# Wales

Last month

March 2023

# Tension

Warren Gatland: Strike threat caused ‘quite a significant split’ in Wales squad

Head coach has made six changes to the starting line-up for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Italy in Rome.

12.1k

Updated

Mar 9th 2023, 3:10 PM

# Concern

Taulupe Faletau admits it is ‘hard to give your all’ amid Wales contract row

All four Welsh professional regions – Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets – face major funding cuts, leading to vastly-reduced contract offers.

5.3k

Mar 7th 2023, 4:10 PM

# preparation

Anthony Watson reveals he visualised his try against Wales

It was a sweet moment for the 29-year-old Leicester wing after a serious knee injury.

4.0k

Mar 4th 2023, 1:02 PM

This year

2023

# Battle

Ollie Lawrence scores crucial try as England claim welcome win in Wales

Anthony Watson and Kyle Sinckler also crossed for Steve Borthwick’s visitors.

7.9k

Feb 25th 2023, 6:57 PM

# Green Light

Wales-England goes ahead after strike threat from Welsh players averted

Strike action had been threatened as a result of contract disputes with the Welsh Rugby Union.

5.7k

Feb 22nd 2023, 6:22 PM

# Return

Fit-again trio named in England squad

Tom Curry, George Ford and Courtney Lawes are all available to face Wales.

8.2k

Feb 19th 2023, 8:31 PM

# no stress

Gatland 'confident' that Wales v England game will go ahead despite strike threat

The sides are due to meet in the Six Nations on Saturday.

4.8k

Feb 19th 2023, 11:36 AM

# finntastic

Finn Russell shines as Scotland turn on the style to hammer Wales

Scotland scored 22 points without reply in the second half at Murrayfield.

13.5k

Feb 11th 2023, 7:44 PM

# big calls

Wales drop Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Taulupe Faletau for Scotland clash

The trio boast 342 caps and 18 Lions Test appearances between them.

13.6k

Feb 9th 2023, 12:33 PM

# Up and Running

Farrell gets the chaos he craves in Cardiff as Ireland pass first test of a huge year

The visitors played some superb rugby despite the absence of key players.

37.9k

Updated

Feb 4th 2023, 10:12 PM

# Blow

Wales' Halfpenny to miss Ireland Six Nations opener

Liam Williams has been called into starting line-up in his place.

12.3k

Feb 2nd 2023, 1:10 PM

# ACCESS DENIED

Wales rugby choirs banned from singing Tom Jones hit 'Delilah' over problematic lyrics

The song includes a reference to a woman being murdered by her jealous partner.

16.5k

Feb 1st 2023, 6:37 PM

# Timing

Gatland frustrated that WRU blocked move to bring Rob Howley back into Welsh fold

‘You would like to think that if anyone was going to be forgiving it would be the Welsh forgiving their own.’

9.0k

Jan 17th 2023, 11:16 PM

Last year

2022

# speaking up

Bale says Wales can 'shed a light on the problems' in Qatar during World Cup

Bale has echoed the Football Association of Wales’ determination to speak out on human rights and LGBT issues surrounding the World Cup.

3.7k

Nov 14th 2022, 8:59 PM

# Warm Ups

England to face Wales in double-header ahead of Rugby World Cup

Wales host Eddie Jones’ side on 5 August before a return match at Twickenham the following weekend.

4.8k

Oct 3rd 2022, 1:23 PM

# world rugby

'I feel like my world is falling apart' - Ex-Wales captain Ryan Jones diagnosed with dementia

Jones was part of the British and Irish Lions squad who toured New Zealand in 2005.

28.1k

Jul 16th 2022, 10:41 PM

# Injury Report

Injured Wales winger Cuthbert ruled out of series decider against South Africa

Wayne Pivac will hope the bad news ends there as his players prepare for the Cape Town showdown.

2.0k

Jul 11th 2022, 6:55 PM

# Take a Bow

Wales claim historic first victory over Springboks on South African soil

Josh Adams’ late try, converted by Gareth Anscombe, delivered a narrow win for the tourists.

15.5k

Jul 9th 2022, 6:21 PM

# mixed feelings

Springboks defend 19 changes as Wales legend cries foul

Gareth Edwards called the decision ‘disrespectful’.

14.1k

Jul 8th 2022, 8:20 AM

# Drama

Remarkable finish sees South Africa pip 13-man Wales

Damian Willemse kicked an added-time penalty goal.

12.8k

Jul 2nd 2022, 6:36 PM

# unfamiliar face

Wales name uncapped prop as Leon Brown’s replacement

Sam Wainwright has played just 18 first-team games for Saracens.

5.8k

Jun 7th 2022, 6:04 PM

# health risk

Wales flanker James Davies retires due to concussion

The Scarlets back-row won 11 caps for his country and featured at the 2019 World Cup.

14.2k

Apr 1st 2022, 5:28 PM

# Les Bleus

Dupont, Villière start for France, Navidi returns to Wales back row

France’s Grand Slam hopes are on the line in Cardiff on Friday night.

7.9k

Updated

Mar 9th 2022, 2:27 PM

# Merde

Dupont injury scare for France ahead of Cardiff showdown with Wales

Star scrum-half left training on Tuesday with his left arm bandaged and an ice pack wrapped round it.

5.3k

Mar 8th 2022, 4:37 PM

# unaffected

Wales' Liam Williams brushes off ‘internet trolls’

The star was targeted following news of his Scarlets exit.

7.8k

Feb 18th 2022, 9:11 AM

# Respect

Marcus Smith recalls Dan Biggar’s Lions welcome ahead of Six Nations showdown

The England start will hope to line-up against the Wales captain on 26 February.

10.3k

Feb 16th 2022, 3:32 PM

# Talking the Talk

Wales captain Biggar warns the pressure is on Scotland ahead of Six Nations clash

Scotland beat England last weekend but haven’t won in Cardiff for 20 years.

2.8k

Feb 11th 2022, 5:58 PM

# Line-up

Wales make four changes after Ireland loss as Scotland's visit looms

The sides will square off in Cardiff on Saturday afternoon.

8.4k

Feb 10th 2022, 1:17 PM

# boks office

World champions South Africa to host Wales in July

The teams met in Cardiff last November with the Springboks winning 23-18.

4.2k

Feb 8th 2022, 12:13 PM

# Dream Debut

'Andy said, 'If you can't be yourself, there's no point putting on the jersey''

Mack Hansen reflected on a debut to remember after playing a starring role in Ireland’s win against Wales.

15.8k

Feb 5th 2022, 7:30 PM

# William Hill

Hansen to make an impact on his debut: Talking points for Ireland's Six Nations opener

Andy Farrell’s men host Wales at the Aviva Stadium this afternoon.

5.8k

Feb 5th 2022, 9:00 AM

# Ready for Battle

Caelan Doris 'in a way better place' after sitting out last year's Six Nations

The Leinster man missed the 2021 tournament due to concussion issues.

6.2k

Feb 1st 2022, 6:14 PM

# Familiar Foes

'He performed above what we expected' - Wales boss Wayne Pivac on Tadhg Beirne's Scarlets stint

The Munster player was coached by Pivac during his time with the Welsh region.

11.1k

Jan 27th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Moving On

Ulster and Wales hooker Roberts to join Dragons on long-term contract

The 26-year-old will be heading back to Wales this summer.

5.6k

Jan 25th 2022, 12:35 PM

# CALLING IT A DAY

Former Wales and Lions hooker Richard Hibbard retires at 38

Hibbard featured in all three Tests during the British and Irish Lions series win in Australia in 2013.

8.4k

Jan 21st 2022, 7:16 PM

# Sidelined

Wayne Pivac rules out Justin Tipuric featuring in Six Nations

George North, Taulupe Faletau and Dan Lydiate could be available for the tournament’s latter stages.

4.5k

Jan 18th 2022, 10:15 PM

# Depleted

Injury-hit Wales to be captained by Dan Biggar at the Six Nations

Head coach Wayne Pivac has named three uncapped players.

6.8k

Jan 18th 2022, 1:01 PM

# On the Move

Wales fullback Liam Williams to swap Scarlets for Cardiff

The 30-year-old has won 74 Wales caps and played in five Tests for the British and Irish Lions.

5.6k

Jan 6th 2022, 10:57 AM

All time

# ENTERTAINING

Wales stage late fightback to deny 14-man Fiji in thrilling Cardiff contest

Hooker Ryan Elias touched down twice for the hosts.

12.6k

Nov 14th 2021, 5:48 PM

# Bowing out

Wales international Hallam Amos to quit rugby at 27

The Cardiff player is leaving the game at the end of the season to focus on his medical career.

11.5k

Oct 14th 2021, 8:05 PM