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Ospreys tick those boxes

Ospreys tick those boxes

Monday, January 05, 2009

THE Ospreys may not be in top gear but they are top of the Magners League and will hope to put even more daylight between themselves and the chasing pack by beating Munster in Swansea on Friday night.

I don't totally buy harsh criticism of a side who are leading the...

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Eddie, a man for all seasons

Monday, January 05, 2009

I HAD a chat over Christmas with Welsh rugby's top doorman of the past 20 years, Eddie Burns, enquiring about my health. Typical Eddie. He...

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Christmas schedule is just too much for our players

Christmas schedule is just too much for our players

Monday, December 29, 2008

SEAN Holley will only crack open the Hogmanay champagne if his players steer clear of injuries in the Magners League clash with the Blues...

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My Lions team on present form . . . and no Englishmen

Monday, December 29, 2008

A FEW South African pals of mine tell me tickets are already like gold dust for the Lions tour next year. For the Tests they will be...

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Euro scrum-half decision is tough one for Ospreys

Euro scrum-half decision is tough one for Ospreys

Monday, December 29, 2008

THE Ospreys have a major decision to make at scrum-half for their crunch European tie with Perpignan. Mike Phillips has come back from injury...

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Ospreys will be on derby mission

Monday, December 22, 2008

FEW will give the Scarlets a chance in the big Magners League clash against the Ospreys on Saturday — but in a derby there is always...

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Scrum-half garden is rosy again

Scrum-half garden is rosy again

Monday, December 22, 2008

A FEW weeks ago we were bemoaning the fact that there were few scrum-halves fit and available for Warren Gatland to pick from. Now there's...

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Jaws had nothing on Glyn

Monday, December 22, 2008

WHATEVER happens in the derby on Saturday, I don't expect post-match scenes to compare with the ones I encountered with Llanelli at The Gnoll...

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Derbies test for coaches

Derbies test for coaches

Monday, December 15, 2008

JUST about everyone with an interest in Welsh rugby will be looking forward to the big regional derbies over the festive period —...

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Heineken still very refreshing

Monday, December 15, 2008

I READ somewhere the other day that the Heineken Cup hasn't quite hit the heights this season — but it's a point of view I can't agree...

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About Phil Bennett

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Phil Bennett is a former Wales, Lions and Llanelli fly-half. He is a columnist for the South Wales Evening Post and gives his views on what has been happening in the rugby world, as well as his thoughts on up-coming matches.










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