Wales

Injury forces Byrne into retirement

Former Wales full-back Lee Byrne has been forced to retire after failing to recover from a shoulder injury.
23 April 2015

Potential GB7s Stars

The New Zealand Rugby Union have been extremely active in their attempts to bolster their already formidable sevens team with some extra firepower ahead of the sport’s debut at the Rio Olympics in 2016.
22 April 2015

Tour De Flats: Q&A with Sam Warburton

Former Bath and England rugby player David Flatman meets Sam Warburton on his quest around the UK.
31 March 2015

Things we learnt about Wales

After an entirely disheartening opening day loss to England, Wales bounced back admirably in this year’s Six Nations, winning their four remaining games and securing a respectable third-placed finish.
30 March 2015

Wales win not enough to claim title

George North scored a hat-trick of tries in 11 minutes as Wales destroyed Italy with a remarkable second-half points blitz at Stadio Olimpico - but it was all to no avail in terms of their RBS 6 Nations title hopes as Ireland claimed the championship.
21 March 2015

Williams focused on job in hand

Liam Williams insists there will be "no pressure" on Wales when they target a memorable triumph in this season's RBS 6 Nations title race.
21 March 2015

Six Nations - should the points table scoring system change?

If you like mathematics, statistics or bonus points, then this is the subject for you. I am lucky enough to be at Twickenham this Saturday and as the game starts I will know how many points England need to win by!
19 March 2015

Davies predicts nervy finale

Wales star Jonathan Davies expects so-called Super Saturday to be a "pretty twitchy" business when this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship hurtles towards a potentially-shuddering crescendo this weekend.
19 March 2015

Wales quartet sign dual contracts

Four more players have signed National Dual Contracts in Wales to take the current total number to 12.
18 March 2015

Webb signs dual contract

Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb has become the latest player to sign a national dual contract.
18 March 2015

Prop swaps for Wales

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has made two injury-enforced changes for next Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Italy in Rome.
17 March 2015

Samson to miss Italy clash

Wales are continuing to take stock of injuries suffered during a punishing RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland two days ago as they prepare for their final title push.
16 March 2015

Six Nations: XV Team of Round 4

The penultimate round of the 2015 Six Nations offered up a true spectrum of international rugby.
16 March 2015

Wales end Irish Grand Slam hopes

Wales destroyed Ireland's Grand Slam dream at an emotionally charged Millennium Stadium as they set up a thrilling finale to this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship.
15 March 2015

Schmidt full of respect for Gatland

Joe Schmidt cannot even entertain the notion of mastering one-time mentor Warren Gatland as Ireland bid to tiptoe to the brink of a Grand Slam in Wales on Saturday.
13 March 2015

So it's a Tipster's Paradise: Six Nations 4th Round

The need for rugby, that's what it feels like as we approach the weekend in the northern hemisphere. The annual viewers come out to spectate on pub TVs, the critics gun for SL and PSA and the BBC bring out presenters with trendy new scarves and coats.
13 March 2015

North hoping to repay faith

Wales star George North wants to reward Warren Gatland's "trust" in him after a challenging few months on the international circuit.
11 March 2015

Wales unchanged for Ireland clash

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named an unchanged team for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations showdown against unbeaten title favourites Ireland in Cardiff.
10 March 2015

2017 British & Irish Lions potential XV

With the Six Nations sides on a bye week, we decided to put together a British and Irish Lions XV for their 2017 tour to New Zealand, factoring in current form and prospective standing in the game in two years’ time.
9 March 2015

Jones wary of O'Connell threat

Wales star Alun-Wyn Jones has hailed Ireland captain Paul O'Connell as "the ultimate team player" ahead of next Saturday's RBS 6 Nations showdown in Cardiff.
8 March 2015