Cian is a writer who has written for football and rugby publications. He is an avid Wales and Ospreys supporter, and has played age grade rugby growing up. He has come to Read Rugby with a wealth of knowledge and breadth of interest.
Promoter, Eddie Hearn gestures after the William Crolla vs Glenn Byrne fight at the Planet Ice Arena, Altrincham, England, United Kingdom on 3 April 2026 Credit: Luke Williams/Every Second Media
Joe Roberts of Scarlets with a head bandage and bloody on his face during the European Challenge Cup Semi-Final match Llanelli Scarlets vs Glasgow Warriors at Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, United Kingdom, 29th April 2023 (Photo by Craig Thomas/News Images)
Ospreys Fly-half Jack Walsh (15) sidesteps Gloucester Rugby Back Row Zach Mercer (8) during the European Challenge Cup match between Gloucester Rugby and Ospreys at the Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester, United Kingdom on 12 April 2024.
Moana Pasifika are facing an uncertain future, with reports indicating the club’s current ownership group will step away at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. According to a report on Tuesday afternoon, Moana’s playing group was earlier in the day informed by the current owners that the franchise would not play on […]
Union Bordeaux Bègles have made securing Louis Bielle-Biarrey’s future their top priority as the Top 14 season approaches its final stretch. With just one year remaining on his current deal, the France international winger has emerged as a key focus for the club, who are keen to tie down one of their most valuable assets […]
Dragons have become Wales’ unlikely standard-bearers in Europe, booking a place in the European Rugby Challenge Cup semi-finals for the first time in a decade after a dramatic 35–32 win over Zebre Parma in Italy. In a season where domestic form has faltered, the Gwent side have found a different edge in Europe; one built […]
General view of the Principality Stadium ahead of the Guinness Six Nations match Wales vs France at Principality Stadium, Cardiff, United Kingdom, 15th February 2026 (Photo by Andrew Lewis/News Images)
Keira Bevan of Bristol Bears in action during the Premiership Women’s Rugby match between Bristol Bears Women and Harlequins Women at Principality Stadium, Cardiff, UK on 28 March 2026.
Head Coach Sean Lynn of Wales watches his players warm up before the Women’s Six Nations Rugby match between Wales Women and England Women at Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales on 29 March 2025.
Tom Rogers of Wales scores his sides first try during the Quilter Nations Series match between Wales and New Zealand at Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales on 22 November 2025.
Scotland’s Rachel Malcolm, Ireland’s Erin King, France’s Manae Feleu, England’s Meg Jones, Wales’ Kate Williams and Italy’s Silvia Turani during the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations Launch in Guinness Old Brewer’s Yard, London, England, Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (Photo by Dan Sheridan / Inpho)
Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham during the 2024 Guinness Women’s Six Nations Championship Round 5 between Wales and Italy in Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales Saturday, April 27th, 2024 (Photo by Tom Maher / Inpho)
