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RGC 1404 continues to produce top talent says Marc Roberts

WHILE so many will point to the obvious talents of George North as proof North Wales can produce world-class talents, the next batch of youngsters are already starting to rise to the top.Read

Rob Griffiths’ rugby review of 2011

IT’S reached that stage of the year when every hack worth his salt pens his highlights of the past 12 months, and not wanting to break with tradition I thought I’d have a go as well.Read

RGC 1404 under-18s 17 Cardiff Blues U18s 22

MARC ROBERTS was finding it hard to his hide his disappointment after seeing RGC 1404 under-18s crash to a 22-17 defeat at home against the Cardiff Blues.Read

Adam Jones

Ospreys worried Adam Jones is tempted by move to France

SEAN HOLLEY has admitted he could not blame British and Irish Lions prop Adam Jones if he leaves the Ospreys for a big-money move to France.Read

Welsh regions to introduce salary cap

THE Welsh Rugby Union has welcomed the announcement that its four professional regions will operate under a salary cap from the start of the 2012-13 season.Read

Dragons coach is fearing exodus

NEWPORT Gwent Dragons coach Darren Edwards insists Wales’ player drain to France is a “huge worry” for the national game.Read

North Wales Rugby: RGC 1404 Junior Gogs welcome Cardiff Blues to Colwyn Bay

BOTH RGC Age-grade sides are in action again this weekend at home against the Cardiff Blues, with the under-18s knowing they need a vastly improved performance.Read

Luke Charteris

Wales lock Luke Charteris to leave Newport Gwent Dragons for Europe at end of the season

Wales lock Luke Charteris will leave the Newport Gwent Dragons at the end of the season.Read

Chris Horsman

RGC 1404 head coach Chris Horsman impressed by talent in North Wales

DESPITE having spent little more than 18 months working in North Wales, Chris Horsman is adamant there is enough talent in the region for a successful outfit.Read

Welsh regions could lose top players without financial help from WRU, says Cardiff Blues backs coach

CARDIFF Blues backs coach Gareth Baber says the Welsh regions need extra financial assistance from the WRU if they are to hold on to their star players.Read

We know Fiji will be wanting Sevens revenge says Wales ace Richie Pugh

WALES will go into the fourth round of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Wellington on February 3-4, knowing big-hitting Fiji will be aiming for revenge.Read

North Wales rugby, SWALEC plate: Shotton Steel 48 Llanidloes 22

SHOTTON Steel maintained their 100% record this season by ousting higher level opposition in the Swalec Bowl.Read

North Wales rugby, SWALEC plate: Colwyn Bay 38, Llangollen 14

LLANGOLLEN provided a stern test for Colwyn Bay in the third round of the Swalec Bowl as the visitors led for most of the opening half.Read

North Wales rugby: Weekend results

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North Wales rugby, SWALEC plate: Mold 6 Ruthin 5

THIS Swalec Plate match turned out to be a dour struggle between old rivals Mold and Ruthin.Read

North Wales rugby, SWALEC plate: Nant Conwy 19 Llangefni 14

NANT Conwy were 10-0 ahead after six minutes of a match that was played with “passive scrums” throughout as Llangefni did not have sufficient experienced front row players.Read

IRB Rugby Sevens: Wales beat Fiji 48-0 to win Plate in South Africa

WALES won the Plate competition at the IRB Series Sevens tournament in South Africa following a 48-0 thrashing of Fiji.Read

North Wales rugby: RGC 1404 under-18s and U16s face Cardiff Blues

BOTH RGC 1404 age-grade sides are in action again tomorrow as they play their final away games of the campaign at the Cardiff Blues.Read

Matthew Rees

Wales rugby star Matthew Rees revelling in return to action

MATTHEW REES may have become Wales’ forgotten man during the World Cup, but the Scarlets hooker is just glad to be back in action after three months out with a debilitating neck injury.Read

Player suspended after failed drugs test at Rugby World Cup

One unnamed player failed a drugs test during the Rugby World Cup and has been provisionally suspended, the International Rugby Board announced.Read