Wales

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.

Despite shoots of improvement in Salford, Wales' World Cup hopes were ended by Canada who ran in six tries in a 42-0 victory.

Scotland delivered a commanding performance in their opening match of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, defeating Wales 38–8 in a Pool B fixture.

WRU sets out seismic changes with preferred model being for two new clubs, each with a men's and women's, team to be formed.

Welsh rugby faces a big few weeks as WRU chief executive Abi Tierney confirmed that the governing body will deliver its "optimal solution" which could help to reshape the professional game in Wales.

The new Wales boss shared his vision for the national team and spoke about the “big effect” and excitement surrounding Louis Rees-Zammit’s return to rugby.

Wales international Louis Rees-Zammit has announced his return to rugby union following an 18-month stint pursuing a career in the National Football League.

Steve Tandy has been officially appointed as the new head coach of the Wales national rugby team, taking over from Warren Gatland.

Wales beat Japan 31-22 in Noevir Stadium, ending 18-match losing run with 10-point victory.

Japan overturn 19-7 halftime deficit to beat Wales 24-19 in sweltering Test opener

Wales are closing in on two years without a win, but opportunity knocks against a Brave Blossoms side who have also been misfiring.

Matt Sherratt resumes as Wales interim head coach for Japan tour, aiming to end a 17-match losing streak.

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar retires after 18 years, ending a career with 112 caps and multiple titles.

England will likely dominate the Six Nations conversation in a home World Cup year, but Scotland's opening meeting with Wales will see both teams looking to “push on to new heights”.

England thrash Wales in record 68-14 win, but France ultimately go on to clinch Six Nations title.

England Under-20s saw their Grand Slam dreams crumble against a determined Wales side who ran out 23-13 winners at Cardiff Arms Park.

Wales makes key changes for their final Six Nations match against England, with Joe Roberts starting on the wing and Aaron Wainwright returning.

Steve Borthwick makes key changes for Saturday’s final Six Nations match against Wales, including a back-line reshuffle which sees Marcus Smith recalled.