Heartbreak for Wales U20s after second half revival
Scotland U20 hung on to a first half lead to win 45-43 against a resurgent Wales U20 this afternoon at the Riverside Stand at Hive Stadium. Captain Johnny Ventisei and Ollie McKenna scored two tries as Scotland raced out to a 38-10 scoreline at half time, but Wales bravely reeled them in with five second […]
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Winnett signs on for more at the Arms Park
Wales full-back Cam Winnett has signed a contract extension at Cardiff Rugby ahead of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations. The 21-year-old penned a long-term contract at the beginning of the year but has now extended his commitment. His news follows on extensions for fellow homegrown teammates Liam Belcher and Ben Thomas. “I’m so happy to […]
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Gatland’s New Year challenge
Warren Gatland has been challenged to lead Wales to success in the 2025 Guinness Six Nations, after CEO Abi Tierney’s review into national squad performances under his second tenure in charge to date was completed. Tierney presented findings of a meticulous and far-reaching review into the high-performance element of the senior men’s game in Wales […]
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Walker stands down
Nigel Walker has resigned from his position as Executive Director of Rugby for the Welsh Rugby Union, with immediate effect. Huw Bevan, who is currently interim performance director, and community director, Geraint John, will assume Walker’s executive duties in the short term with a new Director of Rugby to be recruited in the New Year. […]
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Gwalia Ligthning and Brython Thunder name team for festive derby
Gwalia Lightning and Brython Thunder have named their teams for the opening fixture and the first Welsh derby of the festive period for the Celtic Challenge clash at Ystrad Mynach on Saturday, December 21st (2.30pm) The sides selected are full of proven Welsh international talent and the rising stars and potential Welsh internationals of the […]
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Peel ready to pounce on wounded Ospreys in west Wales derby
Momentum may be with the Scarlets, but Dwayne Peel knows his side can take absolutely nothing for granted when they head to the Swansea.Com for the Christmas cracker derby against Ospreys. The two teams come into the game having suffered very different fortunes this season. The Scarlets are one point off the play-off places in […]
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