Wales

Former Wales skipper Ryan Jones diagnosed with early onset dementia

Former Wales skipper Ryan Jones has been diagnosed with early onset dementia at the age of 41.
17 July 2022

Wayne Pivac: Pressure on Springboks ahead of series decider with Wales

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has suggested that the ‘pressure is on the home team’ ahead of his side's final game against South Africa on Saturday.
14 July 2022

Josh Beaumont Column: England did well to hold their nerve - it sets them up nicely for Sydney

It was a much-improved performance by England in Brisbane and it should provide them with a blueprint to win the series in Sydney.
14 July 2022

'Wales need to be clinical against South Africa' - Josh Adams

Wales wing Josh Adams believes they need to clinical in their approach in the final Test in Cape Town as they chase a historic series victory.
13 July 2022

Summer Series 2022: Plenty of positives for some home nations - and food for thought for others

After the northern hemisphere hit back at senior level last weekend, how did our home nations fare in the U20 Summer Series out in Italy?
13 July 2022

Wales to wait on Dan Biggar's fitness ahead of deciding Test against South Africa

Wales assistant coach Gareth Jenkins said a call on skipper Dan Biggar's fitness will be taken in the coming days leading to the third and deciding Test against South Africa to be played in Cape Town on Saturday.
13 July 2022

Wales centre Jamie Roberts announces retirement

Wales centre Jamie Roberts has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.
13 July 2022

South Africa make 11 changes for deciding Test against Wales

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made wholesome changes for the third and deciding Test against Wales to be played in Cape Town on Saturday.
12 July 2022

Shoulder injury rules Alex Cuthbert out of decider against South Africa

Wales wing Alex Cuthbert will miss the deciding Test against South Africa to be played in Cape Town on Saturday due to a shoulder injury.
12 July 2022

Andre Esterhuizen to miss South Africa's decider against Wales

South Africa will be without the services of Harlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen for the deciding Test against Wales in Cape Town following a broken hand.
11 July 2022

Wales skipper Dan Biggar feels mass changes does not weaken South Africa

Wales skipper Dan Biggar has downplayed the raft of changes made by South Africa for the second Test in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
7 July 2022

South Africa change 14 for second Test against Wales

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made 14 changes to the starting line up for the second Test against Wales to be played on Saturday in Bloemfontein.
6 July 2022

Tomas Francis to miss remainder of Wales' tour of South Africa

Wales will miss the services of tighthead prop Tomas Francis for the remainder of the series against South Africa following a concussion.
5 July 2022

France defence coach Shaun Edwards to miss second Test against Japan

The French Rugby Federation has confirmed that defence coach Shaun Edwards will miss the second Test against Japan to be played on Saturday.
3 July 2022

Alun Wyn Jones named on bench for Wales' match against South Africa

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.
30 June 2022

Moerat and Louw set to make debut as Springboks name matchday squad for clash against Wales

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has confirmed the matchday squad for the opening Test against Wales to be played on Saturday in Pretoria.
28 June 2022

Pieter-Steph du Toit unavailable for South Africa's first Test against Wales

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.
27 June 2022

All Blacks hit by Covid outbreak ahead of series against Ireland

New Zealand have been dealt a blow ahead of the series against Ireland following a Covid outbreak in the camp.
27 June 2022

Wayne Pivac wants Wales to 'focus on the good stuff' from Six Nations' ahead of series against South Africa

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.
26 June 2022

TRU Podcast: End Of Season Review And A Look To The Summer

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.
26 June 2022