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Support floods in for Gareth Thomas after HIV reveal

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

Former Wales captain Gareth Thomas has been shown a lot of support on social media after revealing he is HIV positive on Saturday.

Welsh legend Gareth Thomas reveals he has HIV and admits he considered committing suicide

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Welsh Rugby great Gareth Thomas has revealed that he has been living with HIV 'for years' making the announcement on social media on Saturday night.     pic.twitter.com/4LOH7yKdlZ —...

Joe Schmidt’s powerplays can break Ireland’s World Cup jinx | Brendan Fanning

7 years ago by The Guardian

This Ireland side is not without flaws but it finally has the necessary grit and grind to reach the World Cup last fourPerhaps the greatest weakness of the Rugby World Cup is its predictability. Look at...

Robbie Henshaw 'hopeful but not likely' for Scotland clash, says Schmidt

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Henshaw, who played only 80 minutes during pre-season, in the final warm-up game against Wales in Dublin on September 7, was set to go for a scan this morning.

Wales find voice under Gatland but must now compose a hymn

7 years ago by The Guardian

Tour of New Zealand in 2016 was the beginning of Wales’s journey to becoming serious contenders for Rugby World CupWales and the World Cup have not always been the easiest of fits. Every one of the teams...

Biggar not bothered by doubters as he prepares for key World Cup role

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Northampton fly-half has a pivotal role to play in Wales’ World Cup campaign.

England’s Joe Cokanasiga admits nerves when facing Wales and Wallabies

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Both sides are potential quarter-final opponents for England• South Africa’s Eben Etzebeth under investigation over brawlJoe Cokanasiga has revealed he still suffers from pre-match nerves when...

Wales could be without Beard and Hill for World Cup opener

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Locks Adam Beard and Cory Hill could both be unavailable for Wales’ World Cup opener against Georgia in 10 days’ time.     Beard is set to join Wales’ World Cup squad in...

England U20s fixtures & venues for U20 Six Nations Championship announced

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men U20s fixtures and venues for the 2020 U20 Six Nations Championship have been announced with home matches in Northampton (Franklin’s Gardens) and Gloucester (Kingsholm Stadium).   The...

Simply the best? Can Ireland and Wales live up to top billing at World Cup? | Paul Rees

7 years ago by The Guardian

Ireland and Wales have both topped the world rankings but might the Celtic threat come from a less likely source?The chapter on the Celts in the history of the World Cup is one of the shortest. Wales have...