Wales

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

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011
    Edwards left empty by loss

    Edwards left empty by loss

    Wales assistant coach Shaun Edwards admits he has been left empty by the controversial 9-8 defeat to France in the World Cup semi-final.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011

    Warburton to face the music

    Wales captain Sam Warburton will face a disciplinary hearing on Sunday following his red card for a "dangerous tip tackle" in the World Cup semifinal defeat by France.

  • Saturday, 15. October, 2011
    Phillips hits out at France

    Phillips hits out at France

    Mike Phillips launched a withering attack on World Cup finalists France after Wales saw their dream of global glory destroyed at Eden Park.

  • Saturday, 15. October, 2011
    IRB defend Warburton red card

    IRB defend Warburton red card

    The IRB have a "zero tolerance" policy towards dangerous tackles of the type which saw Wales' Sam Warburton sent off in the World Cup semi.

  • Saturday, 15. October, 2011
    Warburton: Tackle not malicious

    Warburton: Tackle not malicious

    Sam Warburton insists there was no malicious intent in the tackle on Vincent Clerc which saw him sent off in Wales' World Cup loss to France.

  • Saturday, 15. October, 2011
    Defeat hard to take - Charteris

    Defeat hard to take - Charteris

    Lock Luke Charteris described Wales' World Cup exit as "heartbreaking" after they suffered semi-final agony against France at Eden Park.

  • Saturday, 15. October, 2011

    Lievremont defiant as French march on

    France coach Marc Lievremont was unapologetic after France squeezed into their third World Cup final on the back of a lacklustre 9-8 win over 14-man Wales at Eden Park on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 15. October, 2011

    Welsh First Minister slams referee

    Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones said referee Alain Rolland "wrecked" Saturday's World Cup semifinal by sending off Wales captain Sam Warburton.

  • Saturday, 15. October, 2011

    Player ratings: Wales see red

    Wales battled valiantly after skipper Sam Warburton was sent off but came up agonisingly short in their World Cup quarterfinal against France in Auckland on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 15. October, 2011
    Gatland gutted after red card

    Gatland gutted after red card

    Wales coach Warren Gatland felt "let down" by referee Alain Rolland after his side's controversial World Cup semi-final defeat to France.

  • Saturday, 15. October, 2011
    Controversial exit for Wales

    Controversial exit for Wales

    Wales lost 9-8 to France in the World Cup semi finals after a controversial red card for Sam Warburton cost them dear at Eden Park.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Jones targets final spot

    Jones targets final spot

    Adam Jones will be a pivotal part of Wales' bid to make history on Saturday by reaching their first Rugby World Cup final.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Wales feel no pressure - McBryde

    Wales feel no pressure - McBryde

    Robin McBryde says Wales' youthful squad is "unburdened by the pressures of expectancy" ahead of their World Cup semi-final against France.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011

    Rugby-mad Wales in a frenzy

    Excitement is building in rugby-mad Wales ahead of Saturday's World Cup semifinal against France, with the tantalising prospect of a first global final in sight.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011

    Yachvili cleared for northern decider

    France coach Marc Lievremont has confirmed Dimitri Yachvili will start against Wales in the World Cup semifinal at Eden Parkon Saturday.