The full-back was hurt during the 29-17 victory over Italy, having earlier scored a superb solo try.

A crushing contractual and financial back-drop has engulfed Welsh regional rugby.

Ospreys scrum-half Rhys Webb will make a first Test start since October 2020

Gunter won 109 caps for his country

Two years after winning the Guinness Six Nations title and going within touching distance of a Grand Slam, Wales could end up with a first wooden spoon since 2003

Steve Borthwick saw his side get a confidence-boosting win in Cardiff.

Wales captain Owens will lead his “galvanised” team out at the Principality Stadium just 72 hours after a possible national squad strike was averted.

The stalwarts are replaced by Owen Williams and uncapped centre Mason Grady.

Every professional player in Wales rugby was invited to the summit gathering, which also included Welsh Rugby Players Association representation.

Wales’ Guinness Six Nations clash against England remained under threat on Wednesday amid possible player strike action and planned crisis talks

Players have threatened to strike over a contract dispute that remains unresolved just four days before the showpiece fixture in Cardiff

Warren Gatland is confident Wales’ clash with England on Saturday will go ahead and hopes the dispute between his players and the Welsh Rugby Union will be resolved on Tuesday

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has delayed naming his team for Saturday’s under-threat Guinness Six Nations clash against England in Cardiff

A threat of strike action by Wales players hangs over the showpiece fixture, which is due to take place in Cardiff next Saturday

Dixon is out of contract with his Newport-based regional team at the end of this season; he is among an estimated 70 to 100 Welsh professional players in the same boat.

Alun Wyn Jones says the possibility of player strike action is “hard to deny” as Welsh rugby finds itself gripped by a professional contracts freeze.

Gatland insists he supports his squad’s cause amid an ongoing dispute caused by Welsh rugby’s professional contracts freeze, but would not agree if the opted to boycott the game at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium a week on Saturday.

Strike action by players is a possibility as the Wales squad continue preparations to face Guinness Six Nations opponents England in Cardiff on Saturday week.

It is understood that a meeting will take place during the next week between Welsh Rugby Players’ Association officials and players.

A meeting is set to take place within the next week between Welsh Rugby Players’ Association officials and players.

It is understood that a meeting will shortly take place between Welsh Rugby Players’ Association officials and players.

The head coach admitted his team appear to be short of confidence after they followed up their 34-10 loss at home to Ireland with a 35-7 blitzing away to Scotland on Saturday.

Gatland’s team will head to Edinburgh next weekend for an appointment with resurgent Scotland, knowing that their tournament hopes and ambitions are already under intense scrutiny.

An intriguing Guinness Six Nations opener sees Wales, with Warren Gatland back as head coach, targeting an immediate statement against the tournament favourites

Halfpenny was due to win his 98th cap and make a first Wales start for 19 months in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland at the Principality Stadium.

Experienced Cardiff back Liam Williams will replace Halfpenny in the number 15 shirt.

Ireland will arrive in Cardiff as the world’s top-ranked team following a memorable year when they beat New Zealand twice, South Africa and Australia.

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny will make his first Test match start for 19 months in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland.

Gatland enjoyed sustained success that highlighted his previous tenure between 2008 and 2019.

The 34-year-old, who last played Test rugby in 2017, replaces his Ospreys colleague Dewi Lake.

Warren Gatland believes there is a need for discussion on Wales’ 60-cap selection rule amid uncertainty surrounding the futures of several players

Wales’ starting back-row against opening opponents Ireland on February 4 looks likely to comprise Jac Morgan, Justin Tipuric and Taulupe Faletau.

The deal covers the period up to and including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Warren Gatland believes that Rob Howley should be forgiven for breaching betting rules and been allowed his opportunity to possibly rejoin Wales’ coaching staff

George North is set to begin his comeback from injury on Saturday as Wales’ Six Nations countdown continues

Gatland, who was parachuted in by the Welsh Rugby Union after the sacking of Wayne Pivac last month, has hired King and Forshaw as replacements for Stephen Jones and Gethin Jenkins.

The 21-year-old wing is facing a race against time to be fit for Wales’ Six Nations opener – and first game with Warren Gatland back in charge – against Ireland on February 4.

Warren Gatland has highlighted Ireland boss Andy Farrell’s credentials to coach the 2025 British and Irish Lions in Australia

The former Wasps lock will leave Rodney Parade at the end of this season.

After the final year of his previous reign delivered a Six Nations title and Grand Slam in 2019, Gatland will be reunited with a tournament he describes as “the best rugby competition in the world”.

Warren Gatland says he is 'under no illusions what the expectations are' after signing on for a second coaching stint with Wales

The Welsh Rugby Union confirmed Pivac’s departure following their review of Wales’ Autumn Nations Series campaign

Robert Page has defended the decision to let Neco Williams play on after the Wales full-back suffered a head injury against England at the World Cup

Gareth Bale insisted he would carry on playing for Wales as he surveyed the wreckage of the Dragons’ miserable World Cup campaign