Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny has announced his decision to retire from international rugby with immediate effect.

Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny is set to spend lengthy period on the sidelines following his latest injury setback.

Ahead of making his 100th test appearance this weekend against Canada, Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny spoke about his thoughts ahead of the encounter at the Principality Stadium.

Scarlets have confirmed that 17 players including Wales international Leigh Halfpenny have committed their immediate future with the Pro14 club.

Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny will miss the start of the upcoming Six Nations campaign after failing to make sufficient recovery from a concussion.

Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac has revealed that Wales international Leigh Halfpenny will consult a specialist to assess his condition after he sustained a concussion in November last year.

Scarlets will miss the services of Wales international Leigh Halfpenny for the crucial European Champions Cup encounter against Bath on Friday after the fullback failed a fitness test.

Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed that fullback Leigh Halfpenny has penned a three year deal with Pro 12 side Scarlets.

Wales international Jonathan Davies believes the move of Leigh Halfpenny to Scarlets over Cardiff will hurt the Blues in the coming seasons.

Fullback Leigh Halfpenny is all set to sign a dual contract with Pro 12 side Scarlets and the Welsh Rugby Union according to reports.

Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Martin Phillips is hoping that fullback Leigh Halfpenny makes a return back to Wales after he was provided with the "best possible offer".

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Keelan Giles has been described as "a huge talent" ahead of his possible Wales debut against Japan.

Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny is set to return to action for his country on Saturday after remaining on the sidelines for 14 months with injury.

Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny has confirmed that he will be available for selection for the British and Lions tour of New Zealand in June next year.

Wasps expect to learn in January whether Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny will agree to join them for the 2016-17 season.

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny has revealed his "devastation" at missing out on the World Cup.

Liam Williams and Samson Lee are set to give Wales a welcome double boost by being available for the World Cup opener against Uruguay on Sunday week.

Wales suffered two alarming World Cup injury scares as Rhys Webb and Leigh Halfpenny were carried off during their final tournament warm-up clash against Millennium Stadium visitors Italy.

Leigh Halfpenny believes that his fellow Wales star George North's looming return to Test rugby will provide a major pre-World Cup boost.