Ben James
Digital Sports Writer at Wales on Sunday
Photoshop merchant and podcast man | Apathetic rugby writer
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5 days ago |
walesonline.co.uk | Ben James
The Wales captain's performance divided opinion on Friday nightSuch is the nature of a British and Irish Lions tour, the days that followed the tour opener against Argentina in Dublin have been fairly reactionary. Time is scarce on these tours, with just five more warm-up matches left until the first Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane.
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1 week ago |
walesonline.co.uk | Ben James
Roman Kemp is back for Soccer Aid 2025 and has history when it comes to celebrity football matchesSoccer Aid regular Roman Kemp will once again be donning his boots this weekend, turning out for England against the Rest of the World XI at Old Trafford on Sunday. Wearing the Three Lions on his chest makes a change for the popular One Show and radio presenter. In past Soccer Aids, the Los Angeles-born Kemp has turned out for the Rest of the World side thanks to his dual citizenship.
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2 weeks ago |
walesonline.co.uk | Ben James
Wales now head to Italy for the World Championship with their head coach given lots of options to pick fromWales U20s coach Richard Whiffin says he has some difficult decisions ahead when it comes to naming his squad for the World Championship in Italy, as he praised the improved strength in depth at age-grade level. His side ended their preparations for the upcoming tournament with a seven-try 47-19 victory over Italy at the Arms Park on Friday.
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2 weeks ago |
walesonline.co.uk | Ben James
The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyondHere are your rugby morning headlines for Saturday, June 14. The Ospreys have signed South African centre Evardi Boshoff on a permanent basis following two successful loan spells. The 26-year-old initially joined the Ospreys on loan for the second-half of the 23/24 campaign, before spending last season on loan with them as well. Having made 23 appearances for the club, his performances quickly made him a fan favourite.
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2 weeks ago |
walesonline.co.uk | Ben James
The latest rugby news and headlines from Wales and beyondHere are your rugby evening headlines for Friday, June 13. Former Welsh Rugby Union president Des Barnett has died at the age of 91. Barnett served the Mid District for 20 years as their WRU member before becoming president of the union in 1986. 52 at the time, he was the youngest president in the WRU's history.
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Nothing yet on a kicking coach. Leigh Halfpenny has been offered the role on a part-time basis, with a move to France next year on the cards.
Matt Sherratt, as reported by WalesOnline previously, confirmed as Wales' interim coach for the summer tour of Japan. Backroom staff of Danny Wilson, Gethin Jenkins, T. Rhys Thomas and Adam Jones also announced. https://t.co/j1w99LbT9u
Matt Sherratt, as reported by WalesOnline previously, confirmed as Wales' interim coach for the summer tour of Japan. Backroom staff of Danny Wilson, Gethin Jenkins, T. Rhys Thomas and Adam Jones also announced. https://t.co/j1w99LbT9u
Bring back the ‘Big Five’ to pick the squad for Japan
Squad to select but no coach to pick it — mess that sums up Welsh rugby As Wales head for Japan in July aiming to halt a run of 17 straight defeats they leave behind domestic turmoil with one of the four WRU regions facing the axe | ✍️ @sjamesjourno https://t.co/uw29WHXEgF
