Gwent rugby

BIG STEP: Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools student Joe Jenkins has sealed an exciting contract with English Premiership club Bristol Bears

Bristol deal for schoolboy Jenkins
A rugby player at Monmouth School for Boys has signed professional terms with Bristol Bears’ senior academy ahead of the new season.

Blaenavon Town Council has confirmed that the statue of Ken Jones will be removed and relocated after being damaged by vandals.

Statue of legendary Welsh winger Ken Jones to be taken down due to vandalism

Dante Valaydon-Pillay and Ed Jackson at the top of Sugarloaf (L) and during the hike up Sugarloaf (R).

Watch: 10-year-old climbs Sugarloaf for start of challenge with former rugby star

Pontypool RFC are donating ticket revenue and programme sales from this Saturday's match to support humanitarian aid in Ukraine.

Pontypool RFC to donate match proceeds to provide humanitarian aid in Ukraine

Wayne Pivac felt England try should not have stood as Wales lose at Twickenham

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Wales players celebrate as they win a late penalty during the Guinness Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Picture: PA

No Six Nations today - find out when Wales play next and how to watch

Six Nations will return next Saturday following this week's break to allow players to recuperate. Pictures: PA

No Six Nations today – find out when Round 3 begins and how to watch

England's Jamie George scores their side's third try during the Guinness Six Nations match at Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy on Sunday. Picture: PA

What does BP mean on Six Nations scoreboard?

Highest points scorer in six nations and other random facts. Picture: PA

Highest points scorer in Six Nations and other random facts

Ireland's Dan Sheehan attempts to escape the tackle from France's Gabin Villiere (right) during the Guinness Six Nations match at the Stade de France, Paris. Picture PA

Watch the moment Josh van der Flier gets Ireland back in the game

France v Ireland Six Nations: ITV Sport commentators. Pictures: PA

France v Ireland Six Nations: ITV Sport commentators covering the action

France v Ireland Six Nations: team line-ups for today's game. Pictures: PA

France v Ireland Six Nations: team line-ups for today's game in Paris

Wales players celebrate as they win a late penalty. Picture: PA

Wales v Scotland final score and what it means for Six Nations table

Wales' Louis Rees-Zammit is tackled by Scotland's Rory Darge during the Guinness Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Picture: PA

Wales v Scotland latest score: going to the wire in evenly matched game

Wales v Scotland Six Nations: team line-ups. Picture: PA

Wales v Scotland kick off: BBC Six Nations commentators

Rugby fans going to Wales v Scotland Six Nations tie urged to wear face coverings

Rugby fans going to Wales v Scotland Six Nations tie urged to wear face coverings

Wales v Scotland Six Nations: Who will referee the game. Picture: PA

Wales v Scotland Six Nations: Who will referee the game

Wales v Scotland Six Nations – How to watch on TV, live stream (PA)

Wales v Scotland Six Nations – How to watch on TV, live stream

France v Ireland Six Nations – How to watch on TV, live stream (PA)

France v Ireland Six Nations – How to watch on TV, live stream

France v Ireland Six Nations: Who will referee the game. Picture: PA

France v Ireland Six Nations: Who will referee the game

Find out about Six Nations bonus points and other competition rules. Picture: PA

Six Nations bonus points and other competition rules

Emergency services have asked Wales rugby fans to drink responsibly ahead of today's Six Nations game

Emergency services issue advice ahead of Wales' Six Nations clash with Ireland

Six Nations referees 2022: Your guide to the men in yellow. Picture: PA

Six Nations referees 2022 - meet the refs assigned to every game

Division One West: Crymych end Felinfoel's unbeaten record

Division One West: Crymych end Felinfoel's unbeaten league record

Scrapping Wales' covid crowd limit on sports ahead of Six Nations 'not sensible'

Scrapping Wales' covid crowd limit on sports ahead of Six Nations 'not sensible'

Newport County and Dragons matches will be played behind closed doors at Rodney Parade after Welsh Economy Minister Vaughan Gething announce crowds would be banned from sports events due to the rise of the omicron variant of Covid.

Sport in Wales to go behind closed doors from Boxing Day as omicron cases rise

Wales face South Africa at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, on Saturday. Credit: Adam Davy/PA

How you can stream Wales vs South Africa Autumn nations match

South Africa were convincing winners against England in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final

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FRUSTRATED: Pontypool will not be able to play for promotion in the coming season

Furious Pooler call for WRU resignations after being denied shot at promotion

CAPTAIN: Back rower Scott Matthews will lead Pontypool in the coming season, with another tough tussle with Bargoed on the cards

Pontypool stick with captain Matthews as they go again for promotion

EXCITED: Pontypool head coach Leighton Jones is ready for a tough battle for the Championship title

Pooler coaches commit to club as boss predicts tough battle for Premiership spot

INFLUENTIAL: Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau on the run for the Lions

Fantastic Faletau is key to Lions' chances against Boks, says legendary No 8

DYNAMIC: Taine Basham on the charge for the Dragons

The 'sparkly' Dragons talent who is no longer just on the highlights reel

SKIPPER: Rhodri Williams returns for the final game of the season at Leinster

Williams back to lead as Dragons sign off and bid farewell to veteran prop

ADVICE: Ben Carter has been helped by the advice of former Dragons and Wales lock Robert Sidoli

The key role played in Ben Carter's rapid rise by a former Dragons favourite

REWARD: Dragons captain Rhodri Williams has been called up by Wales for the three summer Tests

'I thought Wales chance had passed me by' - Dragons captain shocked by Test call

PROMOTION: Gareth Williams will be part of the Wales senior set-up

Coach Williams earns full-time Wales role after helping in Six Nations triumph

Benetton into Rainbow Cup final after Ospreys clash scrapped because of Covid

Benetton into Rainbow Cup final after Ospreys clash scrapped because of Covid

GOING: Dragons legend Brok Harris

'Brok took control' - Dragons point finger at WRU after not offering icon a deal

INFLUENTIAL: Prop Brok Harris on the charge for the Dragons

Dragons will struggle to replace brilliant Brok, one of their best ever players

TALENT: Dragons centre Aneurin Owen is poised to link up with Wales this summer

Bright Dragons talent to link up with Wales squad for summer Tests

TALENT: Dragons lock Ben Carter in action against Wales internationals Alun Wyn Jones and Bradley Davies

Dragons young gun Carter tipped to succeed Wales legend after early Test call

OFF: Barry Maddocks will leave the Dragons after four years

Last of the pre-Ryan coaches gone as Maddocks leaves Dragons

CALL-UP: Dragons second row Ben Carter

Uncapped duo two of eight Dragons in Wales summer squad

16.05.21 - Dragons v Ospreys - Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup -
Sam Davies of Dragons.

'We're not the biggest but we can be the quickest' - how the Dragons aim to keep their attacking spark

BLOW: Lloyd Fairbrother has ruptured his left Achilles

Dragons suffer injury blow with stalwart prop to miss start of next season

PROSPECTS: Oli Andrew, Evan Lloyd, Ryan Woodman, Che Hope and Joe Westwood.

Dragons prospect earns first senior deal as Gwent quartet join the academy

MOVE: Full-back Ioan Davies is set to sign a permanent deal with the Dragons

Dragons set to sign 'outstanding' full-back after successful loan from Cardiff

WAIT: Lloyd Lewis on the run for Pooler in the Championship

Pooler opt out of early return to rugby to focus on promotion push

SMASH: Rio Dyer carries hard for the Dragons

Dragons beaten by fired-up Warriors in final 'home' game of season in Cardiff

LIVE: Dragons v Glasgow - Rainbow Cup updates

AS IT HAPPENED: Dragons v Glasgow - Ryan's men beaten by Warriors

BACK: Brok Harris returns to the Dragons' line-up to face Glasgow

TEAM NEWS: Dragons opt for experience in Rainbow Cup clash with Glasgow

TALENT: Wales centre Cory Allen is a free agent after being released by the Ospreys while on the comeback trail

Wales centre a contender as Dragons look to sign a specialist 13