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, 8. October, 2011
    Warburton beaming after Wales win

    Warburton beaming after Wales win

    Sam Warburton hailed Wales' progression to the World Cup semi-finals as a "massive achievement" following their 22-10 success over Ireland.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Wonderful Wales defeat Ireland

    Wonderful Wales defeat Ireland

    Brilliant Wales roared into the World Cup semi-finals after an epic 22-10 win over Ireland that showcased European rugby at its finest.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    WC preview: Ireland v Wales

    WC preview: Ireland v Wales

    Shane Williams will be the elder statesman in a Wales team targeting World Cup quarter-final success against Ireland on Saturday.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Wales set for back-row battle

    Wales set for back-row battle

    Dan Lydiate believes Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien will pose a serious threat to Wales' World Cup semi-final ambitions.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Priestland prepared for Ireland

    Priestland prepared for Ireland

    Fly-half Rhys Priestland will hope to shine for Wales against Ireland, just two months after he appeared a more likely World Cup full-back.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Halfpenny eager to take chance

    Halfpenny eager to take chance

    Wales star Leigh Halfpenny is determined to take the chance he has been waiting for when he lines up against Ireland on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    O'Callaghan expecting epic duel

    O'Callaghan expecting epic duel

    Donncha O'Callaghan is predicting an epic duel between opensides Sean O'Brien and Sam Warburton at Wellington Regional Stadium on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Gatland puts faith in young guns

    Gatland puts faith in young guns

    Wales will unleash their youngsters on World Cup rivals Ireland this weekend, with coach Warren Gatland claiming there is "no fear factor".

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Quartet return for Wales

    Quartet return for Wales

    Shane Williams, Jonathan Davies, Alun Wyn Jones and Dan Lydiate have been recalled by Wales to face Ireland in the World Cup quarter-finals.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    O'Driscoll praise for Roberts

    O'Driscoll praise for Roberts

    Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll is relishing going up against Wales centre Jamie Roberts in Wellington on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 5. October, 2011
    Charteris ready for Ireland scrap

    Charteris ready for Ireland scrap

    Luke Charteris believes Wales are "battle-hardened and ready" for a World Cup quarter-final confrontation with Ireland on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 5. October, 2011
    Jones: Young ones are class

    Jones: Young ones are class

    Stephen Jones has hailed the ability of Wales' younger generation as they prepare for a World Cup quarter-final showdown with Ireland.

  • Wednesday, 5. October, 2011
    WRU post promising figures

    WRU post promising figures

    Welsh Rugby Union Limited has announced a pre-tax profit of £26.2million.

  • Wednesday, 5. October, 2011
    Gatland set to have full squad

    Gatland set to have full squad

    Neil Jenkins welcomed the return of Wales' World Cup injuries as preparations continued for a quarter-final showdown with Ireland.

  • Tuesday, 4. October, 2011
    Bennett hails Wales' work ethic

    Bennett hails Wales' work ethic

    Huw Bennett believes Wales' impressive World Cup campaign owes much to a couple of key ingredients - hard work and honesty.