Wales have been dealt a major setback ahead of Saturday’s Nations Series Test against New Zealand, with experienced back-row forward Aaron Wainwright ruled out.
Their dramatic 24-23 win over Japan can provide Wales with a boost ahead of New Zealand’s visit, while Eddie Jones admitted he ‘wanted to kill someone’ after the Brave Blossoms’ last-minute defeat.
Wales opened their Quilter Nations Series with a heavy 52-28 defeat against Argentina at the Principality Stadium - a result that underlined both Los Pumas’ attacking sharpness and work-ons for the hosts.
Wales captain Jac Morgan is likely to miss the remainder of the Autumn Nations Series after sustaining a suspected dislocated shoulder during his side’s 52-28 defeat to Argentina at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday.
The opening block of fixtures in this season’s United Rugby Championship has drawn to a close and as the league pauses for the Quilter Nations Series, the Welsh regions have plenty to ponder both on and off the field.
Iestyn Rhys-Thomas' latest URC preview as the Welsh teams prepare for a big weekend. Dragons host Cardiff in the East Wales derby, Scarlets begin their South African tour, and Ospreys aim to challenge Glasgow Warriors.
Three Welsh regions remain winless in the United Rugby Championship, but with a draw and a postponement thrown in, could better fortunes be just around the corner?
The second instalment of the United Rugby Championship season gets underway on Friday night following a tricky opening weekend for the four Welsh teams.
The weekly Welsh view from the United Rugby Championship with Iestyn Rhys-Thomas as Cardiff’s bonus-point win over the Lions was the bright spot for the regions in Round One.
Wales international Mason Grady has been ruled out of the Autumn Nations Series after suffering an AC joint injury during Cardiff Rugby’s pre-season match against Richmond.