Wales

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

  • 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.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011

    Wales desire the 'naughty boys' tag

    Wales coach Warren Gatland has produced the most extraordinary request of the World Cup yet: 'Wales should not be seen as neither monks nor angels.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Gatland: Wales are no monks

    Gatland: Wales are no monks

    England's under-fire squad has found an unlikely ally in the form of Wales coach Warren Gatland.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Harinordoquy wary of Wales

    Harinordoquy wary of Wales

    Imanol Harinordoquy insists France are well aware of the threat posed by "dangerous" Wales in Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011

    Wales are 'All Blacks of north'

    France No.8 Imanol Harinordoquy boldly proclaimed Wales the "All Blacks of the northern hemisphere" ahead of Saturday's World Cup semifinal between the European rivals in Auckland.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Priestland ruled out for Wales

    Priestland ruled out for Wales

    Wales fly-half Rhys Priestland will miss the World Cup semi-final clash with France on Saturday after losing his race against time to be fit.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    Ellis warning to Wales

    Ellis warning to Wales

    Dave Ellis has warned Wales that France plan to provide them with their biggest test of the World Cup in Saturday's semi-final at Eden Park.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    Hook hails Polish excursion

    Hook hails Polish excursion

    Wales star James Hook has credited the squad's pre-World Cup training trip to Poland as a vital reason behind their success in New Zealand.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    WRU boss aims to keep Gatland

    WRU boss aims to keep Gatland

    Wales rugby boss Roger Lewis has warned off possible suitors of coach Warren Gatland following their run to the World Cup semi-finals.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    Clerc's warning to France

    Clerc's warning to France

    Vincent Clerc has warned his France team-mates they can't afford to rest on their laurels when they face Wales in Saturday's World Cup semi.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011

    Priestland in a race against time

    Welsh flyhalf Rhys Priestland faces a race against time to be fit for this weekend's World Cup semifinal against France after sustaining a shoulder injury in his team's quarterfinal victory over Ireland.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    Hook ready for fly-half role

    Hook ready for fly-half role

    James Hook is ready to do a job for Wales if he has handed the number 10 shirt against World Cup semi-final opponents France.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Edwards hails coach Gatland

    Edwards hails coach Gatland

    Shaun Edwards has paid tribute to boss Warren Gatland for following a "gut instinct" that could ultimately see Wales crowned world champions.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Jones: Warburton is exemplary

    Jones: Warburton is exemplary

    Former Wales captain Ryan Jones has hailed Sam Warburton's World Cup leadership as "inspirational".