Transfer Talk: Who will Nick Tompkins be playing for next season?

Nick Tompkins is a target for every Welsh region next season, as he is set to move on from the relegated Saracens where he has spent all of his career so far. He’s a man in demand, still finding his feet at test level, but a proven performer in the Champions Cup. He has a big decision to make, where does he fit in best? … Continue reading Transfer Talk: Who will Nick Tompkins be playing for next season?

What would a Wales A team look like if they were playing this weekend?

Would the down week be best served for an A team fixture rather than a pro 14 and Gallagher premiership fixture? Who would I pick in an A team if we were playing this weekend? I have always missed the A team playing and feel that it is a level of Rugby that aids progression and can act as a bridge between under 20’s Rugby … Continue reading What would a Wales A team look like if they were playing this weekend?

Gone with the wind: Wales Grand Slam hopes are blown away by Ireland, in the face of storm Ciara.

Wales biannual implosion in Dublin happened again this weekend. It seems that we sold our souls to the devil in regards to securing a win at the Aviva stadium, for our win in 2012, which had some controversial decisions by the officials in the dying stages. Ireland, played the tricky conditons well, storm Ciara was at its strongest on Sunday, when a lot of returning … Continue reading Gone with the wind: Wales Grand Slam hopes are blown away by Ireland, in the face of storm Ciara.

Rugby positions….. What is that player supposed to be doing?

The New season of Major League Rugby starts this weekend I am sure that a host of new fans will be tuning into the premier Rugby competition, in North America, looking to see some of the new big name signings made by the clubs. But, how can a new fan, with no understanding of Rugby familiarise themselves with who does what? Well I am going … Continue reading Rugby positions….. What is that player supposed to be doing?

Six Nations preview (England)

After defeat to South Africa in the world cup final in November, England are the bookmakers favourites heading into the 2020 six nations. But, is it that straightforward for the men wearing the red rose? Although Eddie Jones has remained as head coach, there has been more disturbance to their coaching team with the renowned forwards coach Steve Borthwick announcing that he will be leaving … Continue reading Six Nations preview (England)

Six Nations Preview (Wales)

It only seems like yesterday that South Africa secured their third World Cup, with a win over England in Japan. So much has happened in the Rugby world since then, Champions cup Rugby has resumed, The Saracens Salary cap saga has emerged and the reigning Gallagher champions have been automatically relegated to the Championship. Also, there have been widespread changes on the International coaching circuit. … Continue reading Six Nations Preview (Wales)