The world's most successful rugby captain, Will steered England to memorable back-to-back Grand Slam wins in 1991, 92 & 95. Played in 51 Internationals with his brother Gavin. Played international rugby for England in both Union and League. Appeared for the Welsh national side 30 times, scoring a total of 152 points and was also selected to play for the British Lions in 1977. [11] Davies was Chairman of the Working Committee responsible for organising the 2008 National Eisteddfod in Cardiff, which he took on in addition to his presenting duties for S4C. James . Tyldesley RUFC was where Brian played fly-half in his first season in 1965/6, then his preferred position of scrum-half for 1966/67. He is currently [when?] Kyran Bracken MBE She hosted her own show for BBC Radio Wales and Red Dragon. Lauren Jenkins is a freelance rugby reporter and presenter for the BBC, Premier Sports and S4C, Get the latest Welsh Rugby news analysis and interviews. Five years later, he moved to the BBC where he initially worked on sports programming for their Radio Cymru service. Sean Fitzpatrick Now a radio presenter & sports commentator for BBC Wales. Contact: jonny.mcwilliams@crowntalentgroup.com. [31][32] He also toured with the British Lions in 1971 and 1974, and in 2008 a readers poll in The Telegraph voted him the greatest Lions' fullback of all time. List of Wales national rugby union players is a list of players who have represented Wales at rugby union. During the late 1990s and early 2000s Davies was moved to commentate on games for BBC Wales in the English language. [10] Morgan played at fly-half and was one of the sport's biggest crowd-pullers during his career. [21], Widely regarded as the greatest rugby union player of all time, Gareth Edwards played 53 Tests for Wales at scrum-half between 1967 and 1978. Position. Roger Uttley [6][7] On 26 December 1949, gates bearing his name at Cardiff Arms Park were officially opened. Debuted in 1996 in the South Pacific tour and retired from Great Britain in 2002. I think twice about tweeting things and probably am less controversial than I would be in person because I can't be bothered to entertain the responses. In November 2008, Shane Williams and Ryan Jones became the first Welsh players to be nominated in a group of five players for the World Rugby Player of the Year award, first awarded in 2001. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Mark Regan MBE Details are yet to be released for the BBCs Womens Six Nations coverage. These presenters are among the most prominent in their field, and information about each well-known presenter from Wales is included when available. employed by Qatar's Al-Kass Sports Channel and anchors the network's English-speaking studio. Former Irish International Rugby Star, This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total. [citation needed]. Wales Team Manager and Selector, Alan Phillips, is a former British & Irish Lions, Wales and Cardiff hooker. Willie John McBride MBE Now BBC television's number one Rugby League commentator. "As a rugby community, these individuals have let us all down. Chwa was a Welsh language extreme sport series. Davies was educated at Pontardawe Grammar School. Had a career that spanned 12 years with Newcastle, Leicester Tigers, Perpignan and Leeds. When Portsmouth TV ceased broadcasting she moved to Oxford's local TV station, Six TV. Toured New Zealand with the British and Irish Lions and played club rugby for Swansea RFC. Meet our team of presenters across football, rugby union, boxing, UFC and MotoGP. Radio & Television Presenter and superb Lewis Moody MBE On BBC Sounds, BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Sports Extra, commentary will be led by BBCs Rugby Union Correspondent Chris Jones and Sara Orchard. Having covered the first half in the Welsh language on S4C, he stepped in to cover the second half for BBC Television when the scheduled match commentator, Andrew Cotter, took ill.[9], After covering over 300 international matches, Davies covered his final international in 2014, Wales vs. Scotland. With Smith, he founded television production company Talkback Productions, now part of RTL Group and later in 2005, he started the production company Modern Television.He went on to develop a career as a television presenter and writer, as well as continuing with acting work. Lee Mears "Andrea's on-screen sparkle wins her Lucy Owen's old job", Welsh rugby star Lee Byrne proposes to TV presenter Andrea Benfield before move to France, Andrea Byrne takes time out to live with rugby star Lee Byrne in France, "Plenty of you asking when I'll be back on @ITVWales well the answer is June. Former Scotland captain and pundit Andy Nicol has announced the round two Scotland v Wales clash will be his last on TV after 20 years working for the BBC. [15] Morgan, inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame in 1997,[11] was further honoured with induction into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2009. Also represented the Barbarians, Midlands and British Police sides. [1], Byrne married Wales rugby player Lee Byrne on 1 January 2012. Won his first full caps as a replacement in the Tests against South Africa on the summer tour in 2000. David Duckham MBE "Twitter can be a really awful beast sometimes and no-one should ever be reduced to tears for doing their job. Martin Bayfield and Gabriel Clarke will also be bringing the updates and breaking news from the sidelines. [11] He played during Wales' Five Nations Grand Slam of 1952, and their victory over the All Blacks in 1953,[12] but he is most famous for captaining the British Lions in South Africa in 1955. He also presented BBC Wales and later S4C's coverage of the National Eisteddfod for 33 years, as well as numerous other programmes including light entertainment and religious programming. Although Sarra is passionate about sport, she shifts effortlessly between entertainment and sport presenting with credits including Red Bull Cliff Diving, 100% Rugby, 100% Fitness, Paparazzi, Ceri Greu on S4C as well as Bandit, a prime-time weekly youth music show. [8] Both captained Cardiff and Wales, made their international debuts in 1947, and were on the Lions squad that toured Australia and New Zealand in 1950. He won 18 Wales caps between 1979-87. Joined the BBC as a rugby commentator in 1972 and has covered almost all major matches, all over the world, for the past 20 years. A familiar face in Bath and the International Rugby circuit, having totalled an impressive 177 premiership appearances. He had 61 caps at full back for Scotland, 20 of them as Captain. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In 1983, Davies commentated on the first live television coverage of a rugby union match in the Welsh language on the newly established S4C channel. The England and Harlequins prop was in typically eccentric mood during. At the end of 1978, Davies was approached at an event by Gareth Price, then head of BBC Wales. She presented Speedway on Sky Sports between 2007-2009, was a CBBC reported for the 2004Euro Cup in Portugal, and reported pitch-side for Clwb Rygbi on S4C. He was paired with Ray Gravell, the former Welsh centre, and the two formed a commentary partnership that was attributed as being "instrumental in establishing the channel as a serious rugby broadcaster".[7]. [14] Davies was offered to be appointed to the Order of the British Empire (MBE) but declined because he felt that accepting it would be "against his principles and upbringing".[15]. [citation needed], Williams is the son of the Welsh TV (S4C) weather presenter Jenny Ogwen. David Flatman Not only did he captain Wales to three Triple Crowns, but also led them to their famous victory over the All Blacks in 1905. He then was given a choice to remain or return to Welsh language coverage on S4C. Martin Johnson CBE Former Great Britain international with 15 caps. David Trick Thank you!, Former Ireland centre, Brian ODriscoll replied: Always a great listen ., Presenter Martin Bayfield commented: Awesome on the mic and awesome in person. Follow Rugby World on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. [1], Williams was a main presenter for Sky Sports News and was one of Sky Sports' main rugby presenters, hosting the Heineken Cup and Southern Hemisphere rugby including the Tri Nations, the National Provincial Championship in New Zealand and the Currie Cup in South Africa. Wondering who the BBCs Six Nations pundits are on your telly? Although he started out playing in the centre, he was moved to the wing during Wales' 1969 tour of New Zealand and Australia,[18] and eventually scored 20 Test tries for Wales. Alex was also a regular presenter on Real Radio GMG, Wales' largest commercial station. The returning Rugby Special will be hosted byUgo Monye, withSara OrchardandAlastair Eykynscommentary featuring in the programme and BBC highlights generally. Played mainly as a Center/Fly Half 1962-72 and captained his club and county. Gareth Edwards MBE One Welsh player, Shane Williams in 2008, has been awarded World Rugby Player of the Year (formerly known as the International Rugby Board Player of the Year). Sarra is also the host of the weekly BBC Wales SCRUM V discussing the Welsh Autumn Internationals and Six Nations. Despite this, he never coached Wales. At the age of 25 was the youngest ever first-grade referee. Covered the rugby during winter for BBC Radio and Television. Former Bath RUFC and England International who also represented the Barbarians. For TV and BBC iPlayer, ex-referee Nigel Owens will provide an officials perspective and Sonja McLaughlanandLee McKenzie will be pitchside. [20] Playing at fly-half, he helped Wales to a Five Nations Grand Slam in 1971, and then the Lions to their one and only series win over the All Blacks that same year. Former top-class Welsh rugby player with Newport RFC in the 1980s. 'It can be a lonely job and it's unbelievably tough' Welsh rugby reporter Lauren Jenkins on the reality of the job and the 'awful beast' of Twitter after Sonja McLaughlan abuse Lauren Jenkins. The Premier Sports talent team for Wales includes a very experienced and popular line-up of Welsh Rugby presenters, reporters and commentators to bring the best match coverage to Welsh rugby supporters and includes: Martyn Williams, Eddie Butler, Ross Harries, Sean Holley, Wyn Gruffydd and Lauren Jenkins. Scott Quinnell For TV and BBC iPlayer, ex-referee Nigel Owens will provide an official's perspective and Sonja McLaughlan and Lee McKenzie will be pitchside. "I would say I limit my [social media] use these days. He started out playing at fullback, but after Barry John retired, he was moved to fly-half. Graham Price MBE Latterly, she has gained a political diploma through the Open University. Even when she was just starting off Sarra showed that she could handle a diverse range of presenting roles. [4], Known as the "Prince of three-quarters", Gwyn Nicholls played 24 Tests for Wales at centre between 1896 and 1906. The following 96 pages are in this category, out of 96 total. Dean Richards The returning Rugby Special will be hosted by Ugo Monye, with Sara Orchard and Alastair Eykyn's commentary featuring in the programme and BBC highlights generally. Geoff Parling Price advised him that having had built up enough experience, it was time to move from HTV to the BBC. May be well-known as an ice skater, but he spent 15 years as a top class Union player and became a World Cup winner in 2003. In 1974, Davies left his teaching position to join broadcaster HTV as a presenter on the Welsh-language news programme Y Dydd.[3]. She also hosted the popular magazine show Rugby Tonight for BT Sport. Now a radio presenter & sports commentator for BBC Wales. One of England's best-known rugby union players, having played for England 34 times between 1975 and 1982. In 2006, following disputes between the Welsh Rugby Union and the BBC, both Thomas and Butler left the show. Christopher Timothy (born 14 October 1940) is a Welsh actor, television director and writer. You might question how a man who only won one cap makes this list, but Bishop was an immense figure in Welsh rugby in the 1980s. This has to stop. Geordan Murphy Sarra was the presenter on location for The Lions Tour 2021 in South Africa for Sky, as well as pitch side reporting on each game and feeding back information to the UK via Sky Sports News. Myles' early UK-wide television credits included the 2001 miniseries Tales from Pleasure Beach and the 2003 television drama Colditz. Presenters. "It is unbelievably tough and Sonja has years of experience. Sarra Elgan is a Welsh sports presenter best known for presenting the rugby coverage on BT sport being both the pitch side reporter as well as the main presenter. Loving your work Andy Nic. Andy Nicol represented the prestigious Barbarians, British Lions, and captained Scotland with distinction. Lawrence Dallaglio OBE But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.