Wales

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

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Jenkins spurred on by 2007 woe

    Jenkins spurred on by 2007 woe

    Gethin Jenkins admits it is difficult to forget the debacle of Wales' shock World Cup exit against Fiji four years ago.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Shane Williams rested by Wales

    Shane Williams rested by Wales

    Wales coach Warren Gatland has opted against risking Shane Williams for Sunday's World Cup Pool D finale against Fiji at Waikato Stadium.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Wholesale changes for Fiji

    Wholesale changes for Fiji

    Fiji head coach Samu Domoni has made wholesale changes to his squad for the Pool D finale with Wales in Hamilton on Sunday.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Williams still wary of Fiji threat

    Williams still wary of Fiji threat

    Shane Williams is confident Wales can prevent World Cup history from repeating itself as they move towards a quarter-final date with Ireland.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Howley not dwelling on 2007

    Howley not dwelling on 2007

    Rob Howley insists that Wales are looking forward - not back - when they renew World Cup acquaintances with Fiji on Sunday.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Wales not getting carried away

    Wales not getting carried away

    Rob Howley insists that Wales are not looking too far ahead despite the prospect of a probable World Cup quarter-final against Ireland.

  • Wednesday, 28. September, 2011
    Davies: We'll get job done

    Davies: We'll get job done

    Wales centre Jonathan Davies insists they can "get the job done" against Fiji on Sunday and book a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

  • Wednesday, 28. September, 2011
    Wales hopeful over injured duo

    Wales hopeful over injured duo

    Wales remain hopeful James Hook and Dan Lydiate will be available for a probable World Cup quarter-final clash against Ireland in Wellington.

  • Wednesday, 28. September, 2011
    Williams may return for Wales

    Williams may return for Wales

    Shane Williams could be in contention for Wales' World Cup Pool D clash against Fiji on Sunday.

  • Wednesday, 28. September, 2011
    Davies: Competition is good

    Davies: Competition is good

    Bradley Davies insists the competition for places in the Wales second row can only be good for the side.

  • Tuesday, 27. September, 2011
    Davies keen to banish Fiji hurt

    Davies keen to banish Fiji hurt

    Bradley Davies was a 20-year-old forward finding his feet as a professional player when Wales imploded against Fiji at the 2007 World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 27. September, 2011
    Jenkins stresses need for power

    Jenkins stresses need for power

    Wales assistant Neil Jenkins knows the team must match the southern hemisphere sides physically if they are to achieve World Cup success.

  • Tuesday, 27. September, 2011
    Toby taking nothing for granted

    Toby taking nothing for granted

    Wales No 8 Toby Faletau is taking nothing for granted despite an impressive start to his international career.

  • Monday, 26. September, 2011
    Jones glad to be back

    Jones glad to be back

    Ryan Jones has revealed that injury almost destroyed his World Cup dream for the second tournament in succession.

  • Monday, 26. September, 2011
    Howley rocket spurs Wales

    Howley rocket spurs Wales

    Wales continued their march towards the World Cup last eight against Namibia but only after a verbal roasting from assistant coach Rob Howley.