Rugby

Wales struggled against the All Blacks, weren't impressive against Samoa, took advantage of Argentina's mistakes and were blown away by Australia.

Dec 2, 2009 - Neil Hughes

The Scarlets rugby club recently unveiled a lifesize bronze statue to commemorate the life of Ray Gravell, rugby legend, actor, broadcaster and Welshman.

Dec 2, 2009 - Neil Hughes

Last year's Heineken Cup champions Leinster look to have an easy group with which to start their title defence.

Oct 7, 2009 - Neil Hughes

Cardiff Blues lost agonizingly in the semis last year, Toulouse are always a threat. Quins are recovering from the 'BloodGate' affair and Sale Sharks can cause problems.

Oct 7, 2009 - Neil Hughes

Stade Francais look to have a comfortable group this season, but Edinburgh are playing well, Ulster will be strong at home and Bath will be glad to be back playing rugby.

Oct 7, 2009 - Neil Hughes

A candidate for this year's 'Pool of Death', The Ospreys and Leicester lock horns for the 2nd season running and are joined by Clermont. Viadana are the cannon fodder.

Oct 7, 2009 - Neil Hughes

On paper Heineken Cup Pool 2 should be a comfortable qualification for Biarritz, but could the inconsistent Basques fail to turn up again?

Oct 7, 2009 - Neil Hughes

Pool 1 is one of the strongest in the Heineken European rugby Cup, with Magners league champions Munster, previous winners Northampton, Perpignan and Treviso.

Oct 6, 2009 - Neil Hughes

Who are Wales playing in the 2009 autumn internationals? Have they got any injuries and will all the players be available for the fixtures?

Sep 30, 2009 - Neil Hughes

How The Springboks beat Australia and New Zealand to become Tri Nations rugby champions after beating the British and Irish Lions in the Summer.

Sep 13, 2009 - Neil Hughes

South Africa beat the New Zealand All Blacks in Hamilton to win their first Tri Nations championship since 2004. The Springboks beat the Kiwis for the third time this yea

Sep 12, 2009 - Neil Hughes

The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales is one of the world's great sports stadiums. This iconic venue is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Sep 3, 2009 - Neil Hughes

The Haka, the Maori challenge performed by the All Blacks, the New Zealand rugby union team is a fearsome sight. Here are the best and worst Haka responses

Aug 24, 2009 - Neil Hughes

Before every match, the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team perform the Haka, a fearsome Maori challenge. Here are five of the best and worst opposition responses.

Aug 23, 2009 - Neil Hughes

Rugby Sevens has been accepted as an Olympic sport in the Rio de Janeiro Games in 2016. What is it? And how does Sevens differ from the full version of rugby?

Aug 13, 2009 - Neil Hughes

Rugby is set to rejoin the Olympic family after an absence of over 90 years. The IOC's executive board recommended that rugby and golf are included in the 2016 Games

Aug 13, 2009 - Neil Hughes

Harlequins player banned for 1 year for faking a blood injury, Bath players resign after refusing to take drug test and French centre faces ban for lying to police in NZ.

Aug 13, 2009 - Neil Hughes

The IRB have taken a safety first option by awarding England the 2015 RWC before breaking new ground with Japan hosting the tournament in 2019.

Jul 28, 2009 - Neil Hughes

The class of 2009 restored some pride in the Lions concept and despite losing the series 2-1 to South Africa played some scintillating rugby and made a lot of friends.

Jul 17, 2009 - Neil Hughes

Can the British and Irish Lions beat South Africa in the three test series about to be played? Can McGeechan pull off another master stroke as he did in 1997?

Jun 16, 2009 - Neil Hughes

The draw for the 2009/10 Heineken rugby Cup has been made, with champions Leinster getting a favourable group. The race to the Heineken Cup final in Paris starts here!

Jun 9, 2009 - Neil Hughes

With three games gone, the British Lions have been spectacularly good and very, very bad. They have struggled to beat two of the weakest teams they will meet..

Jun 7, 2009 - Neil Hughes

The British Lions opened their South Africa tour in unconvincing style. The scratch Royal XV pushed them all the way at Rustenburg but three late tries saved the Lions.

Jun 1, 2009 - Neil Hughes

The final qualifier for the 2010 Heineken Cup has been decided. Newport Gwent Dragons beat Italian side Calvisano for the last place.

May 30, 2009 - Neil Hughes

In 1974, the British Lions left to tour South Africa in a storm of anti apartheid demonstrations and government condemnation. They returned as, 'The Invincibles'.

May 27, 2009 - Neil Hughes