These cookies do not store any personal information. Scott Hastings He moved to Gwaun-cae-Gurwen at an early age. A familiar face in Bath and the International Rugby circuit, having totalled an impressive 177 premiership appearances. The chief executive of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) said the governing body will review their processes and procedures in order to ensure the welfare of employees after allegations of sexism were . Sport and entertainment producers love working with her due to her professionalism, talent and natural initiative. After retiring Nigel was appointed National Academy Coach, which is part of the main coaching body of the England team. [21], Widely regarded as the greatest rugby union player of all time, Gareth Edwards played 53 Tests for Wales at scrum-half between 1967 and 1978. She also co-hosted Jonathan with rugby legend Jonathan Davies during the 2010 Six Nations Championship. David Duckham MBE But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. He originally planned to take the name Huw Eic, as a nod to the patronymic naming system that had historically been commonplace in Wales, however his father objected. Andy Gomersall At international level, held almost every record in Welsh Rugby: 72 caps for Wales. Earned his first of 41 caps for Wales in 1975, against France scoring a try voted the 5th best scored by a Welsh player. Lee Mears These presenters are among the most prominent in their field, and information about each well-known presenter from Wales is included when available. Geordan Murphy May be well-known as an ice skater, but he spent 15 years as a top class Union player and became a World Cup winner in 2003. [citation needed], In 2008, Williams was contracted by Al Jazeera Sports with whom he covered the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2011 AFC Asian Cup. [27], In 1969, three Hall of Fame members debuted for Wales; Phil Bennett, Mervyn Davies, and JPR Williams. 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. Sarra is a hugely experienced live presenter as most of her work requires her to be. Super League referee who officiates for BBC and Sky Rugby League games. The show was initially presented by Alan Wilkins and Eddie Butler. Davies commentated on the first live television coverage of a rugby match in the Welsh language, the 1983 match between Wales and England. 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. [5] His father, Eic Davies, had been part of a group that conceived words in the Welsh-language for much of the terminology used in rugby,[6] and through his broadcast work, Huw Llywelyn Davies is credited with legitimising the terms into everyday language. After 20 years with @BBCSport the Scotland v Wales game on Saturday will be my last on TV. . Williams presented ITV Wales' coverage of the 2007 Rugby World Cup. He is currently[when?] Barrie McDermott This article about a British journalist is a stub. The following 96 pages are in this category, out of 96 total. Brian Donald [20] Playing at fly-half, he helped Wales to a Five Nations Grand Slam in 1971, and then the Lions to their one and only series win over the All Blacks that same year. Will Carling You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Radio & Television Presenter and superb Former Irish International Rugby Star, In November 2008, Shane Williams and Ryan Jones became the first Welsh players to be nominated in a group of five players for the World Rugby Player of the Year award, first awarded in 2001. For viewers in the UK, the entirety of the Six Nations coverage will be televised on either BBC or ITV channels, depending on who is playing at home. Peter Wheeler It is now the standard formation in world rugby. Rhodri Ogwen Williams (born 10 May 1968) is a Welsh sports journalist from Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. Ray French Former Rugby Union player and Manager. Phillips toured South Africa with the British & Irish Lions in 1980. 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. Christopher Timothy (born 14 October 1940) is a Welsh actor, television director and writer. "It can actually be quite a lonely job at times. Learn how and when to remove this template message, South Glamorgan Institute of Higher Education, "Al Kass to cover the Qatar Stars League in English", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rhodri_Williams&oldid=1137398285, This page was last edited on 4 February 2023, at 12:14. Presenters. Bennett played 29 Tests for Wales. They have revealed their line-up of pundits who will present, commentate and give their opinions on the action on the pitch. Rhys Jones came to national attention in the 1980s for his work in the BBC television comedy sketch shows Not the Nine O'Clock News and Alas Smith and Jones. He is currently [when?] He also scored a try for the Barbarians against the All Blacks in 1973, remembered as "that try" and considered one of the sport's greatest. Related: Six Nations TV Coverage: BBC and ITV Matches. He coached the British Lions to their only series victory over New Zealand in 1971, with a team including many Welsh players. [8], Davies made one last appearance as an English language commentator when he took over commentary of the 2013 Wales vs. Italy international match. A previous England Captain and former British union player known for his energetic and passionate personality on and off the field. Elin Fflur Llewelyn Harvey, known professionally as Elin Fflur, is a Welsh singer and songwriter from Wales. Sarra is also the host of the weekly BBC Wales SCRUM V discussing the Welsh Autumn Internationals and Six Nations. 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. She has interviewed many celebrities such as Britney Spears and also presented rugby coverage for S4C, BT Sport and the Rugby World Cup. The highlight of Will's career was undoubtedly the 2003 season which was dominated by the Rugby World Cup in Australia. 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. Part of an elite bunch who can call themselves a Rugby World Champion. "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. I think around a billion people don't have official identification. He is best known for his time on Blue Peter, and as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. Some predict that could discriminate against the poorest in society. I think twice about tweeting things and probably am less controversial than I would be in person because I can't be bothered to entertain the responses. Eve Myles (born 26 July 1978) is a Welsh actress from Ystradgynlais. Furthermore, Sarra also presents alongside Jonathan Davies and rugby referee Nigel Owens on Jonathan one of Wales highest rating chat shows on S4C. Captaining Wales for Union and League, Jonathan joined an elite club of players to accomplish this feat. Also represented the Barbarians, Midlands and British Police sides. Contact: jonny.mcwilliams@crowntalentgroup.com. Scotland's most capped centre three quarter, with 65 caps. 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. He played 247 games for Bath and scored 171 tries. She hosted her own show for BBC Radio Wales and Red Dragon. TV career. Huw Llywelyn Davies was born in Merthyr Tydfil in 1945, to father Eic Davies, a teacher and radio broadcaster and mother Beti. Lahore, Pakistan 0092 (42) 37304691 info@sadiqindustries.com. The list only includes players who have played in a Test match for the senior men's team. Went on to win a then record of 82 caps. Not only did he captain Wales to three Triple Crowns, but also led them to their famous victory over the All Blacks in 1905. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Being both the pitch side reporter, as well as the main presenter, she also hostsRugby Tonight for BT Sport. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Jonathan Davies "The sad thing is that calls for identity verification have been around for years and we don't seem to be getting any closer to that. [2] Byrne took a year-long sabbatical in June 2013,[3] before returning to ITV Cymru Wales to anchor the relaunched Wales at Six.[4]. Despite this, he never coached Wales. Davies travelled to New Zealand in 1983 to commentate on the Lions tour, the first of five Lions tours he covered for S4C. Price advised him that having had built up enough experience, it was time to move from HTV to the BBC. 2016 Select Speakers. 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. Sarra Elgan is a Welsh sports presenter best known for presenting the rugby coverage on BT sport. Made his international debut for Scotland against England during the 1993 Five Nations. Sarra is the Autumn Internationals rugby presenter for Amazon, she is also hosting the highlights programmes for S4C. Brian Ashton MBE Publication of names / pictures on this site in no way implies contract / management. 44. @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. Davies was educated at Pontardawe Grammar School. Sarra presents alongside Jonathan Davies and top referee Nigel Owens on Jonathan- this rugby show is one of Wales highest rating chat shows on S4C. Willie played in a record 17 tests for the Lions and was capped 63 times by Ireland. Capped 23 times in 1972-1980, the "Golden Era of Welsh Rugby". Former British Lion and captain of Wales. At the end of 1978, Davies was approached at an event by Gareth Price, then head of BBC Wales. This historic presenters from Wales list can help answer the questions "Who are some Welsh presenters of note?" The thought that the very first thing she encounters after that is a wave of abuse is very sad.". Williams went on to become a prominent rugby commentator. [citation needed], Williams is the son of the Welsh TV (S4C) weather presenter Jenny Ogwen. For more info on Sarra Elgan, email us or speak with an agent on 01275 463222, Ex Leicester Tigers & England Rugby Captain. BT Sport; . Matthews, renowned for his strong tackling, earned 17 caps for Wales and six for the Lions, calling time on his Test career in 1951. [2] 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). Steve Fenwick Shane Williams 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. Martin won five Premiership titles, two Heineken Cups and the Anglo-Welsh Cup, during a hugely successful club career. When given the captaincy of Wales in 1886 he trialed the system against Scotland, the very first international match to see four three-quarters play. Nigel Owens "Twitter can be a really awful beast sometimes and no-one should ever be reduced to tears for doing their job. [28] Mervyn Davies was known as "Merve the Swerve" and played 38 consecutive Tests for Wales between 1969 and 1976, losing only eight of them. "It is unbelievably tough and Sonja has years of experience. Five years later, he moved to the BBC where he initially worked on sports programming for their Radio Cymru service. The Premier Sports talent team for Wales includes a very experienced and popular line-up of Welsh Rugby presenters, reporters and commentators to bring the best match coverage to Welsh rugby supporters and includes: Martyn Williams, Eddie Butler, Ross Harries, Sean Holley, Wyn Gruffydd and Lauren Jenkins. Graham Rowntree Robbie Paul Here is the list of players of Wales for the 2022/2023 season with heights, weights, birthdate, ages, contract length. Her popularity led to her being headhunted to present The Wrap for BBC Wales, Passion for Fashion for HTV, Planed Plant a childrens programme for S4C and Popty, a magazine music show where she interviewed bands and guests. Myles' early UK-wide television credits included the 2001 miniseries Tales from Pleasure Beach and the 2003 television drama Colditz. The Wales and Scotland home matches will be televised on BBC whereas England, France, Ireland and Italys home matches will be shown on ITV. 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. 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. Sarra has a wealth of experience having spent 4 years presenting on the Aviva Premiership at EPSN she also presented the LV Cup as well as The British and Irish Cup. 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. Played for Harlequins and then Leicester and represented England on twenty-one occasions, touring twice with The British Lions. Rhodri Ogwen Williams (born 10 May 1968) is a Welsh sports journalist from Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. He also toured with the British Lions to Australia in 1989. [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. George Chuter These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. George was first capped for Scotland against Argentina in 1990 and in 1993 was shortlisted for the Lions Tour. . Round 1 France vs Wales: Mark Robson and Ieuan Evans Scotland vs Italy: Martin Gillingham and Rory Lawson Then there was, Salon, a style and fashion programme and in 2010 Alex hosted The Big Welsh Talent Concert. An accomplished pianist and violinist, Welsh speaking, Gethin Jones is a multi-talented TV presenter with a background in economics, music and sport. Chwa was a Welsh language extreme sport series. Lewis Moody MBE Richard Webster Jason Leonard OBE [3], Somerset-born Frank Hancock, a 2011 inductee into the World Rugby Hall of Fame, changed the game of rugby when he was played as a fourth three-quarter for Cardiff. Former captain of Ireland and British Lions legend. Covered the rugby during winter for BBC Radio and Television. David Flatman This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total. 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. Gabby Logan will lead live coverage across TV and BBC iPlayer during the Six Nations. 'It can be a lonely job and it's unbelievably tough' Welsh rugby reporter Lauren Jenkins on the reality of the job and the 'awful beast' of Twitter after Sonja McLaughlan abuse Lauren Jenkins. Welsh rugby union player for Llanelli, Wales, the British Lions, and Barbarians. Former Scotland captain and pundit Andy Nicol has announced the round two Scotland v Wales clash will be his last on TV after 20 years working for the BBC. Gregor Townsend after-dinner speaker. 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. Possibly the best hooker to play for England, he reachieved 36 caps for England and 7 for the Lions. Sarra is a hugely experienced live presenter where she in renowned for her professionalism, talent and natural initiative. Terry O'Connor Toured New Zealand with the British and Irish Lions and played club rugby for Swansea RFC. He was educated at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf and South Glamorgan Institute of Higher Education. Thank you! On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Its been a total privilege to work for the BBC on the @SixNationsRugby for so long. He starred in a number of television series with his comedy partner, Mel Smith.