No Regrets: Welsh Rugby's Plan to Conquer the World: The Story of Wales' Plan For Rugby World Cup Glory - Softcover

Matthew Southcombe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1902719816 ISBN 13: 9781902719818

Publisher: St. David's Press, 2019

Synopsis

'Matt's work is always of the highest quality, constantly showing his excellent understanding of the game, as well as his good rapport with players and coaches.' Steve James, The Times

'Matt has been following the team as closely as anyone and in more detail than most. A brilliant look between the lines.' Will Kelleher, Daily Mail

'Matt's a trusted journalist who really understands the game.' Mike Phillips

'Having followed Wales' every move over recent years, few journalists are better-placed to chronicle the team's journey over that period of time than Matt.' Martyn Williams, from his Foreword

No Regrets was the name given to Welsh rugby's three-year masterplan to give the national team the best possible chance of success at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Created in a Wellington hotel in 2016 after Wales had been thumped 40-7 by the Waikato Chiefs during their summer tour of New Zealand, Head coach Warren Gatland, attack coach Rob Howley, Chief Executive Martyn Phillips and then-Head of Rugby Performance, Geraint John knew a major step change was needed. No Regrets was the result.

In No Regrets - The Story of Wales' Plan For Rugby World Cup Glory, acclaimed Western Mail rugby correspondent Matthew Southcombe reveals how the masterplan led to the 2017 tour success in Argentina, a clean sweep in the 2018 autumn internationals and, in 2019, a Six Nations Grand Slam, a record 14-game unbeaten run and a World Rugby #1 ranking. Hopes were high, amongst the squad and the nation, as the team headed to Japan with a genuine expectation winning the tournament.

Essential reading for all Welsh rugby supporters, Matthew Southcombe, in addition to telling the story of Wales' 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign, also recalls the highs and lows of Wales at the previous eight World Cups, assesses Warren Gatland's 12-year legacy with Wales, and asks what is required for this rugby-obsessed nation to reach the World Cup final, and finally lift the Webb Ellis Trophy.

About this title

About the Author

Matthew Southcombe has been the Western Mail's rugby correspondent since 2014 and spent the entire Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Edition details

• Publisher: St. David's Press
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1902719816
• ISBN 13: 9781902719818
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160