Victory against old rivals Cardiff essential for Newport at end of tough week

Victory against old rivals Cardiff essential for Newport at end of tough week

NEWPORT need to end a difficult week on a high when the basement outfit welcome Cardiff to Rodney Parade in the Principality Premiership on Saturday afternoon (kick-off 2.30pm).

Six Dragons youngsters get Wales under-18s call

SIX Newport Gwent Dragons youngsters have been named in the Wales under-18s squad for their first international of the season in France.
Wales ready to pounce if rivals slip up, says Jonathan Davies

CENTRE Jonathan Davies believes Wales are ready to pounce in the race for the Six Nations title, writes Andrew Penman.
Warren Gatland's men are building momentum after Paris win

DÉJÀ VU? It certainly feels that way after Wales invoked the spirit of 2013 with a 20-13 victory over France in Paris.
We can still win Six Nations title, says George North

GEORGE North claimed Wales were right back in the hunt for the RBS 6 Nations title after a 20-13 win over France in Paris.
France 13 Wales 20

WALES kept their Six Nations title hopes alive with an historic and hard-earned 20-13 win over France in Paris.
Open letter from ex-Dragons chief, Gareth Davies

In my travels around Wales as WRU Chairman I have encountered a healthy appetite for information about how our vision for the future is being implemented.
We're all playing for our place, says Dan Biggar

OSPREYS star Dan Biggar admits every member of the squad is playing for their place when Wales take on France in Paris tomorrow night.
George North warned to up his game for Wales

WING wizard George North has been warned he must improve his form on the international stage if he is to remain first choice for Wales.
We must use home fans' passion against the French, says Leigh Halfpenny

TOULON star Leigh Halfpenny is aiming to turn the passionate Stade de France crowd against their own team on Saturday night.
France drop Mathieu Bastareaud for Wales clash

CENTRE Mathieu Bastareaud has been dropped to the bench for France's Six Nations game against Wales in Paris on Saturday.
Non, je ne regrette rien, says Dan Lydiate

WALES star Dan Lydiate insists he has no regrets about leaving Newport Gwent Dragons for Racing Metro as he returns to Paris this weekend.
Wales boss Gatland: France are under pressure to play rather than rely on sledgehammer approach

WALES boss Warren Gatland believes France will be feeling the heat to 'express themselves' in Paris on Saturday evening rather than just resorting to brute force.
Jonathan Davies ready to go toe-to-toe with teammate who 'has it all'

WALES' Jonathan Davies is preparing to go from playing alongside the man who "has it all" to lining up opposite him.
Alun Wyn Jones: Mercurial French certain to give Wales a warm welcome up front

ALUN Wyn Jones admits that Wales are uncertain of what awaits them in Paris on Saturday evening but knows one thing is assured – they will get a brutal welcome from France’s tight five.
After winning in Paris with the Dragons, Taulupe Faletau hunts repeat with Wales

TAULUPE Faletau knows that it will take a mammoth effort against the beefy French pack if he is to enjoy victory in Paris for the second time this season.
Shaun Edwards: Wales at their best when sticking rigidly to Plan A

SHAUN Edwards believes Wales reaped the rewards from sticking to their direct Plan A to get their Six Nations up and running against Scotland.
Gatland's delight at hard-fought success

WARREN Gatland expressed his delight that his Wales charges grasped their shot at redemption with victory in Scotland.
Skipper Sam Warburton delighted with how Wales coped with pressure

CAPTAIN Sam Warburton is thrilled that Wales coped with the pressure to keep alive their Six Nations title hopes with a determined display in Edinburgh.
SCOTLAND 23 WALES 26

WALES kick-started their RBS 6 Nations campaign as they edged past Scotland 26-23 at Murrayfield.
Bring on the pressure, says Wales ace Dan Biggar

DAN Biggar believes Wales will thrive under the pressure of playing for their places against Scotland in the fervent Murrayfield atmosphere tomorrow.
Wales coach Rob Howley: We won't go chasing Adam Jones

ROB Howley says it's up to Adam Jones to make the call to the Wales management team if he wants to come out of international retirement to be considered for the Six Nations.
Wales U20s won't be complacent after toppling world champs - captain Ollie Griffiths

WALES Under-20s captain Ollie Griffiths has called on his charges to show the same attitude that stunned the world champions when they take to the field in Scotland this evening (kick-off 5.55pm), writes Chris Kirwan.
Liam Williams ready to get stuck into Scotland again

FORMER scaffolder Liam Williams is relishing the chance to help Wales rebuild their Six Nations campaign at Murrayfield on Sunday.
One change as Wales women head to Scotland

WALES Women have made one change and two positional switches to the starting XV for Saturday's clash against Scotland at Broadwood Stadium (kick-off 5pm).

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Klukowski: We still believe in the promotion dream

Klukowski: We still believe in the promotion dream

NEWPORT County midfielder Yan Klukowski insists the entire Exiles squad still believe they can get promoted this season.

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