Wales

Wales star George North will set a new world record when he makes his rugby comeback in Saturday's Test match against Ireland.

George North returns to rugby's international stage on Saturday with Wales coach Warren Gatland underlining that player welfare will always be paramount.

Sam Warburton has underlined Wales' burning desire to go "one step further" than four years ago when he leads his country on a World Cup mission next month that is fraught with danger.

Wales say that fly-half Gareth Anscombe is "continuing to be assessed" after he suffered an ankle injury in training.

Leigh Halfpenny believes that his fellow Wales star George North's looming return to Test rugby will provide a major pre-World Cup boost.

Former Wales assistant coach Geraint John has been appointed as the Welsh Rugby Union's elite coach development manager.

Former Wales captain Ryan Jones has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.

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.