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Powys County Times
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Dei Tomos to open 2025 Royal Welsh Show in Llanelwedd
Broadcaster Dei Tomos will officially open the 2025 Royal Welsh Show. The ceremony will take place at 10am on Monday, July 21, in Llanelwedd, outside the President's Pavilion. Mr Tomos is a respected journalist and broadcaster who has spent more than 40 years reporting on Welsh agriculture and rural life. Aled Rhys Jones, chief executive of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, said: "We are honoured that Dei Tomos will be opening this year's show. "His work has highlighted the important role that farming communities play in our national story, culture and heritage. "We look forward to welcoming him to Llanelwedd and to hearing his reflections at this special moment for Caernarfonshire, his home county. "With his deep roots in rural life and his lifelong advocacy for Welsh language and culture, Dei Tomos is the perfect figure to mark the beginning of what promises to be another memorable Royal Welsh Show." Mr Tomos is well known across Wales for his coverage of farming and rural issues, and has presented a wide range of programmes throughout his career. He has received several awards for his work, including the 2015 Netherthorpe Award from the British Guild of Agricultural Journalists, which recognised his expertise in Welsh farming and rural affairs. He has also been honoured several times with the Farmers Union of Wales Bob Davies Memorial Award for his daily radio programme Bwletin Amaeth and his weekly show Byd Amaeth, both of which focused on rural communities. In 2015, he was nominated for Welsh radio broadcaster of the year at the Celtic Media Festival, and he is an honorary fellow of Bangor University. Mr Tomos's career has also included work in youth education and television. He co-presented both English and Welsh language farming series and presented countryside and adventure programmes for S4C in its early years. Before entering broadcasting, he served as deputy head of the Urdd Gobaith Cymru's outdoor education centre at Glan-llyn. He has also played key roles at the National Eisteddfod and Urdd National Eisteddfod as a stage compere, and was involved in presenting the first live TV broadcasts from the Royal Welsh Show. He was also a member of the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team.
ITV News
30-06-2025
- Sport
- ITV News
Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams ruled out of rest of Lions tour with hamstring injury
The British and Irish Lions have suffered a hammer blow after Tomos Williams was ruled out of the rest of their tour to Australia with the hamstring problem sustained against Western Force on Saturday. Ben White has been called up from the Scotland squad that is currently in New Zealand to fill the vacancy created by Williams' injury, which occurred early in the second-half at Optus Stadium. Two appearances into his debut Lions tour and Williams had laid down an early marker for Test selection at scrum-half with his two-try display in Perth placing him in pole position to face the Wallabies on July 19. But the reigning Gallagher Premiership player of the season is now heading home to reduce Wales' representation in Andy Farrell's squad to a single player, Jac Morgan. 'Unfortunately, Tomos has been ruled out of the rest of the tour with a hamstring injury. Ben White will join us from the Scotland squad and will fly over from New Zealand,' Farrell said. Williams' withdrawal from the Lions squad is partially offset by Jamison Gibson-Park's recovery from the glute issue that forced him to miss the opening two games against Argentina and the Force. Gibson-Park makes his first appearance of the tour in Wednesday's clash with the Reds in Brisbane, taking the number nine jersey with Alex Mitchell providing cover from the bench. England half-back Mitchell will be the only player on tour to appear in all three matches if he is involved at Suncorp Stadium. 'This is desperately sad news for Tomos and we wish him all the very best in his recovery,' Lions manager Ieuan Evans said. 'Tomos is an exemplary Lion who has had a brilliant season, having joined the tour after being named Premiership Rugby's player-of-the-season. He lit up this Lions tour with his personality and his talent.' Lions captain Maro Itoje returns to the second row after being stood down for the 54-7 victory over the Force, forming an engine room partnership with Ollie Chessum. Full-back Hugo Keenan makes his first appearance of the tour after recovering from a calf injury, while Finn Russell continues at fly-half having impressed at Optus Stadium. The British and Irish Lions team to play Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, on Wednesday July 2, KO 1100 BST: H Keenan (Leinster Rugby/Ireland); T Freeman (Northampton Saints/England), H Jones (Glasgow Warriors/Scotland), B Aki (Connacht Rugby/Ireland), D van der Merwe (Edinburgh Rugby/Scotland); F Russell (Bath Rugby/Scotland), J Gibson-Park (Leinster Rugby/Ireland); A Porter (Leinster Rugby/Ireland), R Kelleher (Leinster Rugby/Ireland), W Stuart (Bath Rugby/England), M Itoje (Saracens/England, capt), O Chessum (Leicester Tigers/England), T Curry (Sale Sharks/England), J Morgan (Ospreys/Wales), J Conan (Leinster Rugby/Ireland). Replacements: L Cowan-Dickie (Sale Sharks/England), E Genge (Bristol Bears/ England), F Bealham (Connacht Rugby/Ireland), J Ryan (Leinster Rugby/Ireland), B Earl (Saracens/England), A Mitchell (Northampton Saints/England), F Smith (Northampton Saints/England), G Ringrose (Leinster Rugby/Ireland).
Wales Online
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Today's rugby news as Lions name new team after 'desperately sad' news shocks tourists
Today's rugby news as Lions name new team after 'desperately sad' news shocks tourists The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world Andy Farrell, the British & Irish Lions head coach (Image: 2025 Getty Images ) Here are your rugby morning headlines for Monday, June 30. Morgan picked after 'shocking news' Jac Morgan will have another chance to lay down a Test marker for the Lions, being named to start against the Queensland Reds on the same morning that it was confirmed he was the only Welsh player left on the 2025 tour of Australia. Monday morning saw scrum-half Tomos Williams cruelly ruled out of the remainder of the tour, having picked up a hamstring injury during a two-try performance. Scotland scrum-half Ben White has been called up to replace the Gallagher Premiership player of the year. You can read the latest Lions team and injury news here. Speaking about Williams' injury, Lions tour manager and former Wales wing Ieuan Evans said: 'This is desperately sad news for Tomos and we wish him all the very best in his recovery. 'Tomos is an exemplary Lion who has had a brilliant season, having joined the tour after being named Premiership Rugby's player-of-the-season. He lit up this Lions tour with his personality and his talent.' Farrell said: 'It's shocking news for us all. We're not just going to miss an outstanding player – he played unbelievably well and it was some try that he was actually injured by,' Farrell said. Article continues below 'We're also going to miss the bloke. We have only been together for a few weeks now but his character is everything you want to have in your group on a Lions tour. He's very popular and that makes it a little bit tougher. 'Ben will be devastated for Tomos, like we all are. But at the same time, he's super excited. 'He obviously had ambition to get into the squad – as did many others who didn't get selected – so now he gets his chance.' Williams' replacement White won't feature against the Reds in Brisbane on Wednesday. Ireland scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park is in line for his first appearance of the tour following injury, with Alex Mitchell on the bench. However, it's another start for Morgan on the openside which will draw the eye of Welsh onlookers. Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack for the exclusive five-week tour diary from Japan and Australia. Morgan had started the tour opener against Argentina in Dublin, being solid if unspectacular in a understandably disjointed team performance. However, a marker has been laid down by Ireland's Josh van der Flier in the weekend's victory over the Force - even if the Perth side were Australia's worst-placed Super Rugby franchise. Morgan will now start alongside Tom Curry and Jack Conan in the back-row as he looks to push his Test credentials. Since 1899, when Wales were first involved with a tour and the Lions played a Test series, at least one Welshman has been selected to start every Lions Test - meaning they have stood alone in Lions history as the only nation to have provided players for every Test for the last century. Scotland last failed to provide a starter in 2017, Ireland in 1989 and England in 1950. However, with just one Welshmen left on tour, the chances of Wales keeping up their remarkable record have taken a significant blow. Lions team to face Reds on Wednesday: Hugo Keenan; Tommy Freeman, Huw Jones, Bundee Aki, Duhan van der Merwe; Finn Russell, Jamison Gibson-Park; Andrew Porter, Ronan Kelleher, Will Stuart, Maro Itoje (captain), Ollie Chessum, Tom Curry, Jac Morgan, Jack Conan. Replacements: Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ellis Genge, Finlay Bealham, James Ryan, Ben Earl, Alex Mitchell, Fin Smith, Garry Ringrose. Joe McCarthy enjoying friendship with 'good fella' Henry Pollock By Duncan Bech, PA Rugby Union Correspondent, Perth Joe McCarthy has struck up an unexpected friendship with Henry Pollock as the British and Irish Lions rookies step up their hunt for Test selection. The forwards delivered eye-catching performances in Saturday's 54-7 victory over Western Force in Perth, seizing their chances three weeks out from the series opener against Australia. McCarthy finished man of the match after embellishing a mighty shift in defence with some impactful attacking moments, while Pollock made up for flashes of indiscipline with the dynamism only he can bring to the back row. Off the field, Ireland enforcer McCarthy has found himself forming an unlikely bromance with the swaggering England flanker. 'Henry's actually a good fella. He's proper high-energy and he's been very sound,' McCarthy said. 'He can be a bit much at times but he is himself and I've probably got on with him way better than I thought I would. Like we saw against the Force, he's class to have in your team as well.' McCarthy was part of the Leinster side that were knocked out of the Champions Cup semi-finals by Pollock's Northampton, leading to some awkward initial moments when the rivals first entered Lions camp earlier this month. 'We got there and were thinking 'oh for f***'s sake, it's these fellas again!',' McCarthy said. 'But I've played golf with Alex Mitchell and me and Tommy Freeman are doing 'thought for the day' on the bus, so it's interesting to hear Tommy's thoughts. 'One I liked was 'today is the oldest you ever have been and the youngest you ever will be'.' England U20 begin title defence with emphatic win over Scotland England U20 kicked off their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign with a dominant 56–19 victory over Scotland in blistering heat in Verona. Despite going down to 14 men for the final 25 minutes, Mark Mapletoft's side ran in eight tries to open their Pool B account in emphatic fashion. Flanker George Timmins was shown a straight red card for leading with the elbow in a ruck — just moments after scoring England's sixth try of the afternoon. Scotland struck first through scrum-half Noah Cowan after a strong start, but England responded swiftly with a penalty try that swung momentum firmly in their favour. They raced to a 42–12 lead by half-time thanks to a ruthless display of attacking rugby. Winger Jack Bracken crossed twice, while Will Knight and Kane James powered over from close range. Josh Bellamy delivered a standout solo effort before turning provider with a pinpoint grubber kick to set up Ben Redshaw. Article continues below Kane James and Tom Burrow made strong carries throughout, and fly-half Ben Coen steered the team expertly with a composed performance. England's replacements also made an impact, with Archie McParland catching the eye in the closing stages. Scotland grabbed a late consolation through Hector Patterson, but were unable to match England's physicality and tempo as the match wore on. England now face South Africa on Friday in what could be a decisive Pool B showdown.
Winnipeg Free Press
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Scrumhalf Tomos Williams out of British and Irish Lions tour with a hamstring injury
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Tomos Williams has been ruled out of the British and Irish Lions rugby tour of Australia after injuring his left hamstring in the opening win over Western Force in Perth on the weekend. Lions management confirmed Monday while announcing the squad to play Queensland that the Welsh scrumhalf had sustained a tour-ending injury and Toulon, France-based Scotland scrumhalf Ben White had been drafted into the squad. 'This is desperately sad news for Tomos and we wish him all the very best in his recovery,' Lions tour manager Ieuan Evans said. 'Tomos is an exemplary Lion who has had a brilliant season having joined the tour after being named as Premiership Rugby's player-of-the-season. 'He lit up this Lions Tour with both his personality and his talent.' Williams scored two tries in the 54-7 win over the Perth-based Force, limping off after finishing off a long-range try early in the second half. The Lions are playing nine matches in Australia, including three test matches on July 19, 26 and Aug. 2. Head coach Andy Farrell recalled tour captain Maro Itoje to lead the Lions on Wednesday night against Queensland in Brisbane, and he'll pack down in the second row with fellow Englishman Ollie Chessum. The matchday 23 has been overhauled again to give the full squad a chance to acclimatize. Scotland flyhalf Finn Russell was retained at No. 10 in a new halves combination with Ireland scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park, who will make his Lions debut. Bundee Aki and Glasgow and Huw Jones will form a new center combination. Leinster and Ireland teammates Andrew Porter and Ronan Kelleher will join Bath tighthead Will Stuart in the front row. Ireland No. 8 Jack Conan will start in a bakrow that also contains Tom Curry and Jac Morgan. 'We know each game on this your will be a step up from the game before and three more players are set to make their Lions debuts on Wednesday night, so congratulations to those guys,' Lions head coach Andy Farrell said. The Lions beat Queensland 22-12 in the corresponding tour game in 2013 before going on to win the test series 2-1 against Australia. ___ Squad to play Queensland: Hugo Keenan (Ireland), Tommy Freeman (England), Huw Jones (Scotland), Bundee Aki (Ireland), Duhan van der Merwe (Scotland), Finn Russell (Scotland), Jamison Gibson-Park (Ireland); Jack Conan (Ireland), Jac Morgan (Wales), Tom Curry (England), Ollie Chessum (England), Maro Itoje England, captain), Will Stuart (England), Ronan Kelleher (Ireland), Andrew Porter (Ireland). Reserves: Luke Cowan-Dickie (England), Ellis Genge (England), Finlay Bealham (Ireland), James Ryan (Ireland), Ben Earl (England), Alex Mitchell (England), Fin Smith (England), Garry Ringrose (Ireland). ___ AP rugby:
Fox Sports
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Scrumhalf Tomos Williams out of British and Irish Lions tour with a hamstring injury
Associated Press BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Tomos Williams has been ruled out of the British and Irish Lions rugby tour of Australia after injuring his left hamstring in the opening win over Western Force in Perth on the weekend. Lions management confirmed Monday while announcing the squad to play Queensland that the Welsh scrumhalf had sustained a tour-ending injury and Toulon, France-based Scotland scrumhalf Ben White had been drafted into the squad. 'This is desperately sad news for Tomos and we wish him all the very best in his recovery," Lions tour manager Ieuan Evans said. "Tomos is an exemplary Lion who has had a brilliant season having joined the tour after being named as Premiership Rugby's player-of-the-season. 'He lit up this Lions Tour with both his personality and his talent.' Williams scored two tries in the 54-7 win over the Perth-based Force, limping off after finishing off a long-range try early in the second half. The Lions are playing nine matches in Australia, including three test matches on July 19, 26 and Aug. 2. Head coach Andy Farrell recalled tour captain Maro Itoje to lead the Lions on Wednesday night against Queensland in Brisbane, and he'll pack down in the second row with fellow Englishman Ollie Chessum. The matchday 23 has been overhauled again to give the full squad a chance to acclimatize. Scotland flyhalf Finn Russell was retained at No. 10 in a new halves combination with Ireland scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park, who will make his Lions debut. Bundee Aki and Glasgow and Huw Jones will form a new center combination. Leinster and Ireland teammates Andrew Porter and Ronan Kelleher will join Bath tighthead Will Stuart in the front row. Ireland No. 8 Jack Conan will start in a bakrow that also contains Tom Curry and Jac Morgan. 'We know each game on this your will be a step up from the game before and three more players are set to make their Lions debuts on Wednesday night, so congratulations to those guys," Lions head coach Andy Farrell said. The Lions beat Queensland 22-12 in the corresponding tour game in 2013 before going on to win the test series 2-1 against Australia. ___ Squad to play Queensland: Hugo Keenan (Ireland), Tommy Freeman (England), Huw Jones (Scotland), Bundee Aki (Ireland), Duhan van der Merwe (Scotland), Finn Russell (Scotland), Jamison Gibson-Park (Ireland); Jack Conan (Ireland), Jac Morgan (Wales), Tom Curry (England), Ollie Chessum (England), Maro Itoje England, captain), Will Stuart (England), Ronan Kelleher (Ireland), Andrew Porter (Ireland). Reserves: Luke Cowan-Dickie (England), Ellis Genge (England), Finlay Bealham (Ireland), James Ryan (Ireland), Ben Earl (England), Alex Mitchell (England), Fin Smith (England), Garry Ringrose (Ireland). ___ AP rugby:
