List of Wales national rugby union team results 1 language Deutsch Edit links Article Talk English Read Edit View history More Read Edit View history From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The following is a list of Wales national rugby union teamresults since the first match in 1881. Alun Wyn Jones returns to the second row alongside Adam Beard, while Christ Tshiunza combines with Justin Tipuric and Taulupe Faletau in the back row. Maybe tomorrow or Saturday, but these are different circumstances. 14:00. Only 17 of 42 matches were won and three were drawn out. Joe Hawkins, 11. Whether you trace the roots of rugby back to the handball games played by the Romans at forts like Caerleon and Caerwent, the rough and tumble game of Normandy known as La Soule, the Cornish game of Hurling dating back to the Bronze Age or the inter-village Cnappan battles found in Pembrokeshire in the 17th century, there is no denying the game is a vital ingredient in the life-blood of the Welsh nation. Wales, paradoxically, were hamstrung by that very passion for rugby. "Theyve asked for the roof to be open so its open. Alan Phillips, the current Wales manager, was winning his first cap at hooker, while Mike Roberts was being restored to the second row after an absence of four years. Price went off with an eye injury amid Welsh mutterings about foul play to be replaced by Cardiff prop Mike Knill, winning his only cap. 17/3/1979 . This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. In addition to ensuring that players such as Gareth Edwards, who have made significant contributions to Welsh rugby, are rewarded for their efforts, this change will help to ensure that the Welsh national team is well supported in the future. Ken Owens (capt), 3. Tomos Williams, 1. In September, 1875 the South Wales Football Union was created in Brecon with the intention of playing matches with the principal clubs in the West of England and the neighbourhood the rugby rules will be the adopted code. Referee. WHEN England rolled up at the Arms Park in 1979 Wales were nearing the end of the greatest decade in their history. Kieran Hardy, 22. These players are all extremely talented and have helped the team to be successful. A look back at Wales V England in 1979 - North Wales Live When Rob Howleys side of 1999 matched that feat they did it in eight months. The Wales Rugby team are giants of rugby union in the Northern Hemisphere. List of Wales national rugby union team results - Wikipedia Taulupe Faletau. Last updated on 7 August 2012 7 August 2012. Henry Slade, 12. All you want to know about Wales Rugby Union Team - Sportycious We had a meeting to announce the team. The clubs new name reflects its rich history and tradition, and it is confident that fans of all ages will embrace it. Warren Gatland, the Wales head coach, faces the media, Get the latest Welsh rugby stories delivered straight to your inbox with our free newsletter, Young Wales international now working on a building site after rugby's turmoil leaves him unemployed, This time last term his career in professional rugby appeared to be taking off, but fate wasn't to be kind to the lad from west Wales, The 'biggest rugby hit you will see' sparks huge brawl watched by 300 million, Five players were given their marching orders during the course of the match, Willis Halaholo's tearful tribute to Rey Lee-Lo amid his family difficulties is so special, The Cardiff team-mates are more like brothers, and it has been a difficult time, Cardiff City beat Bristol City as Kaba and Philogene score but Perry Ng ends up in goal, The Bluebirds won the Severnside derby clash in Cardiff, Today's rugby news as Wales duo wanted by same club and Warburton makes Italy favourites, The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond, Swansea City defeat at Luton ends in chaos as Russell Martin sent off and escorted from pitch, The Swans slumped to a 1-0 defeat at Kenilworth Road, with Martin being dismissed late on, Cardiff v Ulster Live: Kick-off time, TV channel and score updates.
