As Leicester's lead stretched out in the second half, the volume dipped on the London voices though.The lowing sound of 'C'mon you Quins' and more youthful chanting of star fly-half Marcus Smith's name become less frequent and more quiet.Only 500-odd strong, Harlequins fans were unlikely to break through often, even if the match had been more even.By contrast, Gloucester's fans,…

2025 Six NationsFriday, 31 January, France 43-0 Wales, ParisSaturday, 8 February, Italy 22-15 Wales, RomeSaturday, 22 February, Wales 18-27 Ireland, CardiffSaturday, 8 March, Scotland 35-29 Wales, EdinburghSaturday, 15 March, Wales 14-68 England, CardiffRemaining fixturesSaturday, 5 July, Japan v Wales, Kitakyushu (TBC)Saturday, 12 July, Japan v Wales, Kobe (TBC)Sunday, 9 November, Wales v Argentina, Cardiff (15:10 GMT)Saturday, 15 November, Wales v…

In 2022, Australia and New Zealand joined the United States and Canada to form a four-team competition that would serve as a qualifier for the newly-formed WXV.The tournament, which ran without Australia and the Black Ferns in 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic, was first won by Canada, before New Zealand picked up the trophy in their debut season.However, Canada…

Wales had an extra day to prepare for Italy due to Pope Francis' funeral being held on the Saturday, but it made little difference.After a tight first half, it was alarming to see how easily they fell away as the Italians ran riot in a record 44-12 win over Wales.The 2023 celebrations in Parma seem a long-distance memory, while Lynn…