Wales

Former Welsh international Lee Byrne as said that Wales will be the underdogs against England and will be pleased by Stuart Lancaster’s midfield selection.

Billy Vunipola will resume a rivalry with opposite number Toby Faletau that first began when scrapping as youngsters in their back gardens.

This weekend see’s two of rugby’s oldest foes go head to head in the Rugby World Cup. England play host to neighbours Wales in their second Pool A match at Twickenham on Saturday as both sides look to secure top spot in the pool.

World Rugby has asked to receive clarification from Wales after a group of players not part of their official 31-man World Cup squad reportedly took part in training at their base in Surrey on Wednesday.

Hallam Amos has received a 21st birthday present to savour by being named in the Wales starting line-up for Saturday's World Cup clash against England at Twickenham.

Wales and Ospreys scrum-half Rhys Webb, already ruled out of contention for this year’s World Cup faces an uphill fight to play again at all this season.

Wales and Bath Prop Paul James is Wales' biggest injury concern ahead of Wales Pool A showdown against host nation England on Saturday.

Sam Burgess and Brad Barritt look set to be named as England's centre combination for Saturday's vital World Cup clash with Wales at Twickenham with George Ford making way for Owen Farrell, if Jonathan Joseph is ruled out by injury.

With all due respect to Fiji and Uruguay, who both proved over the weekend to be difficult and combative opponents worthy of the admiration of the Tier 1 nations, for England and Wales the real challenge of the World Cup’s Pool A begins Saturday night at Twickenham

Joe Launchbury has pointed to England's success in Cardiff earlier this year as the reason why he is paying little attention to Wales' injury problems ahead of the pivotal World Cup clash at Twickenham on Saturday.

Hooker Scott Baldwin has delivered an upbeat message as Wales, 2011 World Cup semi-finalists, prepare for a Twickenham showdown with England.

Wales' World Cup squad arrived in London on Monday ahead of a crunch clash against host nation England - but not before they lost another player through injury.

Wales boss Warren Gatland looks set to summon further World Cup reinforcements this week after being hit by fresh injury problems.

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny has revealed his "devastation" at missing out on the World Cup.

Former Wales international Lee Byrne says that the recent injuries which Wales have picked may lead to them not progressing from Pool A at the Rugby World Cup.

Wales international forward Jonathan Thomas believes that players need "more educating about the warning signs" after being forced to retire from rugby at the age of 32.

Ospreys wing Eli Walker has been released from Wales' World Cup squad due to a hamstring injury.

International rugby union has become a playground of the giants - but that will not stop Matthew Morgan from having fun.

Liam Williams and Samson Lee are set to give Wales a welcome double boost by being available for the World Cup opener against Uruguay on Sunday week.

British and Irish Lions scrum-half Mike Phillips has a big part to play in Wales' World Cup campaign, says head coach Warren Gatland.