Wales

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

  • 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.

  • Monday, 17. October, 2011
    Wales plan on without Warburton

    Wales plan on without Warburton

    Warren Gatland is set to make at least two changes in his Wales team for Friday's World Cup bronze medal match against Australia at Eden Park.

  • Monday, 17. October, 2011

    Wales will fight for the bronze

    Assistant coach Neil Jenkins says Wales have the chance to become the third-best team in international rugby, even if that wasn't the aim coming into the World Cup.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011
    Jones keen to end on a high

    Jones keen to end on a high

    Ryan Jones has urged Wales to hold their heads high when preparations begin this week for a World Cup game they never wanted.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011
    Halfpenny left to rue late miss

    Halfpenny left to rue late miss

    Leigh Halfpenny has spoken of his heartbreak over the agonising late penalty miss that could have booked Wales' World Cup final place.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011
    Wales stars back banned skipper

    Wales stars back banned skipper

    Wales' World Cup squad have rallied behind Sam Warburton after he was sent off during an agonising semi-final defeat against France.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011
    Edwards' anger turns to pride

    Edwards' anger turns to pride

    Shaun Edwards' anger at Sam Warburton's red card in Wales' World Cup semi-final defeat by France has been soothed by his pride in the team.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011

    Welsh legends see bright future

    Welsh rugby greats mourned Sunday the rugby-mad nation's agonising defeat by France in the semifinals of the World Cup, but insisted there was plenty more to come from a youthful side.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011

    More misery for Warburton, Wales

    Wales captain Sam Warburton was on Sunday given a three-week ban, following his red card for a 'dangerous tip tackle' in their Rugby World Cup semifinal defeat to France on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011
    Warbuton handed three-week ban

    Warbuton handed three-week ban

    Wales captain Sam Warburton has been banned for three weeks after he was sent off in the World Cup semi-final defeat against France.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011
    Edwards left empty by loss

    Edwards left empty by loss

    Wales assistant coach Shaun Edwards admits he has been left empty by the controversial 9-8 defeat to France in the World Cup semi-final.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011

    Warburton to face the music

    Wales captain Sam Warburton will face a disciplinary hearing on Sunday following his red card for a "dangerous tip tackle" in the World Cup semifinal defeat by France.

  • Saturday, 15. October, 2011
    Phillips hits out at France

    Phillips hits out at France

    Mike Phillips launched a withering attack on World Cup finalists France after Wales saw their dream of global glory destroyed at Eden Park.

  • Saturday, 15. October, 2011
    IRB defend Warburton red card

    IRB defend Warburton red card

    The IRB have a "zero tolerance" policy towards dangerous tackles of the type which saw Wales' Sam Warburton sent off in the World Cup semi.

  • Saturday, 15. October, 2011
    Warburton: Tackle not malicious

    Warburton: Tackle not malicious

    Sam Warburton insists there was no malicious intent in the tackle on Vincent Clerc which saw him sent off in Wales' World Cup loss to France.