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Scarlets repel late Dragons surge

Thursday, December 31, 2009

The Scarlets ended Newport Gwent Dragons’s unbeaten run at Rodney Parade this season in the Magners League with a 9-14 victory built around a heroic defensive display.

WRU’s New Year’s message

Thursday, December 31, 2009

WRU chief executive ROGER LEWIS relects on 2009 – a year which he describes ‘as a remarkable year for Welsh rugby.’

Prop star in a hurry

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Adam Jones is in a hurry to make an impact for Wales in the Six Nations.

Ospreys prepare Holah extension

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Ex-All Black flanker Marty Holah will be offered a new one-year deal by the Ospreys this week.

Williams hands Wales boost

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Shane Williams will hand Wales the perfect festive present with a New Year return.

Blues onslaught stuns Dragons

Monday, December 28, 2009

A devastating second half onslaught which saw 39 unanswered points, gave Cardiff Blues a crushing victory over a bewildered Newport Gwent Dragons side by 42-13 at Cardiff City Stadium.The Dragons led 13-3…

Wales 12 Australia 33

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Matt Giteau made the critics eat their words with a world class display against Wales during Australia’s 12-33 victory in the Invesco Perpetual Series at the Millennium Stadium.The Wallaby fly half responded…

Pumas mauled by Williams and Jones

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Wales claimed their second victory of the Invesco Perpetual Series campaign with a convincing 33-16 victory over an outclassed Argentina at the Millennium Stadium. The win was set up with a brace…

Wales withstand Samoa fightback

Sunday, November 15, 2009Sunday, November 15, 2009

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 at…

All Blacks withstand late Welsh revival

Saturday, November 7, 2009Wednesday, November 11, 2009

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.

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