Wales

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

  • 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".

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Lievremont: History is bunk

    Lievremont: History is bunk

    Marc Lievremont named an unchanged France side for the World Cup semi-final against Wales and then warned: "We must not rest on our laurels".

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011

    Rankings shuffle but All Blacks still reign

    New Zealand remained officially the world's best team after the latest edition of the IRB rankings was published on Tuesday ahead of this weekend's World Cup semifinals.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Charteris enjoying WC ride

    Charteris enjoying WC ride

    Luke Charteris feels Wales must keep enjoying their World Cup experience despite the pressure of playing in a semi-final.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Edwards: France still dangerous

    Edwards: France still dangerous

    Shaun Edwards refuses to buy into the theory that World Cup semi-final opponents France have had their one big performance of the tournament.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011

    Williams keeping his eye on Clerc

    Shane Williams is not the only wing looking ahead to Saturday's semifinal against France aware it may be his last chance to reach a World Cup final.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    Jenkins hails Wales

    Jenkins hails Wales

    Gethin Jenkins has hailed Wales' World Cup marvels as the best team he has played in during his 80-cap Test career.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011

    Jenkins predicts battle of the boot

    Wales assitant coach Neil Jenkins believes that Saturday's World Cup semifinal against France could be decided by which team is more clinical with the boot, rather than which has the best attacking backline.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    Williams impressed by youngsters

    Williams impressed by youngsters

    Wales' World Cup elder statesman Shane Williams has hailed the "unbelievable" young talent spearheading an improbable bid for global glory.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    Rolland to ref semi-final clash

    Rolland to ref semi-final clash

    Ireland's Alain Rolland will referee the opening World Cup semi-final between Wales and France in Auckland on Saturday.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    England agree to 2015 changes

    England agree to 2015 changes

    England have agreed to play midweek matches when they host the 2015 Rugby World Cup after the leading nations backed proposals over fixtures.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011

    Semi Interesting!

    So we’ve arrived at the semis – and host nation apart, there will no doubt be a few raised eyebrows at the fab four who remain in with a shout at the Webb Ellis Cup. But does an unpredictable bunch make for some exciting matches to come? Rugby Rugby’s Howard Johnson is crossing his fingers!