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Analysis: Conway Try v Wales

Wales U20s make 8 changes to face Scotland U20s

Wales U20 name a side boasting eight changes to the starting line-up for Friday’s U20 Six Nations clash against Scotland at Parc Eirias.       Head coach Byron Hayward has also...

How Ireland could line up against France

After a comprehensive victory over Wales in round one of the Six Nations, Ireland head to France in what could prove to be a Championship deciding encounter.     Ireland have now won...

Leigh Halfpenny joins Wales U20s coaching set-up

Wales and Lions star Leigh Halfpenny has been brought in to help the Wales U20s team with their kicking.     The 33-year-old Scarlets full-back has been on the sidelines for...

URC confirm Round 6 & 7 matches

Eight United Rugby Championship games postponed over November and December that were due to take place in South Africa have been rescheduled for two weekends in March. These R6 and R7 fixtures involve...

Dates & kick-off times confirmed for Champions Cup Round of 16 & Challenge Cup Round 5

History will be made in early April when the eagerly-anticipated Champions Cup Round of 16 fixtures will be played over two legs for the first time as an elite group of clubs and their supporters with...

On This Day in 2021: 'Pivac counts cost of Wales win as Farrell expects 'stalwart' O'Mahony response'

Wayne Pivac will have to reassemble his Wales squad for the game with Scotland after their win over Ireland came at a cost.   Wales are set to be without four players for their Six Nations clash...

IRE vs WALES: What the pundits said

Round 1 of the 2022 Six Nations lived up to the competition’s proud name as fans across Europe were treated to some fantastic displays of rugby.     The wise heads of former Wales captain...

Latest World Rankings: Ireland & Scotland climb

A convincing victory over Wales sees Ireland move into their highest position under Andy Farrell while Scotland move ahead of Australia after their historic victory over England.   Ireland have...

Shaun Edwards praises strength of hat-trick hero Gabin Villière

Shaun Edwards believes Gabin Villière is pound for pound one of the strongest players he’s coached after the winger scored a hat-trick in France’s 37-10 win against Italy.   The...