’s Called Antoine Dupont
As if things were not tough enough for Wales on Friday night – French crowd, the return of Romain Ntamack, and, of course, the irresistible will of Antoine Dupont – comes news of a new opponent. Dupont – widely regarded as the best rugby player in the world, and by many as the best of all-time – is now fueled, not just by the Euros paid to him by Toulouse, but also by bitcoin.
Never Mind Dry January, It’s A True Blue Month For Swansea City
Blue Monday is supposedly the saddest day of the year, but not if you are a Swansea City fan. For them it’s not just the third Monday each January - when Christmas bills hit the doormat and the weather is still grim - that brings on the gloom.
Warren Gatland Insists Wales Have Aces Up Their Sleeve To Draw Against France
Warren Gatland insists Wales have some surprises up their sleeve – enough to thwart France when the Six Nations starts in Paris on Friday night. Without a Test victory in 14 months and on the back of a 12-match losing streak, Wales are enormous underdogs for their trip to the Stade de France.
Matt Grimes Says Goodbye To Swansea City As January Crisis Repeats Again
Swansea City captain Matt Grimes is reportedly due to have a medical at Coventry City on Thursday, with a view to completing a move suggested to be worth £3m to £4m. The switch will be a huge blow to Swans supporters and further evidence the January transfer window is like kryptonite to the club every year – draining their strength and self-belief.
Taulupe Faletau Wales Comeback Is Only On Hold, Insists Warren Gatland
Taulupe Faletau is close to fitness, Wales coach Warren Gatland has insisted, even though the No.8 will not play against France on Friday night. Faletau had been earmarked for a dramatic comeback in the Six Nations opener in Paris, but a knee injury has denied Gatland of arguably his one proven world class forward. But Gatland has suggested Faletau - who has not played for Wales since the win over Georgia at the World Cup 16 months ago - could make his return against Italy in round two of the tournament.
Phil Parkinson Tells Wrexham Players: You Weren’t Up For The Fight
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson accused his team of lacking “fight and determination” in their 3-2 defeat at home to Stevenage. The hosts had gone 22 matches unbeaten on their own turf before this encounter, with their previous loss dating back to March against Tranmere.
Big Ben To Strike At 10 For Wales in Six Nations Opener
Ben Thomas is in line to be handed the key role of Paris playmaker when Wales begin their Six Nations campaign against France on Friday night. The Cardiff star – whose regular club position is at centre – is poised to be named at outside-half for the tournament opener.
Into The Light. . . How Adam Harcombe Has Left The Dark Days Behind Thanks To Athletics
Adam Harcombe says taking up athletics helped him out of the dark he was lost in after sustaining life-changing injuries in a savage and unprovoked attack. The former Ystrad Rhondda rugby player suffered catastrophic brain injuries and was left unable to walk.
Liam Williams Targets 100 Wales Caps . . . And A Shock Six Nations Victory In Paris
They may be queuing up to take his place, but Liam Williams has a message for all the Welsh full back wannabees – ‘I’m not ready to give up my shirt’. The 34-year-old Saracens star is on a mission to reach 100 caps for this country and to carry on being Warren Gatland’s No.1 bomb diffuser at the back. He missed the 2024 Six Nations while he was away playing in Japan but returned to tour Australia in the summer.
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Gemma Grainger Insists There Is More To Come From Dominant Wales
Wales boss Gemma Grainger praised her side’s finishing after a 4-1 friendly victory over Northern Ireland ended their quiet streak in front of goal. Wales had scored only six goals in their previous nine matches and had failed to find the net more than once in a game during that... Read More
Wales Ramp Up Security Ahead Of Pre-Euros USA Visit To Cardiff
Wales will put extensive security measures in place, amid rising tension in the Persian Gulf, when they play the United States in a March friendly. Contracts are about to be swapped between the Football Association of Wales and US Soccer for a March 30 friendly at the Cardiff City Stadium.... Read More
Ryan Giggs Insists "Woody's" Winner Shows Wales Have The Fighting Habit
Ryan Giggs insisted Wales will be better for the shadow cast’s dress rehearsal for their opening European Championship qualifier this weekend. The Wales manager saw a youthful team stumble over some of their lines, but stick to their task and finally beat Trinidad and Tobago 1-0 in their friendly at... Read More
Jayne Ludlow Plans Wales Shake-Up Ahead Of Qualifiers
Jayne Ludlow has promised Wales will show more changes ahead of a second friendly in Spain as preparations start for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2021 qualifying campaign. The Wales manager saw her team play out a 0-0 draw with the Republic of Ireland in Marbella – the first of two... Read More
Jayne Ludlow Insists The Best Is Yet To Come For Wales' Familiar Faces
Jayne Ludlow takes Welsh women’s football into a new era in Italy tomorrow night – even though most of the faces are familiar. The Wales manager might have been preparing to take her team to the World Cup finals this summer if last year’s qualification campaign had turned out differently.... Read More
Realist Ryan Giggs Admits: "This Result Puts Things In Context"
Ryan Giggs has admitted Wales’ humbling defeat in Albania has given “context” to a young national team the manager says has plenty left to learn. Giggs suffered his fifth defeat in nine matches in charge when the Albanians – 42 places lower than Wales in the FIFA rankings – won... Read More
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