Wales

Wales is one of Europe's top rugby sides and is traditional a power in both the Six Nations and Rugby World Cup.

  • Wednesday, 16. May, 2012
    IRB issue Shingler setback

    IRB issue Shingler setback

    Steven Shingler faces a future in the Test wilderness after the IRB ruled the London Irish back is tied to Wales and ineligible for Scotland.

  • Wednesday, 16. May, 2012
    Cuthbert commits to Cardiff

    Cuthbert commits to Cardiff

    Wales wing Alex Cuthbert has signed a contract extension with Cardiff Blues to end speculation over his future with the region.

  • Wednesday, 16. May, 2012

    IRB says Shingler is forever 'Welsh'

    Steven Shingler has lost his appeal against an IRB ruling and will forever be only eligible to play for Wales.

  • Wednesday, 16. May, 2012
    IRB reject Shingler appeal

    IRB reject Shingler appeal

    Steven Shingler is tied to Wales and ineligible to play Test rugby for Scotland, the IRB's council ruled in a unanimous decision.

  • Tuesday, 15. May, 2012
    Welsh duo secure early release

    Welsh duo secure early release

    Mike Phillips and James Hook will be able to team up with Wales ahead of the Barbarians and Australia matches.

  • Tuesday, 15. May, 2012
    Tindall named in Barbarians squad

    Tindall named in Barbarians squad

    Mike Tindall is in the Barbarians' 33-man squad for their upcoming fixtures against England, Ireland and Wales.

  • Tuesday, 15. May, 2012
    Deans wary of Wales threat

    Deans wary of Wales threat

    Australia coach Robbie Deans is wary of the threat Wales will pose in the three-Test series which kicks off on June 9 in Brisbane.

  • Tuesday, 15. May, 2012

    Wales want a southern scalp

    Wales caretaker coach Rob Howley says the Grand Slam champions must start beating Southern Hemisphere sides away from home if they are to emerge as a genuine force in international rugby.

  • Tuesday, 15. May, 2012

    Farr-Jones takes the reins in NSW

    Former Wallabies World Cup-winning captain Nick Farr-Jones has been confirmed as Chairman of New South Wales Rugby Union (NSWRU) by the Board at its May meeting.

  • Tuesday, 15. May, 2012

    Wallabies wary of Welsh threat

    Wallabies coach Robbie Deans is under no illusions about the threat that Grand Slam champions Wales will pose in the three Test series in Australia next month.

  • Monday, 14. May, 2012
    Howloey hails Gatland influence

    Howloey hails Gatland influence

    Caretaker Wales boss Rob Howley has hailed the "immeasurable" influence of Warren Gatland on his coaching career.

  • Monday, 14. May, 2012
    Jenkins hails Biggar maturity

    Jenkins hails Biggar maturity

    Neil Jenkins has praised Dan Biggar's growing maturity after he was named in the Wales squad for meetings with the Barbarians and Australia.