Wales

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

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011
    No half measures for Halfpenny

    No half measures for Halfpenny

    Fit-again Leigh Halfpenny insists he is happy to play wherever he needed for Wales in Sunday's World Cup opener against South Africa.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011
    Davies: Let's keep it tight

    Davies: Let's keep it tight

    Bradley Davies knows Wales cannot afford to give away 'soft' penalties in their World Cup opener against South Africa this weekend.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011
    Howley admits Jones is a doubt

    Howley admits Jones is a doubt

    Wales assistant coach Rob Howley has conceded that Stephen Jones is a doubt for next Sunday's World Cup opener against South Africa.

  • Monday, 5. September, 2011
    Charteris welcomes competition

    Charteris welcomes competition

    Luke Charteris faces a tall order to separate Wales' established second-row pairing at the World Cup - but he would have it no other way.

  • Monday, 5. September, 2011
    James: We're ready for Boks

    James: We're ready for Boks

    Prop Paul James insists Wales are in the best physical and mental shape for their mouth-watering World Cup opener against South Africa.

  • Sunday, 4. September, 2011
    Edwards: Discipline will be key

    Edwards: Discipline will be key

    Shaun Edwards has underlined the need for Wales to display watertight discipline in their World Cup showdown with South Africa next weekend.

  • Sunday, 4. September, 2011
    Williams has Boks in his sights

    Williams has Boks in his sights

    Shane Williams admits Wales are fed up of being the nearly men in their recent battles against world champions South Africa.

  • Saturday, 3. September, 2011
    Roberts relishes Springboks clash

    Roberts relishes Springboks clash

    Jamie Roberts believes Wales' critical World Cup opener against South Africa has "all the ingredients to be a classic".

  • Saturday, 3. September, 2011
    Gatland hopeful over trio

    Gatland hopeful over trio

    Wales coach Warren Gatland is optimistic about the World Cup fitness prospects of Lions trio Gethin Jenkins, Stephen Jones and Ryan Jones.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011
    Gatland keen to avoid repeat

    Gatland keen to avoid repeat

    Warren Gatland has sought the opinion of Gareth Jenkins as Wales look to avoid a repeat of their early World Cup exit four years ago.

  • Wednesday, 24. August, 2011
    Wales confirm Wallabies Test

    Wales confirm Wallabies Test

    Wales have confirmed a one-off Test against Australia at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, December 3.

  • Wednesday, 24. August, 2011
    Charteris: Wales can beat Boks

    Charteris: Wales can beat Boks

    Luke Charteris thinks Wales' gruelling World Cup preparations can give them a crucial edge when they meet South Africa in their Pool D opener.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011
    Jones relishing World Cup

    Jones relishing World Cup

    Wales number eight Ryan Jones was "over the moon" to have his place confirmed in the squad for the World Cup in New Zealand.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Wales can win group - Gatland

    Wales can win group - Gatland

    Warren Gatland has underlined his fierce determination to see Wales win the World Cup's so-called 'Pool of Death'.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Warburton gets Wales captaincy

    Warburton gets Wales captaincy

    Sam Warburton will become Wales' youngest World Cup captain when he skippers the squad in New Zealand next month.