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Sam Whitelock determined to avoid more family misfortune in Wales

Sam Whitelock does not want to emulate family history when he captains New Zealand against Wales today.

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Lacklustre Leinster get drubbing in final warm-up game

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Wales prop Tomas Francis hit with eight-week ban

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Ruaridh Jackson downplays talk of Scotland mental block

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Saracens keep stars under wraps

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Wales axe star trio as Gatland trims squad

Gatland names nine debutants in Welsh training squad

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named nine uncapped players in a 47-man training squad for the Rugby World Cup.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2015

Brett Gosper claims England tweet was ‘over-interpreted’ into partisanship

World Rugby boss Brett Gosper has claimed his tweet was "over-interpreted" into partisanship when posting that hosts England failing to reach the World Cup quarter-finals would be "not the words we want to hear".

Wed, 18 Mar, 2015

Leinster welcome back Cian Healy

Scarletts v Leinster

Sat, 07 Mar, 2015

Warning signs for Ireland as Wales beat France

France 13 Wales 20

Mon, 02 Mar, 2015

Warren Gatland unsure of his future with Wales

Warren Gatland has plunged his long-term future as Wales head coach into doubt after admitting Roger Lewis’s departure as Welsh Rugby Union chief later this year "probably does" have a bearing on his own long-term future.

Wed, 25 Feb, 2015

Mixed bag from Munster in draw with Scarlets

Scarlets 25 Munster 25: How Anthony Foley judges this result at Scarlets depends on whether he believes the glass is half-full or half-empty.

Mon, 23 Feb, 2015

Scarlets a major obstacle to Reds’ ambitions

Guinness Pro12

Sat, 21 Feb, 2015

Saint-Andre anticipates ‘intense’ affair at the Aviva

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre is relishing Saturday’s trial by fire at the Aviva as he aims to keep a special record intact.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2015

Gatland names team early

Wales boss Warren Gatland has sprung the first surprise of this season’s RBS 6 Nations Championship – by naming his team to face England 48 hours early.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2015

Anscombe arrives with glowing recommendation, says Gatland

Warren Gatland revealed a glowing recommendation from one of world rugby’s outstanding coaches played its part in New Zealand-born Gareth Anscombe making an unlikely journey from Super Rugby to potential Wales Test star.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2015

Ulster hopes left hanging by a thread

Scarlets 22 Ulster 13

Mon, 15 Dec, 2014

I’ll spring Farrell on Wallabies

England head coach Stuart Lancaster has backed Owen Farrell to make an impact from the bench against Australia at Twickenham tomorrow after dropping him from his starting XV for the first time since June 2012.

Fri, 28 Nov, 2014

Smith keeps Reds going in right direction

Munster 17 Scarlets 6

Sat, 11 Oct, 2014

O’Mahony returns to lift Reds

Anthony Foley knew one thing only too well as the dust settled on Munster’s excellent victory over Leinster in the Guinness Pro12 at the Aviva Stadium last Saturday.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2014

O’Mahony to start for Munster against Scarlets

After an appearance from the bench last Saturday, Captain Peter O’Mahony is set to return to Munster’s starting 15 for the first time since April.

Thu, 09 Oct, 2014

Magical Madigan moves in on 12 slot

Leinster 42 Scarlets 12

Mon, 15 Sep, 2014

Skipper Heaslip wary of new-look Scarlets

GUINNESS PRO12:

Sat, 13 Sep, 2014

Opportunity knocks for Gilroy in Ulster’s opener

Ireland international Craig Gilroy gets a quick opportunity to show his credentials after being named on the left wing for Ulster in tonight’s Guinness Pro12 opener at Parc de Scarlets.

Sat, 06 Sep, 2014

Connacht fightback just fails

Scarlets 32 Connacht 30

Mon, 31 Mar, 2014

Scarlets huge test as Connacht bid to extend record league run

RABO DIRECT PRO12:

Sat, 29 Mar, 2014

Phillips dropped to bench for France game

Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips has been relegated to the bench for Friday’s RBS 6 Nations clash against France in Cardiff.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2014

Warburton back for Wales against Ireland

Captain Sam Warburton will return to the Wales starting line-up for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2014

Gatland’s great, says Roberts

Warren Gatland has been hailed as “a fantastic coach” as he prepares to re-enter the RBS 6 Nations arena in pursuit of an unprecedented title hat-trick.

Sat, 01 Feb, 2014

Gatland says Warburton may yet start for Wales

Sam Warburton could start Wales’ RBS 6 Nations opener against Italy on Saturday as he prepares to make his comeback from injury.

Wed, 29 Jan, 2014

Another Munster smash and grab

Munster 16 Scarlets 10

Mon, 23 Dec, 2013

Sexton frustrated as Racing held

Scarlets 26 Racing Metro 26

Mon, 21 Oct, 2013

New era for Leinster begins

RABODIRECT PRO 12:

Fri, 06 Sep, 2013

Roberts: Hurting Wales ‘need to make a statement’

Jamie Roberts believes it is “hugely important” that Wales make a statement when they tackle the world’s top team on Saturday.

Wed, 21 Nov, 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

Off-colour Leinster ride their luck

Scarlets 13 Leinster 20

Mon, 22 Oct, 2012

Connacht’s Elwood feels the frustration

Connacht 11 Scarlets 24

Mon, 17 Sep, 2012

Six Connacht changes and a new backrow for Scarlets’ clash

Connacht have been forced to make a host of changes, including a new backrow, for today’s visit of the Scarlets to the Galway Sportsground.

Sat, 15 Sep, 2012

Painful lesson for young Lions

Scarlets 45 Leinster 20

Mon, 03 Sep, 2012

Cullen backs Dev to stand tall for Blues

Leinster captain Leo Cullen is backing fellow lock Devin Toner to make more giant strides in his game over the coming season as the European champions open their RaboDirect Pro12 campaign at Scarlets today (6.30pm).

Sat, 01 Sep, 2012

Jenkins: Dose of reality will make Wales better

Gethin Jenkins claims Wales will be a better team for being knocked off “cloud nine” by Australia.

Mon, 11 Jun, 2012

Big guns return for Wales

Wales will head into the first of their three Tests against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday with 11 of the starting XV that clinched Grand Slam glory against France in March.

Thu, 07 Jun, 2012

Ryan: We showed true Munster grit and fight

Put Munster’s back against any wall and you can expect a fighting reaction.

Mon, 23 Apr, 2012

O’Connell back as Munster call up young gun Kilcoyne

Paul O’Connell is back to boost Munster’s prospects of defeating Llanelli Scarlets in Wales tonight and keep his side ahead of the posse in the race for a RaboDirect Pro12 semi-final place.

Sat, 21 Apr, 2012

Kilcoyne to make first start against Scarlets

Munster Academy prop Dave Kilcoyne will make his first competitive start for the province when Tony McGahan’s men take on the Scarlets in tomorrow evening’s RaboDirect PRO12 meeting in Llanelli (6.30pm).

Fri, 20 Apr, 2012

Wallabies next on hit list for Wales’ Jenkins

Triple Grand Slam winner Gethin Jenkins has set his sights on extending Wales’ upward curve Down Under this summer.

Mon, 19 Mar, 2012

Welsh ready to resist French ‘bullying’

Matthew Rees believes France will attempt to “bully” and “irritate” Wales as they attempt to claim the Grand Slam.

Sat, 17 Mar, 2012

Warburton fired up for his biggest ever game

Sam Warburton is ready to lead Wales’ final push for the RBS 6 Nations title and Grand Slam glory tomorrow, declaring: “It will be the biggest game of my career.”

Fri, 16 Mar, 2012

Gatland content as Wales close in on Grand Slam

Wales kept their Grand Slam mission on course after seeing off a determined Italy outfit at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.

Mon, 12 Mar, 2012

Wales eyeing Grand Slam

Wales are optimistic captain Sam Warburton will be fit to lead his team’s RBS 6 Nations title bid against France next Saturday.

Sat, 10 Mar, 2012