Wales

Wales have reached the top position in the ongoing Six Nations after they completed a 15-26 victory over Italy at Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has made a total of 10 changes for the second round Six Nations clash against Italy to be played in Rome on Saturday.

Wales will move down to fourth position in the World Rugby Rankings despite they managed to beat France 19-24 in their Six Nations opening game in Paris.

George North scored a double as Wales made a stunning comeback from being 16-0 down to win the Six Nations opener against France 19-24 at Stade de France on Friday.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named scrum-half Tomos Williams in the line-up for the upcoming Six Nations tournament opening game against France to be played at Stade de France on Friday.

Wales have received a major boost ahead of the Six Nations opening clash against France on Friday with back-row Ross Moriarty declared fit after managing to recover from a concussion.

Wales will be without Leigh Halfpenny for the Six Nations opening clash against France after failing to make sufficient recovery from a concussion.

Warren Gatland said he is yet to decide on his future after the end of his current coaching contract with Wales that ends with the 2019 World Cup.

The 2019 edition of Six Nations tournament will kick-start on 1st February in Paris with France locking horns with Wales.

TRU's Rhiannon Garth Jones reacts to Wales' recent Six Nations squad announcement, assesses their chances in the Championships and takes a look towards the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has included Wasps flanker Thomas Young in the 39-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.

Wales are likely to miss the services of back-row Taulupe Faletau in the upcoming Six Nations tournament following his latest injury setback.

Bath Rugby have confirmed Wales international Rhys Priestland will exit the Gallagher Premiership club at the end of the ongoing season.

Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny will miss the start of the upcoming Six Nations campaign after failing to make sufficient recovery from a concussion.

Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac has revealed that Wales international Leigh Halfpenny will consult a specialist to assess his condition after he sustained a concussion in November last year.

Wales skipper Alun Wyn Jones believes the side has the potential to do well in the upcoming World Cup that kicks-off later this year in Japan.

Incoming Wales head coach Wayne Pivac will have his task cut out when he takes in charge of the side with them set to tour New Zealand in 2020 for a three-game series.

Wales international Paul James has announced retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect following a shoulder injury.

The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed former captains Stephen Jones and Jonathan Humphreys as the assistant coaches of the national side following the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

With the next European window beginning this weekend, Rhiannon Garth Jones takes a look back at an interesting block of Pro14 fixtures for the Welsh regions.