wales

'He is as quick as anyone': Jonny May braced for high-speed race with clubmate

5 years ago by The Guardian

As he prepares for the possibility of marking his fellow Gloucester wing Louis Rees-Zammit, England’s Jonny May says ‘I can just about keep up’Jonny May and Louis Rees-Zammit, the Gloucester wingers...

Ken Owens expects surprise package Wales to raise standard against England

5 years ago by The Guardian

‘We have been able to go under the radar,’ says hookerFresh creativity clear in unbeaten frontrunnersWhat a difference a few weeks have made for Wales: without a victory over a top-10 nation since...

Rees-Zammit in Eddie Jones's sights but free-flowing future is bigger vision | Paul Rees

5 years ago by The Guardian

Coach is aware of challenges ahead against a Wales side revived by the young wing he wanted for EnglandEddie Jones has capped 12 wingers in his five years as England’s head coach, but he had no joy when...

Pro14: Ospreys 10-0 Zebre

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Out-of-favour Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb proves the only inspiration on a turgid evening as Ospreys defeat Zebre in Swansea.

Jamie Roberts unloads opinion on calls for Owen Farrell to be dropped by England

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

Wales legend Jamie Roberts gave his verdict over whether England star Owen Farrell should retain his starting place in the Six Nations via podcast Rugbypass Offload.

Watch: Hadleigh Parkes scores on his Top League debut

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former England and British & Irish Lions lock George Kruis was in action for Panasonic as they kicked off their season with a convincing 55-14 win over Ricoh Black Rams. Also making his debut was former...

International stars shine in the opening day of the Japanese Top League

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Japanese Top League kicked off Saturday with five entertaining matches in the opening day of action.    The opening game of the new season, saw the Shining Arcs breeze past Honda Heat claiming...

France deliver on promise while back-to-basics Wales reap their rewards | Ugo Monye

5 years ago by The Guardian

France are only ever an offload away from top gear, Wales’s work ethic has revived them, but England have improvements to make with two out of five Six Nations rounds completedSo far, so good. We know...

All Black Legend Dan Carter Announces His Retirement

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former All Black flyhalf Dan Carter has hung up the boots at the age of 38 after an incredible career that will see him go down as one of the greatest players of all time.   In an interview with...

Rhys Priestland holds nerve to kick Bath to late win over local rivals Gloucester

5 years ago by The Guardian

Bath 16-14 GloucesterBoth teams have a man sent off for high challengesA feisty West Country derby featuring two red cards ended in a breathless victory for 13-man Bath and relief for the watching Wales...