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Ireland's Kiss expects Wales to be positive

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:10:00 GMT

Ireland defence coach Les Kiss is braced for an all-out attacking approach from Wales on Saturday, claiming: “I cannot see them holding back.”

Wales reveal Six Nations frustrations

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:24:00 GMT

Jonathan Thomas admits Wales have endured an “incredibly frustrating” RBS 6 Nations campaign ahead of Saturday’s salvage mission against Ireland in Dublin.

Rugby fans' guide to a perfect international day

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Here is WalesOnline's guide to the best places to eat, drink and be merry in Cardiff's lively city centre before, during and after the Six Nations championship.

Mathieu Bastareaud benched by France

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

MATHIEU BASTAREAUD will be on the bench when France continue their bid for an RBS Six Nations grand slam against Italy on Sunday.

Llanelli have to battle for victory

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

LLANELLI were made to work hard for victory over Glamorgan Wanderers at Parc y Scarlets last night, writes Tony Poole.

Bradley Davies has big waening for Irish stars

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BLUES second row Bradley Davies has warned Irish twin towers Paul O’Connell and Donncha O’Callaghan he is not going to take a backward step in the Croke Park cauldron on Saturday.

Geordan Murphy lifted by Ireland vote of confidence

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

IRELAND full-back Geordan Murphy says he has been lifted by the major vote of confidence provided by coach Declan Kidney ahead of Saturday’s match with Wales.

Stephen finds a new face in Sexton holding the keys to the Irish No 10

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

STEPHEN Jones will be missing a familiar foe at the start of Saturday’s Six Nations showdown against Ireland at Croke Park.

Grant boost for Bridgend

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BRIDGEND Rugby Club have received a major cash boost after becoming one of the beneficiaries of a much-needed grant.

Irish blast ‘warthog’ Warren Gatland

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

WARREN Gatland has come under fire from the Irish Independent newspaper who labelled him “as snappy and rational as a menopausal warthog”.

Welsh star braced for a set-piece battle in Dublin

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ADAM Jones knows all about how perception can be misleading in rugby.

Tito plans warm welcome for the returning Nicky

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BLUES captain Paul Tito has told Gloucester fly-half Nicky Robinson to expect a warm welcome in Cardiff this weekend.

Bradley Davies: "Fans and teammates have helped me through"

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BLUES second row Bradley Davies has revealed his huge gratitude over the support from the Welsh public and his team-mates following the death of his mother.

Martyn Williams honoured to lead Wales

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BLUES flanker Martyn Williams has spoken of his honour after being handed the captain’s armband against Ireland for Saturday’s Six Nations showdown.

Bradley Davies says big thank-you to fans and his Wales pals for support

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BRADLEY DAVIES has revealed his huge gratitude over the support he has received from the Welsh public and his team-mates following the death of his mother.

Gwyn Jones: Wales have to win, or else it will prove we’ve gone backwards

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THE game against Ireland is the last chance for Wales to come away from this season with something tangible to be proud of.

Mathieu Bastareaud benced by France

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

MATHIEU BASTAREAUD will be on the bench when France continue their bid for an RBS Six Nations grand slam against Italy on Sunday.

Murphy’s flavour of the Irish month

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

IT says much about the transformation of Geordan Murphy’s international fortunes that he’s keeping Lions Test star Rob Kearney out of the Ireland team to face Wales this weekend.

Our Warren called a ‘menopausal warthog’ as Irish newspaper hurls insults at Wales

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

WARREN GATLAND and his Wales team have become the subject of an extraordinary blast from one of Ireland’s leading newspapers ahead of Saturday’s big Croke Park showdown.

Bradley Davies says big thank-you to dans and his Wales pals for support

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BRADLEY DAVIES has revealed his huge gratitude over the support he has received from the Welsh public and his team-mates following the death of his mother.

Our Warren called a ‘menopausal warthog’ as Irish say Wales team easy to dislike

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

WARREN GATLAND and his Wales team have become the subject of an extraordinary blast from one of Ireland’s leading newspapers ahead of Saturday’s big Croke Park showdown.

Martyn Williams wants patience from Wales

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:43:00 GMT

Martyn Williams believes patience will be critical when Wales aim to ambush Ireland’s Triple Crown ambitions in Dublin on Saturday.

Nikki Walker signs new Ospreys deal

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:00 GMT

The Ospreys are delighted to confirm that Scottish international Nikki Walker has signed a new contract.

Warren Gatland urges Shane Williams to tame pal Tommy Bowe

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

WALES coach Warren Gatland has challenged Shane Williams to get the better of Ospreys team-mate Tommy Bowe when the two clash this weekend.

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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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