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Barbarians, Welsh derby and Ospreys in London – Just another Welsh rugby weekend

The Principality Stadium last hosted Wales v Barbarians in 2019 Even in the surreal world of Welsh rugby, the coming weekend will be strange. On Friday night you have the Swansea-based Ospreys playing a ‘home’ United Rugby Championship (URC) game in south-west London against South African outfit Sharks. Less than 24 hours later, Wales will […]

Wales v Barbarians: Jac Morgan to be sole Wales captain against invitation club

Jac Morgan will be sole Wales captain when they host Barbarians in Cardiff on Saturday, 4 November. At the 2023 World Cup, Morgan was co-captain with fellow Osprey Dewi Lake, but coach Warren Gatland has opted for one leader to face the invitation club. Gatland has named a 23-strong squad with no players from outside […]

Barbarians fixture clash with regional derby wrong admits WRU boss Nigel Walker

Wales will play Barbarians for the first time in four years on November 4 Welsh Rugby Union interim chief Nigel Walker has admitted it was a mistake to allow Wales’ match against Barbarians to clash with a regional derby. Warren Gatland’s side take on the famous invitation club on 4 November at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. […]

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