Rob Howley insists that it’s all about creating “…the best conditions” Wales have asked the organisers of the Six Nations Championship for permission to have the Principality Stadium roof closed when they play their home games in February and March. Their stadium is the only ground in the tournament that has a retractable roof. Wales…
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Six Nations 2017: Scotland Squad
Experience is the name of the game in 2017. Big things are being expected from the men in Dark Blue, and not just from the Murrayfield faithful. ‘Big’ Vern Cotter has named 37 players in his squad for the upcoming Six Nations, with just two uncapped players, showing he believes that experience will be key…
Six Nations 2017: Wales Squad
Wales have announced their 36 man squad for the upcoming Six Nations and includes seven uncapped players. Most notably Gloucester-bound Leicester Tigers fly-half Owen Williams has been called up. Will Wales have a successful Six Nations campaign? Wales 2017 Six Nations squad Forwards: Scott Andrews (Cardiff Blues), Nicky Smith (Ospreys), Rob Evans (Scarlets), Rhodri Jones…
Jones the Successor
Big and imposing lock Alun Wyn Jones succeeds Sam Warburton as Wales captain for the forthcoming Six Nations. Well we all knew it was coming didn’t we? As reported here at Revo Rugby Sam Warburton has relinquished his duties as captain, with Rob Howley now turning to Alun Wyn Jones to lead the proud rugby…
RFU reports increase in verbal abuse of officials at grassroots
Stamp it out now. We must all do our bit. One of the greatest aspects of our game, that we all pride ourselves on, is the respect we have for our match officials. Yes, we can all get a little frustrated and over exuberant in our protestations at certain decisions; however, we must all remember…
Captain Fantastic: Warburton set to end captaincy role with Wales
Reports from the BBC suggest that Sam Warburton is set to step down as captain of Wales after six years and 49 tests. The Cardiff Blues flanker, 28, first captained the Welsh in 2011 and has also led the British & Irish Lions to a 2-1 series win in Australia in 2013. Ospreys lock Alun…
Is Mako a doubt for the Six Nations or possibly more?
The England and Saracens prop Mako Vunipola will July have a scan on his injured knee this week and is a major doubt for the highly anticipated Six Nations. The severity of the damage to the knee ligament damage suffered before Christmas will only be determined after he has seen the specialist this week with…
Is Finn on the move?
Scotland and Glasgow Warriors stand-off wanted by no fewer than 5 clubs. Rumours are circulating that the 24 year old is about to be the subject of a bidding war between Toulon, Montpellier, Gloucester and Bath, whilst Glasgow would obviously be keen to retain his services. Russell had one year remaining on his contract and…
Johnson to Leicester?
The former England supremo and Tigers legend touted as a possible replacement for Cockerill. Aaron Mauger, interim Tigers boss, has said he expects Martin Johnson to be considered as a replacement for recently departed Richard Cockerill. Cockerill lost his position as Tigers DoR in the after athletes of the New Years Day defeat at home…
All Blacks: Are they being greedy?
Row continues to rumble on with RFU over appearance fees So, the All Blacks will be playing at jolly old Twickers next season after all. No, not against England but it will still undoubtedly be the richest match in their history. The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRFU) have confirmed a fixture with the Barbarians to…
Cockerill axed by Leicester as Sarries defeat proves too much
New Years Day defeat spells the end of a 25 year association with the Welford Road outfit. On the coaching staff since 2004, taking the top job in 2010, on a permanent basis after he had won the premiership crown as acting head coach, he won a record 10th title for the club in 2013….
Could Gatland really leave Wales in the summer?
Reports surfaced over the weekend that Warren Gatland was to end his near decade in charge of Wales after this summer’s British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand. The Daily Mail article suggests that Gatland has grown weary living 12,000 miles away from his family, whom he sees just four times a year, and…
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