Wales seeks dominance against Romania in Bucharest friendly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 4:47 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Head coach Craig Bellamy is urging the Wales rugby team to assert control in their upcoming friendly against Romania in Bucharest on Saturday. This match marks Wales' first opportunity for a victory in 2026 as they prepare for the Nations League campaign in the autumn. Bellamy's focus will be on performance improvement against the Romanian side, emphasizing the need for a strong showing ahead of competitive fixtures.
- •Wales faces Romania in a friendly on Saturday.
- •Craig Bellamy aims for dominance from his team.
- •This match is Wales' first of 2026.
- •Wales prepares for Nations League this autumn.
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Wales must be better after Romania woe - Bellamy
- 8:40 PMBBC Sport — Wales must be better after Romania woe - Bellamy
- 4:47 PMBBC Sport — Bellamy urges Wales to dominate Romania
"Head coach Craig Bellamy says Wales need to significantly improve following their 2-1 friendly defeat by Romania in Bucharest.
"Head coach Craig Bellamy says Wales need to significantly improve following their 2-1 friendly defeat by Romania in Bucharest.
"Head coach Craig Bellamy wants Wales team to try to dominate in Saturday's friendly against Romania in Bucharest.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 8:50 PMWales must be better after Romania woe - Bellamy
Head coach Craig Bellamy says Wales need to significantly improve following their 2-1 friendly defeat by Romania in Bucharest.
- BBC SportJun 6, 2026, 8:40 PMWales must be better after Romania woe - Bellamy
Head coach Craig Bellamy says Wales need to significantly improve following their 2-1 friendly defeat by Romania in Bucharest.
- BBC SportJun 5, 2026, 4:47 PMBellamy urges Wales to dominate Romania
Head coach Craig Bellamy wants Wales team to try to dominate in Saturday's friendly against Romania in Bucharest.
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