Stephen Jones has announced that he will retire at the end of the season. Jones has had a magnificent career – racking up 104 caps for Wales and six for the Lions. Yet despite his achievements, many in Wales seem unimpressed with his contribution.
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RBS 6 Nations match review: France 6-16 Wales
Posted 129 days ago
This was a drab game, full of errors and lacking inspiration, with little to entertain as players trudged from scrum to scrum. In fact, it look like the pitch was going to be the main talking point until George North dived over the line. That try broke the deadlock after an insipid 72 minutes and from there Wales closed out a memorable win against a dire French side.
Australia v Wales: 3rd Test preview
Posted 362 days ago
CLOSE BUT no cigar is a phrase that can too often be associated with Welsh rugby. Yet again last weekend they were within minutes of a historic victory in Australia only to give away a last-minute penalty and condemn themselves to a series defeat. There is only pride to play for now, so with the pressure off can Wales finally get that elusive win?
Journey through rugby – Ryan Jones
Posted 367 days ago
A THREE-TIME Grand Slam winner, Ryan Jones made his Wales debut against South Africa in 2004. He played in all three Tests on the 2005 Lions tour and led his country to their 2008 Six Nations triumph. Here are a few thoughts from the Osprey…
It’s better to have a memory than a dream. If you’ve got a chance to do…
Wales v Scotland: The Preview
Posted 494 days ago
By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor
TWO YEARS ago this fixture delivered arguably the most dramatic finish in any Six Nations match, Shane Williams’s last-minute try securing a 31-24 win for a Welsh side that had been trailing by ten points with just 12 minutes to go.
Williams has now hung up his international boots, so there will be no repeat…
Five things we learnt about Wales: Round One
Posted 498 days ago
By Paul Williams
WALES BEAT Ireland 23-21 in Dublin on Sunday in their opening Six Nations fixture, but what did we learn about the men in red? Here’s the lowdown on the good, and not so good, of their performance – and stay tuned for more Welsh analysis throughout the rest of the championship.
1. Welsh back-line makes a big impression
Even by…
Ireland v Wales: The Preview
Posted 501 days ago
By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor
IT’S A replay of the World Cup quarter-final between Ireland and Wales in Dublin on Sunday afternoon – and both sides have points to prove.
Having lost twice to the Welsh last year – 22-10 in that game in Wellington and 19-13 in the Six Nations, a controversial Mike Phillips try proving the difference in…
Ryan Jones – Man on a mission
Posted 806 days ago
Things change quickly in rugby, just ask Ryan Jones. Back in November he had “the worst 20 minutes of my rugby career”. First he was responsible for conceding the late penalty that allowed Fiji to draw 16-16 with Wales at the Millennium Stadium. Then, after he had trudged into the changing room, Warren Gatland announced that Matthew Rees would lead…
Ryan Jones – Ospreys and Wales
Posted 943 days ago
All round funny man and once polled as Wales’ Sexiest Man, Ryan Jones chats to Rugby World about being starstruck, his philosophy on life and wanting to be Superman.
RUGBY WORLD: So who are the jokers in the Wales squad? Have there been any good practical jokes?
RYAN JONES: Rowland Phillips, our defence coach, is the biggest joker. He doesn’t have a…
