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Welsh rugby boss names the gifted youngster who'll really excite him this season

Joe Hawkins captained Wales under-20s in the summer and there are high hopes he will light up the game at regional level next

Wales Online · Sep 16, 2022

‘We were incredibly close’: Brian Moore left devastated by death of Eddie Butler

BBC commentator Butler, a former Wales captain, died on Thursday during a trek in Peru

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022

We were incredibly close – Brian Moore ‘devastated’ by death of Eddie Butler

Butler died on Thursday during a charity trek in Peru.

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022

Wallabies must move past heartbreak: Foley

Bernard Foley, at the centre of a controversial ref call in the Bledisloe Cup loss, says the Wallabies must re-set and target a breakthrough win at Eden Park.

AAP · Sep 16, 2022

The obscure penalty rule that denied the Wallabies a Bledisloe Cup Test win over the All Blacks

Australia has been denied a rare win over New Zealand due to a last-minute refereeing decision that has infuriated the rugby community. Here's how it went down.

ABC News · Sep 16, 2022

Wallabies shattered after 'disgraceful' refereeing decision in Bledisloe Cup Test loss to All Blacks

The Wallabies are left to reflect on their agonising 39-37 defeat to the All Blacks in Melbourne following a controversial finish that had players and commentators stunned.

ABC News · Sep 15, 2022

Jonathan Davies pays tribute to 'a charming man and a great friend' following Eddie Butler's death

Davies and Butler formed a formidable duo in the commentary box on the BBC's coverage of Wales internationals

Wales Online · Sep 15, 2022

Eddie Butler was the voice of Welsh rugby and the game will never quite sound the same without him

Butler was an accomplished rugby player, captaining his country before going on to have a distinguished career in journalism

Wales Online · Sep 15, 2022

Former Wales captain and ‘iconic’ voice of rugby Eddie Butler dies aged 65

The 16-cap Wales number eight died in his sleep on a charity trek on the Inca Trail in Peru.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022

Foley 'bewildered' by ref's Bledisloe call

Lauding Bernard Foley's Test return, coach Dave Rennie said the veteran playmaker was shocked by a costly referee call and felt he'd let the Wallabies down.

AAP · Sep 15, 2022