The Times, that British paper, has a wonderful section on how England did in this 6 Nations. Presumably it forgot that it is also meant to cover Wales as well, but let’s skip over that. In it the stats show some interesting facts for Welsh rugby supporters… interesting if you weren’t watching the games anyway.
Now I am not a big fan of statistics, they can be used in almost anyway you want. I recall Gareth Jenkins going on about linebreakds showing we did well or something just …

One thing is certain – being a Welsh rugby fan is not good for your blood pressure. After yet another attempted late comeback us Wales fans were yet again disappointed. The word again is starting to take on special significance here, because it is the same thing every time.
Friends are making jokes about it. Because that is what this has become, a joke. On the one hand we have shown we have the talent to dominate periods of matches, to take the game to them. …

The Cardiff Blues have named their team to take on the Ospreys in Saturdays big Welsh derby match.  The big news is the welcome return of star flanker Martyn Williams – in time for game time before the autumn internationals.
Paul Tito also returns from injury and is selected on the bench.  Promising young flanker Sam Warburton is selected on the blindside with ‘nugget’ returning whilst Gareth Cooper regains a starting spot from Richie Rees at scrum half.
With the Welsh squad for the autumn internationals being named the day after a …

The Cardiff Blues victory over the Harlequins in the Heineken cup came at a cost with a number of players picking up injuries.
John Yapp tore his bicep and is out for at least four months and will have an operation this week.
Bradley Davies suffered a soft tissue neck injury and will be out for at least two weeks.
Gareth Thomas’ injury is not as bad as first thought but he will not be training for at least 10 days with a groin injury, so realistically he will be out for two …

Remember the problems facing the Welsh rugby camp after Graham Henry came back form leading the 2001 British Lions to Australia?


He lost the moral and trust of the dressing room – it was the beginning of the end for him as Welsh coach.


Can the same happen to Warren gatland and co following on from this British Lions tour of South Africa? After all, most of the Welsh management are out there.


Personally I don’t see the same thing happening again, here’s why.