Dan Lydiate
Born: December 1, 1987 (age 37)
Weight: 17st 9lb (112kg)
Hometown: Salford, Greater Manchester|Salford, England
Position: Flanker
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Sports Mole has 66 articles about Dan Lydiate. Articles 1 to 40:
Preview: England vs. Wales - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Test clash between England and Wales, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
2 years ago
Alun Wyn Jones urges Wales to be clinical against Scotland
The captain is gearing up for a tough test at Murrayfield.
4 years ago
Wales without four players for Six Nations clash with Scotland
Flanker Lydiate is one of four starters against Ireland who have joined a growing list of unavailable players ahead of Saturday's clash with Scotland.
4 years ago
Wyn Jones urges Wales to "right the wrongs" of October's Scotland defeat
Scotland celebrated a first victory in Wales for 18 years in October with a 14-10 win in Llanelli.
4 years ago
Wayne Pivac opens up on injury problems after Ireland clash
The New Zealander was finally able to celebrate a notable win as Wales head coach.
4 years ago
Jonathan Davies set to miss Wales' first two Six Nations matches
The centre has an ankle issue.
4 years ago
The big talking points ahead of Wales' Six Nations clash with Ireland
Cardiff's Principality Stadium will be used on Sunday for the first time as a rugby venue since Wales lost to France there almost 12 months ago.
4 years ago
Wales boss Wayne Pivac lauds "form player" Dan Lydiate
The Ospreys flanker will feature as Wales launch their Six Nations campaign against Ireland in Cardiff.
4 years ago
Dan Lydiate signs new two-year Ospreys deal
Wales international signs on for more with Swansea-based region.
5 years ago
Wales without injured flanker Dan Lydiate for Six Nations
Wales and Ospreys flanker Dan Lydiate requires surgery on his injured knee and will therefore sit out the remainder of the season.
8 years ago
Sam Warburton among Wales quartet to sign new dual contract
Sam Warburton, Samson Lee, Hallam Amos and Dan Lydiate all pen new national dual contracts with their respective Welsh regional sides.
8 years ago
Wales captain Sam Warburton to undergo surgery on broken cheekbone
Wales captain Sam Warburton will reportedly undergo surgery on his fractured cheekbone.
9 years ago
Warren Gatland eyes fifth straight Six Nations win over France
Wales head coach Warren Gatland sets his sights on picking up a fifth straight Six Nations win over France to climb to the top of the table.
9 years ago
Wales make three changes for Six Nations clash against France
Wales make three changes for Friday's Six Nations clash against France at the Principality Stadium.
9 years ago
Three Wales changes for Rugby World Cup quarter-final against South Africa
Warren Gatland brings in three new faces for Wales's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against South Africa at Twickenham.
10 years ago
Preview: Australia vs. Wales
Sports Mole previews Saturday evening's Pool A decider between Australia and Wales at Twickenham.
10 years ago
Wales flanker Dan Lydiate 'sees ghost' at 'haunted' team hotel
Wales flanker Dan Lydiate is not happy with his squad's Rugby World Cup base in Surrey as he has apparently seen a ghost there, according to teammate Samson Lee.
10 years ago
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.
10 years ago
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.
10 years ago
Tom Wood looking forward to Dan Lydiate challenge
England's Tom Wood claims that nothing but his best will do as he prepares to take on Wales flanker Dan Lydiate.
10 years ago
Wales flanker Dan Lydiate: 'We're still strong despite injuries'
Wales flanker Dan Lydiate insists that the squad is still "in a strong place" after suffering several injuries in their Rugby World Cup opener against Uruguay.
10 years ago
Wales centre Cory Allen suffers 'significant hamstring tear'
The hamstring injury picked up by Cory Allen against Uruguay is likely to keep the Wales centre out of the remainder of the Rugby World Cup.
10 years ago
Welsh quartet sign National Dual Contracts
Alun Wyn Jones, Dan Biggar, Scott Williams and Gareth Anscombe become the latest Welsh players to sign National Dual Contracts.
10 years ago
Dan Biggar try seals narrow Wales win in France
Wales keep their Six Nations hopes alive with a 20-13 win over France in Paris.
10 years ago
Scott Williams: National dual contracts "the way forward"
Wales and Scarlets centre Scott Williams believes that national dual contracts will become the norm in years to come.
10 years ago
Chris Gibbes: 'Dan Lydiate providing valuable insight on Racing Metro'
Chris Gibbes reveals that Ospreys are using new signing Dan Lydiate's inside knowledge of former club Racing Metro to help them overcome the French outfit this weekend.
10 years ago
Dan Lydiate completes Ospreys dual contract move
Wales flanker Dan Lydiate admits that he is "delighted" to have completed his dual contract switch from Racing Metro to the Ospreys.
10 years ago
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.
11 years ago
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.
11 years ago
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".
11 years ago
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.
11 years ago
Racing Metro centre Jamie Roberts plays down exit talk
Racing Metro centre Jamie Roberts plays down speculation linking him with a move back to Wales.
11 years ago
Dan Lydiate "grateful" for second chance
Wales flanker Dan Lydiate says he is grateful to have been given another chance by head coach Warren Gatland following the heavy defeat against Ireland two weeks ago.
11 years ago
Wales's Six Nations title defence up and running
Wales are off to a winning start in their defence of the Six Nations title after seeing off Italy at the Millennium Stadium.
11 years ago
Sam Warburton named on Wales bench
Sam Warburton is named among the Wales replacements for their Six Nations opener at home to Italy on Saturday.
11 years ago
Ian Evans joins Toulon
Ospreys lock Ian Evans will join Heineken Cup champions Toulon on a three-year deal at the end of the season.
11 years ago
Mike Phillips to join Racing Metro?
Mike Phillips could join French side Racing Metro, according to reports.
11 years ago
Toby Faletau happy with decision to stay
Toby Faletau says that he is happy with his decision to reject a move to France and stay at Newport Gwent Dragons.
11 years ago
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.
12 years ago
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.
12 years ago
