Six Nations 2015: Wales names team to play Ireland
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogWarren Gatland has named an unchanged Wales starting XV to take on Ireland in their crucial Six Nations encounter in Cardiff this weekend. Sam Warburton captains Wales for a 34th time, surpassing the...
Warburton and Biggar fit for Wales
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales captain Sam Warburton and fly-half Dan Biggar have been passed fit for the Six Nations match against Ireland in Cardiff on 14 March. The pair were hurt last weekend in the 20-13...
Wales analysis: How Luke Charteris and Alun-Wyn Jones conquered France
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldA 20-13 win for Wales in Paris was an exercise in graft with all of Warren Gatland's forwards stepping up. We analyse the integral roles played by Alun-Wyn Jones and Luke CharterisTwin pillars: Alun-Wyn...
Warburton expects to face Ireland
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales captain Sam Warburton says he is "positive" of recovering from a knee injury in time to face Ireland in the Six Nations on 14 March. Warburton, 26, suffered a blow to his knee during Saturday's...
Ruddock rues Jones' Wales absence
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsAdam Jones could have had an important part to play for Wales in the next round of the Six Nations against Ireland, says Mike Ruddock. The British and Irish Lions tight-head prop, 33, retired...
Six Nations 2015: France vs Wales Player Ratings
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogWALES15. Leigh Halfpenny: 8 You just cannot put a price on having a boot as deadly as his. In a tight game, the relentless accumulation of points doesn’t just keep the scoreboard ticking, it makes...
Six Nations: French contingent shine for Wales in Paris
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThere were statements aplenty made in Paris on Saturday evening, not least from Wales in screaming that they are far from done as competitive beasts in the northern hemisphere. Indeed now, with Ireland...
Welsh exiles central to Paris win
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWith the final whistle came emotional outpouring. Ecstasy, exhaustion, relief. Such are the brutal demands of international rugby, it was to be expected - but there was a difference about Leigh...
Warburton injury sours Wales victory
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWales are sweating on captain Sam Warburton's fitness after he took a blow to his knee during the 20-13 Six Nations victory over France in Paris. Wales' fourth win in succession against Les Bleus kept...
Warburton injury sours Wales win
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby28 February 2015Wales' fourth win in succession against Les Bleus kept them in the title mix, with their next game in two weeks' time being at home to reigning Six Nations champions Ireland. Warburton,...
