Wales

Wales have cut high-profile trio James Hook, Richard Hibbard and Mike Phillips from their World Cup training squad

Justin Tipuric believes that nerves will be evident in the Wales camp this week as head coach Warren Gatland prepares to make his first pre-World Cup player cut.

Wales delivered a disjointed display in their opening World Cup warm-up game as RBS 6 Nations champions Ireland cruised to a 35-21 victory at the Millennium Stadium.

Wales want to put down an immediate marker in terms of their discipline when they face opening World Cup warm-up opponents Ireland on Saturday.

Medical student Hallam Amos could be just what the doctor ordered from Wales boss Warren Gatland's perspective.

As if England's Pool A wasn't tough enough, the 'group of death' just had its' status well and truly reinforced.

Former England Under-20 World Cup winner Ross Moriarty is set to make his test debut for Wales having been named in the squad to face Ireland at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Simon Amor has been appointed as Great Britain men's sevens head coach for next year's Rio Olympics.

Former Wales captain Ryan Jones admits Warren Gatland's side have to hit the ground running at the Rugby World Cup if they are to make it out of the 'Group of Death'.

Wales coach Warren Gatland has declared that Taulupe Faletau would not be hampered by rules favouring home-based players over those playing elsewhere should the number eight join Bath.

Liam Williams faces a World Cup fitness battle after undergoing foot surgery.

Wales have appointed Toulon's Paul Stridgeon as their new head of physical performance.

Former Wales fly-half Jonathan Davies found himself "extremely humbled" to be awarded the OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for fundraising for Cardiff's Velindre Cancer Centre.

Few accolades remain for a man voted the greatest player of all time and who scored the best try in international history, but Gareth Edwards has added a knighthood to his many and varied awards.

Gareth Anscombe can expect every opportunity to show his possible World Cup credentials during Wales' intensive preparations for the tournament.

George North insists he will be "at no greater risk" of concussion than any other player after his enforced lay-off as he pinpoints a World Cup return.

George North has declared himself "fit and well" for Wales' Rugby World Cup campaign.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named nine uncapped players in a 47-man training squad for the Rugby World Cup.

Wales have suffered a major injury blow with the loss of centre Jonathan Davies from their 2015 World Cup campaign.

British and Irish Lions centre Jamie Roberts has completed his deal to join Harlequins next season.