Thank you!, Former Ireland centre, Brian ODriscoll replied: Always a great listen ., Presenter Martin Bayfield commented: Awesome on the mic and awesome in person. We make safe shipping arrangements for your convenience from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Chwa was a Welsh language extreme sport series. Not only did he captain Wales to three Triple Crowns, but also led them to their famous victory over the All Blacks in 1905. Wales won all five Tests in which he served as captain; at the time of his induction, he was the only Wales captain with a 100% winning record. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Terry O'Connor Even when she was just starting off Sarra showed that she could handle a diverse range of presenting roles. He graduated from University of Wales, Cardiff with a degree in Welsh.[2]. Ian Robertson capped 61 times by his country and also selected by the British Lions. 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 . A regular on talkSPORT, as their Guinness Premiership expert. [5] It was while here that she produced a series of special reports on the Royal Air Force, reporting on pilots and their training at RAF Odiham before they were posted to Afghanistan,[6] which was also shown nationally on ITV2 and placed runner-up in the regional Royal Television Society awards. James . Appeared for the Welsh national side 30 times, scoring a total of 152 points and was also selected to play for the British Lions in 1977. On 17 December, it was announced that she had beaten 80 other applicants to the post,[1] and undertook her first show opposite Jonathan Hill on 14 January 2008. She graduated with a first class honours degree in Theatre, Music and Media in 1999 and got her first break in TV later that year as a main character in the popular Welsh soap opera Pobol Y Cwm. Lee Byrne [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). Represented British Lions and the Barbarians. Damian's career peaked when the England 7s team lifted the inaugural Melrose World 7s Trophy in 1993. Capped 23 times in 1972-1980, the "Golden Era of Welsh Rugby". Made his full England debut in 1996 against Italy. [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. Harlequins regular since the 1990/91 season and England's most capped forward, with 97 caps. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Former England International Rugby Union player who now coaches. "Twitter can be a really awful beast sometimes and no-one should ever be reduced to tears for doing their job. Sarra Elgan is a rugby union presenter and reporter for BT Sport. Sarra is the Autumn Internationals rugby presenter for Amazon, she is also hosting the highlights programmes for S4C. Kyran Bracken MBE Peter Wheeler Phil Steele [33], Ieuan Evans played for Wales between 1987 and 1998, and in the process earned 72 Welsh caps while the nation was transcending the amateur and professional eras. Sarra is the Autumn Internationals rugby presenter for Amazon, she is also hosting the highlights programmes for S4C. Logan will be joined by former playing stars like Martin Johnson, Sam Warburton, John Barclay and Tommy Bowe. A familiar face in Bath and the International Rugby circuit, having totalled an impressive 177 premiership appearances. [29] After captaining Wales in his last nine appearances, Davies was forced to retire due to a brain haemorrhage. This love of both sport and music has definitely influenced Sarras choices of work. Willie John McBride MBE Myles' early UK-wide television credits included the 2001 miniseries Tales from Pleasure Beach and the 2003 television drama Colditz. 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. 44. She has also co-hosted the breakfast show on Radio Cymru (Radio Wales) in Cardiff. Sarra also occasionally hosts the very successful weekly BBC Wales SCRUM V discussing the Welsh Autumn Internationals and Six Nations. Lee Mears Welsh rugby presenter Sarra Elgan Easterby was on the receiving end of possibly Joe Marler's strangest interview yet. Martin won five Premiership titles, two Heineken Cups and the Anglo-Welsh Cup, during a hugely successful club career. England Rugby and the Welsh Rugby Union have sent support to McLaughlan, who described how she had been reduced to tears by abuse on social media after her post-match interviews which included questions to England captain Owen Farrell and head coach Eddie Jones. Robbie Paul TV 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. Richard Webster He starred in a number of television series with his comedy partner, Mel Smith. The Scrum V rugby presenter and commentator, Phil Steele, was another former Cyncoed student who was quick to respond to the sad . 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. [22][26] In 2007, Edwards earned an additional honour with his induction into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. Best known as an international rugby player. [10] One of Morgan's great friends was Carwyn James. Graham Bell He chose the latter, believing that he had more of a contribution to give. Had a career that spanned 12 years with Newcastle, Leicester Tigers, Perpignan and Leeds. It is now the standard formation in world rugby. Former union footballer who played for Ireland. [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. Began his career playing for Bridgend Athletic, then for Tondu RFC, Bridgend, Llanelli, The Scarletts and full back for the Ospreys. Nigel Owens 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. David Duckham MBE He was educated at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf and South Glamorgan Institute of Higher Education. Graduating with a degree in Theatre, Music and Media in 1999, Sarra landed a role as a main character in the Welsh soap Pobol Y Cwm. This is evident as she has been the presenter for Wakestock (shown on both S4C and Channel 4), as well as the Cardiff Half Marathon/ Hanner Marathon Caerdydd. The following 96 pages are in this category, out of 96 total. Away from the media, Williams owns three businesses in Cardiff. He also presented BBC Wales and later S4C's coverage of the National Eisteddfod for 33 years, as well as numerous other programmes including light entertainment and religious programming. Ex-British Lion, Martin debuted for England in 1991. BT Sport Rugby Presenter Sarra Elgan is a Welsh sports presenter best known for presenting the rugby coverage on BT sport. Although Sarra is passionate about sport, she shifts effortlessly between entertainment and sport presenting with credits including Red Bull Cliff Diving, 100% Rugby, 100% Fitness, Paparazzi, Ceri Greu on S4C as well as Bandit, a prime-time weekly youth music show. . He is currently[when?] Former Coventry, Barbarians and England rugby player who won 36 international caps. 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. An absolute force of nature, the Pontypool scrum . 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. From 2008 until 2016, he presented the television bloopers show It'll be. 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. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. 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]. Toured New Zealand with the British and Irish Lions and played club rugby for Swansea RFC. You can rank all of these people, from Griff Rhys Jones to Eve Myles. Phil Steele Former top-class Welsh rugby player with Newport RFC in the 1980s. He was also a presenter on BBC Wales's coverage of the annual National Eisteddfod for 33 years, making his debut at the 1980 event held in the Lliw Valley and covering his last in 2012 at the Vale of Glamorgan. Byrne's ITV career began in 2004 when she joined Meridian Tonight as a reporter. One of the Premiership's most decorated players; enjoyed an illustrious career internationally with Ireland and domestically with Leicester Tigers. She presented Speedway on Sky Sports, 2007-2009, was a CBBC reporter for the Euro Cup in Portugal, 2004 and also did some pitch-side reporting for Clwb Rygbi on S4C. Christopher Timothy (born 14 October 1940) is a Welsh actor, television director and writer. Huw Llywelyn Davies (born 19 February 1945) is a Welsh broadcaster and rugby union commentator. I think around a billion people don't have official identification. Radio & Television Presenter and superb 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. [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. Jason Leonard OBE Latterly, she has gained a political diploma through the Open University. Welsh rugby union player for Llanelli, Wales, the British Lions, and Barbarians. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. He also played in three Lions tours; including the series victories in New Zealand in 1971, and the unbeaten tour of South Africa in 1974. ITV have a variety of co-commentators, including Rugby World Cup winners Ben Kay and Danielle Waterman as well as former Wales wing Shane Williams and Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy. 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. The show was initially presented by Alan Wilkins and Eddie Butler. BBC axe show after 22 years leaving presenter 'very sad' BBC Wales. A brand new cookery series with Colleen Ramsey showing how she enjoys her life through food. Price warned that there was no future for sports coverage at HTV, only at the BBC. Former Union and League player at club and international level. Playing mainly on the wing, Evans scored 33 tries for Wales, a record until surpassed by Gareth Thomas in 2004. Tim Stimpson Round 1 France vs Wales: Mark Robson and Ieuan Evans Scotland vs Italy: Martin Gillingham and Rory Lawson Elin Fflur Llewelyn Harvey, known professionally as Elin Fflur, is a Welsh singer and songwriter from Wales. Details are yet to be released for the BBCs Womens Six Nations coverage. Gareth Chilcott Sarra Elgan has a wealth of experience having spent 4 years presenting on the Aviva Premiership at EPSN, she also presented the LV Cup andThe 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. Gareth Edwards MBE When Portsmouth TV ceased broadcasting she moved to Oxford's local TV station, Six TV. Gethin Clifford Jones (born 12 February 1978) is a Welsh television presenter. This Welsh biographical article is a stub. Meet our team of presenters across football, rugby union, boxing, UFC and MotoGP. Brian Ashton MBE Played mainly as a Center/Fly Half 1962-72 and captained his club and county.