Person: Aled Davies

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

rugby

Team news: Proud day for Scannell family as Niall to captain Munster

Niall will lead a team that includes his younger brother Rory and their cousin, Jack O'Sullivan.

rugby

Ospreys hold off Ulster fightback

Hooker Scott Otten crossed for two tries as Ospreys celebrated only their second Guinness Pro14 victory of the season as they edged out Ulster 26-24 at a rain-swept Liberty Stadium.

rugby

Johann Van Graan hails ‘vital’ late try as Munster conquer Ospreys

Munster head coach Johann Van Graan stressed the importance of his side’s last-minute try as it secured the province a 32-15 bonus-point win over Ospreys.

rugby

Munster do enough to secure bonus point win at Ospreys

rugby

Munster must be wary of ‘wounded animal’ in Wales

rugby

Glory days forgotten as Ospreys face precarious future

‘This is a dark period for us,’ says under pressure Ospreys’ boss

Ospreys coach Allen Clarke says he is going through the toughest period of his career after watching his side suffer five defeats in six games.

Wed, 13 Nov, 2019

Here's the player ratings as Ireland defeated Wales in Cardiff

Jack Carty got the official prize, but who was your man-of-the-match?

Sat, 31 Aug, 2019

Schmidt wants Wales to pose stern challenge

Simon Lewis looks at how Wales and Ireland shape up ahead of their World Cup warm-up.

Sat, 31 Aug, 2019

George North relishing 'new chapter' as he joins the Ospreys

The Welsh Rugby Union revealed today that the Swansea-based Ospreys will be his destination.

Wed, 25 Apr, 2018

Zebo touch and go for Toulon as injuries mount

Munster 19 Scarlets 7: Tommy O’Donnell and Rory Scannell were the latest Munster players to check into the province’s treatment room as head coach Johann van Graan admitted both Simon Zebo and Andrew Conway have only 50/50 chances of facing Toulon next Saturday.

Mon, 26 Mar, 2018

Munster lock sights on NFL fitness coach

Munster are closing in on appointing an American football strength and conditioning coach as head of athletic performance, causing surprise and disappointment within Munster and Irish rugby circles that indigenous candidates have been overlooked again.

Fri, 23 Mar, 2018

Wales make 10 changes ahead of Italy match

Taulupe Faletau will captain Wales and Scarlets flanker James Davies makes his Test debut in Sunday's NatWest 6 Nations clash against Italy in Cardiff.

Wed, 07 Mar, 2018

Wales choose uncapped winger as George North misses out

Worcester wing Josh Adams will make his Wales debut in Saturday's NatWest 6 Nations opener against Scotland.

Tue, 30 Jan, 2018

Rhys Webb of intrigue as Lions set for collision

"Being in the bubble” is something rugby players talk about a lot, the protective blanket that separates them from the outside world and allows them to focus on that other familiar soundbite “controlling the controllables”.

Sat, 20 May, 2017

Munster blow lead as Scarlets win at Thomond for first time in 14 years

Scarlets claimed the scalp of Guinness PRO12 leaders Munster with a stunning 30-21 comeback win at Thomond Park.

Fri, 24 Feb, 2017

Like it or not, the new tackle laws are here to stay

It was only a matter of time and we didn’t have to wait long. The first contentious decision surrounding the implementation of the new tackle directive cost Ulster dearly at Parc y Scarlets last Friday night, with the awarding of a penalty try coupled with the sin-binning of Sean Reidy.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2017

Robbie Henshaw: Players must adapt to new high tackles reality

It’s just days since Leo Cullen poured cold water on the idea that World Rugby’s new directives on high tackles could be a game-changer but Robbie Henshaw is taking a very different view on the basis of the early evidence from last weekend.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2017

Aled Davies says Scarlets showing their tougher edge this season

The Scarlets have rarely made life easy for themselves this season so it feels fitting that their quest to reach the Guinness PRO12 play-offs should come down to a final-day showdown at Thomond Park.

Sat, 07 May, 2016

Ireland the team to beat, says Wales boss Warren Gatland

Warren Gatland has started his mind games ahead of the 2016 Six Nations by installing Joe Schmidt’s Irish side as firm favourites to become the first team to win three titles in a row.

Wed, 20 Jan, 2016

Little to savoir as Munster defeat Scarlets

Munster 17 Scarlets 6

Fri, 10 Oct, 2014

Heaslip returns for Leinster’s first home game

Jamie Heaslip returns as captain as Leinster take on Scarlets in the RDS tomorrow in an afternoon game.

Fri, 12 Sep, 2014

Bonus-point win for Leinster

Leinster 32 Scarlets 5

Sat, 23 Feb, 2013

McKinstry leads Manx International Rally

Kenny McKinstry (Subaru) heads a strong Irish contingent at the end of the first leg of the Manx International Rally, a vital round of both the Irish and British Rally Championships.

Fri, 04 Aug, 2006

Lynch wins Raven’s Rock Rally

Derry driver, Kevin Lynch, co driven by Gordon Noble, took his maiden victory in a round of the Dunlop National Rally Championship at the Waterford based Suirway Forklifts/Eddie Garry Car Sales co-sponsored Raven’s Rock Rally, round five of the series.

Sun, 27 Jun, 2004

Lynch leads Raven’s Rock Rally

In the Waterford-based Raven’s Rock Rally, with fastest times on all of the first four stages, Derry’s Kevin Lynch and co-driver Gordon Noble in a Subaru WRC have amassed a lead of 44 seconds over the Subaru of Dunlop National Rally Championship leaders Niall Maguire and Paul McLaughlin, who are a further 14 seconds ahead of the Subaru of Jim Harrison and Harvey Bell.

Sun, 27 Jun, 2004

New appeal over rollercoaster death

British detectives investigating the death of a teenager who fell 100ft from a ride at a theme park today issued a fresh appeal for information.

Sat, 24 Apr, 2004

Keohane on podium in Thruxton

Cork driver, Michael Keohane, made a dramatic return to the British Formula 3 championship at Thruxton today to claim second place behind race winner, Heikki Kovalainen.

Sun, 15 Sep, 2002

Puzzles hub