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, 19. August, 2011
    Lydiate prepares for Pumas

    Lydiate prepares for Pumas

    Wales flanker Dan Lydiate knows what to expect from Argentina - but that does not mean an easy ride in Saturday's World Cup warm-up clash.

  • Thursday, 18. August, 2011
    Gatland hits back at Sale

    Gatland hits back at Sale

    Warren Gatland has responded to Sale Sharks' criticism of the way Wales have handled Dwayne Peel during preparations for the World Cup.

  • Thursday, 18. August, 2011
    Safety-first approach for Wales

    Safety-first approach for Wales

    Wales have adopted a safety-first approach with their former captain Ryan Jones in an attempt to avoid another World Cup injury calamity.

  • Thursday, 18. August, 2011
    Jones out of Pumas clash

    Jones out of Pumas clash

    Ryan Jones has been ruled out of Wales' World Cup warm-up game against Argentina on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011
    Hook aims to right wrongs of 2007

    Hook aims to right wrongs of 2007

    James Hook admits the pain of Wales' World Cup demise four years ago will be a motivating factor in New Zealand next month.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011
    Contepomi to lead out Pumas

    Contepomi to lead out Pumas

    Fly-half Felipe Contepomi will captain an experienced Argentina side in Saturday's World Cup warm-up Test against Wales.

  • Wednesday, 17. August, 2011
    Jones unconcerned about record

    Jones unconcerned about record

    Ryan Jones will equal a Wales international rugby record when he leads his country in Saturday's World Cup warm-up clash against Argentina.

  • Tuesday, 16. August, 2011
    Diamond hopes for Peel reprieve

    Diamond hopes for Peel reprieve

    Sale boss Steve Diamond has urged Wales coach Warren Gatland to hand Dwayne Peel a late reprieve and include him in his World Cup squad.

  • Tuesday, 16. August, 2011
    Gatland admits Jenkins concern

    Gatland admits Jenkins concern

    Warren Gatland says Gethin Jenkins is unlikely to be fit for Wales' opening World Cup match against South Africa in Wellington on September 11.

  • Tuesday, 16. August, 2011
    Jones steps in as Wales skipper

    Jones steps in as Wales skipper

    Ryan Jones will captain Wales in their final World Cup warm-up game against Argentina at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 16. August, 2011
    Bennett not taking it easy

    Bennett not taking it easy

    Wales hooker Huw Bennett is taking nothing for granted despite seeing captain Matthew Rees ruled out of the World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 16. August, 2011
    Gatland ponders Welsh options

    Gatland ponders Welsh options

    Adam Jones, Leigh Halfpenny and Lee Byrne are all set to be included in the Wales side to face Argentina on Saturday.

  • Monday, 15. August, 2011
    Powell forced to hang boots up

    Powell forced to hang boots up

    Former Wales scrum-half Ryan Powell has been forced to retire due to a neck injury.

  • Monday, 15. August, 2011
    Rees ruled out of World Cup

    Rees ruled out of World Cup

    Wales captain Matthew Rees has been ruled out of the World Cup after it was announced he will have surgery on a neck injury.

  • Monday, 15. August, 2011
    Henson blow rocks Wales

    Henson blow rocks Wales

    Wales will take stock of a mounting pre-World Cup injury list on Monday after Gavin Henson became their latest casualty.