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, 1. December, 2011
    Lydiate eager to move on

    Lydiate eager to move on

    Dan Lydiate admits he is relishing a chance to start putting the pain of Wales' agonising World Cup exit behind him.

  • Thursday, 1. December, 2011

    O'Connor the perfect No.10 for Oz?

    After a successful trial at No.10 last week James O'Connor will start his maiden Test as a flyhalf for the Wallabies combination for Saturday's James Bevan Trophy Test against Wales in Cardiff.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011

    Faletau to hit the ground running

    Toby Faletau is hoping Wales can carry their World Cup form into Saturday's clash against Australia and build valuable momentum ahead of the Six Nations.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011

    Welsh battering ram smells blood

    Burly Welsh inside centre Jamie Roberts is excited at the prospect of testing out the defensive mettle of Wallabies inside backs James O'Connor and Berrick Barnes this weekend.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011
    Williams eyes winning send-off

    Williams eyes winning send-off

    Shane Williams will not allow emotion surrounding his final Test match appearance to engulf the main objective of helping Wales beat Australia.

  • Tuesday, 29. November, 2011
    Wales' Six Nations plans hit

    Wales' Six Nations plans hit

    Wales could be without first-choice second-row pair Alun Wyn Jones and Luke Charteris for the whole of the RBS 6 Nations.

  • Tuesday, 29. November, 2011
    Gatland rings Wales changes

    Gatland rings Wales changes

    Wales coach Warren Gatland has made six changes to his team for Saturday's World Cup bronze medal re-match against Australia in Cardiff.

  • Tuesday, 29. November, 2011

    Last hurrah from Welsh Wizard

    Shane Williams was the first name on the team sheet - as promised by Wales head coach Warren Gatland - when the side was announced to take on Australia at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

  • Monday, 28. November, 2011
    Flanker clash excites McBryde

    Flanker clash excites McBryde

    Wales forwards specialist Robin McBryde cannot wait for a clash between Sam Warburton and David Pocock.

  • Sunday, 27. November, 2011

    Deans primed for tough Welsh clash

    Australian coach Robbie Deans said his side was prepared for a "tough assignment" against Wales after warming up for the Cardiff clash with a 60-11 thrashing of the Barbarians at Twickenham.

  • Saturday, 26. November, 2011
    Jones backed for Six Nations

    Jones backed for Six Nations

    Stephen Jones has been backed to put himself into selection contention for this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship.

  • Friday, 25. November, 2011
    Rees backing for Warburton

    Rees backing for Warburton

    Matthew Rees has given Wales' World Cup leader Sam Warburton a ringing endorsement in his role as national team captain.

  • Thursday, 24. November, 2011
    Evans shocked by Wales call

    Evans shocked by Wales call

    Lewis Evans admits he was so surprised by his Wales call-up that he was convinced his friends were playing a prank on him.

  • Thursday, 24. November, 2011
    Edwards: Williams among best ever

    Edwards: Williams among best ever

    Assistant coach Shaun Edwards admits he was left "bewildered" by Shane Williams as the Wales wing prepares to end his international career.

  • Wednesday, 23. November, 2011
    No second thoughts for Williams

    No second thoughts for Williams

    Shane Williams insists the clash against Australia is the right time to end his Wales career.