Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones to take no part in 2022 Six Nations due to shoulder injury

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones will miss the 2022 Six Nations as he requires surgery on shoulder injury – but coach Wayne Pivac says he CAN still play in the next World Cup at the age of 38! Alun Wyn Jones was forced off in Wales’ defeat to New Zealand with an injury  Jones requires … Read more

Ellis Jenkins to play in his first Wales Test for three years against world champions South Africa

Ellis Jenkins to play in his first Wales Test for three years against world champions South Africa this weekend in place of injured Ross Moriarty, while Dan Biggar and Louis Rees-Zammit will also start Ellis Jenkins has been recalled for Wales for Saturday’s Test with South Africa  The No 6 is named at back row … Read more

‘I don’t think there’s a hoodoo over it’: Wales prop Tomas Francis dismisses talk of All Black curse

‘I don’t think there is a hoodoo over it’: Wales prop Tomas Francis dismisses talk of his side having an All Blacks curse ahead of their Cardiff showdown It has been 68 years since Wales last managed to defeat the mighty All Blacks The two sides meet at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday  … Read more

Injury-hit Wales seek help from Christ Tshiunza after handing him first call-up

FORWARDS (21): Wyn Jones (Scarlets) (35 caps) Rhodri Jones (Ospreys) (21 caps) Rhys Carré (Cardiff Rugby) (13 caps) Ken Owens (Scarlets) (82 caps) Elliot Dee (Dragons) (40 caps) Ryan Elias (Scarlets) (19 caps) Dillon Lewis (Cardiff Rugby) (31 caps) WillGriff John (Scarlets) (Uncapped) Tomas Francis (Ospreys) (57 caps) Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys) (148 caps) Adam … Read more

Wales finally lift the Six Nations trophy in private behind closed doors ceremony at training ground

Wales finally lift the Six Nations trophy in private behind closed doors ceremony at their training ground after Scotland denied France – with coach Wayne Pivac describing captain Alun Wyne Jones as one of the ‘all-time great players’ after winning fifth title  Wales lifted the Six Nations trophy during a private ceremony on Saturday  Wayne … Read more

Wales finally lift the Six Nations trophy in private behind closed doors ceremony at training ground

Wales finally lift the Six Nations trophy in private behind closed doors ceremony at their training ground after Scotland denied France – with coach Wayne Pivac describing captain Alun Wyne Jones as one of the ‘all-time great players’ after winning fifth title  Wales lifted the Six Nations trophy during a private ceremony on Saturday  Wayne … Read more

France 23-27 Scotland: Wales WIN the Six Nations as visitors score late try to earn victory France

Never mind the title, France couldn’t even win the match, as Duhan van der Merwe’s dramatic, match-winning, injury-time try in Paris meant a joyous climax to the Six Nations for both Wales and Scotland. Going into this delayed decider needing to win by 21 points and score four tries, France’s ambitions were reduced to dust. … Read more

France 23-27 Scotland: Wales WIN the Six Nations as visitors score late try to earn victory France

Never mind the title, France couldn’t even win the match, as Duhan van der Merwe’s dramatic, match-winning, injury-time try in Paris meant a joyous climax to the Six Nations for both Wales and Scotland. Going into this delayed decider needing to win by 21 points and score four tries, France’s ambitions were reduced to dust. … Read more

BBC and rugby chiefs condemn online trolls who left pitchside interviewer Sonja McLaughlan in tears

The BBC, along with rugby chiefs, have condemned online trolls who left pitchside interviewer Sonja McLaughlan in tears with ‘toxic’ abuse over her questions to England skipper Owen Farrell. McLaughlan interviewed Farrell in the aftermath of England’s shock 40-24 defeat against Wales on Saturday during which she questioned him about some of the refereeing decisions that … Read more

BBC and rugby chiefs condemn online trolls who left pitchside interviewer Sonja McLaughlan in tears

The BBC, along with rugby chiefs, have condemned online trolls who left pitchside interviewer Sonja McLaughlan in tears with ‘toxic’ abuse over her questions to England skipper Owen Farrell. McLaughlan interviewed Farrell in the aftermath of England’s shock 40-24 defeat against Wales on Saturday during which she questioned him about some of the refereeing decisions that … Read more