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Wales v Argentina: Liam Williams and Jake Ball boost hosts

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Liam Williams and Jake Ball are set to boost Wales while Cory Allen and uncapped scrum-half Tomos Williams come in as injuries bite.

Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points

1 decade ago by Rugby World

It was a weekend of contrasting fortunes for Ireland and Wales, as the former achieved a landmark win and the latter slumped to a dire defeat. With the Barbarians in action too, and Guinness Pro12 and...

Dragons announce match day collaboration with USW

1 decade ago by Newport Gwent Dragons Official

Match days at Rodney Parade are undergoing a dramatic transformation for the 2016/17 season, thanks to an exciting new collaboration with the University of South Wales (USW).

Analysis: Slick Australia attack makes Wales look sluggish

1 decade ago by Rugby World

Wales are supposed to be honing their attack this autumn, but Australia taught them a sobering lesson in decision-making and execution on Saturday Dotting down: Tevita Kuridrani scores a third try for...

Howley's defence rings hollow after Wallabies run Wales ragged

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

The initial excuse proffered by Wales for this limp performance - that it was the first match of the autumn series and they were coming up against a battle-hardened Wallabies team - was torpedoed a little...

Roberts: Wales have to learn

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Jamie Roberts has described Wales' heaviest home defeat for 10 years as "a kick in the backside."

Wales 8-32 Australia: Five talking points

1 decade ago by Rugby World

In a desperately disappointing first Autumn outing, Wales were outthought, outfought and outplayed by the Wallabies. Expect the post-mortem to be long and arduousA dark day: Wales endured a punishing 80...

Cheika forgiven as Wallabies thrash Wales to lead a Grand Slam charge

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Australia 32 – Wales 8, five tries to one and several others bombed. The score could have been in the 50s if some passes had stuck and Bernard Foley had converted some shots he normally would kick...

Australia’s Bernard Foley foils Wales’ aim to teach old dog new tricks | Paul Rees

1 decade ago by The Guardian

Rob Howley defends his team after 32-8 rout by Australia but it was not until final 15 minutes that they showed real creativityAfter their summer whitewash by New Zealand, Wales identified the need to...

The Wrap: Ireland finally have their day, Wales lose their way

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

After 111 years, at the 29th attempt, Ireland finally have their much-treasured win against New Zealand, thrilling a buzzing Soldier Field in Chicago by winning by 40-29. If there is any regret that the...