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Jac Just Doesn’t Slack . . . Leader Morgan Insists Ospreys Character Is Now Shining Through
Jac Morgan believes the turbulence caused by a change of coach has revealed a strength of character within the Ospreys squad. Morgan produced a real captain’s display as the Ospreys ended a difficult week with a dramatic late win over their arch rivals, the Scarlets.
Dewi Lake Blow Is Made Worse For Wales By Lack Of Options
Wales skipper Dewi Lake looks set to miss a third successive Six Nations campaign after it was confirmed he will undergo surgery for a bicep injury. The 25-year-old hooker missed the Ospreys’ 23-22 win over Scarlets at the weekend after taking a knock in training earlier in the week.
Welsh Veteran Lydia Hall Proves She Made The Right Call
This time last year Lydia Hall was contemplating her future after 17 years as a professional player on the Ladies European Tour. A poor 2023 campaign left her pondering retirement, but a great Christmas and a much-needed holiday in Bali convinced her to carry on. It has proved to be a good decision.
Mark Jones Effect Is Clear In Renewed Ospreys Spirit To Deny Scarlets
The Mark Jones era at the Ospreys got off to a flying start as an overtime try from Iestyn Hopkins earned his side a dramatic 23-22 West Wales derby win over Scarlets at the Swansea. Com Stadium. The replacement full back slid over the line as the home side made the most of the space created by the sin binning of Scarlets wing Ioan Nicholas to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
Swansea City Pair Admit Fans Have Been Let Down
Swansea City’s skipper Matt Grimes and head coach Luke Williams have both admitted the club’s fading form needs to be urgently reversed. Both were united in their criticism - and admitted they had let down fans - after the team’s lethargic 2-1 defeat to Hull City, which snapped the Tigers’ 13-match winless streak.
Cardiff City Boss Omer Riza Admits He Needs Oxford Graduation After Away Day Failures
Cardiff City manager Omer Riza admits there’s nothing to be done about their position in the table - other than to start winning. The Bluebirds’ 2-0 home defeat to Sheffield United makes it no wins in their last eight matches under Riza. The Londoner, who was given the permanent manager’s job until the end of the season at the start of the month, knows his side are in a precarious position ahead of a crunch clash with fellow strugglers Oxford United on Boxing Day.
Ospreys Look To Mark Jones To Revive Their Season With Derby Demolition
New Ospreys head coach Mark Jones insists his team have one last debt to repay to Toby Booth this weekend - a derby day victory over the Scarlets. The Ospreys began the week with Booth in charge, but will end it with Jones at the helm after the region opted to change ho
Choppy Waters Need Not Sink Cardiff City . . . Just Ask Sheffield United
Cardiff City host Sheffield United on Saturday against a familiar backdrop of uncertainty around manager and club owner. Except this time, we are talking about the visitors, not the Bluebirds.
Silent Build-up To Ospreys v Scarlets Proves Rugby Is Sleeping On The Job
Steve Diamond is not everyone’s cup of tea, but the English rugby coach often stirs interest along with his two sugars. Diamond is a gruff northerner, who is about as removed from Twickenham - both socially and geographically - as you can get, now that he is employed by Newcastle Falcons rather than Sale Sharks.
Warren Gatland Told To Start Winning Or Else He Will Follow Nigel Walker Out Of WRU Door
Warren Gatland has been told he had better start winning again during the Six Nations, otherwise his time will be up as Wales coach. Gatland’s position has been under intense scrutiny after a dire autumn consisting of defeats to Fiji, Australia and South Africa extended Wales’ losing run to a record 12 matches.
Tipuric
Tipuric Says He Is Now Over Concussion Problems And Fully Fit
Justin Tipuric insists he is back to... Read More
Tipuric Ruled Out Of Wales Tour
Justin Tpiruc has been ruled out of Wales’ summer tour to New Zealand because of the concussion he suffered at the end of the Six Nations. The Ospreys flanker has been told he still needs three more months on the sidelines – an absence which will also end any suggestions... Read More
Gatland Puts Tipuric Back In The Shade
Justin Tipuric has been told he must get used to being in Sam Warburton’s shadow – rather than by his side. Wales coach Warren Gatland has revealed he dropped Tipuric to the bench for Friday night’s Six Nations clash with France because he believes the flanker will thrive more when... Read More
Gatland Leaves Out Tipuric And James for France
Warren Gatland has dropped Justin Tipuric and Tom James from the Wales team to play France on Friday and claimed it is a horses for courses selection. Tipuric has been put back on the bench with Dan Lydiate coming into the team at blindside flanker and captain Sam Warburton switching... Read More
Warburton Fears Captaincy Will Not Shield Him From Axe
Sam Warburton has revealed he feels the captain’s armband will not protect him from being dropped by Wales. The Six Nations skipper is feeling vulnerable ahead of the match against France on Friday night, following a switch of position and the expectation that he finds his top form so soon... Read More