“In Wales and in rugby, we’re quite quick to see what people can’t do. We’ve been hot on what they can do.” states T. Rhys Thomas

New Wales skills coach T. Rhys Thomas who joined the Welsh set up on a secondment from Gallagher Premiership side Gloucester Rugby of which he will return to at the end of the 2025 Six Nations, like interim head coach Matt Sherratt will do with Cardiff Rugby. One of the main talking points from Tuesday’sContinue reading ““In Wales and in rugby, we’re quite quick to see what people can’t do. We’ve been hot on what they can do.” states T. Rhys Thomas”

“I only played level two Championship rugby a year ago” Ellis Mee on making his Wales debut

Ellis Mee, announced his arrival on the biggest stages of them all last Saturday as he made his international debut in great fashion against Ireland. Just 12 months ago the 21-year-old was playing for English Championship side, Nottingham Rugby where he was voted players’, fans’ and overall player for the 2023-24 season for the ‘Archers’.Continue reading ““I only played level two Championship rugby a year ago” Ellis Mee on making his Wales debut”

Dafydd Jenkins reacts to Irish defeat: “I am not playing the game to lose”

Despite not stopping Ireland from claiming their 14th Triple Crown on Saturday, Wales played their best game since the 2023 Rugby World Cup where they played Georgia as interim boss Matt Sherratt has brought back belief into Welsh Rugby. With former head coach, Warren Gatland departing between the Italy and Ireland game, Sherratt who admittedContinue reading “Dafydd Jenkins reacts to Irish defeat: “I am not playing the game to lose””

Cardiff Rugby fall just short of claiming the Regional Age-Grade Under 18s Championship as the Ospreys win 28-25 in a nailbiter at a drenched Cardiff Arms Park.   Tries from Gabe Williams, Ioan Penry, Tom Howe and penalty kicks from Lloyd Lucas proved to not be enough as on 64 minutes outside half, Logan Jones slottedContinue reading

“I asked for two things. Show the crowd some emotion and ambition”- The talking points: Matt Sherratt and Jac Morgan react to Irish defeat

Wales made Ireland work for their Triple crown as Simon Easterby’s men had to come from 13-10 behind to win at Principality Stadium.  Interim boss Matt Sherratt, in four sessions that he has had with Wales, has vastly improved them defensively and in attack. This performance in their first home game of the Championship wasContinue reading ““I asked for two things. Show the crowd some emotion and ambition”- The talking points: Matt Sherratt and Jac Morgan react to Irish defeat”

“What an outstanding defensive effort from the boys”- Whiffin reacts to historic Wales U20 win

For the first time since 2018 Wales U20s recorded a win over Ireland U20s at Rodney Parade, which is a stadium they haven’t played at since 2008. A penalty try and brilliance from Steffan Emanuel, who showed his pace to score, was accompanied by the boots of both Harri Wilde and Harri Ford as WalesContinue reading ““What an outstanding defensive effort from the boys”- Whiffin reacts to historic Wales U20 win”

Wales 20-12 Ireland: Brilliance from Emanuel guides Wales to first win over Ireland in seven years.

For the first time since the 2017-18 (excluding the 2021 Championship), U20 Six Nations, Wales made it back-to-back wins as they put aside Ireland in front of a boisterous Rodney Parade. In the first Wales U20 match at Rodney Parade since 2008, Wales looked to carry on a trend that they had set that year,Continue reading “Wales 20-12 Ireland: Brilliance from Emanuel guides Wales to first win over Ireland in seven years.”

Wales’ Tommy Reffell insists Michael Cheika “wants to improve the players every day.”

Matt Sherratt will take charge of his first Wales game tomorrow afternoon at Principality Stadium as he begins his tenure as Wales’ interim head coach. However, the Cardiff Rugby coach will return back to his regional side at the end of the 2025 Six Nations. The Welsh Rugby Union have insisted they are looking forContinue reading “Wales’ Tommy Reffell insists Michael Cheika “wants to improve the players every day.””

‘Our challenge as a Welsh squad is to make sure we stand for something’- head coach Sherratt looks ahead to Ireland clash. 

Wales head coach Matt Sherratt has made eight personnel changes from the team that lost 22-15 away to Italy last timeout. Saturday afternoon will see Sherratt take the reins for the remainder of the Six Nations as he begins his tenure as head coach against Ireland at Principality Stadium.  Wales are on the run ofContinue reading “‘Our challenge as a Welsh squad is to make sure we stand for something’- head coach Sherratt looks ahead to Ireland clash. “

Wales team to play Ireland: 2025 Six Nations

Matt Sherratt has announced his team to play Ireland at Principality Stadium on Saturday, 22nd February (kick-off 14:15, live on BBC 1). One of the main talking points is Scarlets’, Ellis Mee will make his debut on the wing. The 21-year-old has been impressive for the Parc y Scarlets side since joining from Nottingham RugbyContinue reading “Wales team to play Ireland: 2025 Six Nations”

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