4 days ago. The latest updates from London Welsh Rugby. England v France was a thunderous, pulsating classic, as was France v Wales on Saturday. The Fijian came back from two months out to put in a standout performance in a thrilling encounter which saw Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care stake his claim for a Lions spot in front of Warren Gatland. Gregor Paul Up for the fight Steve Hansen has been impressed with how Big Brad Thorn has … FRANCE 23-27 SCOTLAND: Scotland won in Paris for the first time since 1999 as Duhan van der Merwe's late try sealed a 27-23 victory over France, which won Wales the Six Nations. The most up-to-date news and opinion about the Welsh rugby team, who play their home matches at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Neither gave an inch in the battle between England's Mr Angry and Wales' Mr Angry. All the latest news, comment, video interviews and match action from Wales, Wales 7s, Wales Women, Wales U20, Wales U18 and WRU TV Wayne Pivac hailed the character of his Welsh side as they came from 14-points down to beat Scotland and rise to the top of the Six Nations table, though they were helped by a red card. SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Nearly 100,000 packed into Murrayfield, incredible action, great tries and Bill McLaren on TV. Tickets will go on sale through a real-time phased process, starting with a presale of City and Team packs from 15 March-5 April, before being made available to the general public on 6 April. French lock Paul Willemse was red carded for making contact with Welsh prop Wyn Jones' eye in the Six Nations - and France boss Fabien Galthie urged referee Luke Pearce to think again. 1 month ago. Cory Hill and Gareth Davies both come. 12 April. Biggar they are the harder they fall, promises Courtney Lawes as England tough man warns Northampton team-mate Dan to expect a rattling reception in Wales Six Nations clash, Wales set to take a chance on Kieran Hardy at scrum-half against England with Scarlets No 9 in line to start Six Nations clash despite playing just three times for Wayne Pivac's side, Wales coach Wayne Pivac facing tough selection calls for crunch Six Nations encounter against England with a host of stars fit again for Cardiff clash, Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit is expecting to be 'targeted' by England in Six Nations clash, admits forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys - but says young wing has a 'great temperament' to deal with any aerial assault, The Welsh Jonah Lomu reaches his century: 'Man Child' George North is all grown up and on the brink of become the youngest man to reach 100 caps for Wales - SPECIAL REPORT, Eddie Jones hails Jonny May's dedication and compares winger to Australian legend David Campese ahead of Wales Six Nations clash. They have looked a tired, uninspired outfit. News. Yes, they did. News. RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: There hasn't been a massive amount to get excited about in the Wayne Pivac era of Welsh rugby. Taulupe Faletau and Liam Williams were sin-binned and at the last Dulin scored France's fourth try to seal it. Powered By. The team plays its home matches at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff (currently known for sponsorship reasons as the … News. ': Dan Biggar discusses the Six Nations' feistiest rivalry with Mike Brown as they reveal the secrets of the England-Wales divide... and sparks will fly, even without fans! The 29-year-old, who plays wing or centre, will miss the trip to South Africa as he faces surgery on a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament - he was tipped to be in Warren Gatland's squad. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY WILL KELLEHER: 'It's been a nine-year goal,' he says of his quest for a century in Welsh red. I've given so much towards it, but it's taken a lot out.'. The Welsh head coach named his team for the Rome match two days early and only made two changes from the starting XV that beat England. Rank 3. John Dawes 1940-2021. join. Login. Despite scoring three tries and playing superbly, Wales were beaten in the final moment of the game by an astonishing France comeback, who were down to 14 men after having Paul Willemse sent off. Some of his scores in rugby league have been beyond sensational. England lock Maro Itoje is hoping to draw inspiration from former boxing champion Chris Eubank and show some fighting spirit in their must-win Six Nations clash against Wales on Saturday, England head coach Eddie Jones is under pressure to deliver a victory against Wales in the Six Nations, after a poor start to their campaign leaves a must-win situation against Wayne Pivac's side. Sportsmail's rugby reporters give their verdict on who they would pick in the Lions starting XV for the first Test against South Africa on July 24 at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. OBITUARY: He made his Test debut in 1964, by which time his London Welsh team had begun to play an exhilarating brand of rugby. Principality Stadium, Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1NS England's discipline imploded in Wales. By. The Ospreys are set to confirm the deal to bring Wales-qualified Michael Collins back to Welsh rugby. The WRU and Hwb are excited to announce the launch of a competition that brings these aspects of Wales … SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: To beat South Africa, I believe you will need either Owen Farrell or Jonny Sexton at 10 and I've gone with Farrell, who among other things, seems to steer clear of serious injury. Wales team to face Italy in Rome – Welsh Rugby Union – Welsh Rugby Union. Alun Wyn Jones is Wales' Grand Slam hunter-in-chief, ready to drive his side to another Six Nations clean sweep while completing a remarkable personal record. 'I'm almost there now. Rugby union is thought to have reached Wales in the 1850s, with the national body, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) being formed in 1881. There was great drama to finish the match that started a glory decade for Wales. When Brice Dulin slid in to score the winner with the clock at 81 minutes 32 seconds, the Welsh left Paris yesterday as bereft as France were beaming, with their Grand Slam hopes gone. Yes, in my opinion unquestionably but did Wales deserved to win that game? CHRIS FOY: There were plenty of decent contests and it is almost a dead heat between two. London Welsh Rugby. Online News Publisher. Launch of the London Welsh Colts Academy. SPECIAL REPORT BY WILL KELLEHER: Against England on Saturday, at the stadium he once dreamed of playing in, he will win his 100th Welsh cap, the youngest man ever to do it. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: On the pitch, Mike Brown and Dan Biggar were arch rivals. join. on. MIKE BROWN: I had a little side bet with Scott Baldwin, the former Wales hooker, and the loser of the bet has to wear the opposition shirt for a week of training - and unfortunately that's me. Alun Wyn Jones will be unveiled as the 2021 Lions captain at lunchtime on Thursday and then players around Britain and Ireland will discover if they have made the cut for the tour of South Africa. Picking from a position of strength Wayne Pivac has opted for Beard as his only alteration from the side that thumped Italy 48-7 to set up this tantalising final Six Nations match against France. 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Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Alun Wyn Jones compares Lions squad unveiling technology to Star Trek, Angry fans accuse Warren Gatland of 'raising two fingers to Ireland', British and Irish Lions squad announced with Alun Wyn Jones captain, Simmonds set to be picked for Lions, with Jones named captain, Sean Fitzpatrick discusses Lions captain, No10 and South Africa threat, Alun Wyn Jones 'is expected to be named Lions captain', Here's who our former Lions put on the plane to South Africa, Itoje or Jones for Lions captain? Sam Simmonds, Jonny Hill, Chris Harris and Bundee Aki were named as four shocks in Warren Gatland's Lions squad as a clutch of big names missed out. RIP Prince Philip … EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY IEUAN IVETT: 'He's just a classic leader of men, isn't he? ', says New Zealand legend Sean Fitzpatrick as he endorses his captaincy choice to lead the Lions. Principality Stadium, Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1NS Exeter number eight Sam Simmonds is a surprise inclusion ahead of Billy Vunipola in a 37-man British and Irish Lions squad, with two-time tourist Johnny Sexton left out. The official Welsh Rugby Union Twitter account has highlighted the horrible abuse aimed at one of their players last night. France stand between Wales and their sixth Six Nations title, and fifth unbeaten championship. WILL KELLEHER: How can a team seemingly so muddled, so floundering for direction and a tangible style-of-play in 2020 suddenly see everything click at once barely months later? View all news Extended deadline - Welsh Rugby Union Club of the Future Competition 21/02/2021 01:00. The Duke of Cambridge congratulated the Welsh Rugby Union on its "heroic" performance against South Africa at today's World Cup semi-final match. Latest team news, fixtures and results. If Gatland is looking for a midweek man to play in the second-string team against the Barbarians and take on the James Haskell role of entertainer-in-chief, then there are better options than Jones. Wales want to lift the Welsh nation with yet another Six Nations Grand Slam this week - but are wary of the wounded French. Remember Wales know what they are doing. London Welsh RFC World War I Memorial. Sir Clive Woodward runs the rule over both men when it comes to their suitability as Lions captain... with Warren Gatland facing a selection headache over which of the titans to pick, George North ruled out of Lions' summer tour of South Africa after suffering serious knee injury as 'heartbroken' Wales star tweets 'sport can be cruel' ahead of surgery, CHRIS FOY: In-form Dan Biggar is emerging as the best option for the Lions No 10 role... leaving Warren Gatland in a quandary with Finn Russell or Johnny Sexton set for disappointment, Leicester 18-23 Northampton: Saints and Wales fly-half Dan Biggar impresses with gritty, defiant performance to boost his Lions chances as Tigers fall short despite Nemani Nadolo double, Alun Wyn Jones extends his record-breaking career as 35-year-old Wales captain signs on for another year at Ospreys as he eyes a FIFTH Rugby World Cup in 2023, OBITUARY: John Dawes was 'one of the giant figures of Welsh rugby' and it was his calm and tactical mind that made him a Wales and Lions legend. Girls Rugby news. With Wayne Pivac's preferred choice at half-back, Tomos Williams, out injured with a hamstring problem it looks likely he will favour Hardy over the experienced Gareth Davies. Wales have made two changes to their starting XV to take on Italy in Rome on Saturday (March 13, KO 15.15 local). EXCLUSIVE: Saturday's dramatic round of fixtures marked the end of the Six Nations' exclusive contract with terrestrial broadcasters are there are fears tournament could move behind a paywall. The Wales captain has emerged as the clear favourite for the armband over England duo Maro Itoje and Owen Farrell, after leading Wayne Pivac's side to a Six Nations triumph. Wales are considered to be one of the most successful national sides in Rugby Union, having won the most Six Nations Championships, as well as having … Having turned round Wales' fortunes from losing 10 of 13 Tests in 2020 to winning the Six Nations title this year, the WRU have pledged to keep Pivac until at least the end of his four-year contract. France may have plenty of danger men, but Wales can draw on all their experience to finish the job in Paris, Alun Wyn Jones insists Wales cannot rely on past success ahead of France Six Nations clash as he looks to secure his FOURTH Grand Slam triumph, Wayne Pivac aiming for fine family double with Grand Slam victory against France in Six Nations... just days after Wales boss' son was part of New Zealand sailing team who won America's Cup, Wales make one change to their side for Six Nations Grand Slam shot against France... with Adam Beard returning in place of Cory Hill, A year ago Wales were struggling but with a couple of tweaks and a spot of luck, Wayne Pivac's team have gone from WALLIES to WONDERS as they eye Grand Slam in France on Saturday, Callum Sheedy in dreamland having gone from 'the guy getting drunk and cheering Wales in the pub' to chasing Grand Slam glory with his heroes, Wales hooker Ken Owens warns his side to beware a wounded France as they head to Paris this weekend bidding to clinch Six Nations glory, Wayne Pivac insists attack is Wales' path to Six Nations glory in Paris next week with France all that stands between them and their fifth Grand Slam success, CHRIS FOY'S SIX NATIONS VERDICT: Italy's thumping defeat to Wales further dampens the tournament's credibility while England's win over France was a showcase for the sport, George North admits Wales 'like to be underdogs' as Wayne Pivac's side turn attention to tough task against France in bid to secure Six Nations Grand Slam glory after seven-try rout of Italy, Wales make it FOUR wins from FOUR in Six Nations to book date with Grand Slam destiny in Paris after Wayne Pivac's side cruise to seven-try victory over Italy, Wales boss Wayne Pivac believes captain Alun Wyn Jones will want to 'keep going' with 35-year-old lock forward set to make decision on his future after Six Nations, Cory Hill and Gareth Davies come into Wales team to face Italy in Six Nations as Wayne Pivac makes just two changes from side that beat England as calls to hand Callum Sheedy a start are resisted, Justin Tipuric hails 'crazy' Alun Wyn Jones for 'setting the standards' as legendary Wales lock eyes fourth Grand Slam, Fit-again Bath flanker Sam Underhill is ready for Eddie Jones after coming through his first match since January unscathed for Bath against Exeter, Dan Biggar ruled out of Northampton's Premiership clash against Harlequins after picking up leg injury in Six Nations win over England... but Wales fly-half could return for resumption of Grand Slam bid next week, Welsh rugby bosses tell their fans not to abuse media or rival players after online trolls left pitchside interviewer Sonja McLaughlan in tears with 'toxic' abuse over her questions to captains after Wales beat England, BBC and rugby chiefs 'strongly condemn' online trolls who left pitchside interviewer Sonja McLaughlan in tears with 'toxic' abuse over her questions to England skipper Owen Farrell after his side's defeat by Wales, England will NOT lodge official complaint to World Rugby over Pascal Gauzere's controversial officiating in Six Nations defeat by Wales - despite Martin Johnson savaging his decision-making as 'appalling', BBC reporter Sonja McLaughlan is left in tears after receiving 'toxic' abuse on social media for grilling England captain Owen Farrell in post-match interview after Six Nations defeat by Wales, 'A reffing SHAMBLES': World Cup hero Martin Johnson slams 'appalling' French official Pascal Gauzere after his controversial decisions in Wales' Six Nations victory over England, MIKE BROWN: Hours go into analysing the best way to approach referees so there are NO excuses for England... their ill-discipline cost them against Wales and they've got to be careful because a bad reputation is not easy to shake off, Alun Wyn Jones understands opposite number Owen Farrell's frustrations at two controversial refereeing calls in Six Nations win over England... but boss Wales Wayne Pivac insists that Eddie Jones' side only have themselves to blame. 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