Wales

Wales will miss the services of tighthead prop Tomas Francis for the remainder of the series against South Africa following a concussion.

The French Rugby Federation has confirmed that defence coach Shaun Edwards will miss the second Test against Japan to be played on Saturday.

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has named former captain Alun Wyn Jones in the bench for the first Test against South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday.

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has confirmed the matchday squad for the opening Test against Wales to be played on Saturday in Pretoria.

South Africa assistant coach Deon Davids revealed that loose forward Pieter-Steph du Toit is unavailable for the opening Test against Wales to be played on 2nd July.

New Zealand have been dealt a blow ahead of the series against Ireland following a Covid outbreak in the camp.

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac wants his side to focus on the positives they had during the Six Nations campaign ahead of the upcoming series against South Africa.

It has been a while, but the Talking Rugby Union Podcast is back as we reflect on the Gallagher Premiership final and look ahead to a busy summer for England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland.

It might not have been the summer Botham was expecting, but after missing out on Wales' tour to South Africa, he is determined to enjoy the Barbarians experience before going again in 2022/23.

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac said his side is excited about the prospect of facing the Springboks in South Africa in a three-game Test series in July.

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has called up uncapped Scarlets tight-head prop Harri O'Connor for their upcoming tour of South Africa.

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac is hoping his side can put a disappointing Six Nations behind them as they prepare for the "ultimate challenge" against South Africa.

Former teammate of 'Benny', Clive Griffiths, speaks to Talking Rugby Union about playing with his idol at Llanelli and the influence one of the greats of the game had on his career.

Ex-Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half Phil Bennett has passed away at the age of 73 on Sunday as announced by his former club Scarlets.

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has unveiled a 43-man squad for the upcoming international season that includes a home series against Wales and the Rugby Championship tournament.

Wales have called up uncapped Saracens prop Sam Wainwright in the squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa.

Ospreys have announced that Welsh international Gareth Anscombe has signed a one-year contract extension with the province.

TRU heard from Steven Shingler about the club’s campaign as well as the disappointment of not moving into the Premiership.

Wales have included Leicester flanker Tommy Reffell and Cardiff number eight James Ratti in the 33-man squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa to be played in July.

Wales are likely to retain Northampton fly-half Dan Biggar as the captain for the upcoming July tour of South Africa.