Wales

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau is hoping to carry the confidence to the remainder of the Rugby World Cup tournament.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland says it is 'important from a rugby perspective' to help develop tier two nations such as Portugal, with lower ranked sides continuing to show their worth at the World Cup.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has made 13 changes to the starting line up for the second game of the Rugby World Cup against Portugal.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland said he was pleased with his side's win over Fiji in the Rugby World Cup opener in Bordeaux on Sunday.

Wales survived a late Fiji fightback as they began their World Cup campaign with a victory after a thirlling contest in Bordeaux.

Wales, Australia and England will need to improve on recent results if they are to be successful in France with the likes of Fiji and Argentina more than capable of progressing into the last eight.

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has announced that he will be retiring from international rugby at the end of the upcoming Rugby World Cup.

Japanese second-division side NEC Green Rockets have confirmed the appointment of Wayne Pivac as the head coach ahead of the new season.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named Dewi Lake and Jac Morgan co-captains for the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign.

Canan Moodie and Jesse Kriel scored doubles as South Africa came up with a dominating second half performance to complete a 16-52 victory against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said the Boks will guard against complacency when they face Wales in the upcoming Rugby World Cup warm-up game in Cardiff on Saturday.

Wales have confirmed that Dan Biggar and Liam Williams have been withdrawn from the upcoming warm-up game against South Africa due to injury concerns.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has included Alex Cuthbert and Johnny Williams in their starting line up for the upcoming Rugby World Cup warm-up game against South Africa to be played on Saturday.

Wales welcome world champions South Africa to Cardiff for their final warm-up game on Saturday and it is the last-chance saloon for those players battling for a place on the plane to France.

South Africa have received a major boost ahead of their Rugby World Cup title defence with skipper Siya Kolisi declared fit for the warm-up fixture against Wales to be played in Cardiff.

South Africa lock Jean Kleyn said they will be treating the warm-up fixture against Wales on Saturday as the start of the Rugby World Cup.

England captain Owen Farrell is in danger of missing the Rugby World Cup opener after being red-carded in their 19-17 win over Wales in the warm-up game at Twickenham Stadium.

The Esher Director of Rugby discusses England as well as how he and his club are supporting the fight against MND.

England will be looking for a response and a much-needed boost when Wales visit Twickenham while Scotland will be aiming to build on last weekend's excellent victory against France.

England head coach Steve Borthwick has made 11 changes to the side ahead of their second World Cup warm-up fixture against Wales at Twickenham Stadium.