Wales

James Botham Exclusive: 'It would be an absolute honour to get back in there'

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.
25 June 2022

Wales relishing opportunity to face South Africa - Wayne Pivac

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.
23 June 2022

Wales call-up uncapped Scarlets tight-head prop Harri O'Connor for tour of South Africa

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has called up uncapped Scarlets tight-head prop Harri O'Connor for their upcoming tour of South Africa.
21 June 2022

Wayne Pivac and Wales gearing up for 'ultimate challenge'

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.
21 June 2022

Phil Bennett Tribute: 'You think these legends are going to carry on forever and be immortal'

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.
14 June 2022

Wales, British and Irish Lions legend Phil Bennett dies aged 73

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.
13 June 2022

South Africa name 43-man squad for upcoming international season

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.
12 June 2022

Saracens prop Sam Wainwright added to Wales squad

Wales have called up uncapped Saracens prop Sam Wainwright in the squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa.
8 June 2022

Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe signs one-year contract extension with Ospreys

Ospreys have announced that Welsh international Gareth Anscombe has signed a one-year contract extension with the province.
1 June 2022

Steven Shingler Exclusive: You always think ‘I wonder what standard we would be in the Premiership?'

TRU heard from Steven Shingler about the club’s campaign as well as the disappointment of not moving into the Premiership.
24 May 2022

Leicester flanker Tommy Reffell included in Wales squad for South Africa tour

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.
18 May 2022

Dan Biggar set to retain Wales captaincy for South Africa tour

Wales are likely to retain Northampton fly-half Dan Biggar as the captain for the upcoming July tour of South Africa.
18 May 2022

Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach set to miss series against Wales

South Africa scrumhalf Cobus Reinach is likely to miss the series against Wales in July due to a shoulder injury.
24 April 2022

10-try England defeat Wales in front of record crowd at Kingsholm

TRU’s Joe Harvey was at Kingsholm as England scored 10 tries to beat Wales in the TikTok Women’s Six Nations. Here is how the game unfolded.
9 April 2022

Wales to face Australia and New Zealand in autumn internationals

The Welsh Rugby Union has unveiled the fixtures for the autumn international series that will include clashes against Australia and New Zealand.
7 April 2022

Emma Sing Exclusive: “Every opportunity I get I try to take it with two hands”

Ahead of England’s TikTok Women’s Six Nations clash with Wales at Kingsholm, Gloucester-Hartpury full-back Emma Sing spoke to TRU's Joe Harvey about her path to the Red Roses and the upcoming BUCS final between Hartpury and Edinburgh.
6 April 2022

Wales’ Alisha Butchers: “We believe there is more to come from us"

Opening with a victory as well as the player of the match award was the dream start to the Women's Six Nations for Alisha Butchers and 12 months on from a low point in her career, she is feeling positive about the future.
31 March 2022

Wales’ Cerys Hale nearly quit last year - Now she is “enjoying rugby more than ever”

Cerys Hale turns 29 on April 4th and the Wales tighthead prop would love an early birthday present to come in the shape of beating Ireland in the TikTok Women’s Six Nations clash at the RDS in Dublin on Saturday.
25 March 2022

France climb to second place in World Rugby Rankings

France have climbed to the second place in the latest World Rugby Rankings following the final round of the Six Nations tournament where they went on to defeat England and clinched the Grand Slam.
22 March 2022

Match Centre: Wales 21-22 Italy

Italy managed to end a 36-game losing streak as they edged out Wales with a one-point margin in the final round of the Six Nations at Principality Stadium on Saturday.
19 March 2022