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, 7. December, 2011
    Davies hopeful over return

    Davies hopeful over return

    Scarlets centre Jonathan Davies is confident he will be fit in time for the crunch Heineken Cup double header against Munster.

  • Monday, 5. December, 2011
    Charteris set for Perpignan

    Charteris set for Perpignan

    Luke Charteris could become the next member of Wales' World Cup squad to land a lucrative deal in French club rugby.

  • Sunday, 4. December, 2011

    High praise for Williams and Wallabies

    Welsh rugby great Barry John paid tribute to both the retiring Shane Williams and Australia's "outstanding" backline after the Wallabies' 24-18 win at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 4. December, 2011
    Evans happy to be back for Wales

    Evans happy to be back for Wales

    Ian Evans put three years of injury hell behind him with his return for Wales against Australia, and he admitted: "They were not pretty times."

  • Sunday, 4. December, 2011

    Gatland eyes southern hurdle

    Wales coach Warren Gatland was already looking forward to next year's three-Test series in Australia after a 24-18 defeat by the Wallabies on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 3. December, 2011

    Welsh wizard predicts golden age

    Shane Williams, hailed as a "once in a generation player" by Australia coach Robbie Deans, forecast a bright future for Wales after playing his final Test match on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 3. December, 2011
    Emotional farewell for Williams

    Emotional farewell for Williams

    Shane Williams fought back the tears and declared: "I've had the best time of my life," after he played his final match for Wales.

  • Saturday, 3. December, 2011
    Williams scores in farewell loss

    Williams scores in farewell loss

    Shane Williams bid a try-scoring farewell to international rugby - but he could not prevent Wales from suffering a 24-18 defeat to Australia.

  • Saturday, 3. December, 2011

    Williams fairytale can't stop Australia

    Welsh wing legend Shane Williams capped a stellar Test career with a last-minute try against Australia, but it was not enough as the Red Dragons went down 24-18 at the Millenium Stadium on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 3. December, 2011

    Habana hails Welsh legend

    Springbok great Bryan Habana has paid tribute to Shane Williams ahead of his fellow wing's final appearance for Wales and hopes his old rival can finish with a flourish against Australia.

  • Friday, 2. December, 2011
    Priestland on a mission

    Priestland on a mission

    Rhys Priestland is on a mission to address Wales' dismal record against the Tri Nations heavyweights of world rugby.

  • Friday, 2. December, 2011
    England and Wales unbeaten

    England and Wales unbeaten

    England and Wales both enjoyed an unbeaten opening day at the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens to top their respective groups.

  • Friday, 2. December, 2011
    Howley: Williams will be missed

    Howley: Williams will be missed

    Rob Howley says Wales will be losing a "priceless asset" when Shane Williams brings his Test career to a close against Australia on Saturday.

  • Friday, 2. December, 2011
    Aussies eye winning end to year

    Aussies eye winning end to year

    Australia captain James Horwill insists his side are desperate to end 2011 on a high when they tackle Wales at the Millennium Stadium.

  • Friday, 2. December, 2011

    Hamstrung Horne pulls out

    A tight hamstring has forced Wallabies centre Rob Horne to withdraw from Saturday's James Bevan Trophy Test match against Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.