Mike Phillips
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Ben Youngs refusing to take 100th England cap for granted
The scrum-half needs to play two more games to reach the milestone.
Feb 29, 22:07
Mike Phillips retires from international rugby
After making 94 Test appearances for Wales, Racing 92's scrum-half Mike Phillips retires from international rugby.
Dec 1, 16:30
Mike Phillips: Luke Charteris exit would be "massive loss" for Racing 92
Luke Charteris's proposed move to Bath would represent a "massive loss" for Racing 92, according to his club and Wales teammate Mike Phillips.
Nov 19, 00:08
Preview: England vs. Wales
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's mouth-watering Rugby World Cup Pool A showdown between England and Wales at Twickenham.
Sep 24, 17:39
Dan Lydiate, Tomas Francis named in Wales team to face England
Wales coach Warren Gatland makes several changes to his side for the World Cup Pool A match against England.
Sep 24, 11:24
Sir Gareth Edwards tips Mike Phillips for starting role
Sir Gareth Edwards believes that Wales coach Warren Gatland should start Mike Phillips in their World Cup opener against Uruguay.
Sep 17, 13:22
Rob Howley full of praise for "street fighter" Mike Phillips
Wales attack coach Rob Howley reveals his admiration for Mike Phillips after the srcum-half is drafted into the World Cup squad.
Sep 10, 17:20
Roger Lewis defends warm-up games after injury setback to Wales
Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Roger Lewis defends the need for World Cup warm-up matches after Wales lose Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb to injury.
Sep 10, 17:07
Andy Farrell: 'Wales will bounce back from injuries'
England's backs coach Andy Farrell insists that Wales will bounce back from the setback of losing Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Web.
Sep 9, 13:10
Sam Warburton: 'Wales can still win Rugby World Cup despite losing key players'
Wales captain Sam Warburton believes that his side are top contenders for the Rugby World Cup, despite the loss of Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb to injury.
Sep 8, 22:58
Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac backs Liam Williams, Gareth Davies to make impact
Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac expects his players Liam Williams and Gareth Davies to make an impact at the Rugby World Cup, following injuries to Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb.
Sep 8, 15:15
Injured scrum-half Rhys Webb: 'Wales can do something special'
Scrum-half Rhys Webb insists that Wales can do "something special" after he was ruled out of the upcoming Rugby World Cup with a foot injury.
Sep 8, 12:00
Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb out of Rugby World Cup, replaced by Mike Phillips
Wales confirm that scrum-half Rhys Webb is out of the Rugby World Cup with a foot injury and that veteran Mike Phillips has replaced him in the squad.
Sep 8, 09:14
Mike Phillips hopeful of Wales recall
Mike Phillips admits that there is a chance that he could make an international return after being cut from Wales's Rugby World Cup training squad.
Aug 19, 12:18
Mike Phillips, James Hook cut from Wales squad ahead of Rugby World Cup
Mike Phillips and James Hook are among eight players who have been cut from Wales's training squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
Aug 13, 13:33
Wales trio Leigh Halfpenny, Alex Cuthbert, Mike Phillips sit out training
Wales trio Leigh Halfpenny, Alex Cuthbert and Mike Phillips sit out training with minor knocks.
Aug 12, 12:32
Former Wales winger Dafydd James fears for Mike Phillips, James Hook
Ex-Wales winger Dafydd James admits that the international careers of Mike Phillips and James Hook could be over.
Aug 11, 11:20
Jamie Roberts denies Racing Metro exit speculation
Jamie Roberts reiterates that he will 'not be going home' this week, contrary to recent reports in the media.
Oct 16, 13:17
Report: Dan Lydiate deal close to being struck
A report claims that Racing Metro flanker Dan Lydiate is close to returning to Welsh rugby, with the Ospreys and the Scarlets said to be interested in his services.
Oct 16, 08:59
Warren Gatland: 'Some Welsh players in France want to return home'
Wales head coach Warren Gatland reveals that some Welsh players want to return home "sooner rather than later".
Oct 15, 13:48
Racing Metro scrum-half Mike Phillips plays down transfer speculation
Racing Metro scrum-half Mike Phillips plays down speculation linking him with a return to Wales.
Oct 15, 12:21
Mike Phillips eager to end Welsh hoodoo in South Africa
Mike Phillips reveals that he is eager to be part of the first Welsh side to beat South Africa on their home turf.
Jun 4, 13:41
Wales make three changes for France clash
Wales coach Warren Gatland makes three changes to his starting XV for Friday's Six Nations clash against France in Cardiff.
Feb 19, 12:00
Wales star Mike Phillips in Twitter spat with One Direction singer Niall Horan
Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips gets into a Twitter spat with One Direction star Niall Horan following his nation's defeat to Ireland in the Six Nations.
Feb 10, 12:50
Mike Phillips hails 'rugby icon' Brian O'Driscoll
Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips describes Ireland's record cap holder Brian O'Driscoll as "an icon of world rugby" in the build-up to Saturday's Six Nations showdown.
Feb 4, 06:56
Result: Rhys Priestland leads Scarlets to win
Rhys Priestland kicks four penalties and a conversion to help Scarlets to a 19-13 win over Racing Metro in the Heineken Cup.
Jan 10, 22:02
Mike Phillips to join Racing Metro?
Mike Phillips could join French side Racing Metro, according to reports.
Nov 27, 23:14
Result: Wales comfortably beat Argentina
Wales run in four tries as they breeze past Argentina 40-6 at the Millennium Stadium.
Nov 16, 16:27
Mike Phillips: 'South Africa defeat devastating'
Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips calls on his teammates to win their next three games after a 'bitterly disappointing' 15-24 loss to South Africa yesterday.
Nov 10, 14:25
Robin McBryde expects Mike Phillips to shine against South Africa
Robin McBryde expects Mike Phillips to show what he is made of when Wales take on South Africa at the Millennium Stadium this afternoon.
Nov 9, 05:51
Sam Warburton: 'Mike Phillips will bounce back for Wales'
Wales captain Sam Warburton believes that Mike Phillips will perform in the Autumn Internationals following his sacking from Bayonne.
Oct 30, 11:37
Warren Gatland: 'Mike Phillips's form will not be affected by dismissal'
Wales head coach Warren Gatland believes that Mike Phillips's form will not be affected for the Autumn Internationals, despite getting sacked by Bayonne.
Oct 29, 11:18
Mike Phillips confirms Bayonne sacking
Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips confirms that he has been sacked by Bayonne and also reveals that he is planning to take legal action against the French club.
Oct 28, 19:31
Report: Mike Phillips sacked by Bayonne
Bayonne sack Mike Phillips for turning up to a video analysis session drunk, a report suggests.
Oct 28, 04:58
Mike Phillips facing Bayonne punishment?
Bayonne scrum-half Mike Phillips is reportedly facing disciplinary action from the French club following allegations that he attended a video analysis session while drunk.
Oct 21, 18:46
Mike Phillips considering international future
Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips says that he is considering his international future following the British and Lions' win over Australia yesterday.
Jul 7, 16:22
British and Irish Lions stars visit zoo ahead of final Test
A group of British and Irish Lions, including captain Sam Warburton, visit the zoo ahead of their final Test against Australia.
Jul 3, 14:00
Brian O'Driscoll British and Irish Lions career over after squad axe
Brian O'Driscoll's British and Irish Lions career looks to be over after being axed from the matchday squad to face Australia.
Jul 3, 06:15
Warren Gatland adds physicality for Australia clash
Warren Gatland says that he wanted to add more physicality to his team ahead of the British and Irish Lions' second Test against Australia.
Jun 27, 06:39
British and Irish Lions team announced for second Australia Test
Coach Warren Gatland names the British and Irish Lions starting XV for Saturday's second Test against Australia in Melbourne.
Jun 27, 04:52
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