Hannah Blackwell

Hannah Blackwell

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Wales Women head coach, Sean Lynn. Pic: Alamy

Sean Lynn's Stark Verdict To Wales Women After Six Nations Slump: Not Working Hard Enough, Not Skilful Enough

Played five, lost five -- just like the men's senior team - it was been a miserable Six Nations season for Wales women, but their coach, Sean Lynn, insists the answers are in their own hands.

Hannah Blackwell | Apr 28, 2025
Wales conceded six tries to Ireland in their Women’s Six Nations clash. Pic: Alamy

Sean Lynn Calls For More Ruthless Attitude After Ireland Hand Wales Another Heavy Defeat

The prospect of another Welsh wooden spoon for a senior Six Nations team is looming after a fourth straight defeat for Sean Lynn’s side.

Hannah Blackwell | Apr 21, 2025
Kayleigh Powell of Wales. Pic: Alamy

Sean Lynn Rallies Wales Ahead Of Daunting French Test In Women's Six Nations

Sean Lynn has had a tough start to his stint as Wales coach with two defeats and it promises to get no easier away to France.

Hannah Blackwell | Apr 11, 2025
Hannah Cain of Wales. Pic: Alamy

Rhian Wilkinson Hails Wales’ Fighting Spirit After Hannah Cain Brilliance Denies Sweden

Wales are getting better and better as they get nearer and nearer to the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 finals this summer.

Hannah Blackwell | Apr 09, 2025
Ceri Holland of Wales. Pic: Alamy

Ceri Holland Fitness Boost For Wales Is Huge Relief, Says Rhian Wilkinson

Wales face Sweden in Gothenburg on Tuesday night, looking to bounce back from defeat to Denmark, but with positive news on one key player.

Hannah Blackwell | Apr 08, 2025
Wales' Ceri Holland is taken off by medics. Pic: Alamy

Rhian Wilkinson Fears For Wales’ Ceri Holland Ahead Of Euros Finals

Wales are bottom of their Nations League group after defeat to Denmark, but with the finals of the Euros looming, they will be more concerned about the fitness of Ceri Holland.

Hannah Blackwell | Apr 05, 2025
England scored 11 tries in their Six Nations clash against Wales in Cardiff. Pic: Alamy

Wales Women Suffer Same Fate As Wales Men – Crushed By England, But Sean Lynn Remains Upbeat

A different tournament, but a very similar outcome for Wales at home to England in the Six Nations as Red Roses bloom.

Hannah Blackwell | Mar 31, 2025
Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson. Pic: Alamy

Rhian Wilkinson Sets A High Bar For Wales As Battle For Euro Squad Places Hots Up

Wales are just four matches away from their opening game at Euro 2025 and competition for places is becoming intense.

Hannah Blackwell | Mar 26, 2025
Scotland v Wales - Women's Six Nations. Pic: Alamy

Sean Lynn Insists Wales Will Build On Losing Start To Six Nations

Wales suffered the same fate as their male colleagues as they lost the opening match of the Six Nations – but there were grounds for optimism.

Hannah Blackwell | Mar 24, 2025
Lauren Price. Pic: Alamy

Lauren Price Eyes Massive Next Fight in Wales . . . With Cardiff City As Hosts

Lauren Price is already the biggest current name in Welsh boxing – male or female – but after retaining her world title and picking up more versions, she now wants the lot.

Hannah Blackwell | Mar 08, 2025
Sean Lynn observes Gloucester-Hartpury match - Credit Alamy

Sean Lynn Adds Wales-Based Flavour To Six Nations Squad

Sean Lynn has blended the old with the new in his first Women’s Six Nations squad and is excited to see how that mix will go.

Hannah Blackwell | Mar 04, 2025

Ilona Maher Makes The Mood Music As Jaz Has To Stand Aside

For once, Jazz Joyce-Butchers had to stand aside and take second billing when Ilona Maher made her Bristol Bears debut at the weekend. Wales star Joyce-Butchers is used to seizing the limelight for club and country but she was forced to stand in the shadows when U.S. Olympic bronze medallist Maher made her debut in the Premiership Women’s Rugby clash at home to Gloucester-Hartpury on Sunday.

Hannah Blackwell | Jan 06, 2025