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July 23rd, 2011

Axed Andy Powell vows to make big Wales return - WalesOnline


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Axed Andy Powell vows to make big Wales return
WalesOnline
AXED Wales star Andy Powell has vowed to force his way back into Warren Gatland's World Cup squad. The controversial Lions No. 8 was among a crop of stars surprisingly left out of Gatland's 35-man party for the 10-day
Gareth Delve called up to Wales rugby World Cup training campThe Guardian
Delve handed Wales callESPN.co.uk
Byrne focused for warm-up gamesBet123.net

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[META]Read More First Published: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 06:54:09 GMT+00:00


Back-row Dan Lydiate inspired by Olympics gold winner - WalesOnline


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Back-row Dan Lydiate inspired by Olympics gold winner
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by Our Correspondent, Western Mail WALES back-row star Dan Lydiate has revealed how Warren Gatland's World Cup team are taking inspiration from an Olympic gold medal winner in their bid to hit the ground running in New Zealand. Polish shot put champion
Wales' Dan Lydiate inspired by Olympic warm-up campDaily Post North Wales

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[META]Read More First Published: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 07:03:38 GMT+00:00


Nick Clegg: `Re-wiring` of economy will help Wales avoid reliance on City - WalesOnline

Nick Clegg: 'Re-wiring' of economy will help Wales avoid reliance on City
WalesOnline
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has pledged to “re-wire” the British economy so that Wales is no longer dependent on the profits of the City of London and over-reliant on public sector jobs.

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[META]Read More First Published: Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:22:44 GMT+00:00


Wales lags behind on qualifications, UCU figures show - BBC News


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Wales lags behind on qualifications, UCU figures show
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The proportion of adults without qualifications is higher in Wales than the other nations of Britain, according to figures from the lecturers' union. In Wales, 13.3% of people have no formal qualifications, compared to the British average of 11.3%.
Third of adults have no qualifications in worst education blackspotsTelegraph.co.uk
One in nine 'without qualification'Belfast Telegraph

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[META]Read More First Published: Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:16:40 GMT+00:00


David Marshall vows to be Bluebirds No. 1 - WalesOnline

David Marshall vows to be Bluebirds No. 1
WalesOnline
DAVID Marshall is up for the fight in 2011-12. Elbow problems are firmly behind the Scotland international goalkeeper and he'll slug it out with Tom Heaton for the Cardiff City starting position.

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[META]Read More First Published: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:04:43 GMT+00:00


Police in Wales to axe 1300 roles as budget cuts bite - WalesOnline


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Police in Wales to axe 1300 roles as budget cuts bite
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More than 1300 jobs will go from Wales' police forces by 2015 as part of a government cuts programme which has been described as “unbelievable”. Research by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary estimated there will be 1308
1300 police jobs cut predictedBBC News
One in 10 police officers to be axed under Government spending cutsMirror.co.uk
English and Welsh police forces face 34000 job lossesIrish Times
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[META]Read More First Published: Fri, 22 Jul 2011 06:27:59 GMT+00:00


Call for ban on energy doorstep sales - WalesOnline


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Call for ban on energy doorstep sales
WalesOnline
Other key findings from the Consumer Focus Wales (CWF) survey include the statistic that nine out of 10 people who have bought energy products on the door would never do so again, with half admitting to signing up because they felt pressurised.
Swalec to increase energy pricesBBC News

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[META]Read More First Published: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 05:04:42 GMT+00:00


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July 17th, 2011

Gavin Henson lucky to be in Wales squad, says legend John - WalesOnline


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Gavin Henson lucky to be in Wales squad, says legend John
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GAVIN Henson can count himself a very lucky man to still be in the shake up for the World Cup this autumn. That's the brutal assessment today from Wales on Sunday columnist and Welsh rugby legend Barry John.
2003 disappointment still spurring Paul James onSouth Wales Evening Post
Tovey will be fit for Dragons' pre-seasonSouth Wales Argus
ANDY POWELL'S DREAMS IN RUINSExpress.co.uk
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[META]Read More First Published: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 08:08:17 GMT+00:00


Delme Parfitt: Wales football team is in terminal decline - WalesOnline

Delme Parfitt: Wales football team is in terminal decline
WalesOnline
HERE'S a thought: Scrap the Carling Cup and organise a new four-nations tournament between Wales, the Faroe Islands, San Marino and Liechtenstein. Don't laugh, because this is where we're at, having this week had to

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[META]Read More First Published: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:06:16 GMT+00:00


Wales ace Morse fails to qualify for Euro championship final - WalesOnline

Wales ace Morse fails to qualify for Euro championship final
WalesOnline
TOP Welsh discus thrower Brett Morse suffered a cruel blow in his bid to win the European Under-23 Championships after last night failing to qualify for today's final. The Penarth product suffered the disappointment

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[META]Read More First Published: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:06:49 GMT+00:00


Brendan Rodgers setting up camp for new keeper - WalesOnline


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Brendan Rodgers setting up camp for new keeper
WalesOnline
BRENDAN RODGERS has made his move for two new signings – but then claimed he already has a major asset on his hands in fit-again Ferrie Bodde. Swans boss Rodgers confirmed the club have upped their offer to try to bring
Swansea target Forest keeper CampBBC News

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[META]Read More First Published: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 08:10:33 GMT+00:00


Darren Clarke on course for Open victory - WalesOnline

Darren Clarke on course for Open victory
WalesOnline
DARREN CLARKE last night called for one last Royal St George's roar to make him the Sandwich toast today at the Open Championship and help write another glorious chapter in the remarkable Irish golfing story.

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[META]Read More First Published: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:06:44 GMT+00:00


Murdoch `held head in hands` when apologising to Dowler parents - WalesOnline

Murdoch 'held head in hands' when apologising to Dowler parents
WalesOnline
OVER the last two days Rupert Murdoch has intervened personally to save a reputation massively damaged by allegations of phone hacking at the News of World. GRAHAM HENRY asked if his actions had come too late.

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[META]Read More First Published: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:03:39 GMT+00:00


Wales down Australia to make World Cup semis - Yahoo! Eurosport UK


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Wales down Australia to make World Cup semis
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Another strong performance from Wales at the Snooker World Cup saw them move into the semi-finals in Thailand as they defeated Australia 4-2 in the quarter-finals. The Welsh pair of Mark Williams and Matthew Stevens got off to the perfect start as they
Wales to face China in World Cup semi-finalBBC News
Scotland and Wales move into quarter-finalsESPN.co.uk
Scotland, Wales throughEurosport.com ASIA
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[META]Read More First Published: Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:38:45 GMT+00:00


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July 12th, 2011

Cameron brings cabinet to Wales - BBC News


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Cameron brings cabinet to Wales
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Mr Cameron promised a "respect agenda" would underpin the relationship between Wales and Westminster when he came into office last year. It is the first time the UK government cabinet has met in Wales since former Prime Minister Gordon Brown chaired a
David Cameron to announce inquiry into funding for Wales during National WalesOnline

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[META]Read More First Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2011 06:04:20 GMT+00:00


Prince Charles and Camilla may have been targeted by phone hacker Mulcaire - Daily Mail


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Prince Charles and Camilla may have been targeted by phone hacker Mulcaire
Daily Mail
The names of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are believed to have been included in an 11000-page dossier kept by Mulcaire which was seized by Scotland Yard in 2006. The Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall during their visit to a
Phone hacking scandal: Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall warned of phone Telegraph.co.uk
Prince Charles warned over phone-hack scandalToronto Sun
Royal couple join in new rural celebrationWest Briton

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[META]Read More First Published: Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:55:15 GMT+00:00


Great Dane to be chief BBC National Orchestra Wales conductor - WalesOnline


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Great Dane to be chief BBC National Orchestra Wales conductor
WalesOnline
A Scandanian conductor described as “a sensation” is to take charge of Wales' national orchestra. Thomas Sondergard from Denmark will take up the role as principal conductor of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales in
Dane takes up orchestra's batonBBC News
Thomas Søndergård joins BBC NOW as principal conductorBBC - Wales - Welsh Music (blog)

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[META]Read More First Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:54:23 GMT+00:00


Broadband `crucial to businesses in rural Wales` - Telappliant VoIP News


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Broadband 'crucial to businesses in rural Wales'
Telappliant VoIP News
Demand for IP telephony solutions could be set to increase in rural parts of Wales after an MP said broadband has become a vital resource for businesses in these areas. Glyn Davies, who represents Montgomeryshire in the House of Commons, insisted that
Report finds broadband is biggest frustration in rural WalesCable.co.uk
Poor Broadband – biggest frustration to Rural WalesBroadbandWatcher
Net woe frustrates residentsSouth Wales Evening Post
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[META]Read More First Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:10:01 GMT+00:00


Fears for future of Southern Cross residents - WalesOnline

Fears for future of Southern Cross residents
WalesOnline
The cash-strapped company, which is responsible for looking after about 31000 residents, including 1772 in Wales, is to close after landlords refused to restructure rental agreements. It is the UK's largest care home operator – running 752 including 33

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[META]Read More First Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2011 05:03:44 GMT+00:00


Alzheimer`s conference to highlight new information - WalesOnline


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Alzheimer's conference to highlight new information
WalesOnline
THE latest breakthroughs in dementia care will be discussed at the Alzheimer's Society's first all-Wales conference this week. Experts from around the country will give the latest insights into dementia research at the
Dementia Patients to Get New Diagnosis KitTopNews United States

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[META]Read More First Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2011 05:03:09 GMT+00:00


Mark Williams looking forward to take Wales to World Cup glory – Snooker news - bettor.com (blog)

Mark Williams looking forward to take Wales to World Cup glory – Snooker news
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The current world number one snooker player on the planet Mark Williams is in Bangkok, Thailand with his teammate Matthew Stevens, who currently holds the 14 th spot in the world rankings, to represent his country in the 2011 PTT-EGAT Snooker World Cup

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[META]Read More First Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:20:27 GMT+00:00


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July 7th, 2011

Craig Bellamy: I`d have retired from Wales duty if it hadn`t been for Gary Speed - WalesOnline


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Craig Bellamy: I'd have retired from Wales duty if it hadn't been for Gary Speed
WalesOnline
Welsh star Craig Bellamy has revealed he would have retired from international football had anyone but Gary Speed landed the Wales manager's job. The striker, who Cardiff City are still hopeful will return to the club for next season, told blog site
Craig Bellamy May Have Retired From Wales If Gary Speed Wasn't Appointed ManagerEPL Talk

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[META]Read More First Published: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 08:35:38 GMT+00:00


Lynette White murder: 8 former South Wales police officers on trial for … - Daily Mail


Daily Mail
Lynette White murder: 8 former South Wales police officers on trial for
Daily Mail
Swansea Crown Court was told yesterday that the eight officers from South Wales Police manufactured a case built on lies against the trio and two other men who were acquitted at trial. 'All of those five men, were actually innocent of the murder,' said

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[META]Read More First Published: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:37:55 GMT+00:00


North Wales AM tells of eight week election nightmare - Daily Post North Wales


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North Wales AM tells of eight week election nightmare
Daily Post North Wales
NORTH Wales AM Aled Roberts spoke of his eight-week election nightmare last night after finally being re-admitted to the Assembly. The former Lib Dem leader of Wrexham council had his disqualification set aside by a tense vote
'No hits' for AM guidance websiteBBC News
AMs vote to allow disqualified Lib Dem to take his seatWalesOnline
Barred Assembly Member to discover his fateThe Leader - Wrexham & Flintshire news

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[META]Read More First Published: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:24:35 GMT+00:00


South Wales valleys `may fail on recycling targets` - BBC News


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South Wales valleys 'may fail on recycling targets'
BBC News
A south Wales valley council plans to ask local groups to take over some recycling schemes, as a report warns that similar areas will miss targets. The Welsh Government believes the population make-up of Merthyr and other valleys make it unlikely they
Council bid to improve recycle rateWaste Management World

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[META]Read More First Published: Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:40:25 GMT+00:00


Report warns effort to eradicate child poverty by 2020 in Wales must speed up … - WalesOnline

Report warns effort to eradicate child poverty by 2020 in Wales must speed up
WalesOnline
The latest figures also show almost one in four people in Wales across all age groups – 680000 – are in poverty. The research, carried out by Anushree Parekh and Peter Kenway of the New Policy Institute, shows that the child poverty rate fell quite

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[META]Read More First Published: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 06:17:26 GMT+00:00


The spell is broken as Harry Potter weaves a last piece of screen magic - WalesOnline

The spell is broken as Harry Potter weaves a last piece of screen magic
WalesOnline
HARRY POTTER'S movie adventures have kept global audiences spellbound for a decade, made multimillionaires of its stars, and even helped pump some

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April 12th, 2011

Royal wedding `has no relevance to Wales` - WalesOnline


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Royal wedding 'has no relevance to Wales'
WalesOnline
Meanwhile, the publishers of a book about the first Prince of Wales, Dafydd ap Llywelyn, called on the country to snub the royal wedding – and celebrate its own forgotten royal family instead. Lefi Gruffudd, of Ceredigion-based publishers Y Lolfa and
25 Cent Coloured Coin For HRH William Of Wales And Catherine MiddletonPlanet Insane
Royal couple a hit at good will tour last stopCBS News
Royal Wedding: the pressures of being a Royal brideTelegraph.co.uk
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[META]Read More First Published: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:04:07 GMT+00:00


Royal wedding: 200 bids for street parties in Wales - BBC News


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Royal wedding: 200 bids for street parties in Wales
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More than 200 applications for street parties to celebrate the royal wedding have been submitted to councils in Wales, latest figures show. Cardiff leads the way with 52 bids to hold events on Friday 29 April when Prince William marries Kate Middleton
Land charity casts doubt over the output of our windfarmsWalesOnline

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[META]Read More First Published: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:17:33 GMT+00:00


World Rally Championship will bring

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April 5th, 2011

Ombudsman call for hospice powers - BBC News

Ombudsman call for hospice powers
BBC News
The Ombudsman for Wales has called for his office to be given more power to independently investigate hospices. It follows complaints from the family of a teenage girl who died of leukaemia about the way their concerns over her care were handled.
Report highlights hospital failingsWalesOnline
Good Morning Wales - Baroness comments on hospice complaintDeHavilland (press release) (subscription)

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[META]Read More First Published: Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:14:07 GMT+00:00


Prince of Wales lays wreath at Moroccan tyrant`s tomb - Telegraph.co.uk


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Prince of Wales lays wreath at Moroccan tyrant's tomb
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The Prince of Wales risked controversy on Monday as he laid a wreath at the tomb of a tyrannical former ruler of Morocco. By Gordon Rayner, Rabat 9:30PM BST 04 Apr 2011 The Prince and the Duchess of Cornwall arrived in Rabat amid continuing protests
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[META]Read More First Published: Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:31:29 GMT+00:00


Chopra may lift City for a final push to Premier - WalesOnline


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Chopra may lift City for a final push to Premier
WalesOnline
CAPTAIN Craig Bellamy is running into his best form in an attacking role, while the Bluebirds are still hoping Michael Chopra will make a surprise return this season. Those two factors are big plusses for manager
Derby suffer more Welsh woe in defeat at CardiffBurton Mail

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[META]Read More First Published: Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:19:10 GMT+00:00


Lib Dems launch assembly campaign - BBC News

Lib Dems launch assembly campaign
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Party leader Kirsty Williams said May's election was the most important Wales has faced since devolution. The Lib Dems have failed to improve on six seats at the last three assembly elections. Their policies include a pledge to offer firms

Six Nations Fixtures 2011

December 31st, 2010

In our only regular annual feature on Welsh Directory.com here the 2011 six nations fixtures…

Strange Friday night game for Wales again - at least it leaves Saturday free…

Friday 4th February - Wales v England - 7.45pm
Saturday 5th February - Italy v Ireland - 2.30pm
Saturday 5th February - France v Scotland - 5pm

Saturday 12th February - England v Italy - 2.30pm
Saturday 12th February - Scotland v Wales - 5pm
Sunday 13th February - Ireland v France - 3pm

Saturday 26th February - Italy v Wales - 2.30pm
Saturday 26th February - England v France - 5pm
Sunday 27th February - Scotland v Ireland - 3pm

Saturday 12th March - Italy v France - 2.30pm
Saturday 12th March - Wales v Ireland - 5pm
Sunday 13th March - England v Scotland - 3pm

Saturday 19th March - Scotland v Italy - 2.30pm
Saturday 19th March - Ireland v England - 5pm
Saturday 19th March - France v Wales - 7.45pm

(all UK times - add an hour for continental games).

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Sunday 5 September 2010
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Tuesday 7 September 2010
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Six Nations Fixtures 2010

February 2nd, 2010

In our regular annual feature here on Welsh Directory.com (it’s the only thing you can rely on us for!) here are this years six nations fixtures…

As ever a mouth watering prospect and as wide open a tournament as there’s been for some time…

Can’t wait!

February 6
Ireland v Italy (1430)
*England v Wales (1700)

February 7
Scotland v France (1500)

 

February 13
*Wales v Scotland (1400)
France v Ireland (1630)

February 14
Italy v England (1430)

 

February 26
*Wales v France (2000)

February 27
Italy v Scotland (1330)
England v Ireland (1600)

 

March 13
*Ireland v Wales (1430)
Scotland v England (1700)

March 14
France v Italy (1430)

 

March 20
*Wales v Italy (1430)
Ireland v Scotland (1700)
France v England (1945)

(all times GMT - add an hour for continental games).

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January 14th, 2009

It’s the New Year (have a happy one) and the Six Nations rugby tournament is just around the corner so here is the fixture list with Wales’ games highlighted.

No too sure about those Friday night matches, I always liked ‘three match Saturdays’ … we’ll see …

Saturday 7th February
England v Italy (3.00pm)
Ireland v France (5.00pm)

Sunday 8th February
*Scotland v Wales (3.00pm)*

Saturday 14th February
France v Scotland (3.00pm)
*Wales v England (5.30pm)*

Sunday 15th February
Italy v Ireland (2.30pm)

Friday 27th February
*France v Wales (8.00pm)*

Saturday 28th February
Scotland v Italy (3.00pm)
Ireland v England (5.30pm)

Saturday 14th March
*Italy v Wales (3.00pm)*
Scotland v Ireland (5.00pm)

Sunday 15th March
England v France (3.00pm)

Saturday 21st March
Italy v France (1.15pm)
England v Scotland (3.30pm)
*Wales v Ireland (5.30pm)*

All are in UK time – add one hour for games in France and Italy

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