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Alpine agony as Wales start build-up

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Back in 1987 it was a three-day stay in Tenby - in 2015 Wales are beginning their three-month World Cup warm-up in the Alps.

Favaro among those cut by Brunel

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Italy coach Jacques Brunel has wielded the axe on his World Cup training squad, with flanker Simone Favaro among those absent from the reduced 37-man party.

Never write off Phillips - Edwards

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips will have a part to play in the World Cup despite losing his place, says Gareth Edwards.

Top Pool A to reach final - Shanklin

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

The winners of the pool containing England, Wales and Australia will reach the 2015 World Cup final, says ex-Wales centre Tom Shanklin.

Davies progressing well on road to recovery

1 decade ago by Lions Rugby

British & Irish Lion Jonathan Davies will still be sidelined by a knee injury for another six or seven months but the Wales centre insists he is pleased with the way his recovery is progressing.

Davies content with injury recovery

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

It will still be six or seven months until Jonathan Davies is back on a rugby field but the injured Wales centre insists he is pleased with the way his recovery is shaping up.

Davies content with injury recovery

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

It will still be six or seven months until Jonathan Davies is back on a rugby field but the injured Wales centre insists he is pleased with the way his recovery is shaping up.

Laidlaw determined to retain scrum-half role

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

The emergence of Sam Hidalgo-Clyne has given Scotland an abundance of options at scrum-half but incumbent Grieg Laidlaw is adamant he's still the man for the job.

Smith pledges long-term future to Ospreys

1 decade ago by Welsh Regions News

Wales prop Nicky Smith had some good news to celebrate in the mountains of Switzerland this week as the Ospreys announced he has secured his long-term future at the Welsh region by singing a four year...

Welsh Premiership stars in doubt

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

The Test future of a number of Wales international playing in the Premiership appears to be in doubt.