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, 3. August, 2011
    Gatland: Strip honours NZ

    Gatland: Strip honours NZ

    Warren Gatland has dismissed claims Wales and England are being disrespectful to New Zealand by taking black change kits to the World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 2. August, 2011
    Delve chasing World Cup dream

    Delve chasing World Cup dream

    Gareth Delve will realise a lifetime rugby ambition if he makes the Wales squad for next month's World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 2. August, 2011
    Gatland happy with preparations

    Gatland happy with preparations

    Wales coach Warren Gatland hopes that a rigorous pre-World Cup training camp will pay off when his side begin their campaign in New Zealand.

  • Tuesday, 2. August, 2011
    Henson faces shock challenger

    Henson faces shock challenger

    Gavin Henson could have an unexpected rival for a place in Wales' World Cup squad - unheralded Scarlets prospect Scott Williams.

  • Monday, 1. August, 2011
    Gatland admits Rees concern

    Gatland admits Rees concern

    Wales are hopeful captain Matthew Rees will be fit to lead his country at the World Cup next month despite being laid low by a neck problem.

  • Monday, 1. August, 2011

    Wales' skipper may need surgery

    Wales captain Matthew Rees is set to miss his country's opening World Cup warm-up match against England after suffering a neck injury.

  • Monday, 1. August, 2011
    Rees set to miss England game

    Rees set to miss England game

    Captain Matthew Rees is set to miss Wales' opening World Cup warm-up Test against England because of a neck problem.

  • Friday, 29. July, 2011
    Gatland names Wales squad

    Gatland names Wales squad

    Wales coach Warren Gatland has named a 39-man squad to prepare for next week's opening World Cup warm-up game against England at Twickenham.

  • Thursday, 14. July, 2011
    Jones joins Wales training camp

    Jones joins Wales training camp

    Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named the 35 players who will travel to Spala in Poland for their second World Cup training camp.

  • Tuesday, 12. July, 2011
    Wales' Jenkins fit and ready

    Wales' Jenkins fit and ready

    British & Irish Lions prop Gethin Jenkins has given Wales a timely boost by declaring himself fit for the build-up to the World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 12. July, 2011
    Hook happy to play anywhere

    Hook happy to play anywhere

    James Hook has insisted he will play anywhere in the Wales line-up as long as it means he can continue to represent his country.

  • Thursday, 7. July, 2011
    Williams fit for WC warm-ups

    Williams fit for WC warm-ups

    Wales' World Cup campaign has been given a boost with the news that winger Shane Williams is fully fit for the warm-up games in August.

  • Sunday, 3. July, 2011
    Popham forced to hang boots up

    Popham forced to hang boots up

    Former Wales international Alix Popham has been forced to retire due to a shoulder injury.

  • Thursday, 30. June, 2011
    Rees: Phillips has point to prove

    Rees: Phillips has point to prove

    Captain Matthew Rees says Mike Phillips "has a big point to prove" after having his suspension from Wales' preliminary World Cup squad lifted.

  • Thursday, 30. June, 2011
    Halfpenny targets World Cup

    Halfpenny targets World Cup

    Wales winger Leigh Halfpenny is ready to put the frustration of an injury-ravaged season behind him by ensuring he makes the World Cup.