The 2009/2010 Season is fast approaching and again the WREX Room will be open for all Autumn Internationals as usual – Dates: Autumn 2009 – November 7th – New Zealand –  K O –  5.15pm November 13th – Samoa         –  K O  – 7.30pm November 20th – Argentina     –  K O  – 2.30pm November 28th – Australia     –   K O – 5.15pm Six …

After an outstanding 6 Nations in which the Welsh Team won the Grand Slam in 2005, the Welsh public are looking forward to the Autumn Internationals with great anticipation. New Zealand are the Tri Nations Champions but were lucky to beat Wales in 2004 – Joe Rokocoko being their saviour, South Africa have a very strong side at present though …

I was astounded to read that Sir Clive Woodward said that this tour was the toughest ever faced by the Lions in New Zealand. I wonder what Dr Jack Mathews, who had to sail to New Zealand and pay a hefty deposit before they played a game, thought of that comment! Phil Bennett would have had a wry smile thinking …

Wales claim their first Grand Slam since 1978 with a historic victory in Cardiff. A truely great day for Mike Ruddock, his team and the people of Wales.   Wales 32 (16) Tries: Jenkins, Morgan Cons: Jones 2 Pens: Henson, Jones 4 Drop: Henson Ireland: 20 (6) Tries: Horan, Murphy Cons: Humphreys 2 Pens: O’Gara 2 Wales: K Morgan; M …

Wales travelled to Italy with some degree of apprehension following the fine win against England at Cardiff. All the players, supporters and management team were aware that Wales had lost on their previous trip to Rome 2 years previously. However, the game resulted in a surprisingly easy win for Wales, especially considering how close a game the Italians had given …

The death this week of our dear friend Norman Gale has cast a dark shadow over this weekend’s International. Norman had a massive heart attack at his home on Monday, and never recovered. His death has surprised and shaken all rugby players and supporters around the world. Norman was immensely popular and respected throughout rugby and even though his appearance …

What an atmosphere! What a result! Wales at last turned their potential into a victory, though it wasn’t pretty. However, having played well against the big guns over the last 18 months and just lost, most welsh supporters would settle for a win without playing that well. The pre-match atmosphere inside and outside the Millennium stadium was fantastic. Bryn Terfil, …

Harry Bowcott, the former British and Irish Lions outside half, has died at the age of 97. He was the oldest surviving Welsh rugby international and one of our first Welsh Rugby Honda Hall of Fame heroes. Born in Cardiff, Bowcott made his debut for Wales in the victory over Scotland at Swansea in 1929 and went on to captain …

The Autumn Internationals had two aims 1.) to increase much needed revenue for the WRU and 2.) to give Mike Ruddock the opportunity to get to know his players and their abilities before setting out to improve on last years dismal performance in the 6 Nations Tournament. I believe on both counts there has been a measure of success. David …