Wales

Scotty Donaldson, one of our Southern-Hemisphere contributors, takes a look at one of the most hotly anticipated competitions in the Northern Hemisphere from his perspective, at the other side of the World.

England have included fly-half Danny Cipriani and number eight Nick Easter in a 25-man squad retained for Friday's RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales.

Wales boss Warren Gatland has sprung the first surprise of this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship - by naming his team to face England 48 hours early.

It’s that time of year again when European and domestic rugby goes out the window and the frenzy of the Six Nations descends.

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Warren Gatland has revealed that a glowing recommendation from one of world rugby's outstanding coaches played its part in New Zealand-born Gareth Anscombe making an unlikely journey from Super Rugby to potential Wales Test star.

New Zealand-born Gareth Anscombe looks set to be named in the Wales squad for this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship.

Wales prop Rhodri Jones could miss this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship due to injury.

Scarlets lock Jake Ball has become the sixth player to sign a national dual contract with the Welsh Rugby Union and his regional team.

Scarlets hooker Emyr Phillips will undergo surgery on a dislocated shoulder and is likely to miss Wales' RBS 6 Nations campaign as a result.

The Ospreys have announced a new three-year contract for their Wales international flanker Justin Tipuric.

George North believes Wales' overseas-based stars are "relieved" by the fall-back option provided by the new dual-contract system.

Wales have announced details of their warm-up games and other preparations for next year's World Cup.

Dan Lydiate has completed his dual contract move from Racing Metro to the Ospreys that will "send a message" about Welsh rugby's new bargaining power.

The November Autumn Internationals have finished with two of the best Northern Hemisphere teams beating two of the best Southern Hemisphere teams, is this the end of Southern Hemisphere dominance?

Wales coach Warren Gatland could not bring himself to watch the final few minutes as his side finally slayed a southern hemisphere giant with a landmark 12-6 win over South Africa.

There is plenty of rugby union for fans around the world to debate this coming weekend. Talking Rugby Union have shared several articles this week, centred on Stuart Lancaster and his England team.

Wales flanker Dan Lydiate is among a group of players to be offered national dual contracts.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has made nine changes from the team that struggled to beat Fiji last weekend for Saturday's Millennium Stadium appointment with world champions New Zealand.

The November Autumn Internationals Round 3 saw some close matches with the damp conditions keeping the scores close in most games.