Source: INPHO/Women's 6 Nations

Sean Lynn – the inevitable choice

The Welsh Rugby Union have announced the name of the one person most likely to be handed the task of resurrecting Cymru’s fortunes: Sean Lynn. He has seen his club, Gloucester-Hartpury, rise to become double trophy winners in the English PWR, and they have a decent chance of a hat-trick of triumphs, That would be

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A new Head of Wales Rugby – Who guessed that?

Sport continues to fascinate and puzzle. Of all the people you didn’t consider for the post of the new head of Wales women’s rugby, Belinda Moore must stand near the top of your list. It’s eleven weeks since we heard the shock news of her disappearance from the vital post of Chief Executive of the

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Santa’s Surprise Visit

Two gifts for Wales Father Christmas made a descent of the only chimney at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, on Christmas Eve. In his sack he had not one but two gifts: the members of the national team would be presented with 1) a head of women’s rugby (a new position); 2) a new head coach.

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Source: 6 Nations

Great touring boost for Wales

It’s quite excellent news that Wales are to tour Australia next summer and play two tests in Brisbane and Sydney. Amidst all the unhappy disclosures emanating from the Principality, this strikes a far more positive note. Tours have been great rarities for the national side: this one provides a sensible preparation for the world cup,

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Who will get the Wales Head Coach job?

This question is surrounded by a forest of uncertainties. The WRU is the target of bitter criticism. Who exactly will be making the choice, and who will be applying, knowing the pitiful state the Union has been allowed to fall into? Any potential Welsh candidates will be only too aware of the risks they run.

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Ioan Cunningham resigns

The Head Coach of Wales rugby has left his role by mutual consent. Ioan Cunningham was caught in the crosswires between the players and the governing body, the WRU. It would be wisest to assess the two elements separately. Welsh rugby is in turmoil. Quite apart from the women’s toils, the men’s team and their

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Source: WXV

A Must-win Game won

WXV2 – The Last Rites All three games are here, Wales v Japan first; Australia v Scotland second; South Africa v Italy down below. The final pecking-order comes last. Wales v Japan The Sakura started with deft handling, led by Sachiko Kato, but a fluffed pass let Kayleigh Powell find a long boomer to touch.

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Source: WXV

Welsh worries continue

Italy v Wales Cape Town These two sides were the tail-end Charlottes of the Six Nations. Games between them tend to be close and low-scoring. This one was close, low-scoring and tense beyond measure. Let me transport you first to the closing stages. Italy had been in the lead since early in the second half,

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Italy v Wales – A Preview

This is one WXV game you might wish wasn’t taking place. After all, the two teams meet every year in the Six Nations, but the tournament’s structures aren’t yet perfect. The head coaches have announced their squads: Italy: 15 Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi 14 Aura Muzzo 13 Michela Sillari 12 Beatrice Rigoni 11 Francesca Grantzotto 10

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