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, 11. September, 2011
    Hook felt penalty went over

    Hook felt penalty went over

    James Hook believes he landed the penalty that could have made the difference in Wales' agonising World Cup defeat to South Africa.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Gatland laments missed chances

    Gatland laments missed chances

    Wales coach Warren Gatland lamented missed opportunities after the 17-16 defeat to South Africa in their World Cup opener in Wellington.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Wales edged out by Springboks

    Wales edged out by Springboks

    Wales were left wondering what could have been as they were edged out 17-16 by South Africa in their opening World Cup game in Wellington.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    McBryde eyes solid Wales start

    McBryde eyes solid Wales start

    Robin McBryde has stressed the importance of Wales making a strong start to their World Cup showdown with South Africa on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Ryan Jones could play a part

    Ryan Jones could play a part

    Wales forward Ryan Jones is fighting to avoid injury destroying his hopes of playing in the World Cup.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    North out to scare Springboks

    North out to scare Springboks

    George North was a statistician's dream when he made a spectacular Test debut for Wales against South Africa last year.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Gatland: Sam will make strides

    Gatland: Sam will make strides

    Wales coach Warren Gatland has tipped history-maker Sam Warburton to leave a lasting impression on the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Du Plessis: Wales are powerful

    Du Plessis: Wales are powerful

    Jannie du Plessis insists South Africa's power-packed bench for the clash against Wales is testament to their opponents' forward strength.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Gatland on the attack

    Gatland on the attack

    Wales coach Warren Gatland is relishing the prospect of unleashing "attacking players" James Hook and Rhys Priestland on South Africa.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Anxious wait for Jones

    Anxious wait for Jones

    Wales back-row Ryan Jones was left ruing his luck after his World Cup jinx struck again.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Priestland lands fly-half role

    Priestland lands fly-half role

    Rhys Priestland has been handed the Wales fly-half role for Sunday's World Cup Pool D clash against South Africa.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011
    Botha ruled out of Wales clash

    Botha ruled out of Wales clash

    Bakkies Botha has lost his battle to be fit for South Africa's opening World Cup game against Wales on Sunday.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011
    Mentality matters to Williams

    Mentality matters to Williams

    Shane Williams has stressed the need for rock-solid mental toughness as Wales prepare to embark on their World Cup campaign.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011
    Jones: We can beat the Boks

    Jones: We can beat the Boks

    Wales prop Adam Jones has insisted heroic failures against World Cup rivals South Africa are no longer acceptable.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011
    Jones targets an end product

    Jones targets an end product

    Adam Jones believes heroic failures are no longer acceptable for Wales when they tackle giants of the game like world champions South Africa.