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Warren Gatland Facing New Crisis Point In Rome
Warren Gatland has admitted he’s already reached a new crunch point just one game into the Six Nations. The Wales coach - who managed to cling on to his job before the tournament - will know his team’s opening day defeat will fuel more doubts over his ability to halt a steep decline.
Emanuel Boys Go From Back Garden To Vannes Trip With Wales U20
The back garden of the Emanuel household used to resemble “a war zone” when their sons Ioan and Steff were growing up. Straight and hard running was always the requirement when the two boys, who are only 18 months apart in age, played “one-on-one” rugby matches.
Wales Exposed By France As Lightweight Six Nations Also-Rans
It looks like things are getting to get even worse before they get any better for Warren Gatland's Wales after they were blown away by France in a 43-0 humiliation in Paris. As an opening gambit in a Six Nations championship, it was a pretty dire scoreline - the first time Wales had failed to score in a Five or Six Nations game since France won 51-0 at Wembley back in 1998.
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.
Keiran Williams
Ospreys’ Morgan Morris Impresses Most Watchers . . . Except Warren Gatland
When two greats of the Welsh game like Shane Williams and Justin Tipuric describe a player as “superb” and “amazing”, that’s praise indeed. Those were their plaudits for the Ospreys No 8 Morgan Morris after he produced yet another Man of the Match performance in his team’s 26-13 victory over... Read More
Adam Beard Bristling For Ospreys’ Anglo-Welsh Assault On Gloucester
Wales forward Adam Beard reckons the Ospreys have got the muscle memory to overpower Gloucester in their European Challenge Cup clash on Friday night. Last season, Beard was part of an Ospreys squad that did the double over French club Montpellier - an achievement that included an eye-catching away victory,... Read More
Toby Booth Insists Ospreys’ Fate Will Be Top Eight
Toby Booth believes the Ospreys can do what no Welsh region has... Read More
Dan’s The Man For Ospreys As They Prove Wales’ Best Again
Ospreys coach Toby... Read More
Half Term Report For Welsh Regions: Could Do Better
We are now midway through the BKT URC... Read More
Owen Watkins Insists World Cup Rejection Has Only Fuelled His Fire For Wales
Owen Watkin will complete an impressive recovery from World Cup reject to Six Nations starter when Wales tackle Scotland on Saturday. Wales head coach Warren Gatland selected seven centres as part of an expanded training squad in May last year for the World Cup – but Watkin was not among... Read More
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