Proving his worth
James Botham is stepping out of the shadows of his grandfather’s sporting legend
Ross Harries
BBC Wales and Premier Sports presenter and author
Ross is a TV presenter, an experienced broadcast journalist, award-nominated author, real ale enthusiast and frustrated rock star. His most recent book, Behind the Dragon, was shortlisted for the Telegraph Rugby Book Of The Year Award, an accolade also bestowed on Bomb - his ghost-written autobiography of Wales' most decorated prop, Adam Jones. Ross has been the face of Welsh rugby for the best part of a decade, having presented Scrum V on the BBC since 2011. He continues to present their International Specials, and is part of BBC Network's Six Nations and Autumn International coverage. He is currently the lead anchor of Premier Sports' exclusive coverage of the Pro14, and a regular pitchside presence on BT Sport's European Champions Cup coverage.
Split loyalties
Half-Irish, half-Welsh, Mike Ruddock is back ‘home’ after getting an SOS call from the Ospreys.
Redemption man
Once a hot-headed youngster with a short fuse Scott Baldwin has matured into a better player and person.
The scrum professor
Adam Jones is thriving at Harlequins but he has a watchful eye trained on his beloved Wales
Chart-topper
Luke Charteris is proving to be a big hit as a young coach at Bath
Patriot games
The question of eligibility is an emotive subject in the world of international rugby
Taking a stand
Ashton Hewitt has found his voice and is determined to call out racist bigots
The long and winding road
Mark Jones has travelled across the world to find a home away from home with the Crusaders
A nation’s custodian
After five years at the WRU, departing CEO Martyn Phillips reflects on a rollercoaster journey