Damian Willemse of South Africa dives over. Pic: Alamy.

The New Big Question . . . Can Welsh Rugby Ever Come Back?

Of all the questions posed by Welsh rugby’s historic - as well as histrionic - descent into the abyss, there is one that has yet to be fully faced up to, writes Graham Thomas.

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South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus. Pic: Alamy

King Troll Rassie Insists Wales and South Africa are in a “Similar Place”

If, at the end of your year, you're still able to pick a team that contains nine players who have won two World Cups, there can’t be much wrong with your strength in depth, reports David Roberts.

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Rhys Griffiths Admits Penybont Face Colwyn Bay Class on Grass

Penybont manager Rhys Griffiths says his admiration for Colwyn Bay boss Michael Wilde is growing by the week, as the two sides prepare for a key JD Cymru Premier meeting this weekend.

David Roberts | 21 hours ago
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Wales Star Mason Grady Raring To Go Again After Cruel Year

Having played just one game in the last year, Mason Grady is straining at the leash to return to action this weekend, reports Simon Thomas.

Simon Thomas | 21 hours ago
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Wales v South Africa . . . Rugby's Version of Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua

For all the WRU talk of rebuilding, nothing exposes their current financial desperation quite like staging a Test against the world champions outside the international window, reports Graham Thomas.

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Hannah Blackwell | Nov 28, 2025
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Dave Jones | Nov 28, 2025
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Elfyn Evans Admits Caution Cost Him in World Title Bid

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Swansea City’s interim manager Darren O’Dea insists the club’s squad has the quality to dig themselves out of their current rut - even as he prepares for what is expected to be his swift exit.

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Steve Tandy Admits Wales Must Improve to Stop Last Quarter Fade Outs

Steve Tandy admitted his team must improve their composure and decision-making in the closing stages of matches after New Zealand ran away with a 52–26 victory in Cardiff, writes Graham Thomas.

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Over seven decades, Wales have practised two outcomes against the All Blacks - the honourable defeat and the dishonourable one, reports Graham Thomas.

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Swansea City are on the verge of confirming Vitor Matos as their next head coach, with the club moving decisively to trigger the £900,000 release clause in his Marítimo contract.

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David Parsons | Nov 21, 2025
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With the Welsh Cup taking centre stage, just one match is scheduled in the Cymru North this weekend, as Dave Jones reports.

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