Wales head coach Gareth Jenkins has dropped Brent Cockbain from his World Cup plans - and given a surprise call-up to uncapped Gloucester lock Will James.

Gavin Henson will go into today’s disciplinary hearing in Glasgow already feeling glum after the Ospreys were last night hammered 28-9 at home by Cardiff in the Celtic League.

THE Ospreys are ready to mount a vigorous defence of their Wales Grand Slam star Gavin Henson when he faces a potential season-defining disciplinary hearing today.

Bradley Dredge and Stephen Dodd became World Cup winners for Wales today - without hitting a ball.

Petter Solberg snatched victory from Sebastien Loeb on the final full stage of the Wales Rally GB to keep his slim world title hopes alive.

Former World Rally champion Richard Burns has thanked his fans for their continued support as he continues his battle against a brain tumour.