Commentary / World Mar 17, 2021
After Brexit, a better union for the U.K.
by David Howell
The need for radical reform in the British system clearly remains, with an end to the monopoly of power at Westminster.
Rugby Feb 28, 2021
Eddie Jones bites tongue over officiating after England loss to Wales
England coach Eddie Jones tried to make his frustration clear while refusing to criticize referee Pascal Gauzere following the reigning Six Nations champions' 40-24 loss to host Wales on Saturday. Defeat in what Jones had labeled a "make-or-break" third-round fixture all but ended England's hopes ...
Business Feb 7, 2021
The government of Wales has approached Japan's Hitachi Ltd about acquiring the Horizon nuclear power project in Anglesey and its staff, The Sunday Times reported. Hitachi announced in September that it was scrapping plans to build a nuclear power plant in Britain, after its U.K. ...
Soccer Nov 3, 2020
Wales manager and Manchester United great Ryan Giggs has denied "all allegations of assault" of his girlfriend Kate Greville after being arrested following reports of a disturbance at his home on Sunday. The 46-year-old was cooperating with police, according to a statement released by his ...
World Oct 23, 2020
Devolved administrations in the U.K. are responsible for enacting their own COVID-19 measures, and have adopted tougher rules than the central government in London.
Business / Corporate Sep 15, 2020
Hitachi eyes dropping plan to build nuclear plant in Britain
Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic have been cited as reasons for the lack of progress in discussions with the British government.
Rugby Apr 22, 2020
Jamie Joseph expecting Japan's summer tests against England, Wales to be called off or postponed
With Japan's summer test matches against Wales and Rugby World Cup runner-up England almost guaranteed to be called off as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Brave Blossoms coach Jamie Joseph is hoping the games can be played at a later date. Talking recently to ...
Rugby Jan 10, 2020
The Brave Blossoms, who reached the quarterfinals of last year's Rugby World Cup in Japan, will play host to Wales on June 27, both nation's rugby unions announced Friday. Wales is eager to continue its engagement with Japan after reaching the semifinals last year and ...
National / History Jan 9, 2020
Long friendship comes full circle with Welsh gift of ginkgo trees to Japan
by Grace Campbell
Over a dozen ginkgo tree saplings have been sent to Japan from Pembrokeshire, a location noted for its remarkable history in Wales' long-standing ties with Japan. The tree the 15 saplings came from is said to have been donated in 1877 by Japanese envoy to ...
Rugby Nov 4, 2019
Media members hand Japan positive grades as RWC host
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The 44th and final day of the 2019 Rugby World Cup ended with South Africa capturing the Webb Ellis Cup with a win over England in Yokohama on Saturday. With the tournament over, it wasn't just the teams who were preparing to leave Japan. The ...
Rugby Nov 2, 2019
Steve Hansen says World Cup pain will fuel All Blacks
by Andrew McKirdy
Outgoing New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen warned the rest of the rugby world to expect a backlash from the dethroned Rugby World Cup champions over the next four years, after leading the All Blacks to a third-place finish on Friday night. New Zealand beat ...
Rugby Nov 1, 2019
New Zealand hammers Wales in bronze-medal match
by Andrew McKirdy
New Zealand claimed third place at the Rugby World Cup with a 40-17 win over Wales on Friday night. The All Blacks were looking to win the tournament for the third time running and fourth overall this year in Japan, only to run into an ...