Opinion
Wales player ratings vs Fiji | 2024 Autumn Nations Series
Wales fans arrived at the Principality Stadium hoping to see a morale-boosting win but came away in disappointment as Fiji made hi…
Martyn Thomas
10 Nov 2024, 10:13
Contributors
Martyn Thomas
@mcthomassport
A journalist, editor and author who is never happier than when talking to players, coaches and those involved in the game. Martyn has covered rugby since 2009 and is the author of World In Their Hands, which tells the story of the inaugural Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Gatland: 'Probably the wrong player has gone on as a replacement'
Warren Gatland has claimed Wales sent on the wrong replacement following Mason Grady’s first-half injury as Fiji claimed an hist…
Martyn Thomas
10 Nov 2024, 10:58
Analysis
Is there any cause for optimism in the ashes of Wales’ annus horribilis?
Where do Wales currently stand? We took a look at the numbers underpinning their record-equalling run of defeats in a bid to answe…
Martyn Thomas
11 Nov 2024, 9:24
Wales woes worsen as winger ruled out of rest of Autumn Nations Series
Mason Grady has been released from the Wales squad after it was confirmed he requires surgery on the ankle injury he sustained in …
Martyn Thomas
12 Nov 2024, 4:39
Will Muir among players added to England A squad but club-mate ruled out
Bath winger Will Muir is one of three players who have been added to the England A squad to face Australia A on Sunday, but club-m…
Martyn Thomas
12 Nov 2024, 7:15
Autumn Nations Series 2024: Everything you need to know about round three
The Autumn Nations Series 2024 resumes this weekend and the southern hemisphere sides will hope to continue their dominance.
Martyn Thomas
14 Nov 2024, 5:44
Interview
England’s future prepares to stake its claim at Twickenham Stoop
On Sunday afternoon, 23 players wearing white will hope to do what their senior England counterparts could not and beat a team of …
Martyn Thomas
14 Nov 2024, 8:00
What to watch in men’s rugby: International stars align
We are set for another busy couple of days of international rugby this weekend and you can watch some intriguing match-ups live an…
Martyn Thomas
14 Nov 2024, 10:00
Exclusive
‘It’s on you to impress’: How Bordeaux stay made England's Tom Willis
As images go, it is a vivid one. Tom Willis, all 191cm and 110kg of him, squashed behind the steering wheel of a Suzuki Swift as h…
Martyn Thomas
16 Nov 2024, 4:00
Wales issue update on Adam Beard injury
Wales will be without lock Adam Beard for their final match of the Autumn Nations Series, against South Africa in Cardiff on Satur…
Martyn Thomas
18 Nov 2024, 11:29
Autumn Nations Series 2024: Everything you need to know about round one
Ahead of what promises to be a brilliant opening weekend, we give you the lowdown on the Autumn Nations Series and the first two m…
Martyn Thomas
01 Nov 2024, 4:13
What to watch in women’s rugby: Tigers host Trailfinders in PWR
Two teams in need of some momentum to kickstart their Premiership Women’s Rugby seasons meet at Welford Road on Sunday, and you …
Martyn Thomas
31 Oct 2024, 9:29
Bristol prop Sarah Bern handed one-match ban as citing upheld
England prop Sarah Bern will miss Bristol Bears’ Premiership Women’s Rugby encounter with Harlequins on Friday after she picke…
Martyn Thomas
31 Oct 2024, 6:46
Ardie Savea gives verdict on Scott Robertson's All Blacks start
Ardie Savea has urged the All Blacks to embrace the challenge of playing England at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham as he admitted the…
Martyn Thomas
29 Oct 2024, 12:30
Leanne Infante enjoys winning finale with Saracens
Leanne Infante admitted feeling “a lot of emotion” as she bowed out of elite rugby, helping Saracens maintain their perfect st…
Martyn Thomas
28 Oct 2024, 11:07
What to watch in women’s rugby: PWR pace-setters Saracens host champions
Fresh from their first home Premiership Women’s Rugby defeat since June 2023, champions Gloucester-Hartpury face a daunting test…
Martyn Thomas
24 Oct 2024, 7:49
Welsh Rugby Union uses Lions funding to boost coaching pathways
The Welsh Rugby Union has used money from Royal London’s ‘Levelling the Playing Field’ fund to bolster its pathway coaching …
Martyn Thomas
24 Oct 2024, 5:25
Opinion
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 match schedule highlights shift in ambition
One fact laid bare by the release of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 match schedule on Tuesday was just how much the tournament…
Martyn Thomas
22 Oct 2024, 11:03
Analysis
Six Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 pool matches to get excited about
With the full fixture list confirmed and fans able to map out their team’s potential journey to the final at Twickenham on Septe…
Martyn Thomas
22 Oct 2024, 6:46
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe signs Super Rugby Aupiki deal
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe will get the opportunity to play alongside her niece Kerri Johnson having signed a deal with Blues Women …
Martyn Thomas
21 Oct 2024, 13:00
