Person: Priestland

Eddie Jones focuses on Grand Slam

England 25 Wales 21: Eddie Jones has calmed England’s Six Nations title celebrations because an even greater prize is within reach as he targets a precious Grand Slam.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

In-form Wales go top as France flop

Wales 19 France 10: Wales moved to the top of the RBS 6 Nations by beating France 19-10 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

Ireland v Wales - RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship 2016

Six Nations championship will come down to survival of the fittest

If the opening sequence of games highlighted anything, it’s that the 2016 Six Nations title may well end up in the arms of the team with the shortest casualty list. The ability to close out tight contests is now coming down to having your key players in situ on the home straight.

Wed, 10 Feb, 2016

WATCH: Warren Gatland ‘not satisfied’ with share of spoils

Wales coach Warren Gatland admitted he was ‘not satisfied’ with yesterday’s draw at the Aviva Stadium.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Glass half full for battling Ireland

Ireland 16 Wales 16: Denied the joy of a victory, there was still plenty of satisfaction in Joe Schmidt’s words as he assessed an absorbing draw that left opposite number Warren Gatland considerably less enthused.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Wasps v Bath Rugby - European Champions Cup - Pool Five - Ricoh Arena

Mike Ford’s pat on back for son

Bath boss Mike Ford promised that his son George “gets his tea tonight” after the England fly-half struck a nerveless touchline conversion deep into injury time that thwarted European Champions Cup opponents Wasps.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2015

Gatland’s Welsh rise above gutsy Fiji

WALES 23 FIJI 13: Warren Gatland insists he will remain a neutral spectator this weekend — even if Australia hold Wales’ immediate World Cup destiny in their hands against England at Twickenham.

Fri, 02 Oct, 2015

Jamie Roberts say Wales will be primed for Rugby World Cup

Jamie Roberts has no doubt that an extended preparation period will help Wales arrive at the World Cup later this year in prime physical and mental shape.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2015

Leinster won’t panic despite setback, insists Matt O’Connor

Scarlets 23, Leinster 13: Matt O’Connor is adamant this defeat in west Wales has not done major damage to Leinster’s Guinness Pro12 title aspirations.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

Scarlets a major obstacle to Reds’ ambitions

Guinness Pro12

Sat, 21 Feb, 2015

Leicester keep Cup hopes alive

European Champions Cup

Sat, 17 Jan, 2015

Leicester prove too strong for Scarlets

Leicester 40 Scarlets 23

Fri, 16 Jan, 2015

Ford quiet on Rhys talk

Rugby: Bath boss Mike Ford has refused to be drawn on speculation that Wales international fly-half Rhys Priestland is to join the Aviva Premiership title contenders.

Mon, 05 Jan, 2015

Ulster hopes left hanging by a thread

Scarlets 22 Ulster 13

Mon, 15 Dec, 2014

Ulster show real ability to keep bid on life support

Ulster delivered their first win of their European Champions Cup campaign at a vital time in their bid to avoid early elimination with their try bonus victory moving them off the bottom of Pool Three and setting them up nicely for Sunday week's return fixture at the Scarlets.

Sat, 06 Dec, 2014

Wales with lacklustre win over Fiji

Wales 17 Fiji 13

Sat, 15 Nov, 2014

Australia show plenty to concern Ireland

Wales 28 Australia 33

Mon, 10 Nov, 2014

Wales continue dire form against southern hemisphere teams

Wales’ excruciating agony against the southern hemisphere heavyweights continued in Cardiff as they suffered a 10th successive loss to 2015 World Cup pool opponents Australia.

Sat, 08 Nov, 2014

Smith keeps Reds going in right direction

Munster 17 Scarlets 6

Sat, 11 Oct, 2014

Little to savoir as Munster defeat Scarlets

Munster 17 Scarlets 6

Fri, 10 Oct, 2014

Magical Madigan moves in on 12 slot

Leinster 42 Scarlets 12

Mon, 15 Sep, 2014

Trimble try earns Ulster share of spoils

Scarlets 32 Ulster 32

Mon, 08 Sep, 2014

Last-gasp Trimble try earns draw for Ulster

Scarlets 32 Ulster 32

Sat, 06 Sep, 2014

Connacht fightback just fails

Scarlets 32 Connacht 30

Mon, 31 Mar, 2014

Connacht pipped by Scarlets butstill earn two points

Scarlets 32 Connacht 30

Sun, 30 Mar, 2014

Rampant Wales bounce back

Reigning champions Wales put their RBS 6 Nations title bid back on track with a Millennium Stadium mauling of France that ended Les Bleus’ Grand Slam hopes.

Sat, 22 Feb, 2014

Priestland abuzz ahead of ‘massive challenge’

Rhys Priestland says there is “a buzz about the place” as reigning champions Wales prepare to meet title pretenders Ireland in Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations showdown at the Aviva Stadium.

Thu, 06 Feb, 2014

Welsh survive Azzurri scare to record opening Six Nations win

Wales 23 Italy 15

Sat, 01 Feb, 2014

O’Shea relishing tough Stade Francais tes

Scarlets 20 Harlequins 22

Mon, 20 Jan, 2014

Gopperth puts boot in as Leinster sink Scarlets

Scarlets 19 Leinster 42

Sat, 07 Sep, 2013

Win puts Scarlets back into play-off race

Scarlets 24 Cardiff Blues 6

Sat, 20 Apr, 2013

Scarlets edge Blues in tense derby contest

Cardiff Blues 6 Scarlets 9

Fri, 21 Dec, 2012

Priestland to miss Six Nations

Wales and Scarlets fly-half Rhys Priestland has suffered a devastating injury blow that will rule him out for the rest of this season.

Tue, 11 Dec, 2012

Gatland rings the changes for All Blacks clash

Warren Gatland has made five changes to the Wales team for Saturday’s Millennium Stadium clash against world champions New Zealand.

Tue, 20 Nov, 2012

Samoa stun sad Wales

Wales 19 Samoa 26

Sat, 17 Nov, 2012

Prop Ayerza hails Argentina win

Wales 12 Argentina 26

Mon, 12 Nov, 2012

Scarlets take victory in tense encounter

Edinburgh 28 Scarlets 29

Fri, 26 Oct, 2012

Off-colour Leinster ride their luck

Scarlets 13 Leinster 20

Mon, 22 Oct, 2012

Leinster top Pool with seven-point win

Scarlets 13 Leinster 20

Sat, 20 Oct, 2012

Scarlet fever gathering pace in the valleys

Simon Easterby insists the Scarlets’ emphatic opening day Rabo victory over Leinster will count for nothing against the likes of Brian O’Driscoll in the Heineken Cup this weekend.

Thu, 18 Oct, 2012

Scrappy Scarlets win encounter against Dragons

Scarlets 24 Newport Gwent Dragons 13

Fri, 05 Oct, 2012

Late Ospreys scores stun league leaders Scarlets

Scarlets 16 Ospreys 23

Fri, 21 Sep, 2012