Wales v England The Principality Stadium, Cardiff What a change from La Rochelle! A closed roof, every sound echoing, the light-show blazing. It might have been Christmas. For the third time in recent matches, it was all Wales at the start. They won a put-in eight metres out. Sarah Bern and Sadia Kabeya had to
The Letter of the Law A game disfigured by constant interruptions from the review box. Was the game really played by a gang of malcontents? The Lynn effect was in evidence from the start. It was all Wales, till a Keira Bevan thrust was stopped just short of the line. The Scots Guards were not
Sean Lynn had little room for manoeuvre in constructing his first Welsh side, but he has taken the bold steps you would expect of him. He has solved the No 10 dilemma by placing Kayleigh Powell at 12, giving the attack a double edge at its source. Both Powell and Lleucu George have a powerful
Few people have been in Sean Lynn’s position. There can be no doubting his pride in taking over a national Welsh side, nor his sadness at having to leave such a successful club as Gloucester-Hartpury. As I hunt for parallels, I can suggest Rob Cain. He led Saracens to remarkable heights before assuming the job
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
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
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.
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,
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.
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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