Wales

Meg Jones Inspires Red Roses to 62-24 Triple Crown Rout of Wales

Meg Jones produced a star turn as England's Red Roses thrashed Wales 62-24 in Bristol to seal back-to-back Women's Six Nations triple crowns.

Rugby Union · 4/25/2026

'In Kate Williams We Trust': Squidge Rugby on Wales Women's Statement Defeat

Squidge Rugby's deep-dive on Wales women's narrow defeat to France was, for once, a film about optimism rather than autopsy. The hosts argued the gap between the two sides has visibly closed — and that Kate Williams has become the kind of leader Wales have been hunting for years.

Rugby Union · 4/23/2026

'It's Not Talent, It's Exposure': How the WRU Dismantled Its Own National Team

Squidge Rugby's long-form investigation into the collapse of the Wales men's national team lays the blame squarely on the Welsh Rugby Union, mapping out how academy cuts, punishing NatWest loans, executive pay rises and hands-off senior coaching produced a 25-in-28 losing record since the 2023 World Cup.

Rugby Union · 4/14/2026

'Stick With Your On-Field Decision': Nigel Owens Breaks Down the Six Nations TMO Mess

Former Test referee Nigel Owens has delivered his verdict on the Six Nations' two most contested refereeing decisions, arguing that the TMO intervened outside protocol in England's loss to France and that Italy's try against Wales should have stood with a penalty only — while warning that advantage law consistency is becoming rugby's next grey area.

Rugby Union · 3/24/2026

Waratahs Hold Firm at Allianz Stadium to Defeat the Blues

The New South Wales Waratahs defeated the Blues at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, finishing first in the classified result of their 2026 season meeting. With the home side maintaining its advantage over the visitors, the Waratahs secured a significant win against high-quality opposition, while the Blues had to settle for second.

Rugby · 3/21/2026

Wales Deliver at Principality Stadium to See Off Italy in Six Nations

Wales claimed a home win over Italy at Principality Stadium in the 2026 Six Nations, finishing first ahead of the visitors in a straightforward final classification. The result underlined Wales’ ability to convert home advantage into victory, while Italy were left unable to overturn the expected order away from home.

Rugby · 3/15/2026

Queensland Reds Hold Firm at Suncorp to See Off Waratahs

Queensland Reds defeated New South Wales Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium on 14 March 2026, finishing first ahead of the visitors in a significant inter-state clash. With limited event data available, the key story is the Reds making home advantage count and holding station from their starting designation as the home side to the top of the final classification.

Rugby · 3/14/2026

Ireland Make Home Advantage Count Against Wales at Aviva Stadium

Ireland secured a home victory over Wales at Aviva Stadium in the Six Nations 2026, finishing first with Wales classified second. With limited official detail available, the key story is Ireland’s effective use of home advantage in a high-profile championship fixture.

Rugby · 3/7/2026

Waratahs Hold Firm at Allianz Stadium to Defeat Hurricanes

New South Wales Waratahs defeated the Hurricanes at Allianz Stadium on Friday evening, finishing first in the official classification with the visitors second. With limited event data available, the key takeaway is a professional home victory for the Waratahs, who converted home advantage into a strong early-season result in 2026.

Rugby · 3/6/2026

'Never in Doubt, Big Jim': Finn Russell on Scotland's Gritty Welsh Escape and the Triple Crown Chance

Finn Russell praises Wales' best performance 'for a while', admits doubt at half-time, and sets Scotland's sights on France before an Irish triple crown tilt.

Rugby · 2/23/2026