News: Gethin Jenkins is a one-off, says Robin McBryde
icWales (Free subscription) | 12/11/2009
WALES forwards coach Robin McBryde has hailed the “phenomenal” talent of workaholic prop Gethin Jenkins.
icWales (Free subscription) | 12/11/2009
WALES forwards coach Robin McBryde has hailed the “phenomenal” talent of workaholic prop Gethin Jenkins.
icWales (Free subscription) | 12/11/2009
WALES forwards coach Robin McBryde has hailed the “phenomenal” talent of workaholic prop Gethin Jenkins.
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde expects a trademark Samoan "fireworks display" when his side tackle the physical Islanders on Friday.
Welsh Rugby Blog (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
Welsh Team vs Samoa 15 James HOOK (OSPREYS – Cap No 1,047) DoB: 27.06.85. 6’0” / 1.83m. 14st 12lbs / 94kgs International record: 34 caps (W 14, L 19, D 1; 209 pts – 6T,34C,35PG,2DG) 14 Leigh HALFPENNY (CARDIFF BLUES – Cap No 1,060) DoB: 22.12.88. 5’10” / 1.77m. 13st 1lb / 83kgs International record: 7 caps (W 3, L 4; 26 pts – 4T, 2PG) 13 Tom SHANKLIN...
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009
ROBIN McBryde has challenged the Wales players ahead of today's clash with New Zealand, declaring: "It is an opportunity to make history."
Daily Star (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009
ROBIN McBRYDE has urged Wales to make history against New Zealand today.
icWales (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
ROBIN MCBRYDE has challenged the Wales players ahead of tomorrow’s clash against New Zealand, declaring: “It is an opportunity to make history.”
icWales (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
ROBIN MCBRYDE has challenged the Wales players ahead of tomorrow’s clash against New Zealand, declaring: “It is an opportunity to make history.”
Welsh Rugby Blog (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
Remember total football? No not a computer game but the ideal, with players able to fill in and do all the jobs, players talented enough to do anything that was needed as and when the situation demanded it – spearheaded by a great Dutch football team. Those of us old enough to remember that might wonder if the same thing is going to be happening with the Welsh rugby team vs the All Blacks during...
Welsh Rugby Blog (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
Morgan Stoddart, the Llanelli Scarlets full back, has been called up to the Welsh Autumn internationals squad following the withdrawal of fellow Scarlets back 3 member Mark Jones due to a knee injury. Morgan Stoddart has very little game time following injury, has no form and, as far as I can see, the only reason for calling him up is he has played for Wales before (last game in 2008 vs Canada). A...
Welsh Rugby Blog (Free subscription) | 23/10/2009
The Ospreys have decided that this game doesn’t matter, that can be the only explanation for the team that they have named vs the Cardiff Blues. Form players like James Hook and Nikki Walker have been dropped to the bench, whilst limited players who have struggled for form such as Andrew Bishop and Sonny Parker are playing – all but guaranteeing our back 3 won’t get any ball. With...
Welsh Rugby Blog (Free subscription) | 22/10/2009
Great news from Scott Johnson who expects to see the Ospreys, Wales and British Lions star tight head prop back in 4 to 6 weeks. The Ospreys have certainly been missing the player desperately, with the scrum being responsible for the 2 massive comes backs in the Heineken cup in successive weeks – where the Ospreys were 18 and 19 points up respectively, but ended up drawing one and winning one...
Welsh Rugby Blog (Free subscription) | 22/10/2009
Following on from the earlier announcement of the Scarlets team for the Welsh rugby derby game – Llanelli Scarlets vs the Dragons, the Newport Gwent Dragons have also announced their side. Dragons Captain and hooker Tom Willis returns to the side that features the likes of Welsh hopefuls Luke Charteris, Richard Fussel and Martyn Thomas. Jason Tovey has to make do with a place on the bench with...
Welsh Rugby Blog (Free subscription) | 22/10/2009
The Scarlets have named their team to take on the Newport-Gwent Dragons this weekend. No major surprises in the squad with Dafydd Jones continuing at openside flanker as one of the many players with Welsh hopes ahead of the Welsh squad for the autumn internationals being named on Sunday. Other players with Welsh rugby hopes include Martyn Roberts the scrum half, who with Mike Phillips injured, Dwayne...
Welsh Rugby Blog (Free subscription) | 21/10/2009
I have seen a number of people asking the question ‘when will the Welsh squad for the autumn internationals be announced’ so, being the kind, caring (and bored – it’s either do this or actually work) individual that I am I thought I would let you know… It’s being announced on Sunday. Which means that this weekend the players are going to be playing for their places....