Speaking out about racism ended my rugby career, says Luther Burrell A 2023 investigation found that ex-England centre was a victim of racial abuse The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025
All Blacks legend Sam Whitelock relishing Barbarians career finale after long wait Iconic New Zealand lock will make his final rugby appearance for invitational side against Fiji at Twickenham this weekend Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2024
Kyle Sinckler set for Twickenham send-off in Barbarians debut against Fiji Prop is set for France stint after signing for Toulon Evening Standard · May 21, 2024
Rugby player Api Ratuniyarawa jailed for sexually assaulting three women Fiji player was in Welsh capital when he attacked the 19-year-olds on three consecutive nights in bar The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2024
Rugby player Api Ratuniyarawa jailed for sexually assaulting three teenagers The 37-year-old admitted sex attacks on three females in a bar days before he was due to play for the Barbarians in Cardiff The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024
Rugby union player Api Ratuniyarawa pleads guilty to sexual assaults Fiji international was charged hours before he was meant to appear for the Barbarians against Wales on 4 November The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023
Rugby player Api Ratuniyarawa facing jail after admitting sexual offences The Fiji international pleaded guilty to two charges of assault by penetration and one charge of sexual assault at Cardiff Crown Court The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023
Eddie Jones teases that he'll be back 'very shortly' At the end of a turbulent week, Eddie Jones has said he'll be back in a new role "very shortly" and had encouraging words for Australian rugby. AAP · Nov 5, 2023
Welsh rugby bids fond farewell to celebrated trio with 352 caps between them Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny had a rousing send off in Wales’ 49-26 win over the Barbarians. The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
Eddie's back - and with another defeat against Wales Just five days after quitting the Australia job, Eddie Jones was back coaching Wallabies in Cardiff - but not much had changed as his Barbarians lost to Wales. AAP · Nov 4, 2023
Much-capped Wales trio given rousing send-off in victory over Barbarians Leigh Halfpenny landed five conversions for Wales in a 49-26 win while Alun Wyn Jones captained a Barbarians side featuring Justin Tipuric. The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
Barbarians’ Api Ratuniyarawa appears in court charged with sexual assault The 37-year-old Fiji international had been named as a replacement for the game against Wales in Cardiff. The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
Rugby player Api Ratuniyarawa appears in court charged with sexual assault The 37-year-old Fiji international had been named as a replacement for the Barbarians against Wales in Cardiff. The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
Barbarians' Ratuniyarawa charged with sexual assault Fijian Api Ratuniyarawa has appeared in court over sexual assault charges hours before he had been due to play in Eddie Jones's Barbarians team against Wales. AAP · Nov 4, 2023
AAP · Nov 3, 2023 No regrets for Eddie Jones as his show rolls into Wales Unrepentant, regret-free and moving on, Eddie Jones has found respite amid the storm engulfing him during his one-off gig coaching the Barbarians in Wales.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 Leigh Halfpenny has ‘an exciting challenge’ awaiting him after Wales retirement New Zealand Super Rugby heavyweights Crusaders could be his next port of call.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 Jac Morgan captains Wales as Leigh Halfpenny prepares for swansong against Barbarians The encounter in Cardiff is a tribute to Wales’ record cap holder Alun Wyn Jones following his retirement from Test rugby in May
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023 Welsh rugby still has deep-rooted issues that need to be sorted – Alun Wyn Jones The 38-year-old announced his international retirement in May as the world’s most capped player with 170 appearances.
AAP · Nov 1, 2023 Jones coaches 10 Wallabies - five days after quitting Fresh from quitting as Wallabies' coach, Eddie Jones will be immediately reuniting with a host of his old team when he leads the Barbarians against Wales.
AAP · Oct 29, 2023 Hooper avoids verbal spar with Wallabies coach Jones Michael Hooper says Eddie Jones is entitled to his opinion after the coach said the former Test skipper wasn't a good role model for the young Wallabies team.
Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2023 Wales legend Leigh Halfpenny announces international retirement The full-back's last game for his country will be in next week's match against the Barbarians in Cardiff
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023 Leigh Halfpenny announces international retirement after 101 caps for Wales Halfpenny will retire after winning 101 caps and scoring 801 points in a Wales shirt.
Wales Online · Jul 5, 2023 Popular Welsh rugby cult hero dies as tributes flood in Brandon Cripps represented Wales B and the Barbarians during a 25-year career
Wales Online · Jun 12, 2023 Scarlets announce historic Barbarians match to honour late Phil Bennett The Scarlets will host the worlds most famous club side this autumn
Wales Online · Jun 2, 2023 Alun Wyn Jones hints at potential new club as he says Ospreys career is over and he may play against Wales The Wales legend also revealed he could be lining up against Warren Gatland's side later this year