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
Nathan Hughes sent public message after Nations Championship omission
Former England No.8 Nathan Hughes has been assured “the door is always open” as he waits to make his Fiji debut despite having…
Chris Jones
26 Jun 2026, 3:13
'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
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
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
'It can’t be an excuse for us': England embrace 'massive challenge'
England depart for their summer tour on Wednesday with a no-excuses policy, despite embarking on a 25,000-mile itinerary spanning …
PA
24 Jun 2026, 3:19
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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
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
Analysis
The naughty step: The most carded club sides in rugby
Before you scroll down in your quest to find out which club had a deep love affair with the yellow and red card, let’s kick off …
Francisco Isaac
19 Jun 2026, 9:01
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
