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, 6. February, 2013
    Halfpenny relishing France clash

    Halfpenny relishing France clash

    Leigh Halfpenny has urged Wales to play like champions in Paris on Saturday after their grip on the RBS 6 Nations title was loosened last week.

  • Wednesday, 6. February, 2013
    Wales players under pressure

    Wales players under pressure

    Several Wales players will be sweating on selection during the next day as interim head coach Rob Howley finalises his team to face France.

  • Tuesday, 5. February, 2013
    Jones keen to bounce back

    Jones keen to bounce back

    Wales assistant coach Mark Jones has described the reigning RBS 6 Nations champions as a "wounded animal".

  • Tuesday, 5. February, 2013
    Owens: Everything to play for

    Owens: Everything to play for

    Ken Owens has underlined Wales' sense of determination to haul themselves back into the RBS 6 Nations title race.

  • Tuesday, 5. February, 2013
    Edwards relishing France battle

    Edwards relishing France battle

    Shaun Edwards has predicted a battle between two "pumped up" teams when Wales and France look to revive their RBS 6 Nations campaigns.

  • Monday, 4. February, 2013
    Pape misses out for Les Bleus

    Pape misses out for Les Bleus

    France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has kept faith with the players humbled by Italy for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales.

  • Monday, 4. February, 2013
    Jones believes in Paris redemption

    Jones believes in Paris redemption

    Adam Jones believes Wales' current predicament is "definitely fixable" as they prepare to face France in Paris next weekend.

  • Sunday, 3. February, 2013
    Rees: Wales will bounce back

    Rees: Wales will bounce back

    Matthew Rees has no doubt the Wales squad will "stay tight" in their quest to avoid their Six Nations campaign unravelling with indecent haste.

  • Sunday, 3. February, 2013
    Phillips: Show no fear

    Phillips: Show no fear

    Mike Phillips has urged Wales to play with "no fear" when they target an odds-defying Six Nations victory against France next Saturday.

  • Saturday, 2. February, 2013
    Howley frustrated by Wales display

    Howley frustrated by Wales display

    Rob Howley bemoaned a nightmare start to Wales' RBS 6 Nations title defence after his side's comeback fell short in a 30-22 defeat to Ireland.

  • Saturday, 2. February, 2013
    Ireland hold off Wales comeback

    Ireland hold off Wales comeback

    Ireland beat reigning champions Wales 30-22 in a pulsating six-try encounter as they announced their RBS 6 Nations title credentials.

  • Friday, 1. February, 2013
    Kidney dismisses Euro form

    Kidney dismisses Euro form

    Ireland coach Declan Kidney has dismissed recent Heineken Cup form as having any relevance on Saturday's Six Nations clash away to Wales.

  • Friday, 1. February, 2013
    Warburton: Wales feel confident

    Warburton: Wales feel confident

    Sam Warburton believes Wales will take "massive confidence" from their status as reigning Six Nations champions.

  • Friday, 1. February, 2013
    Biggar aware of expectation

    Biggar aware of expectation

    Dan Biggar readily accepts that pressure and expectancy are all part of the job description attached to being Wales fly-half.

  • Thursday, 31. January, 2013
    Best: Laws there to be pushed

    Best: Laws there to be pushed

    Rory Best has exonerated Matthew Rees of blame for Wales' 'ballgate' victory against Ireland in the 2011 RBS 6 Nations.