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Louis Rees-Zammit Plans Tries, Smiles and Clicks At Bristol Bears

He’s back . . . and not that far from Wales, after the decision of Louis Rees-Zammit to join Bristol after his unsuccessful stint in the NFL.

Graham Thomas | Aug 15, 2025
Carys Phillips of Wales. Pic. Alamy

Carys Phillips is a Four-midable World Cup Presence for Wales

Carys Phillips is about to join the greats of Welsh women’s rugby as she prepares for her fourth World Cup, as Rob Cole reports.

Rob Cole | Aug 14, 2025
WRU chief executive Abi Tierney. Pic: Alamy

WRU CEO Abi Tierney to Step Away for Cancer Treatment

Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) chief executive Abi Tierney will temporarily step down from her role from 22 August after being diagnosed with cancer.

Graham Thomas | Aug 13, 2025
Wales co-captain Alex Callender (left). Pic. Alamy

Wales Skipper Alex Callender Reveals She Feared World Cup Dream Had Gone

Wales will have Alex Callender fit and firing for the Women’s Rugby World Cup and the co-captain is determined to make her mark.

Rob Cole | Aug 13, 2025
Branwen Metcalfe of Wales. Pic. Alamy

Sean Lynn Hopes For Pay Back After Making Tough Calls as Wales Finalise 32-Player World Cup Squad

Wales have gone for a blend of the trusted and the untried as they bid to make a mark at the Women’s World Cup this month.

Hannah Blackwell | Aug 12, 2025
New Scarlets investor, Kirsti Jane.

New Scarlets Investor Flexes Muscle Ahead of WRU Arm Wrestle

The Scarlets have thrown off the gloves and are ready for a bare-knuckle fight with the WRU over how the game should operate in west Wales.

David Parsons | Aug 11, 2025
Parc y Scarlets. Pic. Alamy

David Moffett, Dan Biggar and the Scarlets . . . Some Fans Just Aren’t Buying It

First, the Ospreys paraded Swansea Council, now the Scarlets have trumpeted new investors from the USA as the Welsh regions scrap it out to prove how undroppable they are.

Paul Jones | Aug 09, 2025
WRU chief executive Abi Tierney (left) alongside Wales coach Steve Tandy (centre) and Dave Reddin, WRU director of rugby. Pic: Alamy

WRU Plans Open Door for Fans to Shape Radical Overhaul of Welsh Rugby

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is launching a major consultation to reshape Welsh rugby, inviting fans, clubs, and players to help decide whether to keep four teams or cut to as few as two.

Graham Thomas | Aug 08, 2025
Steve Tandy. Pic. WRU

Steve Tandy . . . The First Welsh Wales Coach for Almost 20 Years

Steve Tandy will become Welsh rugby’s first Welsh-born permanent head coach since Gareth Jenkins (2005-2007) when he takes up his appointment on 1 September.

David Parsons | Aug 08, 2025
Louis Rees-Zammit Wales. Pic. Alamy

Louis Rees-Zammit’s Wales Shirt Could Fit For Autumn, Says Steve Tandy

Louis Rees-Zammit may not have to play very many club games before he is back for Wales, according to new coach Steve Tandy.

Graham Thomas | Aug 08, 2025
New Wales coach Steve Tandy. Pic: Alamy

Steve Tandy . . . The Everyman Coach In The Most Scrutinised Job in Wales

Steve Tandy has a huge task ahead of him, but day one as the new Wales head coach went well enough as he tried his very public image on for size, reports Graham Thomas.

Graham Thomas | Aug 07, 2025
Lions tour manager Ieuan Evans. Pic: Alamy

Ieuan Evans Joins the Very Small Band of Winning Welsh Lions Managers

The Lions are on their way home, with a 2-1 series win under their belt, one new Welsh Test Lion, and a successful Welsh tour manager

Rob Cole | Aug 04, 2025
Australia Wales rugby. Pic. Alamy

Sean Lynn Insists Wales are Still on the Rise Despite Wallaroos Walloping

It was not the finish Wales would have wanted as the second Test went decisively in Australia's favour, but head coach Sean Lynn reckons his squad are in good shape for the World Cup.

Hannah Blackwell | Aug 04, 2025
British and irish Lions Jac Morgan. Pic. Alamy

Jac Morgan Gains Another Backer on Eve of Lions’ Bid for History

Six days on and the controversial end to the Lions’ win in Melbourne is still being discussed with Jac Morgan still at the centre of the debate.

Graham Thomas | Aug 02, 2025
Louis Rees-Zammit. Pic. Alamy

Bookies Tip Gloucester for Louis Rees-Zammit’s Rugby Return — But French Clubs Lurk

Former Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit says he has had “unbelievable” interest from clubs following his decision to return to rugby union - but where next?

Graham Thomas | Aug 02, 2025
Courtney Keight (left) of Wales in action during the First Women's Test Match between the Australian Wallaroos and Wales. Pic. Alamy

Wales Coach Sean Lynn Sets Standard Ahead of Sydney Showdown And Tells Players: “Back It Up!”

Wales take on Australia again on Friday morning, searching for the perfect lift ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup.

David Williams | Aug 01, 2025
Louis Rees-Zammit. Pic. Alamy

Louis Rees-Zammit and the NFL Dream That Always Looked Unlikely

He’s back . . . or soon will be. Having crossed the Atlantic to live his dream as a potential NFL superstar, Louis Rees-Zammit is coming home, as Graham Thomas reports.

Graham Thomas | Aug 01, 2025
Jac Morgan of the Lions. Pic. Alamy

Jac Morgan Stays on Lions Bench as Andy Farrell Goes For The Wallabies’ Jugular

Andy Farrell has shuffled his cards for the Lions’ final Test in Australia, but there’s no easy deal for Jac Morgan.

Graham Thomas | Jul 31, 2025
Jac Morgan of the Lions. Pic. Alamy

Jac Morgan’s Clear-out Debate Rumbles On After Lions Edge Wallabies To Seal Historic Series Win

Firstly, Jac Morgan hogged the headlines because the Lions could win without him . . . then he hogged the headlines because they clearly could not.

Graham Thomas | Jul 28, 2025
Maisie Davies (right) and Nel Metcalfe. Pic. Alamy

Sean Lynn Tells Wales He’s So Proud Of First Win . . . But Demands It’s Now Backed Up

Sean Lynn’s first win as Wales Women’s coach had been a while coming, but now he wants a repeat performance against Australia this weekend.

Hannah Blackwell | Jul 28, 2025