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.
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)
Lleucu George of Wales during the Women’s Six Nations Rugby match between Wales Women and England Women at Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales on 29 March 2025.
Courtney Lawes will leave CA Brive at the end of the season. This brings his two-year spell in France to a close and ends his rugby exile as a move to Sale Sharks looks to be finalised. The 37-year-old’s return to the Gallagher Premiership puts him straight back into the England conversation, with the next […]
After getting a call-up by Steve Tandy this Spring to Wales’ wider competition squad, the uncapped Dragon has his sights firmly set on breaking into the international setup. The 22-year-old utility forward was initially invited into the training camp before this year’s Six Nations. However, after an injury to Taine Plumtree, Ryan Woodman was called […]
South Africa’s Eben Etzebeth celebrates after the 2025 Quilter Nations Series game between Wales and South Africa in Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Saturday, November 29, 2025 (Photo by Laszlo Geczo / Inpho)
