James Botham

A successful weekend in the URC for the South African sides

It was a rewarding weekend for the South African franchises in the United Rugby Championship as all four sides secured valuable home wins in what could mark the start of a strong resurgence by the domestic...

Navidi returns as Cardiff travel to Belfast for Ulster challenge

Josh Navidi returns from injury to start in Cardiff’s United Rugby Championship clash against Ulster at Kingspan Stadium on Friday (KO 7.35pm).   Dai Young’s Blue and Blacks return to...

James Botham's massive tackle on Alex Dombrandt

URC Match Day News - Wales

Ulster v Scarlets: Daf Hughes will captain Scarlets for the first time on Friday against Ulster. Dwayne Peel takes a fresh-faced line-up to his old stamping ground with the starting XV showing...

URC ROUND 10 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS

The teams for Saturday's Round 10 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.   TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #EDICAR Henry...

Toulouse flatten Cardiff: top stats performers

Toulouse hit the ground running in their Champions Cup opener against Cardiff Rugby on the latter’s home turf. The visitors were able to capitalise on Cardiff’s mistakes in the first half to...

Wales make seven changes for series decider against Argentina

Wales have made seven changes for their Summer Internationals decider against Argentina at Principality Stadium on Saturday (3pm).     Following last weekend’s 20-20 draw with...

Wales make three changes for Los Pumas clash

Wales have made three changes for the first of two summer Tests against Argentina at Principality Stadium on Saturday (1pm).   All three changes come in the back line where Kieran Hardy gets the...

Jonathan Davies tees up James Botham for the score

An excellent counterattack from Wales as Jonathan Davies sends James Botham over for the try.   Some lovely hands from the Welsh backs results in a try for openside James Botham. #WALvCAN pic.twitter.com/50WUidoeo3 —...

Wales team to face Canada

Wales boss Wayne Pivac has named a squad of 23 players, including 8 from Welsh club Dragons, to face Canada on Saturday.    Fullback Leigh Halfpenny edges ever closer to his 100th cap...