Alun Wyn Jones believes Wayne Pivac will bring long-term gain for Wales
5 years ago by The GuardianPivac will end first year without win over top 10 country‘You have to give credit to Wayne – he has stuck to his guns’Alun Wyn Jones has backed the Wales head coach, Wayne Pivac, who will finish...
Liam Williams column: Time for Wales to express themselves against Italy
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsIn his latest BBC Wales Sport column, Liam Williams says Wales will look to express themselves against Italy and hope to finish 2020 with victory.
Sports quiz of the week: hat-tricks, histrionics and historical hostilities
5 years ago by The GuardianWho was left out? Who wasn’t left out? Who wants to be left out? Olivier Giroud scored all of Chelsea’s goals in their 4-0 win at Sevilla on Wednesday night. Who is the only other player to have scored...
Yoram Moefana becomes the first player born in the 2000s to start for France
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthie has named his side to take on England at Twickenham on Saturday. Baptiste Couilloud captains the side with Baptiste Serin missing out because of the agreement between the...
George North selection at centre points to puzzled thinking
5 years ago by Rugby WorldJacob Whitehead assesses the big talking points ahead of a busy weekend of international rugbyMiddle man: George North started at outside-centre against Italy in February (Getty Images)Jacob Whitehead...
Stephen Varney: The teenager born in Wales, now playing for Italy
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsSaturday will be a surreal and special day for Welsh-born Italy teenage scrum-half Stephen Lorenzo Varney.
Monty Ioane to debut for Italy
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Bay of Plenty and Tasman Mako winger Monty Ioane will make his eagerly-awaited Italy debut in the Autumn Nations Cup on Saturday. The Benetton winger became eligible last month and...
England keen to sink teeth into weakened French outfit
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Autumn Nations Cup is set for a thrilling conclusion as the tournament’s only two unbeaten teams will clash in the final game on Sunday. England and France have risen as the current...
Welsh-born Varney to make first Italy start
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyWales-born Stephen Varney will make a first Test start for Italy in Saturday's Autumn Nations Cup playoff against the country of his birth.
Wales recall George North for closing Autumn Nations Cup game against Italy
5 years ago by The GuardianWayne Pivac’s side have won just two games this yearTen changes made from the team beaten by EnglandWayne Pivac expects to end an underwhelming first year in charge of Wales on a high with victory against...
