Wales

Wales is one of Europe's top rugby sides and is traditional a power in both the Six Nations and Rugby World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 18. October, 2011
    Phillips pleased with form

    Phillips pleased with form

    Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips believes he has discovered his best form since the 2009 British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa.

  • Tuesday, 18. October, 2011

    Henson heads home

    Wales star Gavin Henson, who left French Top 14 side Toulon last season, was reported on Tuesday to have signed a contract to return home and play for the Cardiff Blues.

  • Tuesday, 18. October, 2011
    Henson set to join Cardiff

    Henson set to join Cardiff

    Wales centre Gavin Henson looks set to be unveiled as a Cardiff Blues player, after his agents appeared to confirm the deal on Twitter.

  • Tuesday, 18. October, 2011
    Lewis: Golden era for Wales

    Lewis: Golden era for Wales

    Welsh rugby union is enjoying a "golden era" according to its supremo, Roger Lewis.

  • Tuesday, 18. October, 2011
    Ashley-Cooper lauds Roberts

    Ashley-Cooper lauds Roberts

    Wallabies star Adam Ashley-Cooper has billed Wales centre Jamie Roberts as player of the World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 18. October, 2011

    Tip tackle costs Tipuric

    Justin Tipuric, the Ospreys loose forward and captain, has been suspended for three weeks following a dangerous tip tackle in his side's Pro12 match against Munster on October 8.

  • Tuesday, 18. October, 2011

    Four more years for Gatland

    Popular Kiwi coach Warren Gatland has reaffirmed his commitment to coaching Wales until the end of his contract in 2015, despite speculation that he would return to New Zealand.

  • Tuesday, 18. October, 2011

    Welsh wizard could call it a day

    Veteran Wales wing Shane Williams admits the lure of one last roar from the Millennium Stadium crowd in Cardiff may cause him to postpone his international retirement for another match.

  • Tuesday, 18. October, 2011

    Wales considered bending the rules

    Wales coach Warren Gatland was so stunned at losing his inspirational captain Sam Warburton to a red card that he considered cheating by depowering his scrum in the World Cup semifinal against France.

  • Tuesday, 18. October, 2011
    Roberts: We'll give it our all

    Roberts: We'll give it our all

    Jamie Roberts believes Wales will have no problem recovering from their painful World Cup semi-final defeat when they face Australia on Friday.

  • Tuesday, 18. October, 2011
    Gatland pondered faking injury

    Gatland pondered faking injury

    Wales coach Warren Gatland admits he considered asking a front-row forward to feign injury and force uncontested scrums against France.

  • Tuesday, 18. October, 2011
    Jenkins to lead Wales v Aussies

    Jenkins to lead Wales v Aussies

    Gethin Jenkins will captain Wales in Friday's World Cup bronze medal match against Australia at Eden Park.

  • Monday, 17. October, 2011
    Lewis: Wales have bright future

    Lewis: Wales have bright future

    Roger Lewis believes Wales' World Cup heroes have launched "a golden era" for Welsh rugby with their eye-catching exploits in New Zealand.

  • Monday, 17. October, 2011
    Gatland hailed by Jenkins

    Gatland hailed by Jenkins

    Wales skills coach Neil Jenkins has hailed the influence of Warren Gatland on Wales' World Cup campaign.

  • Monday, 17. October, 2011

    Wales determined to retain Gatland

    Wales are determined to retain the services of New Zealand-born coach Warren Gatland after he led the Dragons into the World Cup 2011 semifinals and won the hearts of many neutral supporters.