Opinion
The time for specialist No.7s has come to an end
Now that a majority of the touring squads have been named, it has become clear that the role of the openside flanker, who wears th…
John Ferguson
24 Jun 2026, 15:52
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Opinion
‘The hope is that it’s not a cruel summer for Wales and the good work of the Six Nations is not undone’
History underlines how daunting a task Wales face in the coming weeks, when Steve Tandy will need his leading lights to point the …
Mark Orders
24 Jun 2026, 8:31
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
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
Wales appoint former prop Paul James as full-time scrum coach
Former international Paul James has been appointed as Wales men's full-time scrum coach, having served in the role in an interim b…
Jon Newcombe
19 Jun 2026, 5:54
Major change introduced to world rankings in time for Nations Championship
Other than introducing penalties for inactive unions, the rankings have largely remained unaltered since they were first used, in …
Jon Newcombe
19 Jun 2026, 2:30
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
Analysis
No.1 Springboks are third-best in the World Rankings record books
The Springboks will go into the inaugural Nations Championship in July sitting proudly at the top of the rankings, with a sizeable…
Jon Newcombe
16 Jun 2026, 7:54
Analysis
Report: URC finalists Leinster and Bulls suffer from fan fatigue
An extensive report by The Rugby Paper into the regular-season attendances in Europe's three main leagues shows Bordeaux-Begles wa…
Jon Newcombe
15 Jun 2026, 7:08
Keiron Assiratti withdrawn from Wales squad
Cardiff tighthead prop Keiron Assiratti will miss Wales' Nations Championship campaign in July due to a calf injury.
Josh Raisey
15 Jun 2026, 2:56
Opinion
Who's next up in Wales' long search for a tighthead titan to succeed 'Bomb'?
With Archie Griffin and Keiron Assiratti unavailable, Dillon Lewis, Sam Wainwright and Ben Warren are the next trio in line as Wal…
Mark Orders
10 Jun 2026, 8:04
Ospreys sign new WRU deal that will see them through to 2028
Ospreys have taken a decisive step toward securing their future after becoming the third Welsh region to sign the WRU’s new Prof…
Ian Cameron
05 Jun 2026, 10:51
Louie Hennessey suffers summer setback as Wales ambitions put on hold
Bath said that the centre/wing will 'undergo treatment to his shoulder' and is unavailable for the Tests against Fiji, Argentina a…
Jon Newcombe
05 Jun 2026, 4:09
World Rugby confirm refs for Nations Championship as Luke Pearce gets big call
World Rugby have confirmed the match official appointments for the opening block of fixtures in the inaugural Nations Championship…
Ian Cameron
04 Jun 2026, 3:54
