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Gavin Henson's incredible 20-year career at the top in five awesome minutes

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

An awesome new video montage has emerged of Wales legend Gavin Henson’s very best moments throughout his illustrious career for club and country.

Quinnell, Bennett, Martin: The games Wales and Lions stars played - or avoided - on Christmas Day

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Wales and Lions legends Derek Quinnell and Allan Martin recall playing for their clubs on Christmas Day while Phil Bennett has a different tale to tell.

Sport's uplifting moments from 2020 came in spite of Boris Johnson's actions | Andy Bull

5 years ago by The Guardian

The prime minister’s attendance at Twickenham in March, with Covid-19 taking hold in the UK, is a lingering image of the yearBack at the start of March, nine months, 17 days, and half a lifetime ago,...

Three Week ban for Tom Wood

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saints flanker Tom Wood has been banned for three weeks for a dangerous clear-out on Leinster's Josh van der Flier. Wood had a hearing online on Wednesday, and he was subsequently suspended.   EPCR...

PRO14 to finish in March as provinces to compete in Rainbow Cup with leading South African sides from April

5 years ago by Irish Independent

THE current Guinness PR014 season will conclude with a final on March 27, before the Irish provinces and teams from Wales, Scotland and Italy will take part in a new Rainbow Cup against the four strongest...

Weekend Welsh derbies: Dragons vs Cardiff / Ospreys vs Scarlets

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s a derby weekend in the Pro14 as we move towards Christmas. Firstly, in Wales, Dragons will tackle Cardiff at Rodney Parade before Ospreys take on Scarlets at Parc Y Scarlets.   Dragons...

Andy Marinos ditches SANZAAR role for top Australian job

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia (RA) has today announced the appointment of Andy Marinos as its new Chief Executive Officer following unanimous endorsement from the RA Board.     Marinos joins Rugby Australia...

Wales' Aled Brew hangs up his boots

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales and Scarlets winger Aled Brew has announced his retirement from the game at the age of 34.   The journeyman has enjoyed a colourful career in which he represented a total of 11 teams, including...

Aled Brew: Ex-Wales wing retires aged 34

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Former Wales wing Aled Brew retires from rugby at the age of 34 after a career including stints at all four Welsh regions.

Newcastle Falcons snap up two more Argentinians

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of two Agentinian youngsters who will add value up front and in the backline as well.   Flanker Santiago Grondona (22) and sevens winger Mateo Carreras...