The Welsh rugby union team have released their new home jersey for the 2013-15 season unveiling their shirt at Milennium Stadium last week. The new Red dragons kit was launched by Welsh rugby internationals Alun Wyn Jones, Leigh Halfpenny and Sam Warburton along with several hundreds of fans dubbed "The Army of Red". The home jersey is red based with black and white trim on … [Read more...]
If Wales are the best Europe have to offer I feel sorry for Northern Hemipshere Rugby fans
Wales claimed their second successive 6 Nations title on the weekend, cementing their status as the dominant presence in Northern Hemisphere Rugby over the last two years. In between sweeping all before them in Europe's premier competition though they lost 4 times to an injury ravaged Wallabies' team, were hammered by the All Blacks and beaten at home by both the Pumas and the … [Read more...]
6Nations Preview with @TheCoalFaceBlog & @Total_Flanker – Wales v England
After an intriguing Six Nations which threw up plenty of surprises the title will be decided in the final round, with the entire competition resting on the result of the clash between Wales and England at Millennium Stadium. An English side brimming with confidence following their demolition of the world champions late last year has been the pace-setter throughout the … [Read more...]
Six Nations Preview – Wales v Ireland at Millennium Stadium with @HarpinOnRugby and @TheCoalFaceBlog
The Six Nations holds extra significance this year, with places on the Lions' tour of Australia up for grabs. Ahead of this weekend's opening round of matches we thought we'd ask the experts from each of the countries involved to give us their thoughts. For Wales' game against Ireland at Millennium Stadium we enlisted the help of the boys from The Coal Face, while responding … [Read more...]
Will Genia and Wallaby Pack unpick Wales – Australia 27-19 Wales
On a fine evening in Brisbane Australia showed just what they can do with ball in hand and the forwards on fire. With a supply of good ball Will Genia inspired the team to put pace and power into the game and show Wales that the Six Nations Champions will not have an easy time down under. Genia The first half and Australia had a strong grip on the game, if not on the … [Read more...]