http://www.walesonline.co.uk/ icWales is now WalesOnline. Great new name, same great content. Visit WalesOnline for Wales news, business news, sport, whats on, jobs in Wales and more. en-gb WalesOnline http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/2008/09/05/ospreys-off-to-a-flying-start-91466-21685243/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:26:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/2008/09/05/ospreys-off-to-a-flying-start-91466-21685243/ TOMMY BOWE struck for the only try of the game as the Ospreys ended Connacht’s proud record of having won their opening league match every year since the competition began in 2001. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-news/2008/09/01/hook-up-to-win-battle-for-wales-number-10-91466-21644529/ Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-news/2008/09/01/hook-up-to-win-battle-for-wales-number-10-91466-21644529/ JAMES HOOK has been dubbed the “million dollar man” and tipped to finally establish himself as Wales’ first-choice outside-half. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-news/2008/08/31/bb-s-imogen-gives-ospreys-a-pampering-91466-21639274/ Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-news/2008/08/31/bb-s-imogen-gives-ospreys-a-pampering-91466-21639274/ INTERNATIONAL mud studs James Hook, Mike Phillips and Sonny Parker have shown they’re real men – by getting waxed, fake-tanned and pampered in a beauty salon! http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-columnists/2008/07/06/hook-it-s-a-piece-of-cake-for-dan-the-man-91466-21270896/ Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:28:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-columnists/2008/07/06/hook-it-s-a-piece-of-cake-for-dan-the-man-91466-21270896/ WHAT a gripping, intense and physical Tri-Nations opener between New Zealand and South Africa at the Westpac Stadium. It’s nicknamed “the cake-tin” but you wouldn’t have done much baking with the amount of rain that fell on Wellington yesterday. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-in-wales/2008/06/15/hook-proud-display-show-we-are-a-team-to-be-reckoned-with-91466-21076548/ Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-in-wales/2008/06/15/hook-proud-display-show-we-are-a-team-to-be-reckoned-with-91466-21076548/ NOW we know we can compete with the likes of South Africa, we will be looking for the win when we face the Boks, Australia and New Zealand this autumn. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-in-wales/2008/06/14/clement-confident-selection-will-pay-off-91466-21072000/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-in-wales/2008/06/14/clement-confident-selection-will-pay-off-91466-21072000/ IT’S 1988 and the tale of the four outside-halves as Wales begin their assault on the Five Nations championship against England at Twickenham. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-in-wales/2008/06/14/ex-skipper-jones-calls-for-strong-wales-response-at-loftus-91466-21071999/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-in-wales/2008/06/14/ex-skipper-jones-calls-for-strong-wales-response-at-loftus-91466-21071999/ THE last time Wales had a “wacky” team selection in Pretoria they suffered a record 96-13 thrashing to become the laughing stock of world rugby. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-in-wales/2008/06/14/wales-coach-gatland-looking-for-right-result-in-three-r-s-exercise-91466-21071645/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-in-wales/2008/06/14/wales-coach-gatland-looking-for-right-result-in-three-r-s-exercise-91466-21071645/ LAST week in Bloemfontein it was all about respect. This week in Pretoria, the theme has been redemption. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-in-wales/2008/06/13/coach-rings-changes-as-new-boys-step-into-unknown-91466-21066955/ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-in-wales/2008/06/13/coach-rings-changes-as-new-boys-step-into-unknown-91466-21066955/ WE all wondered just how Warren Gatland would react to his first defeat as Wales coach. Well, now we know. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-in-wales/2008/06/13/hook-must-show-off-running-skills-ring-91466-21067023/ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-in-wales/2008/06/13/hook-must-show-off-running-skills-ring-91466-21067023/ JAMES Hook must take the chance to show off his evasive running skills as often as possible if he is to be a success at full-back against South Africa tomorrow.