6 Nations: Round 2 Wales Team Notes
1 decade ago by 6 NationsHead coach Warren Gatland is able to name an unchanged team from the one which began the 6 Nations round 1 fixture in Dublin. Gareth Anscombe, the original selection at 15 last week but who was replaced...
Jonathan Davies could be 'midget of the midfield' versus Robbie Henshaw and Stuart McCloskey
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWales' Jonathan Davies will be "the midget of the midfield" if Ireland pair Stuart McCloskey and Robbie Henshaw at centre for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations opener, according to Conor O'Shea.
Thursday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyJenkins wont play at 2019 World CupGethin Jenkins will not play at the 2019 World Cup, Wales boss Warren Gatland has said.However, he expects the 119 capped prop to play a big part in this years 6 Nations.Gatland...
Tom James makes Wales return for Six Nations opener against Ireland
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Justin Tipuric, Gareth Anscombe and Rob Evans also start for Wales• Warren Gatland anticipates physical Six Nations encounter in DublinTom James will make his first Wales appearance for more than...
Welsh squad announced
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland announced the Welsh squad for their opening Six Nations match against Ireland on Sunday at the Aviva Stadium. The formidable loose trio of Warburton, Tipuric & Faletau will look to...
Ireland must be ready when opportunity knocks - O'Brien
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWe presume Joe Schmidt opts not to take the commentary feed when he reviews the footage of Ireland games, but if he did the despairing words of Jonathan Davies would haunt his dreams.
Six Nations: ITV and BBC share the watching brief
1 decade ago by The GuardianWhere to tune in for all the rugby action – and how to remember which channel is showing which gameWhy are ITV showing matches this year? The BBC, who previously had exclusive live coverage, has now...
Review: Ospreys 21-13 Clermont Auvergne
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys sealed a huge 21-13 victory against French giants Clermont Auvergne tonight at the Liberty Stadium to go top of Pool 2.Despite being 13-6 behind at half time, Ospreys persevered and claimed a massive victory...
Priestland U-turn delights Davies
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales legend Jonathan Davies is delighted by Rhys Priestland's decision not to take a break from international rugby.
Wales centre Scott Williams agrees new contract with Scarlets
1 decade ago by The Guardian• 25-year-old to stay on with region until 2018• ‘There are exciting times on the horizon’ he saysWales centre Scott Williams has agreed a new contract with the Scarlets, running until 2018.Williams...
