Wales had to withstand a spirited second half display by Samoa before coming away with a nervy victory in the Invesco Perpetual Series at the Millennium Stadium. Warren Gatland’s men led 11-6…
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All Blacks withstand late Welsh revival
Despite a rousing finale by Wales, New Zealand increased their winning streak to 21 matches against Warren Gatland’s men at the Millennium Stadium in the opening game of the Invesco Perpetual Series.
It’s been 56 long and painful years since the men in black had their colours lowered by Wales and although Ryan Jones’s men gave it their best shot, New Zealand showed why they have carved out such an impressive record.
SWALEC Bowl and Plate draws
The draw for the third round of the SWALEC Bowl and the draw for the second round of the SWALEC Bowl are as follows:
Name a Millennium Stadium bar
Fans are being given the exclusive opportunity to name the bars on site at the Millennium Stadium as the Welsh Rugby Union launch new opening hours for the Invesco Perpetual Autumn Series.
Wales set to get physical
The Millennium Stadium could be rocked to its foundations on Saturday when Jamie Roberts and Ma’a Nonu collide in a clash of the giants in the opening clash in this autumn’s Invesco Perpetual Series.
Webb Ellis Youth Cup
The preliminary and first round results of the Webb Ellis Youth Cup are as follows:
Stoddart joins up with Wales squad
Morgan Stoddart has been called into Wales’ Invesco Perpetual Series Squad as a replacement for fellow Scarlet Mark Jones, who was ruled out of the campaign early this week with a knee injury.
Samoa turn to Euro stars
Samoa have called up 16 players playing in England and France for their three Test tour of Europe this month that kicks-off against Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Friday, 13 November.
Rodney So’oialo speaks of family pride
All Black Rodney So’oialo, whose brother Steven is scrum half for Samoa, speaks of his family pride and the love the Somoan people have for rugby, In an exclusive interview with WRU correspondent Matt Lloyd ahead of the Invesco Perpetual Series at the Millennium Stadium next week.
Gogledd Cymru send out message
Gogledd Cymru U18 Girls were extremely unlucky not to win against the Newport-Gwent Dragons on Sunday, but nonetheless secured an historic draw at Caernarfon.