How is a retired Geography teacher running an organisation like the WRU? – The sad state of Welsh Rugby

After a Six Nations campaign where Wales picked up a single win and a last gasp home defeat against Italy, there has been many questions surrounding some of the players and head coach Wayne Pivac is facing heaps of pressure from pundits and supporters. Now, I’m not discrediting Italy for their win on Saturday because

What is coming up in round 6 of the United Rugby Championship?

After a month break from the United Rugby Championship due to the autumn internationals, the league gets back underway this weekend as round 6 will see  some contests that could go down to the wire and a top of the table clash between two Irish provinces. Unfortunately there will be only four this weekend due

United Rugby Championship round 5 review

The fifth round in the United Rugby Championship only saw six games with fixtures involving the South African sides being played at a later date, but we did get to see some very good games in the final round in the opening block of the season. After a weekend where loosehead props were running in

What Occurred In Round Four Of The URC?

The fourth round of the United Rugby Championship saw some very intriguing ties as we witnessed some big wins and games that went down to the wire, although there were some controversial moments in the first Irish derby of the season. So, I will be looking back at all of the weekend’s action and pick

What Did We See In URC Round 2?

In a weekend where we saw South Africa take on New Zealand in The Rugby Championship in what was one of the best test matches of the year with the Boks winning a last-minute penalty to prevent the opportunity for the All Blacks to complete an unbeaten TRC. There was some United Rugby Championship action

What Happened In The Opening Round Of The United Rugby Championship?

The opening round of the United Rugby Championship got underway during the weekend and supporters were treated to many high-quality games across an action-packed weekend, which included some close comebacks & a Welsh derby. So, in this piece I look at the good and the bad in the opening weekend of the season, with many

Why Should We Keep An Eye Out For Cardiff Rugby?

With Dai Young settled in to his second spell as director of rugby at the newly re-branded Cardiff Rugby. His first six months at the region was to look over things and see what was going on in Cardiff, now he’s taking things a little bit more seriously. He’s now in charge of the day

How Does The United Rugby Championship Work?

Ahead of the start of the inaugural United Rugby Championship season, the league will welcome the four super South African sides. The Stormers, Sharks, Lions and the Bulls will all join the league to create a new 16 team competition. Although some supporters are confused with how the competition will work with structure of the

So Who Are The New Arrivals At Cardiff Rugby?

Ahead of Dai Young’s first full season in charge of his second spell at Cardiff, there has been plenty of change off the field as a rebrand will see a change from ‘Cardiff Blues’ to Cardiff Rugby’. Although with incomings, there has been very little coming in to Cardiff Arms Park, I take a look

So Who Are The New Ospreys Additions?

After a season of highs and lows for the Ospreys, Toby Booth prepares for his second season as head coach. Last season saw the start of a rebuild which resulted in a disappointing Challenge Cup campaign as they lost at home to Newcastle. Although they did book their place in the Champions Cup for this