Wales

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

  • Tuesday, 16. August, 2011
    Gatland ponders Welsh options

    Gatland ponders Welsh options

    Adam Jones, Leigh Halfpenny and Lee Byrne are all set to be included in the Wales side to face Argentina on Saturday.

  • Monday, 15. August, 2011
    Powell forced to hang boots up

    Powell forced to hang boots up

    Former Wales scrum-half Ryan Powell has been forced to retire due to a neck injury.

  • Monday, 15. August, 2011
    Rees ruled out of World Cup

    Rees ruled out of World Cup

    Wales captain Matthew Rees has been ruled out of the World Cup after it was announced he will have surgery on a neck injury.

  • Monday, 15. August, 2011
    Henson blow rocks Wales

    Henson blow rocks Wales

    Wales will take stock of a mounting pre-World Cup injury list on Monday after Gavin Henson became their latest casualty.

  • Sunday, 14. August, 2011
    Injury wrecks Henson's World Cup

    Injury wrecks Henson's World Cup

    Wales star Gavin Henson's World Cup dream is in ruins after undergoing surgery on a dislocated bone in his right wrist.

  • Sunday, 14. August, 2011
    Roberts: Wales must improve

    Roberts: Wales must improve

    Jamie Roberts believes Wales' fearless defensive display against England has set a benchmark for their World Cup campaign.

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011
    Henson sent for scan

    Henson sent for scan

    Wales centre Gavin Henson faces an anxious wait to see if his World Cup dream is over after suffering a suspected broken arm against England.

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011
    Johnson frustrated by defeat

    Johnson frustrated by defeat

    Martin Johnson admitted England's 19-9 defeat to Wales in Cardiff was "a bit of a mess" and one of the strangest games he had ever seen.

  • Saturday, 13. August, 2011
    One-dimensional England beaten

    One-dimensional England beaten

    England's World Cup preparations suffered a major jolt at the Millennium Stadium as Wales exposed their chronic lack of flair with a 19-9 win.

  • Friday, 12. August, 2011
    Johnson out to emulate cricketers

    Johnson out to emulate cricketers

    Martin Johnson has urged his side to learn from the England cricket team ahead of Saturday's World Cup international against Wales.

  • Friday, 12. August, 2011
    England have doubt over Ashton

    England have doubt over Ashton

    England manager Martin Johnson will take no risks over injury doubt Chris Ashton in Saturday's World Cup warm-up international against Wales.

  • Friday, 12. August, 2011
    Roberts: Henson can stake claim

    Roberts: Henson can stake claim

    Gavin Henson puts his World Cup credentials under the microscope on Saturday, with Jamie Roberts claiming: "He has nothing to be afraid of."

  • Thursday, 11. August, 2011
    Gatland desperate for victory

    Gatland desperate for victory

    Warren Gatland wants Wales to "send out a message" against England on Saturday to show they mean business at the World Cup.

  • Thursday, 11. August, 2011
    Henson handed Wales chance

    Henson handed Wales chance

    Gavin Henson will start at inside centre for Wales in Saturday's clash with England at the Millennium Stadium.

  • Wednesday, 10. August, 2011
    Duo assured over WC selection

    Duo assured over WC selection

    Gethin Jenkins and Matthew Rees will not see their hopes of World Cup selection hindered by taking no part in Wales' warm-up games.