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
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.
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,
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
Wales Women have arrived in Cape Town, South Africa for the WXV 2 competition, which will see them compete against Australia, Italy and Japan. Following their relegation from WXV 1, captain Hannah Jones looks forward to the challenge. In an exclusive interview with SportsBoom Hannah Jones discusses the WXV2. WXV2 Preparation At the back end
Here’s a glance at three internationals played across Europe on the same day. The three games: Ireland v Australia, Italy v Japan and Scotland v Fiji. While the big hitters, England and New Zealand, were meeting in London, six other nations had other pressing matters to attend to. WXV is doing a power of good
The Hive, Edinburgh Alisha Butchers ran out first to mark her 50th cap. She and her team were unrecognisable in their new alternate strip of white and light green. Nor did they start as they intended; Scotland soon dominated proceedings. Lana Skeldon took advantage of a huge gap in midfield to gallop many metres. The
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