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World Cup Rewind: 1999 - When Cool Cymru hosted world rugby
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Sunday, 30 July 2023 08:46
As the end of the millennium ticked closer, the 1999 World Cup would symbolise a new beginning.In the first World Cup of the professional era, the expanded tournament would demonstrate the full commercial potential of the game.The Millennium Stadium was built to host the event and would symbolise a revival in Welsh national confidence. In the latest in a series…
Rugby Championship 2023: What have we learned as teams gear up for the World Cup?
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Sunday, 30 July 2023 06:59
The southern hemisphere sides have had their final competitive run-outs before the autumn's Rugby World Cup.The 2023 Rugby Championship, shortened to accommodate the final build-up to France 2023, was won by New Zealand for the third year in a row.What have we learned about the All Blacks, Eddie Jones' Australia, reigning world champions South Africa and Argentina before rugby's biggest…
Clive Rowlands: Wales' 1971 Grand Slam coach dies aged 85
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Sunday, 30 July 2023 02:00
Former Wales captain, coach, manager and Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) president Clive Rowlands has died aged 85.Rowlands, whose nous earned him the nickname 'Top Cat', coached Wales from 1968-1974 and guided them to the Triple Crown in 1969 and Grand Slam in 1971.A qualified teacher, he captained Wales from scrum-half in each of his 14 Test appearances from 1963-1965.He played…
South Africa 22-21 Argentina: Springboks edge impressive Pumas by single point
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Saturday, 29 July 2023 10:52
South Africa faced a stern test of their World Cup credentials as they edged an impressive Argentina to finish runners-up in the Rugby Championship.Santiago Carreras put the Pumas 6-0 up before Eben Etzebeth and Damien de Allende gave the hosts a 15-9 lead.Argentina dominated the second half but Marnie Libbok's breakaway try with 12 minutes left proved crucial.Mateo Carreras and…
Scotland 25-13 Italy: 'Darcy Graham delivers emphatic World Cup message'
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Saturday, 29 July 2023 12:51
There was an interesting piece about Bill McLaren in the programme for Scotland's first World Cup warm-up game against Italy at Murrayfield, a fascinating exploration of the great man's connection with the land of the visitors.Before World War Two, Bill played for the Combined Services in Milan and Trieste. He fought in the battle for Monte Cassino, learned some of…
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Saturday, 29 July 2023 09:22
Scotland 25-13 Italy: Graham scores two tries in World Cup warm-up
Saturday, 29 July 2023 06:17
Australia 7-38 New Zealand: All Blacks hammer Wallabies to win Rugby Championship
Friday, 28 July 2023 08:01
Cardiff sign South African fly-half Tinus de Beer from Pumas
Friday, 28 July 2023 06:36
Scotland v Italy: Rory Darge 'didn't see' captaincy coming
Friday, 28 July 2023 03:53
Taulupe Faletau: Wales hopeful number eight will be fit for 2023 World Cup
Thursday, 27 July 2023 10:40
Santiago Grondona: Bristol Bears sign Argentina's former Exeter Chiefs forward
Thursday, 27 July 2023 04:32
Scott Bemand: Former England attack coach becomes Ireland women's head coach
Thursday, 27 July 2023 05:19
Rodrigo Martinez: Argentina prop becomes Dragons' fifth summer signing
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 08:37
Stuart Hogg's retirement a 'surprise' to Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 04:31
Bryony Cleall: England prop signs new Harlequins contract
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 04:07
Ffion Lewis: Endometriosis a 'reality check' for Wales scrum-half
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 03:17
Scotland v Italy: Rory Darge to captain hosts for first time as he earns eighth cap
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 00:06
Ryan Baird: Ireland lock on fishing, Rafael Nadal, Paul O'Connell and the Springboks
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 09:59
Jack van Poortvliet: England scrum-half poised to emulate hero Youngs
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 05:36
Juan Martin Gonzalez: Saracens sign Argentina forward after London Irish demise
Monday, 24 July 2023 10:03
Summer Nations Series: Bunker review system and shot clock among new features at tournament
Monday, 24 July 2023 03:09
Dai Young: Director of rugby leaves Cardiff after investigation
Sunday, 23 July 2023 08:07
Derwyn Jones: 'People are wrong to think agents only take players from clubs'
Saturday, 22 July 2023 11:51
Welsh rugby crisis: Cardiff fans accuse WRU of 'devaluing' all four regions
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