wales

Youngs playing with no fear

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

England scrum-half Ben Youngs admits he is playing with more freedom under new coaching at club and country after claiming Grand Slam glory.

Mermoz relishing European clash with Carter

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

France centre Maxime Mermoz is looking forward to locking horns with New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter as their sides meet in European club competition this weekend.

Barclay credits Davies for international comeback success

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Scotland's John Barclay started every game of the RBS 6 Nations for the first time since 2012 and gave much of the credit to his Scarlets teammate James Davies.

Wales Under-20 hero itching to get started at Blues

1 decade ago by Cardiff Blues news

One of the stars of Wales' Under-20s Grand Slam-winning side is itching to get started at Guinness PRO12 side Cardiff Blues next season.

Ben Morgan to face Taulupe Faletau as Gloucester change three for...

1 decade ago by Gloucestershire Echo

Ben Morgan will lock horns with Wales star Taulupe Faletau in Gloucester's European Challenge Cup quarter-final against Newport Gwent Dragons.The number eight has fallen out of favour with England and...

O'Driscoll backs Gatland for Lions job

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Brian O'Driscoll backs Wales coach Warren Gatland to lead the 2017 British and Irish Lions to New Zealand.

No grudge: Brian O'Driscoll backs old foe Gatland for Lions job ahead of Schmidt

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Wales coach Warren Gatland would probably be the best person to coach the British and Irish Lions on their tour of New Zealand next year, according to former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll.

Yarde working hard to earn England recall

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Marland Yarde did not share in England's Grand Slam success but he believes he has done his chances no harm back at club side Harlequins - despite contending with an injured shoulder.

England & Wales In £10m Match Deal

1 decade ago by Running Rugby

England and Wales have struck a deal worth up to £10m to play two more matches immediately before the next World Cup, according to The Rugby Paper. The cooling of Anglo-Welsh relationships over the Joe...

Thursday 12 Hour Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Diamond previews Challenge Cup match against Montpellier"They are one of the super French sides," said Diamond."They are full of South African and French internationals, second in the table and will be...