Dwayne Peel, the head coach of the Scarlets. Pic: Alamy

It’s not all Gloom . . . Scarlets and Cardiff Defy Wales Calls to Earn Brave URC Wins

Scarlets coach Dwayne Peel has revealed how an honest review paved the way for a memorable 23-0 victory over high-flying Glasgow, as Simon Thomas reports.

Simon Thomas | Dec 01, 2025
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.

Graham Thomas | Nov 29, 2025
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.

Rob Cole | Nov 29, 2025
Mason Grady of Wales. Pic. Alamy

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 | Nov 29, 2025
Wales v South Africa? Pic: Alamy

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.

Graham Thomas | Nov 28, 2025
Fletcher Anderson

Scarlets’ Kiwi Connections Hoping to Inspire New Boy Fletcher Anderson

Fletcher Anderson is the latest in a long line of Kiwis to come over to Wales to ply their trade and there are high hopes for him, reports Simon Thomas.

Simon Thomas | Nov 27, 2025
Steve Tandy, the head coach of Wales. Pic. Alamy

Steve Tandy Warns Wales: Be Bold or Get Swallowed by Springboks

Steve Tandy has warned his Wales team they must brave, bright-eyed and boldly up for the fight against South Africa - otherwise they are going to get “swallowed”, reports Graham Thomas.

Graham Thomas | Nov 27, 2025
Steve Tandy

Steve Tandy Mines Deep into his Squad and Hopes for Wales Gold Against South Africa

Wales coach Steve Tandy has been forced into making huge changes to his team to face South Africa after almost an entire XV were unavailable.

Graham Thomas | Nov 26, 2025
South Africa celebrate scoring against Ireland last weekend. Pic. Alamy

South Africa Insist They are not Favourites to Beat Wales . . . No, Really, They Do

South Africa have insisted they are not favourites for Saturday’s Test against Wales — despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.

Gareth James | Nov 25, 2025
EBBW Vale Rugby. Pic. WRU

Newport Beat Old Foes Cardiff to Make it a Special Night for Centurion Ben Roach

With only three games in the Super Rygbi Cymru Trophy over the weekend, it was a chance for other clubs to move closer to leaders Ebbw Vale, reports David Roberts.

Rob Cole | Nov 24, 2025
Joe Hawkins of Wales. Pic. Alamy

Wales Comeback is Not Ordinary for Joe . . . But Hawkins Admits Springboks Pose Massive Challenge

Wales centre Joe Hawkins has admitted returning to the Test arena has reminded him just how much he missed international rugby during his two-year absence, reports Graham Thomas.

Graham Thomas | Nov 24, 2025
Wales coach Steve Tandy. Pic: Alamy

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.

Graham Thomas | Nov 22, 2025
Louis Rees-Zammit scores for Wales. Pic: Alamy

Wales Show Strides Made Under Steve Tandy, But As Ever It's New Zealand Who Win The Race

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

Graham Thomas | Nov 22, 2025
New Zealand have not lost to Wales for 72 years. Pic: Alamy

The All Blacks . . . Solving the Wales Problem Since 1953

Why are the All Blacks so good? asks Graham Thomas.

Graham Thomas | Nov 21, 2025
Steve Tandy, the head coach of Wales men's rugby team. Pic. Alamy

Welsh Rugby War Casualties Don’t Yet Include Players, Claims Steve Tandy

Steve Tandy has dismissed suggestions the ongoing civil war between the Welsh Rugby Union and the regions might be draining the life out of his Wales players.

Graham Thomas | Nov 21, 2025
Wales' Harri Deaves. Pic. Alamy

Harri Deaves Climbs to Summit As Wales Bid to Scale Heights Against All Blacks

Harri Deaves’ remarkable rise from working on rooftops to representing his country will reach the summit on Saturday when he lines up for Wales against New Zealand, as Graham Thomas reports.

Graham Thomas | Nov 20, 2025
Wales' Dafydd Jenkins. Pic. Alamy

Dafydd Jenkins Insists Wales Can Beat the All Blacks . . . Because That’s How Pro Rugby Players Think

Dafydd Jenkins insists Wales must believe they can topple New Zealand on Saturday — because genuine conviction is part and parcel of being a professional athlete, reports Graham Thomas.

Graham Thomas | Nov 19, 2025
Nick Tompkins scores for Wales. Pic: Alamy

Wales' Nick Tompkins Admits He Opted for Low Key Celebrations After Japan Victory

Nick Tompkins has admitted his muted reaction to the dramatic 24–23 win over Japan was because he knew Wales had “got away with one”, as Graham Thomas reports.

Graham Thomas | Nov 18, 2025
New Wales coach Steve Tandy. Pic: Alamy

Steve Tandy Admits Wales Still Have so Much to Learn

Steve Tandy has admitted he felt more troubled than triumphant after Wales squeaked past Japan to preserve their World Cup top dozen ranking.

Graham Thomas | Nov 16, 2025
Wales players celebrate with matchwinner Jarrod Evans. Pic: Alamy

Jarrod Evans Prevents World Cup Seeding Disaster as Wales Scrape Home Against Japan

Wales have finally won at home after two years of trying and their reward will be to stay in the top dozen-ranked teams for the World Cup, as Graham Thomas reports.

Graham Thomas | Nov 15, 2025