James Botham retains Wales place against England in Autumn Nations Cup
5 years ago by The GuardianGrandson of cricketing great Sir Ian keeps place in back rowLloyd Williams makes first Wales start for four yearsJames Botham – grandson of cricket great Sir Ian Botham – retains his place in the back...
Williams & Tompkins start against England
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Captain Alun Wyn Jones returns to the starting line-up to face England at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday. Jones will pack down alongside Jake Ball in the second-row behind an all-Scarlets front-row...
The Breakdown | 'No shirkers': how the late, great Ray Prosser changed Welsh rugby for good
5 years ago by The GuardianFormer Pontypool coach, who has died aged 93, brought a new breed of physicality to Wales after a 1959 trip to New ZealandIt was the middle of October in 1989, a few days before Pontypool faced New Zealand,...
George Ford back for England v Wales battle in only change from Ireland romp
5 years ago by The GuardianFord in at fly-half for Saturday’s Autumn Nations Cup gameEngland captain Owen Farrell joins Henry Slade in the centresEngland have named George Ford at fly-half in their only change for Saturday’s...
Six-Two split on the bench as George Ford returns to the England starting line up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his England team for their key Autumn Nations Cup tie against Wales this weekend. England will travel to Llanelli, where they will take on the hosts at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday...
England ready to turn to George Ford and Joe Marler for Wales showdown
5 years ago by The GuardianProp Marler could make first appearance since MarchEddie Jones pondering starting Ford at fly-half in LlanelliAs England’s defensive juggernaut rolls west towards Wales questions remain over what attacking...
Joe Marler in contention for Welsh test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland assistant coach Matt Proudfoot has confirmed that Harlequins prop Joe Marler is in contention to face Wales in Autumn Nations Cup this weekend. Marler has missed the Autumn Nations...
When the Rugby World Cup 2023 Draw will take place and how it will work
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Draw is the moment fans and teams have been waiting for. Each participating nation will discover their future opposition when the balls are drawn on 14 December at the iconic Palais Brongniart. Due...
Rallying Ryan Aims To Finish 2020 ‘On A High’
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFollowing some mixed results since the return of international rugby last month, stand-in captain James Ryan is hopeful that Ireland can finish 2020 ‘on a high’. Either side of an emphatic victory...
England centre Ollie Lawrence ruled out of trip to face Wales with hip injury
5 years ago by The Guardian‘It is nothing major,’ says assistant coach John MitchellJoe Marler, Jack Willis and Luke Cowan-Dickie recalled to squad England’s young centre Ollie Lawrence is suffering from a hip injury and is...
