Wales

South Africa expecting stiff challenge from Wales

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said the Boks will guard against complacency when they face Wales in the upcoming Rugby World Cup warm-up game in Cardiff on Saturday.
19 August 2023

Liam Williams and Dan Biggar to miss Wales' warm-up game against South Africa

Wales have confirmed that Dan Biggar and Liam Williams have been withdrawn from the upcoming warm-up game against South Africa due to injury concerns.
18 August 2023

Alex Cuthbert to start for Wales in warm-up game against South Africa

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has included Alex Cuthbert and Johnny Williams in their starting line up for the upcoming Rugby World Cup warm-up game against South Africa to be played on Saturday.
16 August 2023

"An opportunity for the players" - Wales make 13 changes for last warm-up game before Rugby World Cup

Wales welcome world champions South Africa to Cardiff for their final warm-up game on Saturday and it is the last-chance saloon for those players battling for a place on the plane to France.
16 August 2023

South Africa receive Siya Kolisi boost ahead of warm-up game against Wales

South Africa have received a major boost ahead of their Rugby World Cup title defence with skipper Siya Kolisi declared fit for the warm-up fixture against Wales to be played in Cardiff.
15 August 2023

South Africa will treat warm-up fixture against Wales as a World Cup game - Jean Kleyn

South Africa lock Jean Kleyn said they will be treating the warm-up fixture against Wales on Saturday as the start of the Rugby World Cup.
15 August 2023

Match Centre: England 19-17 Wales

England captain Owen Farrell is in danger of missing the Rugby World Cup opener after being red-carded in their 19-17 win over Wales in the warm-up game at Twickenham Stadium.
13 August 2023

Peter Winterbottom Interview: Positivity over pragmatism, England's back-row and helping the fight against MND

The Esher Director of Rugby discusses England as well as how he and his club are supporting the fight against MND.
11 August 2023

It's time for England to get the Twickenham crowd on their feet

England will be looking for a response and a much-needed boost when Wales visit Twickenham while Scotland will be aiming to build on last weekend's excellent victory against France.
10 August 2023

Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola return to England side for Twickenham game against Wales

England head coach Steve Borthwick has made 11 changes to the side ahead of their second World Cup warm-up fixture against Wales at Twickenham Stadium.
10 August 2023

Neil Jenkins: "If you want to be a Wales World Cup squad member, you’re going to have to play well on Saturday"

After a more than encouraging display against England last week, Wales boss Warren Gatland has changed his entire lineup for their trip to Twickenham and the gauntlet has been thrown down to his players.
9 August 2023

France miss out on top spot in World Rugby Rankings

France missed out on the opportunity to claim the top position in the World Rugby Rankings following their latest defeat at Murrayfield Stadium.
7 August 2023

Match Centre: Wales 20-9 England

Wales kick-started their Rugby World Cup preparation with a 20-9 victory in the warm-up game against England in Cardiff on Saturday.
6 August 2023

Austin Healey: Back-row battle, why Owen Farrell should be first choice and the need for England to be flexible

Interview: Four-time Premiership winner and TNT Sports pundit shares his thoughts on Steve Borthwick's current squad ahead of England's opening World Cup warm-up game against Wales.
3 August 2023

Tom Pearson to debut for England against Wales

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named uncapped Northampton Saints back row Tom Pearson in the starting line up for the upcoming Rugby World Cup warm-up game against Wales to be played in Cardiff.
3 August 2023

Leigh Halfpenny set to win 100th cap as Wales name side for England game

Leigh Halfpenny is set to make his 100th appearance for Wales as Warren Gatland has unveiled the matchday squad for their Rugby World Cup warm-up game against England to be played in Cardiff.
2 August 2023

Josh Adams Interview: 'I think with the group we’ve got we can really succeed'

The winger feels Warren Gatland will have Wales in the best possible shape ahead of the Rugby World Cup with Adams drawing comparisons between the current squad and the side which reached the semi-finals four years ago.
21 July 2023

Suntory Sungoliath confirm signing of Wales playmaker Gareth Anscombe

Japanese club Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath have confirmed the signing of Wales playmaker Gareth Anscombe.
21 July 2023

Richard Collier-Keywood to replace Ieuan Evans as WRU chair

The Welsh Rugby Union has announced Richard Collier-Keywood will be replacing Ieuan Evans as a new chair.
17 July 2023

'Belief' and 'energy' giving Wales a bounce at World U20s Championship

Wales suffered a heartbreaking one-point defeat against New Zealand in their opening game of the U20s World Championship but the disappointment may well be outweighed by the positives.
28 June 2023