@Scotlandteam #SixNations2023 pic.twitter.com/HQtMF4kgYd, Andy Nicol (@AndyNic9) February 9, 2023, Nicol tweeted: After 20 years with BBC Sport the Scotland v Wales game on Saturday will be my last on TV. Damian Hopley [17] Davies played 46 Tests for Wales between 1966 and 1978. . Brian Donald [8] Prior to her debut, Benfield moved from Surrey to Cardiff Bay.[8]. Wales Team Manager and Selector, Alan Phillips, is a former British & Irish Lions, Wales and Cardiff hooker. Round 1 France vs Wales: Mark Robson and Ieuan Evans Scotland vs Italy: Martin Gillingham and Rory Lawson Fflur is well known in Welsh-language media, especially since she won the Cn i Gymru contest in 2002. Damian's career peaked when the England 7s team lifted the inaugural Melrose World 7s Trophy in 1993. Not only is it a special Six Nations edition with megastar names for Rugby Worlds March issue, but youll also, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Six Nations TV Coverage: BBC and ITV Matches, clip of Gabby Logan at Calcutta Cup match going viral, Six Nations live stream: How to watch from anywhere. England prop Ellis Genge revealed he had been subjected to death threats after footage surfaced of him apparently neglecting to clap the victorious Welsh players off the pitch following a match that Wales won 40-24. He also covered five Rugby World Cup tournaments, including the inaugural event held in New Zealand and Australia in 1987. Later that year, he was hired full-time by Al Kass Sports Channel to host a segment known as QSL Review in an attempt to provide coverage of the Qatar Stars League to non-Arabic speakers. From 2008 until 2016, he presented the television bloopers show It'll be. The Official website of the Welsh Rugby Union with News, Fixtures and ticket information for the National Team, Regions and Clubs Timothy is best known for his roles as James Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small, as Brendan "Mac" McGuire in the BBC daytime soap opera Doctors and as Ted Murray in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Martin Johnson CBE Best known as an international rugby player. Presenters. "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. Achieved almost every accolade in the game and is also the second most capped England player. [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. This has to stop. Phillips toured South Africa with the British & Irish Lions in 1980. Sarra also occasionally hosts the very successful weekly BBC Wales SCRUM V discussing the Welsh Autumn Internationals and Six Nations. Now a radio presenter & sports commentator for BBC Wales. Sir Clive Woodward Its been a total privilege to work for the BBC on the @SixNationsRugby for so long. Gareth Edwards MBE George 'Doddie' Weir This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Take a look, Former England captain and head coach Martin Johnson (Getty Images). 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. Martin Bayfield [7], In addition to his sports coverage, Davies also presented Dechrau Canu, Dechrau Canmol. Logan will be joined by former playing stars like Martin Johnson, Sam Warburton, John Barclay and Tommy Bowe. 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. Geoff Parling ", "ITV Thames Valley seek green wedding couples", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Andrea_Byrne&oldid=1135218926, This page was last edited on 23 January 2023, at 10:23. ", Rugby presenter and reporter Lauren Jenkins on duty for Premier Sports. after-dinner speaker. He won 18 Wales caps between 1979-87. Terry O'Connor Scott Quinnell "As a rugby community, these individuals have let us all down. At the end of 1978, Davies was approached at an event by Gareth Price, then head of BBC Wales. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. These presenters are among the most prominent in their field, and information about each well-known presenter from Wales is included when available. [29] After captaining Wales in his last nine appearances, Davies was forced to retire due to a brain haemorrhage. Download the digital edition of Rugby World straight to your tablet or subscribe to the print edition to get the magazine delivered to your door. Lewis Moody MBE On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He then was given a choice to remain or return to Welsh language coverage on S4C. Bennett played 29 Tests for Wales. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Sarra began her television career acting on the popular Welsh soap Pobol y Cwm. Ray French Played international rugby for England in both Union and League. 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. Represented England at Under 16s, 18s, 19s & 21 level. Eve Myles (born 26 July 1978) is a Welsh actress from Ystradgynlais. [5] He also presented the 2012 Al Kass International Cup. 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. Won 84 caps for England, three British & Irish Lions tours including two as captain, two Grand Slams and a World Cup. Nigel Redman Williams went on to become a prominent rugby commentator. We'll assume you're ok with this, or you can opt-out. [16], When Wales faced Australia on 3 December 1966, two future Rugby Hall of Fame members made their Test debuts; Gerald Davies and Barry John. Davies travelled to New Zealand in 1983 to commentate on the Lions tour, the first of five Lions tours he covered for S4C. Lahore, Pakistan 0092 (42) 37304691 info@sadiqindustries.com. Earned his first of 41 caps for Wales in 1975, against France scoring a try voted the 5th best scored by a Welsh player. Made his full England debut in 1996 against Italy. Sarra is a hugely experienced live presenter as most of her work requires her to be. She graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in 2000. Byrne started her journalism and media career as a local radio reporter for Guildford-based County Sound Radio. Sarra Elgan is an anchor & television presenter who is married to rugby star Simon Easterby. The thought that the very first thing she encounters after that is a wave of abuse is very sad.". At international level, held almost every record in Welsh Rugby: 72 caps for Wales. [10], In recognition of the contributions made in the Welsh-language, he was honoured as a member of the Gorsedd of the Bards at the National Eisteddfod in 1987 when he was appointed as an Ovate (green robes). He also hosted the station's talent show, Spanish Archer. Debuted in 1996 in the South Pacific tour and retired from Great Britain in 2002. In 1974, Davies left his teaching position to join broadcaster HTV as a presenter on the Welsh-language news programme Y Dydd.[3]. You may remember that clip of Gabby Logan at Calcutta Cup match going viral last year. Welsh rugby presenter Sarra Elgan Easterby was on the receiving end of possibly Joe Marler's strangest interview yet. [31] Playing at fullback, he won three Five Nations Grand Slams with Wales in the 1970s, and captained Wales in 1979. Jonathan Davies Matthews, renowned for his strong tackling, earned 17 caps for Wales and six for the Lions, calling time on his Test career in 1951. 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She covered the Celtic League Rugby, S4C/BBC Wales for two years as well as the Rugby World Cup in 2007. Meet our team of presenters across football, rugby union, boxing, UFC and MotoGP. Former Nottingham, Harlequins and England international player who also made 5 test appearances for the British Lions. Played international rugby for England in both Union and League. Former Great Britain international with 15 caps. These prominent presenters of Wales may or may not be currently alive, but what they all have in common is that they're all respected Welsh presenters. After 20 years with @BBCSport the Scotland v Wales game on Saturday will be my last on TV. Never has a poor game for England and his abrasive style of play has earned him the reputation as one of the world's best forwards. Robert Jones MBE Craig Sandercock Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. "It is unbelievably tough and Sonja has years of experience. He had 61 caps at full back for Scotland, 20 of them as Captain. One of the most highly respected Rugby referees in the world, Nigel has refereed many Heineken Cup finals. Phil Steele Former top-class Welsh rugby player with Newport RFC in the 1980s. Tributes have been pouring in for one of the unsung heroes of Welsh rugby, Leighton Davies, the former head coach and long standing PE lecturer at Cardiff College of Education who died, aged 83, at the weekend. Graham Rowntree She covered the Celtic League Rugby, S4C/BBC Wales for two years as well as the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Andy Gomersall Shane Williams was duly selected as the 2008 World Rugby Player of the Year. Sarras long list of entertainment and music show credits include, Top Of The Pops Saturday, BBC1: 2003 2005, Pop Factory (ITV1 Wales: 2003 - 2004), Pop Factory Music Awards (2003 - 2004), The Saturday Show (BBC1: 2003 - 2005), The Saturday Show Extra (CBBC: 2001 - 2005), Xchange (CBBC: 2004 - 2006), Play the Game (CITV: 2005), Bump and Grind (Trouble: 2004 - 2005), Dial-a-Date (ITV: 2002 - 2003) and A Song for Wales (2004 2010). Welsh former dual-code rugby football international. She later moved to Thames Valley Tonight as a reporter. Sarra is also the host of the weekly BBC Wales SCRUM V discussing the Welsh Autumn Internationals and Six Nations. 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]. [6] His final commentary was the 2014 Pro 12 semi-final match held a few months later between Leinster and Ulster. [4], He was the main rugby presenter for Setanta Sports and hosted various shows on Setanta Sports News. 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. Gabby Logan will lead live coverage across TV and BBC iPlayer during the Six Nations. Thank you! Price advised him that having had built up enough experience, it was time to move from HTV to the BBC. Summers joined BBC Wales in 2000. Christopher Timothy (born 14 October 1940) is a Welsh actor, television director and writer. [citation needed]. Being both the pitch side reporter, as well as the main presenter, she also hostsRugby Tonight for BT Sport. In 2000 Barrie appeared for Ireland in the World Cup, winning the man of the match in the opening game against Samoa. Harlequins regular since the 1990/91 season and England's most capped forward, with 97 caps. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. For TV and BBC iPlayer, ex-referee Nigel Owens will provide an official's perspective and Sonja McLaughlan and Lee McKenzie will be pitchside. A But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Graham Bell Griffith Rhys Jones (born 16 November 1953) is a Welsh comedian, writer, actor and television presenter. Dean Richards After retiring became head coach of the Wales rugby league team. Capped 23 times in 1972-1980, the "Golden Era of Welsh Rugby". Kyran Bracken MBE Davies was educated at Pontardawe Grammar School. Alex was also a regular presenter on Real Radio GMG, Wales' largest commercial station. Gareth Chilcott [34] As well as that, he was awarded seven Lions caps from the 1989, 1993 and 1997 tours.[35][36]. [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. Steve Fenwick Davies commentated on the first live television coverage of a rugby match in the Welsh language, the 1983 match between Wales and England. 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. She then joined local television station MyTV Portsmouth as a reporter, but when the station was forced to lay off staff, she was promoted to news editor at the station. Publication of names / pictures on this site in no way implies contract / management. [citation needed], Williams was part of the launch of Channel 5 in the UK as one of the presenters of the channel's afternoon entertainment show 5's Company with Nick Knowles and John Barrowman. welsh rugby presenterssigma female examples. One of England's best-known rugby union players, having played for England 34 times between 1975 and 1982. The Welsh Rugby Union, meanwhile has joined England Rugby in c ondemning social media abuse directed at England players and members of the media following Saturday's encounter. Ray French England's most capped player with 85 appearances, also the highest try scorer with 49 tries, including a record 5 in one match. [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. Scott Hastings 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. Andrea Byrne (ne Benfield; born c.1978) is an English journalist and presenter, currently working for ITV Cymru Wales, where she presents Wales at Six and Wales This Week. Ten former Welsh internationals from the Wales national rugby union team have been inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame,[1] while eight have been inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. Being both the pitch side reporter, as well as the main presenter, she also hosts Rugby Tonight for BT Sport. When Portsmouth TV ceased broadcasting she moved to Oxford's local TV station, Six TV. [1][6], Williams has been a presenter on national radio sports station talkSPORT, presenting the Kick-off programme on Thursday from 19:00 to 22:00 and The Sunday Session. . 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.
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