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Wales
Last week
12th March 2023 - 18th March 2023
# Allez les Bleus
Penaud double helps France beat Wales in Six Nations
A 41-28 win for the home side in Paris.
4.7k
1
Sat 4:51 PM
# Breakthrough
Welsh regions finally cleared to offer new contracts to players
Prolonged and bitter wrangling led frustrated
Wales
internationals to threaten a players’ strike during the Six Nations.
4.8k
4
Sat 1:13 PM
# Selections
Atonio makes instant return to French team, Wales make six changes
Fabien Galthie and Warren Gatland have named their respective sides for Saturday’s meeting in Paris.
6.4k
5
Mar 16th 2023, 11:55 AM
# Sidelined
Wales full-back Liam Williams out of France clash with shoulder injury
Williams was hurt during
Wales
’ victory over Italy in Rome.
3.2k
4
Mar 14th 2023, 10:30 AM
# Swansea
One dead and three hospitalised after suspected gas explosion in south Wales
South
Wales
Police said an investigation will now get under way to establish the cause of the incident.
11.8k
0
Mar 13th 2023, 8:28 PM
This month
March 2023
# when in rome
Wales pick up first Six Nations win in wooden-spoon battle with wasteful Italy
Wales
ran out 29-17 winners at the Stadio Olimpico.
7.1k
4
Mar 11th 2023, 4:54 PM
# Search
Three people found dead in car crash after group went missing during night out in Cardiff
All five had last been seen in Cardiff in the early hours of Saturday.
24.3k
0
Mar 6th 2023, 8:58 AM
Last month
February 2023
# Earthquake
Residents report houses shaking as small earthquake felt in South Wales
The epicentre of the earthquake was over 200 kilometres from Wexford and 30 kilometres from
Wales
’ capital Cardiff.
16.9k
4
Feb 25th 2023, 10:43 AM
# starting XV
Wales drop Biggar and North, Watson back in England's starting line-up
Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Taulupe Faletau return alongside Louis Rees-Zammit and Leigh Halfpenny.
12.9k
10
Feb 23rd 2023, 12:40 PM
# Unhappy
Wales' Six Nations clash with England in doubt as players consider strike action
There is a huge sense of uncertainty for Welsh players and their families amid a contract freeze.
52.9k
24
Feb 15th 2023, 8:30 AM
# Defence
Try-saving tackles and rib-ticklers with Ireland centre Garry Ringrose
The 28-year-old had some big moments in defence against
Wales
last weekend.
7.4k
3
Feb 9th 2023, 6:00 AM
# Tighthead
'I'll be settling in Galway post-rugby... it's a beautiful place'
Finlay Bealham is moving to the next level with Ireland and enjoying life off the pitch.
68.2k
8
Feb 7th 2023, 8:30 AM
# Big Stu
'There were definitely times when I didn’t think I would ever get another game'
Stuart McCloskey had some lovely touches during Ireland’s win over
Wales
.
16.4k
10
Feb 6th 2023, 6:00 AM
# andy farrell
Keenan a beacon of calm amidst some of the chaos in Cardiff
The Ireland fullback covered well and won some big aerial battles.
26.6k
19
Feb 5th 2023, 8:00 AM
# The Boss
'They were outstanding' - Farrell praises Murray and Bealham for stepping up
The Ireland head coach was very pleased with his side’s good start to the Six Nations.
18.7k
16
Feb 4th 2023, 8:49 PM
# Back in action
'I don’t think I’ve ever been as nervous as I was before a game' - Sexton
The 37-year-old Ireland captain explained the confusion around his HIA in Cardiff.
15.7k
11
Feb 4th 2023, 6:39 PM
# Job Done
Farrell's Ireland get Six Nations tilt rolling with bonus-point win in Cardiff
The visitors played some stunning rugby in the first half but had a wobble after the break.
40.1k
55
Feb 4th 2023, 4:10 PM
# Opening Day
Gatland's return gives Wales bounce but Ireland are deserved favourites
Andy Farrell’s men will be targetting a Six Nations title and it all starts in Cardiff this afternoon.
10.8k
14
Feb 4th 2023, 7:00 AM
# Impact
Farrell backs experience on Ireland's bench as O'Toole gets Six Nations shot
The Ireland boss has gone for 412 caps worth of Test-level nous among his replacements.
11.2k
6
Feb 3rd 2023, 3:20 PM
# mental skills
'I’m obsessed with why teams keep being successful, why they stay at the top'
Andy Farrell is a big Man City fan but he had great admiration for Alex Ferguson’s Man United.
8.5k
4
Feb 3rd 2023, 6:30 AM
# Tighthead
A long way from Canberra: Bealham gets big chance to shine
The 31-year-old Connacht man gets his first Six Nations start for Ireland on Saturday.
9.9k
14
Feb 2nd 2023, 4:39 PM
# CAULDRON
'We wanted the roof closed' - Farrell urges Ireland to embrace Cardiff atmosphere
The Ireland head coach says Finlay Bealham deserves his starting chance against
Wales
.
15.1k
8
Feb 2nd 2023, 2:06 PM
# Possible Team
McCloskey set to start for Ireland in Six Nations clash against Wales
The Ulster centre impressed during the autumn and could get the nod ahead of Bundee Aki.
24.2k
13
Feb 1st 2023, 9:01 PM
# Calm
'I'd be getting sick before games' - Porter has calmed the big-match nerves
Ireland’s loosehead prop is excited about a big scrum battle in Cardiff.
5.1k
2
Feb 1st 2023, 6:05 PM
# Fully Fit
Sexton good to go for Ireland after training without face mask for first time
The 37-year-old skipper isn’t buying Warren Gatland’s words about
Wales
having a free hit.
4.3k
1
Feb 1st 2023, 4:11 PM
# Selection
Byrne and Crowley vie for back-up slot to Sexton against the Welsh
Andy Farrell’s bench selections could be pivotal against
Wales
.
9.2k
10
Feb 1st 2023, 7:00 AM
# Nous
Gatland reveals hand by calling on the veterans for Wales against Ireland
The
Wales
boss has brought back some experienced heads alongside a sprinkling of youth.
7.6k
3
Feb 1st 2023, 6:45 AM
January
January 2023
# Welsh ties
'I’d made my decision that I wanted to wear green, not to be in red'
Tadhg Beirne had the option of playing for
Wales
but decided to return home to Ireland.
44.8k
3
Jan 31st 2023, 8:27 PM
# Underdogs
Wales happy to be written off ahead of Ireland clash, says Warren Gatland
Gatland is back in charge of
Wales
, 15 years after his first Six Nations campaign in charge.
4.4k
3
Jan 31st 2023, 4:11 PM
# Team news
Gatland names 34-year-old Halfpenny to start against Ireland
The Welsh boss has announced his matchday 23 for Saturday’s Six Nations showdown.
16.0k
16
Jan 31st 2023, 12:16 PM
# Injury Update
Kelleher managing hamstring injury as Stewart links up with Ireland
The Leinster man has had a cruel time with injuries recently.
7.6k
1
Jan 30th 2023, 1:11 PM
Ken Owens named Wales captain as Warren Gatland picks four uncapped players
Wales
begin their campaign against Ireland in Cardiff on 4 February.
5.3k
2
Jan 17th 2023, 12:18 PM
# dammit zammit
Louis Rees-Zammit likely to miss Wales’ Six Nations clash with Ireland
The Gloucester wing suffered an ankle injury on Christmas Eve.
4.3k
0
Jan 10th 2023, 5:11 PM
# Number 10
Carbery could get Six Nations shot as Sexton faces race against time
Jack Crowley and Ross Byrne also featured in green last autumn.
9.4k
27
Jan 3rd 2023, 7:38 PM
Last year
2022
# Warr-ning Shot
Warren Gatland: 'Having Ireland first up is fantastic - it is going to be a challenge'
Kiwi is back for a second stint as
Wales
boss and opens up against .
9.2k
2
Dec 6th 2022, 10:55 AM
# No quick fix
Warren Gatland insists ‘little time for sentiment’ after Wales return
The New Zealander has replaced his compatriot Wayne Pivac as head coach.
7.7k
4
Dec 5th 2022, 3:46 PM
# Second Coming
Wales confirm Warren Gatland as new head coach
Wayne Pivac departs the role following a dismal Autumn Nations series.
35.6k
15
Updated
Dec 5th 2022, 12:25 PM
# England V Wales
Southgate wary of pressure and expectation on Foden, Bale and Ramsey could be benched
England and
Wales
face off in a World Cup Group B showdown tonight.
5.0k
3
Nov 29th 2022, 8:22 AM
# Hotseat
Warren Gatland leading contender to take over from Wayne Pivac as Wales boss
The former
Wales
boss could return to the helm after a dismal run of results.
16.3k
4
Nov 27th 2022, 11:18 AM
# Shaky Ground
'Just weren't able to bring it home' - Pivac defiant despite mounting pressure after defeat
His side squandered a 21-point lead in their defeat to Australia.
8.3k
1
Nov 26th 2022, 7:49 PM
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