JJ Williams, former Wales and Lions great, dies aged 72
6 years ago by The GuardianFormer clubs Bridgend Ravens and Llanelli pay tributeWilliams scored 12 tries in 30 appearances for WalesThe former Wales and British & Irish Lions wing JJ Williams has died at the age of 72.Williams,...
Wales' legendary flyer JJ Williams has passed away
6 years ago by Rugby DumpFormer Wales and British and Irish Lions winger JJ Williams has died at the age of 72.
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones will set world Test caps record against Scotland
6 years ago by The GuardianJones will earn his 149th cap to overtake All Black Richie McCawGeorge North left out of 23 but Liam Williams startsAlun Wyn Jones will become rugby’s most capped international when he captains Wales...
Alun Wyn Jones to break test record against Scotland
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales captain Alun Wyn Jones will become rugby’s most capped international on Saturday when he makes his 149th test appearance (140th for Wales plus 9 British & Irish Lions caps). Jones...
The Breakdown | Covid-safe training camps will test players and coaches to their limits
6 years ago by The GuardianPlayers in Six Nations squads face six weeks in their biosecure bubble, and coaches must look after their mental wellbeingWhen Steve Hansen was Wales’s head coach, their training base in the Vale of...
France Team Named To Face Ireland
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthie has named his matchday squad to face Ireland in the final round of the Six Nations. There is just one personnel change to the starting XV from the side that...
2020-21 Premiership Finalists May Miss Out on Lions Tour
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has warned that English players who are not present for the historic Lions home test against Japan next year may be left out of the touring party. The...
Le Roux found to have committed foul play, but shouldn't have been sent off
6 years ago by Rugby DumpFrance forward Bernard Le Roux appeared before an independent Disciplinary Committee last night after being cited for a striking incident against Wales at the Stade de France on Saturday. The disciplinary...
Cardiff Blues sign new front-ranker
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Blues are in high spirits after beefing up their forward pack with the signature of Rowan Jenkins who joins the club on a short-term deal from Aberavon. The 29 year old Jenkins boasts...
France lock escapes suspension for clearout on Alun-Wyn Jones
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance second-rower Bernard Le Roux will be available for France's crunch clash against Ireland this weekend after he avoided a suspension despite appearing to drop a forearm into the face of...
