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Owain Jones
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Owain has been writing and editing about rugby since 2004. He has edited matchday programmes for the WRU, publications for the British & Irish Lions and written for the Guinness Pro14. A regular voice on BBC Radio Wales, from 2011 to 2018, he was the editor of Rugby World Magazine. He has been writing for RugbyPass since 2019.
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30 days ago Six Nations
Countdown of 25 of the men's Six Nations' most memorable moments
31 days ago Six Nations
Countdown of 25 of the men's Six Nations' most memorable moments
32 days ago Six Nations
Countdown of 25 of the men's Six Nations' most memorable moments
33 days ago Six Nations
Countdown of 25 of the men's Six Nations' most memorable moments
Opinion
25 Six Nations Memorable Moments: 25 to 21
Bouthier's 90m boot, Zebo's fancy footwork and Hodge's gala day feature among the first five of the tournament's most iconic momen…
Bryn Palmer Jamie Lyall Neil Squires Owain Jones Pat McCarry
03 Mar 2025, 11:34
Opinion
Beaten but unbowed, Welsh rugby shows a defiance that suggest brighter times lie ahead
Matt Sherratt has introduced a level of positivity that has been absent from Welsh rugby for some time, but the must seize upon th…
Owain Jones
24 Feb 2025, 8:27
Opinion
Sherratt parachuted in to inspire Wales as Gatland heads for inglorious exit
Wales have reached a nadir and action had to be taken, leaving a proud rugby nation in search of positivity and hope
Owain Jones
12 Feb 2025, 5:08
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Junior Kpoku: 'My goal is to fight for an England place at the 2027 World Cup.'
The U20 World Championship-winning lock on his life in Paris, Henry Pollock and learning from the 'big dogs'
Owain Jones
13 Jan 2025, 5:16
Opinion
Top 100: Why Antoine Dupont is the best player in the world
The RugbyPass Top 100 has stirred up a huge amount of debate but how was the list formulated? With a lot of head-scratching.
Owain Jones
12 Dec 2024, 3:18
Opinion
Wales player ratings vs South Africa | 2024 Autumn Nations Series
Warren Gatland's men lost their twelfth Test of 2024 as they were thumped by the World Champion Springboks
Owain Jones
23 Nov 2024, 15:02
Opinion
Sadness pervades as Gatland stands on the brink of Welsh exit
With the Springboks coming to town, and an 11-game losing streak expected to become 12, there are calls for change in Wales
Owain Jones
19 Nov 2024, 4:53
Wales player ratings vs Australia | 2024 Autumn Nations Series
Wales player ratings: Wales lost a record 11th consecutive Test against a rejuvenated Wallabies, to heap further pressure on Warre…
Owain Jones
17 Nov 2024, 13:45
Opinion
England need to face a few home truths if they are to relearn that winning habit
Twickenham played their part in a classic encounter but England contrived to play the part of gallant losers once again
Owain Jones
04 Nov 2024, 6:21
Interview
Harri Deaves: 'It is a dream of mine to one day play for my country.'
The tearaway openside made a huge impression with the Ospreys last season and he has a Wales cap in his sights
Owain Jones
21 Sep 2024, 3:54
Opinion
Gatland needs a catalyst to start the Wales fightback or the game faces a stark future
Wales are on the ropes and in an arena where results matter, they need to give the Welsh public something to cheer about
Owain Jones
05 Jul 2024, 5:08
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Gareth Thomas: 'I’ve always thought I was a bit like Dan Carter.'
The ball-playing Ospreys loosehead is finding his voice as a leader he prepares to take on the fearsome Springboks pack
Owain Jones
21 Jun 2024, 13:02
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Freddie Steward: 'I wouldn’t say I've had it easy'
The England full-back has competition in the form of George Furbank but will relish the competition for the No 15 shirt
Owain Jones
17 Jun 2024, 17:00
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Sam Warburton: 'It surprises me how few people are prepared to put in the hard work'
The former Lions captain and now respected broadcaster has his say on academy pathways, rugby's doomsayers and Louis Rees-Zammit
Owain Jones
24 Apr 2024, 16:41
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Taine Plumtree: 'I couldn't blame them for saying 'Who the hell is this guy?'
The back-row had a rollercoaster start to life in Welsh rugby but is raring to prove his worth on his return from injury.
Owain Jones
17 Apr 2024, 11:49
Opinion
Frustrated Wales yearn to lose the plucky losers tag
Dafydd Jenkins wasn't comforted by Wales' courageous performance and knows his side will be judged on results soon enough
Owain Jones
12 Feb 2024, 6:03
Opinion
Unlikely Welsh resurgence offers hope for trek to Twickenham
After a horror show in the first-half, an inexperienced Welsh side showed ambition to give Scotland the fright of their lives
Owain Jones
05 Feb 2024, 4:16
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Aaron Wainwright: 'It might sound weird, but I’m glad I was dropped. It ignited a fire in my belly'
The rejuvenated Wales backrow relives his journey from outcast to standout, and the World Cup hurt that still lingers
Owain Jones
15 Dec 2023, 6:40
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Dewi Lake: 'One thing will make the Welsh public feel more positive about the game: winning'
The Ospreys and Wales hooker talks about close friend Jac Morgan, the art of leadership and why some players don't get the praise …
Owain Jones
07 Dec 2023, 12:38
Opinion
The 2023 Rugby World Cup team of the tournament
There were outstanding individual performances over seven weeks and 48 matches but some players put in Herculean shifts
Owain Jones
29 Oct 2023, 8:36
