Major broadcast change for England rugby clashes as Sky Sports lose TV rights to Autumn Internationals
SKY SPORTS have lost the rights to this year’s Autumn International series. And that will lead to England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland rugby fans watching on a new channel. Steve Borthwick’s Red Rose face mouthwatering clashes at home to New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, as well as Japan. And for the first time, TNT […]
Rugby-Wales' Jenkins ruled out of November tests, targets Six Nations comeback
(Reuters) - Wales lock Dafydd Jenkins will miss the November internationals as he recovers from knee and shoulder surgery, but said on Tuesday he is hopeful of returning to fitness in time for the Six Nations.
Wales boss Warren Gatland calls up uncapped duo ahead of autumn internationals
Wales boss Warren Gatland has named two uncapped players in a 35-strong squad for the Autumn Nations Series.New Zealand-born Scarlets wing Blair Murray – he qualifies for Wales via his mother – and Gloucester’s former England Under-20 lock Freddie Thomas have both made the squad ahead of games against Fiji, Australia and South Africa in November.Dragons scrum-half Rhodri Williams, who has not played for Wales since 2014, is recalled along with the likes of Leicester prop Nicky Smith, Gloucester backs Gareth Anscombe and Max Llewellyn, plus Scarlets back Tom Rogers.Ospreys hooker Dewi Lake, meanwhile, retains the captaincy after leading...