Wales

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

  • Thursday, 2. February, 2012
    Injuries hit Gatland's squad

    Injuries hit Gatland's squad

    Warren Gatland may field a Wales team with just eight survivors from the World Cup quarter-final against Ireland in Sunday's Six Nations clash.

  • Thursday, 2. February, 2012
    Jenkins hush on Wales setbacks

    Jenkins hush on Wales setbacks

    Injuries are continuing to dominate the build-up to Wales' Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012
    Hook: Cup woes are forgotten

    Hook: Cup woes are forgotten

    James Hook says his World Cup wobble is behind him as he prepares for a probable return when Wales launch their 6 Nations campaign on Sunday.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012
    Williams hailed as Wales great

    Williams hailed as Wales great

    Shane Williams has been hailed as "a Welsh rugby great" amid reports that he will retire from the sport later this year.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012

    Rees blow for Wales

    Matthew Rees was on Wednesday ruled out of contention for Wales' Six Nations opener against Ireland after suffering a calf strain.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012
    Rees ruled out of Wales' opener

    Rees ruled out of Wales' opener

    Matthew Rees has been ruled out of Wales' opening Six Nations clash with Ireland in Dublin on Sunday because of a calf strain.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012
    Howley has faith in kickers

    Howley has faith in kickers

    Rob Howley has no doubt that whoever is chosen as Wales' goalkicker for their Six Nations opener against Ireland will be up to the task.

  • Tuesday, 31. January, 2012
    Wales wait on injured trio

    Wales wait on injured trio

    Wales remain hopeful of having Rhys Priestland, Jamie Roberts and Dan Lydiate fit for Sunday's Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin.

  • Tuesday, 31. January, 2012

    Anxious wait for Wales trio

    Wales are waiting on the fitness of Jamie Roberts, Rhys Priestland and Dan Lydiate ahead of their opening Six Nations match away to Ireland in Dublin on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 29. January, 2012

    Warburton's heartache in the past

    Sam Warburton insists he has exorcised the bitter memory of his World Cup heartache as he prepares to lead Wales into Six Nations battle.

  • Saturday, 28. January, 2012
    Bennett ready for scrap

    Bennett ready for scrap

    Wales hooker Huw Bennett says he is relishing his battle with Matthew Rees for the number two jersey ahead of the Six Nations.

  • Saturday, 28. January, 2012
    Rugby stars rally behind Thomas

    Rugby stars rally behind Thomas

    Messages of support have poured in for Scarlets prop Rhys Thomas after the Wales forward underwent heart surgery.

  • Friday, 27. January, 2012

    Welsh prop's big heartache

    Wales prop Rhys Thomas has undergone heart surgery after falling ill during training with the Scarlets, the Welsh club confirmed on Friday.

  • Friday, 27. January, 2012
    Heart surgery for Rhys Thomas

    Heart surgery for Rhys Thomas

    Scarlets prop Rhys Thomas has undergone heart surgery after being taken ill in training, the Welsh region have confirmed.

  • Friday, 27. January, 2012
    Jones support for James

    Jones support for James

    Adam Jones has backed Paul James to ensure Wales do not rue Gethin Jenkins' injury absence for the opening engagements of the Six Nations.