United Rugby Championship: Ulster’s nine changes for Lions game as Henderson starts
Iain Henderson (left) and Dave Ewers (right) both earn starts after coming on against Munster while Stewart Moore (centre) switches to full-back because of Ethan McIlroy’s absence Venue: Kingspan Stadium, Belfast Date: Friday, 17 November Kick-off: 19:35 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC Two NI, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website; live text commentary, report […]
Welsh Rugby Union ‘truly sorry’ after damning independent review
Steve Phillips resigned as WRU chief executive in January 2023 after allegations of sexism and misogyny were made against the governing body An independent review has found aspects of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) culture were sexist, misogynistic, racist and homophobic and not properly challenged. The WRU environment also had elements of bullying and discrimination, […]
Welsh rugby: Who should be Wales number 10?
Ioan Lloyd won his two Wales caps in the 2020 Autumn Nations Cup under Wayne Pivac Warren Gatland must solve a dilemma he has never previously faced – is anyone ready to wear the most famous jersey in Welsh rugby? Not since the start of the 1990s has Wales lacked a clear contender for the […]
United Rugby Championship: Cardiff 12-18 Bulls – Hosts’ comeback falls short
Rey Lee-Lo scored Cardiff’s second try while Bulls were down to 14 players Cardiff (5) 12 Tries: Grady, Lee-Lo Con: De Beer Bulls (12) 18 Tries: Papier, De Klerk Con: Smith Pens: Smith 2 Cardiff narrowly missed out on a first win over Bulls after another near miss at the Arms Park. The South Africans […]
United Rugby Championship: Scarlets v Lions (Sat) – Wales hooker Elias back for hosts
Scarlets hooker Ryan Elias has 38 Wales caps but missed this year’s Six Nations after Achilles surgery Venue: Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli Date: Saturday, 11 November Kick off: 17:15 GMT Coverage: Live on S4C and via iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app. Match report and highlights on the BBC Sport website and app. Highlights […]
Wales’ rugby exports buck trend by travelling to New Zealand
Rhys Patchell and Leigh Halfpenny were part of the Scarlets squad reached the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals in 2018 Wales has been used to seeing plenty of New Zealand rugby imports arriving over the years. All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu signed for Cardiff Blues for a season in 2005-06, while the likes of Justin Marshall, […]
United Rugby Championship: Ulster’s Stuart McCloskey and Tom Stewart start as Ireland players return for derby
McCloskey will make his first Ulster appearance since the Rugby World Cup Centre Stuart McCloskey and hooker Tom Stewart are two of 11 changes to Ulster’s starting line-up for Friday’s United Rugby Championship derby against Munster in Belfast. Stewart returns as captain and McCloskey makes his first appearance of the season as both sides welcome […]
Wayne Barnes: Rugby World Cup final referee describes impact of social media abuse
Former rugby union referee Wayne Barnes, who oversaw the World Cup final in October, speaks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan about the impact of social media abuse towards him and his family. Barnes took charge of a record 111 Tests, including officiating at five World Cups, before retiring earlier this month. Source link
Wayne Barnes: Rugby World Cup final referee on social media abuse he and family faced
Retiring rugby World Cup referee Wayne Barnes speaks to BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan on social media abuse Former rugby union referee Wayne Barnes says people “don’t see the human side of refereeing” after describing the online abuse he and his family faced following the World Cup final. His wife, Polly, previously said Barnes received […]
Marlie Packer: England captain wins World Rugby Women’s Player of Year award for 2023
Marlie Packer led England to victory in the inaugural WXV1 competition on Saturday England’s WXV-winning captain Marlie Packer has been named World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year for 2023. Packer claimed the award ahead of team-mate Abby Dow, France centre Gabrielle Vernier and New Zealand fly-half Ruahei Demant, who won the prize in 2022. […]