Interview with Rob and Rhodri Jones

With the politics surrounding the modern game in Wales it is refreshing to sit down and talk about rugby. This is exactly what I did earlier this week with Scrum V favourite Robert Jones and his brother Rhodri. They were speaking about their website www.rugbysuccess.com and how it will be re-launched in the near future.

Rob told me that “It’s all about developing aspiring players with an online resource using the six pillars. It is providing information for those looking to make their mark in the game.”

WRU Trial Match Teams Announced

PROBABLES:
Liam Williams (Scarlets), Alex Cuthbert (Cardiff Blues), Jonathan Davies (Scarlets), Jamie Roberts (Racing Metro), Jordan Williams (Scarlets), Dan Biggar (Ospreys), Mike Phillips (Racing Metro), Gethin Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), Ken Owens (Scarlets), Adam Jones (Ospreys), Alun Wyn Jones (Capt) (Ospreys), Luke Charteris (Perpignan), Josh Turnbull (Scarlets), Aaron Shingler (Scarlets), Taulupe Faletau (Newport Gwent Dragons).
Replacements:
Scott Baldwin (Ospreys), Aaron Jarvis (Ospreys), Samson Lee (Scarlets), Lewis Evans (Newport Gwent Dragons), Josh Navidi (Cardiff Blues), Rhodri Williams (Scarlets), Sam Davies (Ospreys), Dafydd Hewitt (Cardiff Blues).

How Touch Rugby Can Improve Its Sister-Sport

As the regular season comes to a close in the Northern Hemisphere it is back to pre-season training for the elite players and an international tour if they are very lucky. The amateur game however, stops in the off season and players lose fitness and match practice. It does not have to be this way, whilst rugby union is on hold; it is a chance to try another format of the game.

Probables V Possibles Squads

Probables Squad:
Forwards:
Gethin Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), Owen Evans (Dragons), Rhys Gill (Saracens), Ken Owens (Scarlets), Scott Baldwin (Ospreys), Adam Jones (Ospreys), Samson Lee (Scarlets), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys) (Captain), Luke Charteris (Perpignan), Jake Ball (Scarlets), Ryan Jones (Bristol), Aaron Shingler (Scarlets), Josh Navidi (Blues), Dan Lydiate (Racing Metro), Taulupe Faletau (Dragons).
Backs:
Rhodri Williams (Scarlets), Mike Phillips (Racing Metro), Dan Biggar (Ospreys), Sam Davies (Ospreys), Jon Davies (Scarlets), Jamie Roberts (Racing Metro), Gavin Henson (Bath), Alex Cuthbert (Cardiff Blues), George North (Northampton), Hallam Amos (Dragons), Liam Williams (Scarlets).

Possible Line-Up For The 'Possibles'

It was announced today that the ‘Probables Vs Possibles’ trial match will go ahead on the 30^th of May at the Liberty stadium. With tickets as cheap as £1 for children and £5 for adults it promises to be an affordable way to see top international talent. So here is my possible line up for the ‘possibles’, a team packed full of youthful adventure and flair.

Who Should Wales Take To South Africa?

Wales are thankfully not in the same boat as England this summer. The English will be missing a host of influential players as they travel to New Zealand. With the regions underperforming this year Wales will have players in camp far earlier and be set for the difficult task in South Africa. The question is should Wales take their strongest available squad?

Pontypridd Pushing Against the Status-Quo

It has been a bittersweet season at Pontypridd. They remain leaps and bounds ahead of the rest of the Welsh Premiership and reached the semi-final stage of the British and Irish cup. For all of their on-field success, off the pitch they are still losing an ongoing battle.