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, 9. October, 2011
    Howley and Wales daring to dream

    Howley and Wales daring to dream

    Wales assistant coach Rob Howley admits he and the players are daring to dream of reaching the World Cup final after arriving in Auckland.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Jones: Samoa victory was key

    Jones: Samoa victory was key

    Adam Jones has identified Wales' punishing victory over Samoa as key to a World Cup campaign that has now gathered remarkable momentum.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Lievremont wary of Wales

    Lievremont wary of Wales

    France coach Marc Lievremont began planning to topple Warren Gatland's Wales in the World Cup semis by praising their performances so far.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Drained Dan delights Gatland

    Drained Dan delights Gatland

    Dan Lydiate completed a recovery from the depths of injury despair by doing exactly what his coach wanted in Wales' World Cup win over Ireland.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Warburton: We must refocus

    Warburton: We must refocus

    Sam Warburton has braced his Wales heroes for "the biggest game of our lives" as they prepare to face World Cup semi-final opponents France.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Gatland salutes Welsh wonders

    Gatland salutes Welsh wonders

    Warren Gatland hailed his "fantastic ambassadors" after a stunning quarter-final win over Ireland kept Wales on course for World Cup glory.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Warburton beaming after Wales win

    Warburton beaming after Wales win

    Sam Warburton hailed Wales' progression to the World Cup semi-finals as a "massive achievement" following their 22-10 success over Ireland.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Wonderful Wales defeat Ireland

    Wonderful Wales defeat Ireland

    Brilliant Wales roared into the World Cup semi-finals after an epic 22-10 win over Ireland that showcased European rugby at its finest.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    WC preview: Ireland v Wales

    WC preview: Ireland v Wales

    Shane Williams will be the elder statesman in a Wales team targeting World Cup quarter-final success against Ireland on Saturday.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Wales set for back-row battle

    Wales set for back-row battle

    Dan Lydiate believes Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien will pose a serious threat to Wales' World Cup semi-final ambitions.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Priestland prepared for Ireland

    Priestland prepared for Ireland

    Fly-half Rhys Priestland will hope to shine for Wales against Ireland, just two months after he appeared a more likely World Cup full-back.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Halfpenny eager to take chance

    Halfpenny eager to take chance

    Wales star Leigh Halfpenny is determined to take the chance he has been waiting for when he lines up against Ireland on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    O'Callaghan expecting epic duel

    O'Callaghan expecting epic duel

    Donncha O'Callaghan is predicting an epic duel between opensides Sean O'Brien and Sam Warburton at Wellington Regional Stadium on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Gatland puts faith in young guns

    Gatland puts faith in young guns

    Wales will unleash their youngsters on World Cup rivals Ireland this weekend, with coach Warren Gatland claiming there is "no fear factor".

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Quartet return for Wales

    Quartet return for Wales

    Shane Williams, Jonathan Davies, Alun Wyn Jones and Dan Lydiate have been recalled by Wales to face Ireland in the World Cup quarter-finals.