Wales

As the row continues between the Welsh regions Sam Warburton may be set to miss the start of the season, after the Blues have today confirmed that they are unable to pick him for Friday’s friendly against Exeter.

Following Wales’ sixth place finish at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Mike Stanton caught up with debutant Luke Treharne to talk about his first experience of full international rugby.

Music, sun, food and drink, international teams and great rugby were all on offer this weekend at Allianz Park, the home of Saracens rugby, for the inaugural Sevens and the City multi-sport festival.

News in the Sevens world over the past week has been dominated by the announcements of squads ahead of the Glasgow Commonwealth games later this month. Particular attention has been paid to the surprise inclusion of Luke Treharne in the Wales squad.

Owen Williams has returned home to Wales after suffering a serious neck injury during a rugby tournament in Singapore

The rugby world has united behind Wales centre Owen Williams after he suffered "significant injury" to his neck during a tournament in Singapore.

Championship side Bristol, who were runners up in the playoff final to London Welsh, have snapped up the signing of Wales international second row Ian Evans.

As the excitement finally dies down in the southern hemisphere, after a hugely successive weekend for their sides over their northern competition, Talking Rugby Union’s correspondent Scotty Donaldson reviews the final round from a sub-continent perspective…

Wales international centre Owen Williams is to remain in a Singapore hospital after suffering an injury during the inaugural World Club 10s tournament.

A late penalty try denied Wales an historic first victory over the Springboks in South Africa

The June Internationals and Pacific Nations Cup are almost over for another year. The Southern Hemisphere teams still seem to hold the dominance with exception of an understrength Argentina team.

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.