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Opinion

URC season preview: How will the four Welsh regions fare?

Will Scarlets maintain momentum? Do Cardiff have the forward power? Can Ospreys soar again? Is the only way up for Dragons?

23 Sep 2025, 12:23

Opinion

The A-Z of Welsh rugby for 2025-26

Welsh rugby is in the midst of a tumultuous period where it is searching for the right path forward as the 2025-2026 season starts

10 Sep 2025, 16:40

Team news: The 2025 Lions in action this weekend

After the euphoria of Thursday's announcement, many of the Lions stars selected to go on this summer's 10-match tour of Australia …

Jon Newcombe

09 May 2025, 7:31

Opinion

Gatland will stand or fall on controversial Wales calls as feelings run high

Warren Gatland is shy of quality in some areas but the Wales coach's Six Nations picks must deliver if he is to keep his job.

15 Jan 2025, 7:57

Opinion

2024 was an annus horribilis for Wales, so can 2025 provide an upturn?

Wales will hope the drama of 2024 is left behind and sunnier climes lay ahead for the game in the Principality

31 Dec 2024, 10:25

Still no sign of Ciaran Frawley as Leinster name team for Dragons

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has continued to rest Ciaran Frawley following his involvement in Ireland’s tour of South Africa,…

Ian Cameron

26 Sep 2024, 6:44

Analysis

How good are the uncapped youngsters attracting serious attention in Welsh rugby?

The Welsh national team maybe going through a chastening period but there is a rich seam of talent coming through

05 Aug 2024, 16:49

Analysis

World Rugby U20 Championship match day four semi-final guide

It's semi-finals Sunday at the World Rugby U20 Championship and following last Tuesday’s weather-affected schedule, the hope wil…

13 Jul 2024, 22:52

Interview

The 'silver lining' Wales have taken from latest U20s loss to France

A year ago, 19-43 was the margin of defeat which left them contesting the fifth to eighth placings on match day four. That 24-poin…

10 Jul 2024, 3:20

Analysis

World Rugby U20 Championship match day three game-by-game guide

Three matches are scheduled for Athlone: Ireland-Australia (2pm local time), France-Wales (4:30pm) and South Africa-England (7pm).…

08 Jul 2024, 7:35

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, 4:08

Interview

Lucas de la Rua: 'You're almost in shock, there’s nothing you can do'

His exotic-sounding name is rooted in the Iberian Peninsula as both his parents hail from Spain, but he is very much a born-and-ra…

04 Jul 2024, 1:12

Analysis

World Rugby U20 Championship match day two game by game guide

Three matches are scheduled for Stellenbosch: Ireland vs Georgia (kick-off 2pm local), France vs New Zealand (4:30pm) and South Af…

03 Jul 2024, 2:03

Analysis

Four World Rugby U20 Championship opening round talking points

It won’t be until the July 19 final that the 2024 champions become known, but this weekend’s six-match round one is set to del…

29 Jun 2024, 1:04

Analysis

World Rugby U20 Championship: Pool A team by team guide

The Spanish have the honour of opening the pool the DHL Stadium this Saturday, taking on a French team that didn’t fire on all c…