Australia have suffered a setback ahead of the Test series against Wales with centre Jordan Petaia sidelined by a shoulder injury.

Wales and Scarlets hooker Ken Owens has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect on medical grounds.

Exclusive: A former coach within the Welsh Rugby Union, Hitt was recently in charge of Poland and understands there needs to be short-term pain for long-term gain for Warren Gatland’s side.

The Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs have confirmed the signing of former Wales international Louis Rees-Zammit.

Their invitation to Wales for an autumn double-header caused a stir, but the truth is the Rugby Europe Championship winners are creating something special and are arguably banging down the door harder than ever before.

George North has backed Warren Gatland to continue as the head coach of Wales despite their recent performance in the Six Nations.

Italy ended their Six Nations campaign with their best-ever finish as they defeated Wales 24-21 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff in the final round on Saturday.

Wales centre George North has announced his decision to retire from international rugby at the end of the Six Nations.

Wales has extended their tour of Australia in July by scheduling a third game, this time against the provincial team Queensland Reds.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has made five changes to the starting line up for the fourth round of the Six Nations game against France to be played on Saturday.

Italy have returned to the top 10 in the World Rugby Rankings following the latest round of the Six Nations.

Ireland maintained their perfect start in the ongoing Six Nations tournament as they defeated Wales 31-7 in the third round at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named Ciaran Frawley at fullback for the upcoming third round of the Six Nations game against Wales to be played on Saturday.

Twickenham will host the one-off Test between Wales and South Africa which will be played on 22nd June.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has made a solitary change to the starting line up for their meeting with Ireland in the third round of the Six Nations.

Ulster lock Iain Henderson is doubtful for Ireland's upcoming Six Nations game against Wales to be played on Saturday following a foot injury.

Wales have called up Scarlets prop Harri O'Connor in the Six Nations squad ahead of the third round clash against Ireland at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Ospreys lock Adam Beard admitted that Wales will be relishing the challenge of facing Ireland in the upcoming round of the Six Nations at Aviva Stadium.

Ireland back row Caelan Doris said his side are wary of the challenge from Wales as the two teams lock horns with each other in the third round of the Six Nations at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

The second round of the Six Nations saw Ireland and England maintain their winning starts while France had a thrilling victory over Scotland at Murrayfield. Here are the highlights from Round Two.