George North
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Jamie Heaslip wins World Rugby’s try of the decade award
- International
- December 8, 2020, 08:12
Former New Zealand captain Richie McCaw and Jessy Tremouliere of France have been named World Rugby’s men’s and women’s 15s players of the decade. Th(...)

Wales finally pull clear of Italy’s grip in another lacklustre display
- International
- December 5, 2020, 19:22
Wales 38 Italy 18 Wales delivered another unconvincing display under head coach Wayne Pivac as their poor Autumn Nations Cup campaign ended with a 38(...)

Rugby Stats: James Lowe makes instant impact on Ireland attack
- International
- November 19, 2020, 06:00
During a wide-ranging interview earlier in the week Mako Vunipola referenced James Lowe describing him as “one of the best wingers in Europe for the p(...)

Justin Tipuric returns to Wales team to face Ireland
- Rugby
- November 11, 2020, 12:38
Wayne Pivac says he would be disappointed if there was no pressure as Wales prepare to launch their Autumn Nations Cup campaign. Wales face opening o(...)

Alun Wyn Jones to become rugby’s most capped international
- Rugby
- October 29, 2020, 12:22
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones will become rugby’s most capped international on Saturday with a record 149th Test appearance. Jones, who has made nine (...)

Gerry Thornley: After 32 weeks the Six Nations is back up for grabs
- International
- October 20, 2020, 06:00
The 2020 Six Nations resumes this week 32-weeks after it was brought to a truly shuddering halt with the postponement of, first, the Ireland-Italy gam(...)

Worst sporting moment: Wales beat Ireland in Wellington - the one which really got away
- International
- August 25, 2020, 06:00
Eventually you make a pact with yourself. Enough of these dazed walks up Jones’ Road as the light declines. Sam Maguire winters in Kerry or Ulster. I(...)

Owen Doyle: World Rugby and Six Nations must make example of Eddie Jones
- International
- March 19, 2020, 06:00
In the disappointing reality of having no matches to comment upon, much is being written about disciplinary issues – no bad thing. Here’s my take on (...)

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones to equal Test record with 148th cap
- International
- March 12, 2020, 12:58
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones will equal the world record for most international rugby union appearances in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash again(...)

Owen Doyle: It’s time for referees to stop chatting and hand out punishments
- International
- March 12, 2020, 07:00
Sadly, and wisely, there was no game for Ireland in Rome. But the fare on offer in Twickenham would have better suited the Coliseum. Too often England(...)