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Antoine Dupont Can’t Wait to Play Wales . . . And Just Wishes It Was in Cardiff
Antoine Dupont can’t wait to get back into action in the Guinness Six Nations and he will return to captain Les Bleus against Wales on Friday 31 January. The Toulouse scrum half missed the 2024 tournament to concentrate on playing Sevens rugby for France at the Olympic Games.
Quins Insist Adam Jones is Only a Loan Deal to Wales
Harlequins insist Adam Jones will only be loaned to Wales on a temporary basis and will return to English club rugby after the Six Nations. The former Wales prop - one of their all-time greats – has been drafted in by the Welsh Rugby Union to help boost their chances of averting another Six Nations whitewash.
Omer Riza in the Dock After Cardiff City Derby Day Dust-up
Cardiff City manager Omer Riza has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association after being sent off against derby rivals Swansea City. Riza was shown a red card in the final moments of Cardiff’s 3-0 Sky Bet Championship win on Saturday after tangling with Swansea midfielder Goncalo Franco on the touchline and encroaching on to the pitch.
Yousef Salech Strikes For Cardiff City As Omer Riza Praises Their Defiance
Cardiff City manager Omer Riza praised his players’ fighting spirit after they came from 2-0 down to grab a precious point at Millwall. Bluebirds substitute Yousef Salech is up and running for his new club after he equalised with three seconds of stoppage time remaining as Cardiff snatched a 2-2 draw. The point means Cardiff are now unbeaten in seven matches - their best form of the season - and have moved two points clear of the relegation zone, up to 19th place in the Championship table.
Louis Rees-Zammit Offered Old Job Back By Wales Coach Warren Gatland
Warren Gatland would welcome Louis Rees-Zammit back to Welsh rugby with open arms – but doesn’t expect the former Wales wing to give up yet on his American dream. Wales coach Gatland has admitted he has had no recent communication with his former player.
Swansea City Boss Luke Williams Claims Regained Respect And Hints At Red Card Appeal
Luke Williams insists Swansea City have recovered their pride after their derby day disaster, even though another defeat has left them as close to the relegation places as they are to the play-offs. The Swans lost 2-1 at home to Sheffield United, who moved back to the top of the Championship, but gave a display in marked contrast to their weak showing at Cardiff City last weekend. But they also gave away a soft equaliser after half-time and then had Harry Darling sent off for a reckless challenge near the halfway line.
Warren Gatland In Gladiator Mode As Six Nations Warms Up In Rome
Despite an awful 2024 and a daunting opener against France in Paris, Gatland is embracing Wales’ underdog status, insisting that his side can defy expectations.
Former Swansea City Star Jonjo Shelvey Is Back In The Championship
Former Swansea City star Jonjo Shelvey has returned to the UK to sign for Championship promotion-chasers Burnley. The former Newcastle United and England midfielder has agreed a short-term deal running until the end of the season.
Sean Lynn Vows To Sweep Clean As New Wales Coach
Sean Lynn has insisted he will focus on “setting the right environment” after being named the new head coach of the Wales women’s rugby team. The Welshman, who guided Gloucester-Hartpury to consecutive Premiership Women’s Rugby championships in 2023 and 2024, takes over from Ioan Cunningham.
Richard Dawson Plans To Use Welsh Fire Fuel To Ignite Glamorgan
Richard Dawson will use his experience with Welsh Fire to try and ignite Glamorgan this summer. The Welsh county have appointed former England spinner Dawson as their head coach for the 2025 season.
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Tommy Reffell Backed To Fill The Gap For Wales Left By Justin Tipurc Shock Call
Gareth Thomas is backing Tommy Reffell to fill the void left by the 'outstanding' Justin Tipuric and play a key role in Wales' World Cup charge. The emergence of flanker Reffell was one of the bright spots of Wayne Pivac's reign as Wales boss but the Leicester Tigers man started... Read More
A Team Of Stars Turned Out To Light Farewall Path Of Cardiff’s Peter Thomas
You’d have been able to pick a pretty good Cardiff rugby team from all of the players who turned up at Llandaff Cathedral to pay tribute to the man who became synonymous with the club and the region during his lifetime. Peter Thomas died at the end of March from... Read More
Cardiff, Wales And Lions Star Josh Navidi Retires As Dai Young Pays Tribute
Wales and Cardiff flanker... Read More
Wayne Pivac Warns Wales: We're Up Against The Best Player In The World
Wayne Pivac has lavished praise on France captain and world player of the year Antoine Dupont ahead of Friday’s Guinness Six Nations clash. Victories over Wales and then England in Paris next week would see Dupont lead France to their first Six Nations title and Grand Slam since 2010. The... Read More
Wales Coach Wayne Pivac Backs Josh Navidi To Return In Style. . . As Team For France Six Nations Clash Is Announced
By Gareth James
Wales coach Wayne Pivac has backed Josh Navidi to return with a bang against France this Friday, despite him only having 80 minutes of rugby under his belt since injuring his shoulder back in October.
This will be Navidi’s first appearance for Wales since facing France in last year’s... Read More
Wales Set To Rewind To Paris With The Josh Navidi And Taulupe Faletau Show
By David Williams
Josh Navidi and Taulupe Faletau look set to be reunited in Wales’ back row for the Guinness Six Nations clash against France on Friday.
They have not played a Test match together since Wales saw their Grand Slam dream ended by France in Paris almost a year ago.
Number eight... Read More
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