The British and Irish Lions began their tour with a defeat and a brutally honest assessment from head coach Andy Farrell.

Wales have history with Eddie Jones - good and bad - but now there is another chapter to be written and Josh Macelod admits he’s not too sure what to expect.

The Welsh representation on the Lions tour may be small - just two players - but both Jac Morgan and Tomos Williams should get a chance to impress in the first game.

Sean Lynn promised to move Wales into a new era after he became head coach of the women’s national team and he is ramping up that process.

Wales U20s will travel to the World Championships in Italy in confident mood after an encouraging Six Nations - but with a notable absentee.

Wales' tour of Japan will be a role reversal for Danny Wilson, who was once in charge at Cardiff, with Matt Sherratt as his assistant.

The Welsh regions left the stage weeks ago, but Leinster will include one Welshman in their coaching set-up when they face the Bulls in Dublin.

A week is a long time in rugby as Richard Whiffin’s Wales U20s have proven with a mood-lifting win over Italy.

He was always a firm fan favourite as a player and an interviewer’s dream, but now Bradley Davies has taken the first step into coaching at the top level.

Wales U20 coach Richard Whiffin has mixed things up before he picks his squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship – including drafting in 17-year-old Carwyn Leggatt- Jones.

The Lions tour starts in Dublin next week when two Welsh players will be hoping to earn a chance to impress against Argentina.

It’s a familiar story for Lions followers - preparations for the tour are being disrupted by the demands of club and regional rugby.

He remains one of Wales’ true sporting living legends, but recognition for Billy Boston has been slow going.

Wales have been given the green light by Franco Smith that he is ready for a new challenge following the end of Glasgow’s URC season.

Wales fell away badly late on against England at Pontypool, meaning they could not back–up their superb 23-13 victory in the Six Nations.

The Lions – with only two Welsh players – kick-off their tour in a fortnight when they play their first game in Dublin, before things really heat up.

Wales U20s produced the best performance by any Welsh national team last season, when they beat England U20s and now they are out to repeat that victory this weekend.

A familiar name will be on familiar turf next season, when Ross Moriarty plays for the Ospreys, who are moving back to St. Helen’s.

The Dragons have been quick off the mark in rebuilding their squad after a dismal season, with new recruit Fetuli Paea adding extra spice.

The Scarlets’ season is over, but they went further than any of the other Welsh regions and Dwayne Peel reckons the future is bright.