Wales

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.

A Talking Rugby Union exclusive interview with Shane Williams, the ex-Wales winger talks about the upcoming World Cup, the loss of Jonathan Davies and the exciting potential of the Australian backline.

Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb has been ruled out of the World Cup with a foot injury, the Welsh Rugby Union has announced.

Wales boss Warren Gatland looks set to summon World Cup replacements this week after being hit by a savage double blow just a fortnight before his team's opening game.

Wales suffered two alarming World Cup injury scares as Rhys Webb and Leigh Halfpenny were carried off during their final tournament warm-up clash against Millennium Stadium visitors Italy.

Wales will go into their final World Cup warm-up game on Saturday hoping to build further momentum following last weekend's impressive win against reigning RBS 6 Nations champions Ireland.

A six-point try is set to be trialled in Welsh rugby's Principality Premiership this season

Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb has won the Welsh Rugby Writers' player of the year award.

Wales' World Cup captain Sam Warburton has revealed he "thought the worst" after suffering a shoulder injury during training earlier this month.

Wales flanker Dan Lydiate believes that Saturday's Dublin appointment with reigning RBS 6 Nations champions Ireland is "brilliant preparation" for the World Cup.