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Ben James

Rugby correspondent
Topic ExpertiseWelsh Rugby
AwardsWelsh Sports Journalist of the Year 2018Welsh Young Journalist of the Year 2020Welsh Sports Journalist of the Year 2019 nomineeRegional Press Awards Sports Journalist of the Year 2020 nominee

Ben is a rugby correspondent for WalesOnline, having joined the sports desk in 2017. He was named Welsh Sports Journalist of the Year in 2018, while he was also named Young Journalist of the Year at the 2020 Welsh Media Awards. During his time at Wales Online, he has covered Welsh rugby in numerous countries and different competitions, including a World Cup in France and tours of Australia and Japan. He has also covered two British and Irish Lions tours.

What TV channel is Netherlands v Japan on? Kick-off time and live stream details
Sport on TV
The Netherlands get their Group F campaign underway on Sunday against a quietly confident Japan side
What TV channel is Germany v Curacao on? Kick-off time and live stream details
Sport on TV
Tournament debutants Curacao are up against it in their first match, taking on four-time champions Germany
Six Nations star diagnosed with rare condition and Wales international decides future
Today's Updates
The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world
Wales beat Scotland in epic and six players summoned over betting charges
Today's Updates
The latest rugby new and headlines from Wales and beyond
Principality Stadium gets major £1m upgrade as iconic venue to be redeveloped
Principality Stadium
The WRU say the investment could save them hundreds of thousands of pounds per year
Ospreys announce major signing hours after Test star rips up Super Rugby semi-final
Ospreys
The 31-year-old played a crucial part in the Chiefs reaching the Super Rugby final earlier on Friday
Wales miss out on All Black as five Welsh stars interviewed by WRU for top jobs
Wales Rugby Team
The latest rugby transfer news and rumours from around the rugby world
Wayne Pivac reveals what really happened with Wales sacking and what he was told
Wales Rugby Team
The former Wales boss left the role in 2022, being replaced by Warren Gatland
Real reason for James Lowe quitting Ireland emerges as team-mate speaks out
Ireland Rugby Team
The 33-year-old announced this week he would leave Irish rugby just a year out from the World Cup in Australia
Brother of Irish sports star shot dead in broad daylight in Barcelona
Spain
The 36-year-old man was shot dead on Wednesday morning on the Carrer de Balmes in Barcelona's city centre outside a National Police office
When are Scotland's World Cup games? Dates and kick-off times
Sport on TV
The Tartan Army are making their first appearance in a World Cup since 1998
When are England's World Cup games? Dates and kick-off times
Sport on TV
Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions are looking to end 60 years of hurt in the coming weeks
Hollie Davidson criticised over 'back chat' and axed coach speaks out ahead of Wales v Fiji
Wales Rugby Team
The rugby stories making headlines on Thursday, June 11
New England v Costa Rica start time as kick-off delayed - How to watch for free
Sport on TV
Thomas Tuchel's England have one last friendly ahead of next week's Group L opener against Croatia
How to watch Portugal v Nigeria on TV - channel and kick-off time
Sport on TV
Cristiano Ronaldo is heading into a record sixth World Cup as he bids to finally lift the famous trophy
Young Welsh fly-half signs for European champions Bordeaux in dream move
European Champions Cup
20-year-old Owen Erasmus will join Bordeaux-Begles next month after a spell in South Africa
Saracens nightclub scrap ends in double squad axing and Welsh star to play against Wales
Wales Rugby Team
The latest rugby news and headlines from Wales and beyond
Eddie Jones breaks silence after being banned from rugby over serious incident
Eddie Jones
The former England coach joked that he would try emulate Jose Mourinho to avoid the ban
Ben Stokes incident sparked by mix-up over England rugby star's nightclub table
England Cricket Team
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are under investigation by the ECB after a London nightclub incident with a rugby player
Roy Keane makes feelings clear on Bruno Fernandes row as phone call emerges
Manchester United FC
The pair have been at loggerheads after the former Manchester United skipper's remarks, but have now cleared the air following a phone call between the two
Wales call in youngsters to train as Steve Tandy casts his eye and welcome sight spotted
Wales Rugby Team
Wales' senior side trained against the U20s earlier this week as both teams prepared for a busy summer
Gareth Anscombe posts leaving message as he makes future statement
Gareth Anscombe
The Wales fly-half has been linked with a move back to Wales for next season
WRU announce new appointment and coach lands new job after leaving Welsh rugby
Welsh Rugby Union
The latest news and headlines from Wales and beyond
Wales Women top group as path to World Cup made easier
Wales Women's Football
Rhian Wilkinson's side were already assured of a play-off place to reach next year's World Cup in Brazil - but the 3-1 win makes life easier
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