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Warren Gatland Looks To Taulupe Faletau To Lift Desperate Wales

Warren Gatland Looks To Taulupe Faletau To Lift Desperate Wales
Taulupe Faletau will play his first game for Wales since the 2023 Rugby World Cup after being named on Thursday in the starting line up for their vital Six Nations clash with Italy in Rome on Saturday. In a boost for beleaguered Wales coach Warren Gatland, Faletau's selection is one of two changes to the side that was heavily beaten in Paris last Friday in the opening game of this year’s tournament. Wales are on a run of 13 defeats and were they to extend that beyond this weekend, it would make Gatland’s position begin to look untenable as well as see the side slip below Georgia to 12th in the world rankings.

“Harmless” Wales Have Never Had So Few Sharp Teeth

“Harmless” Wales Have Never Had So Few Sharp Teeth
There are some words in sport that can really hurt. One of them was uttered by a French rugby pundit last Friday night, moments after Wales had succumbed to a 43-0 defeat in their opening Six Nations match against France.

Darcey Harry In A Hurry As Women’s Open Looms

Darcey Harry In A Hurry As Women’s Open Looms
Welsh golfer Darcey Harry starts her professional career on the Ladies European Tour this week – with the AIG Women’s Open in Wales as her number one target for the season. The event will be at her home club, Royal Porthcawl, at the end of July, and will be the biggest female sporting event ever held in Wales with the world’s top stars descending on the South Wales coast for the first men’s or women’s Major held in Wales.

Italy v Wales . . . A Brief Modern History

Italy v Wales . . . A Brief Modern History
The 2025 Guinness Six Nations championship is well underway and after a whitewash defeat in Paris last week, Wales will be looking to avoid another loss. Warren Gatland’s men are striving to put behind them what happened against France and aim to record their first win of the tournament – and first in 13 matches – against Italy in Rome.

Nelson Jardim Pays Tribute To Newport County Godsend Nick Townsend

Nelson Jardim Pays Tribute To Newport County Godsend Nick Townsend
Newport County head coach Nelson Jardim was a relieved man after his side took a vital step towards securing their League Two status. The County boss was content with a tense 2-1 victory over relegation-threatened Morecambe at Rodney Parade.

James Botham Tells Wales To Fire More Bullets As Rome Showdown Looms

James Botham Tells Wales To Fire More Bullets As Rome Showdown Looms
James Botham has told his Wales teammates they must quickly put behind them the disaster of their opening night in Paris as they prepare for a crucial Six Nations encounter against Italy in Rome on Saturday. The Cardiff flanker has stressed the need to move forward after their 43-0 loss to France in Paris, which extended their losing streak to 13 matches dating back to the 2023 World Cup.

Swansea City Insist At Least Matt Grimes Gap Has Been Filled By Lewis O’Brien

Swansea City Insist At Least Matt Grimes Gap Has Been Filled By Lewis O’Brien
Luke Williams insists new signing Lewis O’Brien can help fill the Matt Grimes-sized hole in Swansea City’s midfield. Swans head coach Williams had talked enthusiastically about bringing in a raft of players at the start of the January transfer window.

Will Alves Can Fill Missing Link, Says Cardiff City Boss Omer Riza

Will Alves Can Fill Missing Link, Says Cardiff City Boss Omer Riza
Omer Riza believes new loan signing Will Alves can fill a missing piece in his team’s armoury. The Bluebirds completed a busy transfer window by securing the loan signing of Leicester City forward Alves until the end of the season.

Welsh Champion Nine Times Over, But Dewi Griffiths Could Be Left Holding The Baby

Welsh Champion Nine Times Over, But Dewi Griffiths Could Be Left Holding The Baby
Life couldn’t get much more eventful for athlete Dewi Griffiths. The Swansea Harrier recently achieved his ambition of equalling Welsh distance legend Steve Jones’ remarkable record of nine Welsh cross country championships.

Richard Whiffin Promises Wales U20s Will Learn How To Dig In

Richard Whiffin Promises Wales U20s Will Learn How To Dig In
Richard Whiffin has pledged to pick up his Wales U20 side after their nine try defeat in France. Like their senior counterparts, the U20s began their own Six Nations with a jolting one-sided walloping, but at least they will head into the Italy fixture having got on the scoreboard.

Fabien Galthie

Mid-term Les Bleus For Wales . . . Time For Warren Gatland To Shake Things Up

With three rounds of the Six Nations gone and two games remaining, Wales are where they finished last season’s tournament - in fifth place. Yet, despite losing their opening three matches, they could have beaten Scotland and England, they had an excellent spell of pressure against the Irish for 20... Read More

Wales Used To Be Innovative . . . But Now It's France Who Have All The Tricks Up Their Sleeve

In Warren Gatland’s first tenure with Wales, he was innovative and progressive. He utilised the rule of 60 caps, employed Shaun Edwards as defence coach, located training camps in Poland and Switzerland, oversaw 45-minute training sessions, built a cryotherapy programme, captured Paul Stridgeon as head of physical performance, and made... Read More

France Coach Fabien Galthie Demands Showtime In Paris In Springtime . . . With Wales As Lesser Supporting Cast

After demolishing England with a performance that made him cry with joy, France coach Fabien Galthié wants his entertainers to finish the Six Nations in style with a home win against Wales on Saturday. Defending champions France even have an outside chance of keeping their title. But they must beat... Read More

How To Sour This Michelin Star French Team . . . Reduce The Shaun Edwards Sauce, Then Sprinkle Heavily With Cuthbert, Adams And Williams X2

Only Wales and England now stand between Les Bleus and glory, with Fabien Galthie’s hugely impressive France side firmly on course for a first Six Nations title since 2010. After brushing aside Italy and battling past key rivals Ireland, ruthless France claimed an emphatic 36-17 bonus-point victory over Scotland at... Read More

"It Went To The Dying Seconds And We Didn't Win," Says Shattered Wales Captain Alun Wyn Jones

Alun Wyn Jones admitted poor discipline cost Wales as they suffered last-gasp heartbreak in Paris and saw their Six Nations Grand Slam dreams end with a dramatic 32-30 defeat by France. Wayne Pivac’s side looked like they would seal a clean sweep after they scored tries through Dan Biggar, Josh Navidi... Read More

987 Caps, 14 Grand Slam Winners . . . Wayne Pivac Says Wales Are Ready For French Test

Wayne Pivac believes Wales’ experience will prove the vital difference in their Six Nations finale against a strong France side in Paris. Wales will field the most experienced starting XV in their history with 987 international caps, with 14 of the starting line-up having won Grand Slams in the past.... Read More
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