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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Scarlets - Caught on Camera

Welsh rugby to axe professional team with two clubs in fight for survival

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The Independent UK

Welsh Rugby Union confirms Ospreys or Scarlets will become defunct

The WRU is cutting its number of men’s professional teams from four to three from the 2028-29 season

The Independent UK

Llanelli rugby jersey from ‘incredible’ 1972 win over All Blacks to be auctioned

Tommy David was part of the Scarlets team that beat New Zealand 9-3 in front of a capacity crowd at Stradey Park.

The Independent UK

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Townsend calls for Kinghorn and Van der Merwe to show ‘huge determination’ against Wales

Blair Kinghorn and Duhan van der Merwe have been restored to Scotland’s starting XV for Saturday’s Six Nations meeting with Wales in Cardiff

The Guardian - UK

Josh Macleod raring for England ‘war zone’ in Wales’ Six Nations opener

Wales travel to Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium for their Six Nations opener

The Independent UK

Wales’ Liam Williams retires from international rugby ahead of Six Nations 2026

The former British and Irish Lion has walked away from international rugby after 93 caps and 21 tries, while featuring in two Six Nations winning sides

The Independent UK

Wales reveal Six Nations squad amid more off-field uncertainty

Veteran prop Tomas Francis has been recalled to a group containing two uncapped players

The Independent UK

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Fin Smith emerges as doubt for start of Six Nations with calf injury

The Northampton fly half will miss his side’s Champions Cup clash with the Scarlets

The Independent UK

Saracens fall just short in South Africa as Sharks survive Champions Cup storm

A much-changed Saracens team were on the wrong end of a 28-23 scorline in tough conditions in Durban

The Guardian - UK

New recipe for success required to stop France’s grands chefs dominating the Champions Cup

Since 2021, five successive Top 14 sides have have been crowned Champions Cup winners and any team looking to challenge that status quo needs a fast start

The Guardian - UK

Steve Tandy: Harri Deaves’ journey from roofer to facing All Blacks is inspiring

Wales have made five changes from the side that beat Japan last weekend.

The Independent UK

Louis Rees-Zammit earns first Wales start since 2023 World Cup against Japan

Rees-Zammit makes his first Wales start since returning to rugby from his ill-fated stint in the NFL

The Independent UK

Wales captain Jac Morgan declares love for Ospreys amid uncertain club future

The 25-year-old has been linked with top English club Saracens

The Independent UK

Farrell’s return boosts Ireland for Autumn Nations Series with plenty at stake

After a successful Lions tour, the head coach returns to a side that are under pressure to prove their best days are not behind them

The Guardian - UK

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The Guardian - UK

Welsh rugby to lose one of its four regions in the next three years

The number of professional men’s rugby teams in Wales is to be cut from four to three, with Scarlets and Ospreys at risk

The Guardian - UK

London’s royal parks closed due to strong winds; Scotland hit by power cuts and travel disruption – Storm Amy as it happened

Weather and flood warnings are in place across the UK and Ireland, where a man has been killed

Advnture

“On a far bigger scale than anything I’ve done before”: rugby legend Jonathan 'Fox' Davies ditches his scrum cap for hiking boots and treks to Everest Base Camp – and we try to keep up

We join the celebrated Welsh rugby legend for one of the most iconic treks on the planet

The Independent UK

Welsh Rugby Union defends plans to halve number of professional men’s teams

There will be a six-week consultation period before the WRU makes a final decision on the plans.

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The Independent UK

Josh Macleod returning from injury ‘massive’ for Wales – Matt Sherratt

Only four survivors from the side humbled by England in their last Six Nations Championship game in March will start against Japan.

The Independent UK

Matt Sherratt hopes Wales can ‘lay foundation’ against Japan and end losing run

Wales have suffered 17 successive Test match defeats since the 2023 World Cup.

The Independent UK

Simon Easterby says Wales have not approached him and looks ahead with Ireland

The 49-year-old lives in Swansea and played for and coached the Scarlets.

The Independent UK

Matt Sherratt urges Wales to balance ‘heart and brain’ against England

Wales are bidding to end a 16-Test losing run that started at the 2023 World Cup.

The Independent UK

Ellis Mee reflects on promising Wales debut that evoked memories of George North

The Scarlets wing excelled in his first game of representative rugby.

The Guardian - UK

Sherratt rings the changes as Wales start life after Gatland against Ireland

Wales’s interim head coach has brought back Gareth Anscombe and club familiarity for the visit of defending champions Ireland on Saturday

The Independent UK

Matt Sherratt urges Wales not to ‘die wondering’ against Ireland

Wales’ chances have been largely written off against the Six Nations favourites.

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