Wales

The ‘siege mentality’ and support from afar that will guide the Lions

There were plenty of surprises in Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions 37-man squad, but selecting Alun Wyn Jones as his captain was far less of a revelation and one which could galvanise the tourists in South Africa.
8 May 2021

Picking Lions - Gary Heatly’s British and Irish Lions Squad

Warren Gatland names his squad on Thursday to take on the Springboks, but first, Gary Heatly rounds off TRU's selections.
5 May 2021

Picking Lions – Chris Heal’s British and Irish Lions Squad

With Warren Gatland’s British and Irish Lions squad being announced on Thursday, it is Chris Heal's turn to pick his 36-man party to take to South Africa.
4 May 2021

Picking Lions – Joe Harvey’s British and Irish Lions Squad

With the squad for the British and Irish Lions announced on Thursday, TRU’s Joe Harvey has put together his 36-man squad for the Tour to South Africa.
3 May 2021

Schedule for Six Nations 2022 unveiled

Six Nations champions Wales will begin their title defence against Ireland as they fixtures for the 2022 edition was unveiled.
29 April 2021

Wales unveil fixtures for autumn series

The Welsh Rugby Union have confirmed the fixtures for the autumn series that will kick-off from 30th October.
26 April 2021

Hannah Jones: Stand-in skipper looking to help ‘elusive’ Welsh backline click

The Women Six Nations has not gone the way Wales would have wanted, but stand-in captain Hannah Jones is looking to end the campaign on a high + Georgia Evans talks about the importance of the set-piece ahead of Scotland challenge.
23 April 2021

Alun Wyn Jones signs one-year contract extension with Welsh Rugby Union and Ospreys

Wales skipper Alun Wyn Jones has signed a one-year contract extension with the Welsh Rugby Union and Ospreys.
21 April 2021

Joe Harvey Column: Lions coaches give us an insight into selection

Following the British and Irish Lions coaching announcement on Tuesday morning, TRU’s Joe Harvey has written his thoughts as to how he thinks Warren Gatland’s Lions will shape-up for the tour to South Africa.
18 April 2021

Calendar clashes, taking a back seat and being second or third choice - A Lions Tour like no other

Following the announcement of the British and Irish Lions’ coaching announcement for the upcoming tour to South Africa, Warren Gatland, Gregor Townsend, Steve Tandy and Robin McBryde discussed this summer's trip to face the Springboks.
17 April 2021

Former Wales and British & Irish Lions skipper John Dawes dies aged 80

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions skipper John Dawes has passed away at the age of 80 following a a period of ill health.
17 April 2021

Steve Tandy says Scotland players 'have definitely put their hands up' for Lions selection

Steve Tandy, along with Gregor Townsend, will be part of Warren Gatland's coaching group for the Lions tour this summer and the Scottish contingent heading to South Africa is likely to grow.
14 April 2021

Warren Gatland names fresh and exciting coaching group for British and Irish Lions tour

The British and Irish Lions boss has announced his backroom staff for this summer's tour of South Africa and it will be a new group of coaches tasked with defeating the world champions.
13 April 2021

Donna Rose Exclusive: “I want to share my experience of living with Borderline Personality Disorder to help others”

Wales prop Donna Rose chats to Gary Heatly about her international debut, her remarkable journey in the game and why she wants to continue the conversation about borderline personality disorder.
9 April 2021

Picture perfect: Blast from the past can set Wales on road to a bright future

Ahead of their Women's Six Nations opener in Vannes this weekend, Gary Heatly heard from Wales' captain, Siwan Lillicrap.
2 April 2021

TRU's Team of the Six Nations 2021 and Verdict

After the rearranged France v Scotland game on Friday night, the TRU team have picked their Six Nations XV of the tournament.
29 March 2021

Taulupe Faletau, Louis Rees-Zammit among nominees for Six Nations Player of the Championship

Wales and Ireland have dominated the nominees for the Six Nations Player of the Championship for the recently concluded 2021 edition.
29 March 2021

TRU Talks: Hadleigh Parkes on Wales and life in Japan

With the dust beginning to settle on Wales' Six Nations campaign, Chris Heal is joined by Hadleigh Parkes to look back on the championships for Wayne Pivac's side + they discuss life in Japan.
23 March 2021

France move to third place in World Rugby Rankings

France and Ireland have made progress in the World Rugby Rankings following the conclusion of the latest round of Six Nations played last weekend.
23 March 2021

TRU's Team of the Six Nations 2021: Round 5

After an amazing Super Saturday, we look at Round 5 of the Guinness Six Nations 2021 and the TRU team have picked their XV from the weekend's games.
22 March 2021