Round 8 brought the unlikeliest upset of the season Brython Thunder, till recently very much the minnows of the six-team league, achieved a staggering, but fully deserved win over the undefeated champions Wolfhounds at Parc Y Scarlets. Your first reaction might be: Niall Alcorn was giving some of his top players the day off. A
On the wettest, muddiest pitch seen all season, Sharks clung on to gain a narrow victory over Quins at the Morson Stadium. The conditions recalled the way games used to be played before G-pitches were introduced. In no time, forwards’ faces resembled Fran Cotton’s of many decades ago, in one of rugby’s most famous mug-
Some 25 days after John Mitchell posted his England training squad, Sean Lynn has followed up with his Welsh version. His caution is understandable. He has needed to watch as much of the Celtic Challenge schedule as possible. And yet his selection has still caused disquiet among Welsh observers. We must hope Courtney Greenway’s omission
Six squads have been secretly warming up, preparing all manner of new conjuring tricks to confuse the opposition. It’s been a wall of silence. Correction Only five squads! Sean Lynn has still to unveil his choices – for understandable reasons. He was appointed just before the 2025 version kicked off, stating at once that he
Here’s an overview of what’s been happening across western Europe and elsewhere. Italy The latest Serie A Elite 1 league results Villorba 36 RU Capitolina 7 Napoli 0 Colorno 55 Milan 17 Torina 19 Valsugana 59 Benetton Treviso 0 Table, top three: 1. Valsugana 54 pts 2. Villorba 49 3. Colorno 40 In my view
Saracens v Bristol Bears Another quite astonishing game in Round 11. What was the last time Sarries went 0-26 down in the first half hour? Bears were totally in command from the start, belying their lowly league position. They moved the ball smoothly around, guided by the calm Ruahei Demant. Millie David scored first, running
Today’s two PWR matches brought one inevitable win and one big upset. First, Gloucester-Hartpury v Harlequins in brief Glos-pury completed their tenth unblemished win in ten, to cement their place at the top. This was first versus third, so no wonder the half-time score reached only 19-10. The Kingsholm crowd was worried as Sam Monaghan
The new boss, Whitney Hansen, has announced her first training squad . The novelties pile up. A. As if we need reminding, Hansen is the only woman to lead a top-10 national side. Critical eyes will be fixed on her as a new-look squad takes shape. B. Probably for the first time a phalanx of
A. A new book Ellie Kildunne’s autobiography GAMECHANGER, co-written with Alex Bywater, will appear in bookshops on 9 April. How does she fit it all in? – training, vlogs, sponsorship appearances, coaching demos, award ceremonies… I must pick up the game again. B. Retirements Four distinguished international players are hanging up their boots: Kelly Brazier
Sean Lynn is biding his time before announcing his second Six Nations squad. As I type, there are still 60 days before the start of that competition, but his rivals have been hard at work for some time with their training squads. He has his eye on two sources of evidence, the Celtic Challenge, which
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