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Wales v Australia - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Pool C - OL Stadium
Wales captain Jac Morgan declares love for Ospreys amid uncertain club future
The 25-year-old has been linked with top English club Saracens.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Wales Rugby Press Conference - Principality Stadium - Thursday August 7th
Wales boss Steve Tandy wants players to talk about turmoil facing domestic game
Tandy takes charge of Wales for the first time next month amid a backdrop of uncertainty and potentially huge upheaval in Welsh rugby.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Wales v Belgium - 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers - Group J - Cardiff City Stadium
Wales’ Craig Bellamy suggests change to application of handball rule in Britain
Wales were leading through Joe Rodon’s header when Ethan Ampadu was punished for handling Charles De Ketelaere’s 17th-minute shot.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Wales Training - Vale Resort - Thursday June 5th
Wales striker Kieffer Moore eyeing sporting director role after retirement
The Wrexham forward is set to line up against Belgium in World Cup qualifying action on Monday.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Wales v Kazakhstan - 2026 FIFA World Cup - European Qualifiers - Group J - Cardiff City Stadium
Craig Bellamy promises Wales will improve after beating Kazakhstan to top group
Kieffer Moore’s first-half winner was his 15th goal for Wales.

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Kazakhstan Wales WCup Soccer
Kieffer Moore effort enough as Wales edge Kazakhstan in World Cup qualifier
Wales went top of their World Cup qualifying group with a hard-fought 1-0 win in Kazakhstan. Kieffer Moore marked the occasion of his 50th cap with a 24th-minute strike from close range.

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

South Africa v British and Irish Lions - Castle Lager Lions Series - Third Test - Cape Town Stadium
Wales appoint Steve Tandy as new head coach
His first match in charge will be on November 9 against Argentina in Cardiff.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

Matt Sherratt file photo
Wales losing run extends to 18 defeats after late capitulation against Japan
Tries from Takuro Matsunaga, Ichigo Nakakusu and Halatoa Vailea piled on more misery for the tourists.

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Wales v England - Guinness Men's Six Nations - Principality Stadium
Matt Sherratt to resume Wales interim head coach role for Japan tour in July
Cardiff boss Sherratt took charge for Wales’ final three Six Nations games this season.

Tue, 20 May, 2025

North Macedonia Wales WCup Soccer
Wales snatch last-gasp point in World Cup qualifier away to North Macedonia
Wales were the better side throughout but they suffered a sucker punch in a dramatic finish that saw North Macedonia score in the first minute of stoppage time

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Wales Squad Announcement - Vale Resort - Wednesday March 12th
Craig Bellamy says England friendly ideal to help Wales qualify for World Cup
The Dragons host group favourites Belgium four days after their Wembley trip.

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Wales v England - Guinness Men's Six Nations - Principality Stadium
England's 10-try demolition of dismal Wales ends Ireland's title hopes
Steve Borthwick’s team guaranteed themselves a top-two finish, ahead of favourites France hosting Scotland.

Sat, 15 Mar, 2025

Wales v Ireland - Guinness Men's Six Nations - Principality Stadium
Matt Sherratt: I need more time at club level and Wales need someone fresh
Sherratt’s instinct is for “someone fresh to come in” as Wales head coach.

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

England v Wales - Summer Nations Series - Twickenham Stadium
Joe Roberts starts on wing for first time as Wales face England
Roberts replaces Tom Rogers, who suffered a fractured thumb during the early stages of Wales’ 35-29 defeat against Scotland.

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

Wales v Ireland - Guinness Men's Six Nations - Principality Stadium
A major weapon: Matt Sherratt warns Wales of threat from Scotland’s back three
Sherratt has acknowledged the “major weapon” threat posed by Scotland’s back three.

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

Wales v Australia - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Pool C - OL Stadium
Wales wing Josh Adams ruled out of Scotland clash due to hamstring injury
The 29-year-old also missed the match against Ireland on February 22.

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Wales v Ireland - Guinness Men's Six Nations - Principality Stadium
Matt Sherratt not interested in longer Wales stint despite encouraging start
The home side impressed in the hard-fought defeat to Ireland. 

Sun, 23 Feb, 2025

Wales Press Conference - Thursday February 20th
Matt Sherratt hails Andy Robinson influence ahead of first game as Wales boss
Sherratt has hailed the influence of former England and Scotland boss Andy Robinson.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

Ireland v Wales - Guinness Six Nations - Aviva Stadium
Dragons start life after Warren Gatland – Wales v Ireland talking points
Gatland departed following Wales’ 14th successive Test defeat – a 22-15 loss to Italy – with Cardiff boss Matt Sherratt now in charge on an interim basis for three remaining Six Nations fixtures.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

Wales Press Conference - Thursday February 20th
Matt Sherratt urges Wales not to ‘die wondering’ against Ireland
The hosts will hope to end a long losing run in Cardiff this weekend. 

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

Wales Training - Monday January 27th
Ellis Mee to make Wales debut in Six Nations clash against Ireland
The winger is among eight personnel changes made by interim head coach Matt Sherratt.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

Wales Captain's Run - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Stade de Nice - Friday 15th September
Wales will not die wanting against Ireland – Mike Forshaw
Cardiff boss Matt Sherratt will take charge after being appointed as Warren Gatland’s successor for Wales’ three remaining Six Nations fixtures.

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025

Wales v Italy - Guinness Six Nations - Principality Stadium
Rob Howley still under contract but will not coach for rest of Six Nations – WRU
Howley was a mainstay during Warren Gatland’s first Wales reign.

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Wasps v Worcester Warriors - Gallagher Premiership - Ricoh Arena
Matt Sherratt ‘couldn’t turn down’ Wales offer after Warren Gatland’s departure
The Cardiff head coach will take charge for the Six Nations games against Ireland, Scotland and England.

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Wales v Italy - Guinness Six Nations - Principality Stadium
Wales centre Nick Tompkins admits current poor form is ‘devastating’
A second successive wooden spoon seemingly awaits after a record drubbing by France was followed by a 22-15 defeat against Italy.

Sun, 09 Feb, 2025

France v Wales - Guinness Men's Six Nations - Stade de France
Warren Gatland’s Wales future under more scrutiny after Italy defeat
The New Zealander could have only three games left.

Sun, 09 Feb, 2025

Wales Training and Press Conference - Vale Resort - Tuesday January 31st
Taulupe Faletau returns as Wales seek to end losing run
The 34-year-old, who has won 104 Wales caps and played five Tests for the British and Irish Lions, returns as one of two changes to the side hammered 43-0 by France last Friday.

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

France v Wales - Guinness Men's Six Nations - Stade de France
Wales hope to have Aaron Wainwright available for crunch clash with Italy
The back-row forward suffered a nasty facial injury against France.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

France v Wales - Guinness Men's Six Nations - Stade de France
Wales thrashed in Six Nations opener by Antoine Dupont-inspired France
Dupont, back on the Six Nations stage after missing last season’s tournament due to Olympics sevens commitments, played havoc with Wales’ defence, showcasing his creative brilliance.

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

Wales 2025 Guinness Six Nations Squad Announcement - Vale Resort
Warren Gatland warns Six Nations rivals to ‘write Wales off at your peril’
“For us, the challenge was that after the World Cup we lost 18 players and so much experience,” Gatland said, speaking at the Six Nations media launch in Rome.

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Wales v South Africa - Autumn International - Principality Stadium
Warren Gatland to stay as Wales coach but must ‘change fortunes on the pitch’
Gatland’s position has been under intense scrutiny after a dire autumn.

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Wales Team Run - Principality Stadium - Saturday November 16th
Will Rowlands backs Wales to break out of ‘brutal situation’ in Springboks clash
The double world champion Springboks arrive in Cardiff as Rugby Championship title holders with 10 wins from 12 Tests this year.

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

Wales v France - Guinness Six Nations - Principality Stadium
Warren Gatland rallies Wales for South Africa clash amid speculation over future
Wales are reeling from a long run of Test-match defeats.

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

Wales v Scotland - Autumn International - Principality Stadium
Warren Gatland is the best coach in the world – Wales assistant Rob Howley
Wales face world champions South Africa after suffering 11 successive Test defeats.

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

Wales v Australia - Autumn International - Principality Stadium
Warren Gatland keen to carry on as Wales head coach despite 11-match losing run
Speculation continues to rage about Gatland’s future after a record run of 11 successive Test match defeats.

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Wales v Iceland - UEFA Nations League - Group B4 - Cardiff City Stadium
I am not a lunatic – Craig Bellamy glad to show different side in Wales dugout
Bellamy extended his unbeaten run to six games – the best start by a Wales manager – as the Dragons recovered from conceding an early goal to beat Iceland 4-1 in Cardiff.

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

Wales v Australia - Autumn International - Principality Stadium
Pressure mounts on Warren Gatland as Wales are thrashed by Australia
Wales fell to an all-time results low in their 143-year international rugby history, and Gatland has now presided over 17 losses from 23 Tests during his second stint at the helm.

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

Late Turkey penalty miss helps Wales bag precious point  
Late Turkey penalty miss helps Wales bag precious point  
Kerem Akturkoglu tamely rolled his effort on to the base of a post

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

Wales Training Session and Team Announcement - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Stade Mayol - Thursday 12th October
Mike Forshaw urges Wales to be ‘aggressors’ against Fiji
Wales have not won a Test match since beating 2023 World Cup opponents Georgia almost 13 months ago.

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

Wales v Argentina - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Quarter Final - Stade de Marseille
Dafydd Jenkins to miss Wales’ autumn matches as lock targets mid-December return
The 21-year-old lock is aiming to be back for Exeters Champions Cup game against Toulouse. 

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Wales v Hungary - UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifying - Group E - Cardiff City Stadium
Swansea’s Joe Allen back in Wales squad after U-turn on international retirement
Allen quit international football in February 2023.

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Problematic smartphone
Man who encouraged riot online becomes first from Wales to be jailed amid unrest
Richard Williams, 34, posted about taking part in a riot and shared a derogatory meme about migrants in a local Facebook group dedicated to protests, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

South Africa v Wales - Qatar Airways Cup - Twickenham
Wales coach Warren Gatland admits mistake over Cory Hill captaincy decision
Second-row forward Hill withdrew from Friday’s game due to 'personal reasons'.

Fri, 19 Jul, 2024

Whitehaven RLFC v St Helens - Betfred Challenge Cup - LEL Arena
Regan Grace helps Wales end losing run with dramatic tour win over Queensland
Grace produced a fine 18th-minute finish in only his third game of union since switching codes.

Fri, 19 Jul, 2024

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