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Charteris wary of rising Japan

9 years ago by Rugby 365

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Luke Charteris believes Wales will face a much-improved Japan side when they take on the Cherry Blossoms in Cardiff on Saturday.

Wednesday Afternoon Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ole Avei boosts UBB squad   Bordeaux-Bègles have announced that Samoan international hooker Ole Avei has signed a contract extension at the Top 14 club.   The 33-year-old, who has...

Mano Lemeki ruled out of Wales test

9 years ago by Japan Rugby

Winger Lomano Lemeki has pulled out of Japan's squad for their remaining internationals in November with an unspecified injury.   Lemeki scored two tries in Japan's 28-22 victory over Georgia in...

Tier two nations closing gap on top countries, says Wales’s Luke Charteris

9 years ago by The Guardian

• Wales play Japan in Cardiff on Saturday• ‘We know it will be tough against Japan, with their high tempo’A tour of Europe by the southern hemisphere superpowers often generates talk of the gap...

Wales edge Argentina for confidence building win

9 years ago by Rugby Dump

Wales restored pride by beating Argentina 24-20 in Cardiff, a week after going down 32-8 to Australia. Tries were scored in the second half by Gareth Davies and Liam Williams, while Leigh Halfpenny converted...

Pellow pleased with performance as Exeter overpower Cardiff

9 years ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Exeter coach Ricky Pellow was pleased with his side's composure as they recovered from a slow start to overpower Cardiff Blues 62-25 in the Anglo-Welsh Cup.Cardiff raced out to a 10-0 lead but once the...

Calm Cotter pledges to keep learning

9 years ago by Irish Independent

Almost as soon as Vern Cotter had processed the lessons of a bruising second consecutive one-point loss to Australia, the focus switched to Saturday's match against an Argentina side still smarting from...

Exeter Chiefs v Cardiff Blues: Matchday live

9 years ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Exeter Chiefs welcome Cardiff Blues to Sandy Park for their second Anglo-Welsh Cup game. Exe are on the hunt for victory following defeat to Harlequins in their first match of the competition. Follow...

Lest we forget

9 years ago by Welsh Rugby News

On Remembrance Sunday, as the nation honours the service given by so many in conflicts across the globe, WRU.Wales recalls some of the sacrifices and deeds of greatness performed by Welsh rugby players.