Wales

Assistant coach Rob Howley has praised the leadership of Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones after the second row delivered a rousing speech to his squad ahead of the second Test against South Africa.

Warren Gatland has made just two changes to his starting XV for Wales' second Test match against South Africa on Saturday.

Dan Biggar insists Wales' ongoing woes against the southern hemisphere's big three are not down to a lack of mental strength.

Talking Rugby Union’s southern hemisphere correspondent Scotty Donaldson reviews all of the weekend’s international action from the sub-continent…

George North has overcome a virus to be named in Wales' starting line-up for their first Test against South Africa on Saturday.

Former British and Irish Lion Andy Powell has confirmed a codes switch back to rugby union with a new contract at Newport Gwent Dragons from the start of next season.

Wales got their tour of South Africa off to a winning start with a five-try 34-12 success over the Eastern Province Kings in Port Elizabeth.

Talking Rugby Union’s southern hemisphere correspondent Scotty Donaldson brings you a comprehensive look at all of the international action taking place this weekend…

International Rugby Board junior world player of the year Sam Davies has signed his first professional contract with the Ospreys.

Having beaten South Africa just once in 27 attempts, the odds are heavily stacked against Wales as they prepare to head south for a two-Test series later this month.

Victor Matfield will captain South Africa in their Test matches against Wales and Scotland this month.

Wales star James Hook's move to Aviva Premiership club Gloucester will be confirmed on Tuesday, Talking Rugby Union understands.

Wales coach Warren Gatland will run the rule over several uncapped players in this week's senior 'trial' match.

The Welsh Rugby Union is preparing to call an extraordinary general meeting of its member clubs.

Welsh regional rugby has been given a boost after a new three-year sponsorship deal was agreed with BT Sport.

Two weeks ago, in the penultimate game of the 2013/14 Aviva Premiership season, the news everyone in Worcester didn’t want to believe, was finally confirmed, as the Warriors were relegated from the top-flight of English rugby to the Championship.

Wales Head Coach Warren Gatland has said that he may consider not selecting players based in England in the future.

Bath centre Gavin Henson, who has not featured at the Rec often this season, has been named in the Probables squad to prepare for Wales’ senior trial match on May 30.

Further to this week’s departure of Director of Rugby Nigel Davies, it has now been revealed that Gloucester’s Defence Coach Paul Moriarty is also set to leave the club in a complete staff re-shuffle.

Cardiff Blues centre Dafydd Hewitt will bring up a decade of service next season after completing a new contract with the Arms Park outfit.