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Joe Allen May Follow Craig Bellamy Into Coaching . . . But For Now It’s Time For Turkey

Joe Allen May Follow Craig Bellamy Into Coaching . . . But For Now It’s Time For Turkey
Joe Allen and Craig Bellamy go back a long way - way before the former was calling the current Wales manager, “Boss”. But going from providing the shots to calling them, is something Allen himself may well do when he hangs up his boots.

More Law Tinkering For Rugby . . . Midway Through This Season

More Law Tinkering For Rugby . . . Midway Through This Season
Four law trials aimed at speeding up the game, reducing time-wasting and "enhancing the fan experience" will be introduced on a global trial across all competitions that start from Jan. 1 2025, World Rugby said on Thursday after its Council approved the changes. The adaptations will apply to competitions such as next year's Six Nations, British and Irish Lions and other summer tours, but not to those such as the English Premiership and French Top 14 that would have already started in 2024.

Ben And Joe Ready To Be Centres Of Attention As Wales Bid To End Losing Run Against Australia

Ben And Joe Ready To Be Centres Of Attention As Wales Bid To End Losing Run Against Australia
Ben Thomas insists Wales “have a plan” to deal with Joseph Suaalii - but it had better be a good one. Thomas, 25, has been a centre of attention for Wales this autumn, a player of rich natural talent and creativity who, after a handful of games in a red shirt, looks likely to be a big part of the national team’s future.

Up Schmidt Creek Without a Paddle . . . Warren Gatland May Finally Tip Over

Up Schmidt Creek Without a Paddle . . . Warren Gatland May Finally Tip Over
Warren Gatland has joked he might soon be laying on a beach and if that’s the case he will have got there by going up Schmidt Creek without a paddle. Joe Schmidt - an old sparring partner of Gatland’s - lies in wait on Sunday, when he brings his resurgent Australia team to the Principality Stadium to play a Wales side all at sea.

The Cardiff Cross Challenge Is Getting Wales Up On Its Feet

The Cardiff Cross Challenge Is Getting Wales Up On Its Feet
In London, it used to be said that you were never more than six feet away from a rat. In some parts of Cardiff last Saturday, there’s a fair chance you were never more than six feet away from a runner.

Warren Gatland Insists Critics Don’t Bother Him . . . And He’s Not Thought Of Quitting

Warren Gatland Insists Critics Don’t Bother Him . . . And He’s Not Thought Of Quitting
Warren Gatland says he “takes with a grain of salt” recent criticisms from former players following Wales' record-tying 10th consecutive Test match loss. Gatland also disclosed that stepping down from his role hasn’t crossed his mind, despite the rocky start to his second tenure as Wales' head coach, which began ahead of the 2023 Six Nations.

Josh Sheehan Has Taken The Swansea Highway To The Bright Lights For Wales

Josh Sheehan Has Taken The Swansea Highway To The Bright Lights For Wales
Wales midfielder Josh Sheehan feels the ‘Swansea Way,’ has signposted a route from the lower reaches of the Football League to the international highway. Sheehan delivered an outstanding performance last month in a match against Montenegro, helping Wales secure a 1-0 home victory and keep their unbeaten run in the Nations League intact.

Warren Gatland Makes Four Changes As Unwanted Wales Record Looms

Warren Gatland Makes Four Changes As Unwanted Wales Record Looms
Under-pressure Wales coach Warren Gatland has made four changes from the side beaten by Fiji to face Australia in Cardiff on Sunday. Wales went down 24-19 to the Fijians last weekend in what was a record-equalling 10th successive Test defeat. A loss to the Wallabies would see Gatland's team set a new record, fellow New Zealander Steve Hansen's side of the 2002-3 season having also lost 10 straight.

Jordan James Poised For Re-Set In France After Rennes Sack Coach Who Had Snubbed Wales Star

Jordan James Poised For Re-Set In France After Rennes Sack Coach Who Had Snubbed Wales Star
Jordan James will be hoping a new manager will provide a fresh start at Rennes after a slow beginning to his career in French football. Wales midfielder James - who is set to feature for Craig Bellamy’s side in Turkey this weekend - has made only three brief substitute appearances for Rennes since moving there from Birmingham City, and not played at all since September 21.

Semi Detached . . . Radradra To Miss Rest Of Fiji’s Autumn Tour After Wales Card

Semi Detached . . . Radradra To Miss Rest Of Fiji’s Autumn Tour After Wales Card
Star centre Semi Radradra will miss Fiji's remaining internationals this month after receiving a two-week ban for a high tackle in last weekend's win over Wales. Radradra, 32, was sent off after 20 minutes of Sunday's 24-19 victory in Cardiff for a dangerous hit on Cardiff full-back Cameron Winnett.

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Dan Lydiate . . . Doing It All Over Again, But This Time For Dad

Throughout his career, Dan Lydiate has demonstrated a driven determination to fight his way back from injury. After all, this is someone who broke his neck while playing rugby as a teenager and is still going strong some 16 years later. Yet his motivation for returning from his latest lay-off... Read More

Thousands Say Farewell To Phil Bennett As Scarlets, Wales And Lions Legend Leaves A Rugby Field For The Final Time

As the soft, summer rain fell, barely three miles from where Phil Bennett helped Llanelli famously beat New Zealand 9-3 at Stradey Park 50 years ago, family, friends, players past and present, coaches and rugby supporters gathered at Parc y Scarlets to honour his legacy. Bennett was described as “a... Read More

Matthew Watkins Funeral Plea . . . Tune In, Show Your Support, Post A Message

Alix Popham has sent out an emotional plea to Welsh rugby fans to tune in to the funeral of his former Newport, Dragons and Wales team mate Matthew J Watkins today. Watkins lost his brave battle to a rare form of pelvic cancer on March 7 at the age of... Read More

Neil Warnock Salutes Kenneth Zohore . . . The Wasted Talent Who May Finally Deliver

Kenneth Zohore has won back the approval of Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock who once described him as “close to being a waste of space”. The Bluebirds striker is set to resume his renaissance at the club on Friday night when Watford will attempt to deny Warnock’s team a third... Read More