Wales Rugby has lost a beloved coach, Warren Abrahams, who passed at just 43. Coaching Belgium’s women’s sevens team in Nairobi, Warren’s sudden loss leaves a significant void both on and off the pitch. Tributes are pouring in from all corners – including heartfelt messages from both the Welsh and Kenya Rugby Unions, celebrating his passion and dedication to the sport. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and everyone affected during this extremely difficult time.
In other news, Cardiff’s Tom Bowen has been making waves on the field and is hotly tipped for a surprise call-up. The young talent has been on fire, with five tries kicking off his season, and his club coach, Corniel van Zyl, has nothing but confidence in his future. Van Zyl lauds Bowen’s grounded nature and work ethic, believing these attributes will serve him well if he gets the nod for the national squad this autumn.
Meanwhile, in the Gallagher Prem, Bath’s Finn Russell is turning heads with a stellar performance that helped his team secure a 38-17 victory over Gloucester. Despite a brief time in the sin-bin, Russell showed why he’s considered one of the best, leading the squad with both strategic poise and defensive prowess. Head of rugby Johan van Graan praised Russell’s influence on the field and highlighted young Ewan Richards, who impressed with a couple of scorching tries solidifying his reputation as a future star.
Over in Gloucester, director of rugby George Skivington found positives in his team’s tenacity, hailing centre Will Joseph’s standout efforts. Although Bath clinched the win, Gloucester’s resilience in the second half showcased their potential to challenge the top-tier teams soon.
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