Wales

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

  • Saturday, 15. October, 2011

    Lievremont defiant as French march on

    France coach Marc Lievremont was unapologetic after France squeezed into their third World Cup final on the back of a lacklustre 9-8 win over 14-man Wales at Eden Park on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 15. October, 2011

    Welsh First Minister slams referee

    Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones said referee Alain Rolland "wrecked" Saturday's World Cup semifinal by sending off Wales captain Sam Warburton.

  • Saturday, 15. October, 2011

    Player ratings: Wales see red

    Wales battled valiantly after skipper Sam Warburton was sent off but came up agonisingly short in their World Cup quarterfinal against France in Auckland on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 15. October, 2011
    Gatland gutted after red card

    Gatland gutted after red card

    Wales coach Warren Gatland felt "let down" by referee Alain Rolland after his side's controversial World Cup semi-final defeat to France.

  • Saturday, 15. October, 2011
    Controversial exit for Wales

    Controversial exit for Wales

    Wales lost 9-8 to France in the World Cup semi finals after a controversial red card for Sam Warburton cost them dear at Eden Park.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Jones targets final spot

    Jones targets final spot

    Adam Jones will be a pivotal part of Wales' bid to make history on Saturday by reaching their first Rugby World Cup final.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Wales feel no pressure - McBryde

    Wales feel no pressure - McBryde

    Robin McBryde says Wales' youthful squad is "unburdened by the pressures of expectancy" ahead of their World Cup semi-final against France.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011

    Rugby-mad Wales in a frenzy

    Excitement is building in rugby-mad Wales ahead of Saturday's World Cup semifinal against France, with the tantalising prospect of a first global final in sight.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011

    Yachvili cleared for northern decider

    France coach Marc Lievremont has confirmed Dimitri Yachvili will start against Wales in the World Cup semifinal at Eden Parkon Saturday.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Charteris enjoys home support

    Charteris enjoys home support

    Luke Charteris has claimed the fanatical support Wales have received at the World Cup is "an extra incentive" to continue their remarkable run.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Halfpenny hails Gatland

    Halfpenny hails Gatland

    Leigh Halfpenny has hailed Wales coach Warren Gatland's talent-spotting ability ahead of a World Cup semi-final showdown against France.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Halfpenny praise for Warburton

    Halfpenny praise for Warburton

    Leigh Halfpenny has paid a glowing tribute to Wales' World Cup captain marvel Sam Warburton ahead of the biggest game in Welsh rugby history.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Davies: Wales play lovely rugby

    Davies: Wales play lovely rugby

    Wales great Gerald Davies has showered praise on the country's Rugby World Cup heroes, claiming: "These players do not understand fear."

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Gatland hails Wales commitment

    Gatland hails Wales commitment

    Warren Gatland held up semi-finalists Wales as a shining example of what can be achieved with a bit of self-control - on and off the field.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Harinordoquy calls for calm

    Harinordoquy calls for calm

    Imanol Harinordoquy has urged France not to panic when they come up against Wales in the World Cup semi-final on Saturday.