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, 16. September, 2011
    Wales coach wary of Samoa

    Wales coach wary of Samoa

    Warren Gatland accepts there will be "no second chances" for Wales if they fail in their World Cup victory mission against Samoa on Sunday.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Samoa star in fitness fight

    Samoa star in fitness fight

    Samoa are optimistic that fly-half Tusi Pisi will be fit to face World Cup rivals Wales in Hamilton on Sunday.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Gatland wants more of the same

    Gatland wants more of the same

    Warren Gatland believes Wales will take momentum with them into Sunday's critical World Cup clash against Samoa.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Wales name unchanged line-up

    Wales name unchanged line-up

    Wales have opted to name an unchanged line-up for the crunch World Cup clash with Samoa in Hamilton on Sunday.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Williams ponders time to go

    Williams ponders time to go

    Wales star Shane Williams has revealed that his sense of realism will be a key factor when he decides to retire from international rugby.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Bennett wary of Samoa threat

    Bennett wary of Samoa threat

    Wales hooker Huw Bennett admits Sunday's clash with Samoa in Hamilton is a "massive game".

  • Wednesday, 14. September, 2011
    Edwards: Wales ready for Samoa

    Edwards: Wales ready for Samoa

    Shaun Edwards believes Wales have had ideal preparation for their World Cup showdown against Samoa after meeting South Africa.

  • Wednesday, 14. September, 2011
    Davies aiming to bounce back

    Davies aiming to bounce back

    Wales lock Bradley Davies is determined to win back his place in the side after dropping down the pecking order.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Jones: Momentum with Wales

    Jones: Momentum with Wales

    Alun-Wyn Jones believes Wales have established World Cup momentum despite losing their opening game against South Africa.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Warburton salutes Faletau

    Warburton salutes Faletau

    Wales captain Sam Warburton has hailed his back-row colleague Toby Faletau's "unbelievable" impact on Test match rugby.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Bennett calls for repeat show

    Bennett calls for repeat show

    Huw Bennett has urged the Wales pack to back up its impressive showing against South Africa when they face World Cup rivals Samoa next Sunday.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    It's a knockout for Charteris

    It's a knockout for Charteris

    Luke Charteris has reflected on Wales' shattering World Cup defeat against South Africa by declaring: "We are playing knockout rugby now."

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Clean bill of health for Wales

    Clean bill of health for Wales

    Wales look to have emerged from their brutal World Cup battle against South Africa with a clean bill of health.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Warburton reflects on opener

    Warburton reflects on opener

    Wales retreated to the calm waters of Lake Taupo on Monday after making enough waves to suggest they mean serious World Cup business.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    WC organisers stand by decision

    WC organisers stand by decision

    World Cup organisers say "correct protocol" was followed by officials over a disputed James Hook penalty during Wales' defeat to South Africa.