Person: Luscombe

Thomas in Wales team

Gareth Thomas has been named in the Wales side to play Ireland this weekend, pending the outcome of today’s disciplinary hearing.

Thu, 01 Feb, 2007

France all but secure Six Nations

Wales 16 France 21

Sat, 18 Mar, 2006

Wales give high-flying Scots reality check

WALES brought Scotland crashing back down to earth with an emphatic reminder of why they are the defending Six Nations champions and why, despite losing to England last week, they are bent on retaining their title.

Mon, 13 Feb, 2006

Inspired Dallaglio cameo gives Robinson selection problems

England 47 Wales 13

Mon, 06 Feb, 2006

Lomu gets off the mark as Cardiff slay Dragons in derby

Cardiff Blues 41 Newport Gwent Dragons 23

Wed, 28 Dec, 2005

Owen out as Dragons ring changes

THE Newport Gwent Dragons have dropped their Welsh Grand Slam number eight Michael Owen and radically altered their side for today’s return Heineken European Cup game at Thomond Park, but Munster have predictably stayed with the tried and trusted for a game they must win to remain in contention for the knock-out stages.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2005

Dragons send SOS for Chapman

NEWPORT Gwent Dragons’ management team have made an urgent call to the Wales Sevens squad in South Africa for the release of club wing, Gareth Chapman, while Munster’s David Wallace should recover from a leg injury picked up in Saturday’s Celtic League tie with Ulster.

Tue, 06 Dec, 2005

Contepomi ensures Leinster win

Leinster 33 Newport-Gwent Dragons 14

Fri, 16 Sep, 2005

Ospreys bounce back

Ospreys 15 Newport Gwent Dragons 9

Wed, 14 Sep, 2005

Ospreys back on flying form

Celtic League champions the Ospreys bounced back from their horror show in Munster last week with a hard-earned victory over Newport-Gwent Dragons at the New Stadium in Swansea.

Tue, 13 Sep, 2005

France defend their ‘young’ Baby

FRANCE manager Jo Maso has given his full backing to Benoit Baby after the centre was cited by the independent match commissioner after the victory over Ireland.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2005

Williams rallies Wales with history call

Rhys Williams tonight rallied Wales for the final assault in their fearless Grand Slam mission, by declaring: “We want to create our own history.”

Tue, 15 Mar, 2005

Slam fever hits Wales

Scotland 22 Wales 46

Mon, 14 Mar, 2005

Wales boss Ruddock makes bold statement

WALES coach Mike Ruddock last night urged his team to “be bold” in their crunch RBS 6 Nations Championship clash against unbeaten title rivals France on Saturday.

Wed, 23 Feb, 2005

Jones blow for Wales

Wales flanker Dafydd Jones will miss the rest of this season’s RBS 6 Nations Championship due to a pelvic injury.

Mon, 14 Feb, 2005

Wales face credentials test v Italy

Wales are facing another testing examination of their RBS 6 Nations title credentials today at the Stadio Flaminio, mindful of the humiliation that haunted their last trip to Rome.

Sat, 12 Feb, 2005

Burke works magic to send Newcastle into quarter-finals

Newcastle 25 Newport-Gwent 17

Mon, 17 Jan, 2005

Wales’ massive win sends Japan home empty handed

Wales 98 Japan 0

Sat, 27 Nov, 2004

Boks coach barely wins race against time as Wales dig deep

SOUTH AFRICA coach Jake White has recalled the moment when he feared time might have run out on the Springboks’ Grand Slam bid.

Mon, 08 Nov, 2004

Luscombe try seals win and keeps Gwent Cup hopes alive

Edinburgh 13 Gwent Dragons 17

Mon, 01 Nov, 2004

Newcastle snatch win from Newport

Newcastle shrugged off the absence of England superstar Jonny Wilkinson to grind out a priceless Heineken Cup away win at rain-lashed Rodney Parade.

Sat, 23 Oct, 2004

Ruddock wants instant revenge

Wales coach Mike Ruddock has urged his players to take a leaf out of Lawrence Dallaglio’s book of rugby wisdom as they go in search of revenge against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

Wed, 16 Jun, 2004