Phillips toured South Africa with the British & Irish Lions in 1980. England's most capped player with 85 appearances, also the highest try scorer with 49 tries, including a record 5 in one match. The Wales and Scotland home matches will be televised on BBC whereas England, France, Ireland and Italys home matches will be shown on ITV. Brian Moore Ray French Played international rugby for England in both Union and League. [17] Davies played 46 Tests for Wales between 1966 and 1978. employed by Qatar's Al-Kass Sports Channel and anchors the network's English-speaking studio. BT Sport Rugby Presenter Sarra Elgan is a Welsh sports presenter best known for presenting the rugby coverage on BT sport. Price advised him that having had built up enough experience, it was time to move from HTV to the BBC. He moved to Gwaun-cae-Gurwen at an early age. . He was sacked by Sky Sports in 2006 after tabloid revelations regarding his personal life. after-dinner speaker. They have revealed their line-up of pundits who will present, commentate and give their opinions on the action on the pitch. At international level, held almost every record in Welsh Rugby: 72 caps for Wales. [37] Leigh Halfpenny was nominated in 2013 and Alun Wyn Jones in 2015. David Bishop. Damian's career peaked when the England 7s team lifted the inaugural Melrose World 7s Trophy in 1993. Gethin Clifford Jones (born 12 February 1978) is a Welsh television presenter.He was an active rugby union player while at Manchester Metropolitan University and, after graduation, he began his television career on Welsh language channel S4C as a presenter of children's programmes such as Popty, Mas Draw and the flagship children's entertainment show Uned 5 (Unit 5, 2002-2005). Since joining ITV Cymru Wales, Byrne has presented a number of various regional non-news programmes for the station, including the arts and entertainment series The Wales Show, documentary series Tidal Wales, ITV Cymru Wales weekly political programme Sharp End[9] and coverage of the Royal Welsh Show and the National Eisteddfod. [4] Davies moved to the BBC the following year, working initially on BBC Radio Cymru programming, including talk shows, programs for Welsh learners, panel shows, and rugby commentary. [22][23] Edwards was never dropped from the team and played all 53 of his Tests consecutively. ", Rugby presenter and reporter Lauren Jenkins on duty for Premier Sports. Lahore, Pakistan 0092 (42) 37304691 [email protected]. Scott Hastings Weve also said goodbye to some familiar faces. A familiar face in Bath and the International Rugby circuit, having totalled an impressive 177 premiership appearances. Won his first full caps as a replacement in the Tests against South Africa on the summer tour in 2000. Gabby Logan will lead live coverage across TV and BBC iPlayer during the Six Nations. He is currently[when?] Former Great Britain international with 15 caps. Part of an elite bunch who can call themselves a Rugby World Champion. Sarra Elgan is a rugby union presenter and reporter for BT Sport. In 1994, he was promoted to a Druid (white robes). Lawrence Dallaglio OBE Best known as an international rugby player. In 1974, Davies left his teaching position to join broadcaster HTV as a presenter on the Welsh-language news programme Y Dydd.[3]. Price warned that there was no future for sports coverage at HTV, only at the BBC. Wales squad for 2022/2023. Players that were first capped during the same match are listed in order of those that began in the starting line up before replacements and then in alphabetical order by surname. Captaining Wales for Union and League, Jonathan joined an elite club of players to accomplish this feat. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. After graduating, Davies trained to be a teacher, and he worked at Llandovery College from 1969 to 1974 reaching the position of the Head of Welsh Department. Lee Byrne Who will be providing comms and punditry as part of the BBC's coverage of the 2023 Six Nations? Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Won 84 caps for England, three British & Irish Lions tours including two as captain, two Grand Slams and a World Cup. Former top-class Welsh rugby player with Newport RFC in the 1980s. Brian Ashton MBE 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. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Call (225) 687-7590 or + 14moretakeoutloving hut vegan house, dophert, and more today! 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). He was also a presenter on BBC Wales's coverage of the annual National Eisteddfod for 33 years, making his debut at the 1980 event held in the Lliw Valley and covering his last in 2012 at the Vale of Glamorgan. [5] He was the only Welsh player in the British Isles team of 1899, and was the star for Wales during their first golden era. Gregor Townsend In a statement, the WRU said: "We are hugely disappointed and saddened by the social media abuse directed at opposition players and members of the media following the game at the weekend. She hosted her own show for BBC Radio Wales and Red Dragon. Prior to the game, he was presented with a framed shirt to mark the occasion by Roger Lewis, the chief executive of the Welsh Rugby Union. [8], Named the greatest Welsh player of the 1950s by the WRU, Cliff Morgan played 29 Tests for Wales,[9] and four for the British Lions between 1951 and 1958. 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. [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. It is not acceptable. [12], In 2007, Davies was awarded an Honorary Fellowship at Cardiff University, the university where he had graduated from. Details are yet to be released for the BBCs Womens Six Nations coverage. In 1976 he was a member of the squad that toured New Zealand and Fiji. employed by Qatar's Al-Kass Sports Channel and anchors the network's English-speaking studio. Scott Quinnell Five years later, he moved to the BBC where he initially worked on sports programming for their Radio Cymru service. Harlequins regular since the 1990/91 season and England's most capped forward, with 97 caps. Kyran Bracken MBE Sarra Elgan has a wealth of experience having spent 4 years presenting on the Aviva Premiership at EPSN, she also presented the LV Cup andThe British and Irish Cup. Contact: [email protected]. Davies was educated at Pontardawe Grammar School. This article about a British journalist is a stub. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Thank you!, Former Ireland centre, Brian ODriscoll replied: Always a great listen ., Presenter Martin Bayfield commented: Awesome on the mic and awesome in person. An active rugby union player while at Manchester Metropolitan University and, for a time, after graduation, Jones began his television career on Welsh language channel S4C as a presenter of children's programmes such as Popty, Mas Draw and the flagship children's entertainment show Uned 5 (Unit 5, 200205). And Jenkins, who works as a freelance reporter and presenter for the BBC, Premier Sports, Amazon and S4C, says social media anonymity can no longer be allowed to happen. In 1997, he was the quizmaster on L!VE TV's football quiz A Game of Two Scarves featuring fans and glamour models. About Business Point; Blog; Contact; Home; Home; Home; Our Services. 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. George 'Doddie' Weir Williams presented ITV Wales' coverage of the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Later that year, she began portraying Ceri Lewis in the BBC drama series Belonging, a role she would play until the end of the series in 2009. Logan will be joined by former playing stars like Martin Johnson, Sam Warburton, John Barclay and Tommy Bowe. 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. Former Leicester and England International Rugby Union player. Possibly the best hooker to play for England, he reachieved 36 caps for England and 7 for the Lions. Myles' early UK-wide television credits included the 2001 miniseries Tales from Pleasure Beach and the 2003 television drama Colditz. Began his career playing for Bridgend Athletic, then for Tondu RFC, Bridgend, Llanelli, The Scarletts and full back for the Ospreys. Sarra is a hugely experienced live presenter as most of her work requires her to be. Geoff Cooke OBE Related: Six Nations TV Coverage: BBC and ITV Matches. [citation needed]. Robbie Paul Born in Guildford, Surrey, Byrne graduated from Southampton University with a degree in English literature, before gaining a postgraduate diploma in journalism at Highbury College, Portsmouth. Television rugby reporter Lauren Jenkins says that social media users must be made to confirm their identity after the BBC's Sonja McLaughlan was subjected to online abuse following Saturday's Guinness Six Nations game between Wales and England. 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. Ex-Llanelli Scarlets No.8 who has played rugby at the highest level, representing both Wales and the Lions. On 17 December, it was announced that she had beaten 80 other applicants to the post,[1] and undertook her first show opposite Jonathan Hill on 14 January 2008. The show was initially presented by Alan Wilkins and Eddie Butler. Sarra is the Autumn Internationals rugby presenter for Amazon, she is also hosting the highlights programmes for S4C. Represented England at Under 16s, 18s, 19s & 21 level. Former captain of Ireland and British Lions legend. He also hosted the station's talent show, Spanish Archer. Geoff Parling As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Although Sarra is obviously extremely passionate about sport, she shifts effortlessly between entertainment and sport presenting and so her recent credits include Red Bull Cliff Diving, 100% Rugby, 100% Fitness, Paparazzi, Ceri Greu on S4C as well as Bandit, a prime-time weekly youth music show. Now a radio presenter & sports commentator for BBC Wales. In 2005, she auditioned for a part in the revived series of Doctor Who, and landed the role of servant girl Gwyneth, in the Series 1 episode "The Unquiet Dead", alongside Billie Piper and Christopher Eccleston. Williams was a main presenter for Sky Sports News and was one of Sky Sports' main rugby presenters, . Covered the rugby during winter for BBC Radio and Television. This love of both sport and music has definitely influenced Sarras choices of work. [10] Morgan played at fly-half and was one of the sport's biggest crowd-pullers during his career. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Former Rugby Union player and Manager. Dean Richards Watch now on S4C Clic Colleen's recipes. Despite this, he never coached Wales. Elin Fflur Llewelyn Harvey, known professionally as Elin Fflur, is a Welsh singer and songwriter from Wales. England Rugby and the Welsh Rugby Union have sent support to McLaughlan, who described how she had been reduced to tears by abuse on social media after her post-match interviews which included questions to England captain Owen Farrell and head coach Eddie Jones. His exploits on the Lions tour of 1971 were rewarded with the nickname of "The King" by the New Zealand press, though the pressure of expectation and fame saw him quit rugby the following year. Nigel Redman Andy Gomersall This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total. Richard Hill Former Union and League player at club and international level. Radio & Television Presenter and superb "It is unbelievably tough and Sonja has years of experience. Huw Llywelyn Davies was born in Merthyr Tydfil in 1945, to father Eic Davies, a teacher and radio broadcaster and mother Beti. 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Steve Fenwick ^ Welsh rugby star Lee Byrne proposes to TV presenter Andrea Benfield before move to France Wales Online, 27 March 2011 ^ Andrea Byrne takes time out to live with rugby star Lee Byrne in France Elena Cresci, Wales Online, 26 May 2013 ^ "Plenty of you asking when I'll be back on @ITVWales - well the answer is June." Being both the pitch side reporter, as well as the main presenter, she also hostsRugby Tonight for BT Sport. [31] Playing at fullback, he won three Five Nations Grand Slams with Wales in the 1970s, and captained Wales in 1979. Playing mainly on the wing, Evans scored 33 tries for Wales, a record until surpassed by Gareth Thomas in 2004. Welsh International Union player. Scotland's most capped centre three quarter, with 65 caps. Experienced TV & radio pundit. Graham Price MBE Welsh rugby presenter Sarra Elgan Easterby was on the receiving end of possibly Joe Marler's strangest interview yet.
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