Wales

Welsh Rugby Union announced on Friday that skipper Sam Warburton has re-signed national dual contracts ahead of the November Tests.

Interim Wales coach Rob Howley has added former Wales Under-20 international Cory Hill to the squad for the November Tests.

Wales will be desperately hoping for wing George North to prove his fitness when he plays for Northampton Saints in the upcoming Aviva Premiership clash.

Wales' upcoming campaign against Australia has received a shot in the arm after Premiership Rugby has decided to release the players as "a gesture of flexibility".

Australia lock Dean Mumm has been handed a one-week ban after striking with elbow on New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick in their recent Bledisloe Cup 2016 clash at Eden Park on Sunday.

Wales captain Sam Warburton has been ruled out of Cardiff Blues' upcoming European Challenge Cup clash against Pau at BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park on Friday with a stiff neck.

George North's participation for Wales in the November Test against Australia has become doubtful after Northampton Saints mulling against the release of the wing.

Wales have named uncapped Ospreys pair Sam Davies and Rory Thornton in their 36-man squad for the November Tests.

Wales international Leigh Halfpenny said that he is yet to take a call on his future as he continues to be on the comeback trail from a knee injury.

Former Wales international Andy Powell has announced his decision to retire from professional rugby with immediate effect.

Wales international Jamie Roberts is hoping the upcoming global season calendar that is being planned by World Rugby will leave British and Irish Lions' fixtures unscathed.

Wales captain Sam Warburton will be undergoing a scan on the cheek to assess the extent of his most recent injury.

Wales prop Gethin Jenkins has penned a new deal with Cardiff Blues which will keep him with the Pro12 club until 2018.

The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed Sam Warburton as the captain of the national team for the autumn internationals.

Cardiff Blues announced on Wednesday that Wales international Tom James has extended his contract with the Pro12 club after signing a new long-term deal.

Wales have drafted Cardiff Blues attack and backs coach Matt Sherratt into their coaching panel for the autumn Tests in November.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has come in support of England captain Dylan Hartley to lead the British and Irish Lions team for the tour of New Zealand next year.

After Wales chief Warren Gatland has been announced as the head coach for the British and Irish Lions' tour of New Zealand in June 2017, we take a look on the probable selection of the team lineup.

Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny has confirmed that he will be available for selection for the British and Lions tour of New Zealand in June next year.

Bristol have confirmed the signing of Wales prop Ryan Bevington for the next two seasons.