Rugby World

Jan 05, 2018

Hotshot: Ospreys fly-half Cai Evans

An exclusive interview with rising star Cai EvansTo a tee: Cai Evans takes a kick at goal for Wales U18. Photo: Huw Evans AgencyAn exclusive interview with rising star Cai Evans

Nov 27, 2017

Wales v New Zealand – Five things we learnt

Wales yet again came up short against the All Blacks as their 64-year wait for a win continued, here we dissect where the game was won and lostThe difference: The All Blacks wings plundered four tries against a powerless Welsh defencePossession not enough There was a time in test rugby, roughly from 2009 – 2014, where goal kicking was enough …Continue reading »

Nov 26, 2017

Autumn Internationals: Talking points from week three

England, Scotland and Ireland saw off southern hemisphere opponents in their final autumn Test, but defeated Wales still have work to do. We look at the talking points Finishing touch: Stuart McInally scores Scotland's eighth try against the Wallabies in their record rompScotland took pride of place among the home unions after their record win against Australia. Rugby World assesses how each nation fared in November

Nov 19, 2017

Autumn Internationals: Talking points from week two

Scotland almost pulled off a miraculous win over New Zealand, England capitalised on their luck against Australia while Wales and Ireland just inched to wins – we look at the big talking points from the second week of autumn InternationalsSo close: Stuart Hogg very nearly sparked a winner against the All BlacksWales 13-6 Georgia Wales started brightly, making bursts in midfield, fizzing the ball wide and with Rhys Priestland pulling the …Continue reading »

Nov 13, 2017

Wales v Australia: Five things we learnt

Wales lost a thirteenth consecutive time to the Wallabies but the way they played gave hope that a change of style was finally up and runningRunaway: Gareth Davies makes a break but Wales weren't able to catch the WallabiesA loss, but in a contemporary style Another defeat to the Wallabies. Which for some will be all that matters. …Continue reading »