Wales player ratings vs Barbarians | 2026
Wales have warmed up for their Nations Championship opener against Fiji in Cardiff next week with a 33-31 win against the Barbaria…
Joe Harvey
27 Jun 2026, 8:30
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Kieran Hardy identifies Bok who has ‘point to prove’ when Barbarians face Wales
Kieran Hardy feels Faf de Klerk “has something to prove” as he steps out of the Wales shadows for an Allianz Stadium duel with…
PA
26 Jun 2026, 11:15
'It's a shame': Wales camp react as Christ Tshiunza 'deemed unavailable'
Wales boss Steve Tandy admits it is a “shame” new Sale signing Christ Tshiunza will be unavailable because of the Welsh Rugby …
PA
26 Jun 2026, 1:39
Four uncapped players receive Wales call to face the Barbarians
Four players are in line to make their Wales debuts after Steve Tandy named his side to face the Barbarians at Twickenham's Allian…
Josh Raisey
25 Jun 2026, 5:31
Two World Cup-winning Springboks to start for Barbarians against Wales
Faf de Klerk will captain the Barbarians when they take on Wales at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium on Saturday, a week after helping…
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2026, 7:56
'I needed a new environment... you get to learn a lot off them'
Dillon Lewis says he never gave up on playing for Wales as he prepares to end a spell of over two years in the international wilde…
PA
24 Jun 2026, 6:17
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George North: 'My friends have had rugby taken away - there's something nice about calling it on my own terms'
The Welsh icon reflects on a glittering career, hoisting Israel Folau and his turmoil with concussion as he prepares to play his f…
Jamie Lyall
23 Jun 2026, 6:57
Bath Rugby have a coaching spot to fill after departure confirmed
Bath Rugby have confirmed that backs and attack coach Martin Gleeson has left the club after only one season in the role.
Jon Newcombe
23 Jun 2026, 4:10
Faf de Klerk set for immediate international return after Springboks axe
South Africa scrum-half Faf de Klerk has been named in the Barbarians matchday squad to take on Wales at Twickenham's Allianz Stad…
Josh Raisey
23 Jun 2026, 4:00
Report: Prem Rugby consider adopting French end-of-season model
BBC Sport have reported that Prem Rugby could ditch home play-off semi-finals and play them at a neutral ground instead to maximis…
Jon Newcombe
22 Jun 2026, 1:16
Imperfect South Africa enjoy early season tune-up against Barbarians
South Africa opened their 2026 season with a 12-try demolition of the Barbarians at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium...
Ian Cameron
20 Jun 2026, 10:02
Opinion
Springboks player ratings vs Barbarians | 2026
Springboks player ratings: The Boks kicked off their 2026 season with a tune-up against the Barbarians, but what looked like a rou…
Ian Cameron
20 Jun 2026, 8:08
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Fissler Confidential: Stormers star's exit, PREM giants nail down Lion
Northampton Saints are set for a pre-Gallagher PREM Final boost with the news that they are on the verge of holding off a bid from…
Neil Fissler
19 Jun 2026, 10:27
Welsh fans have just been given a huge reason to watch Baa-Baas clash
Welsh rugby legend George North will delay his retirement from rugby for one more game at the world-famous Allianz Stadium, Twicke…
Jon Newcombe
19 Jun 2026, 1:59
Duhan van der Merwe: 'I don’t feel like I have a point to prove'
While van der Merwe has already experienced playing against the Springboks six times in international rugby - three for the Britis…
Jon Newcombe
19 Jun 2026, 1:30
Analysis
Why the best come to play when it really matters - and are empowered to do so
'Foresight analysis’ and 'tactical periodization' both came to the fore in how players stepped up in semi-finals of the English …
Nick Bishop
17 Jun 2026, 4:25
