Wales

Wales star ‘can’t go on’, quits amid safety fears

Wales flanker James Davies has retired at the age of 31 because of concerns over long-term health risks following a concussion, it was announced.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Ross Moriarty of Wales takes on Marcus Smith during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium on February 26, 2022 in London, England.

Wales trio return to take on Sharks

The Sharks will be up against a trio of returning Wales internationals in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against the Dragons in Durban on Friday night.

Bulls wary of Dragons’ fiery internationals

The Dragons have been reinforced by Test players returning from Six Nations duty for Wales, and this is expected to provide a tough challenge for the Vodacom Bulls when the two sides meet in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday night.

Dylan Sage scores a try during the Cape Town leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series rugby match between South Africa and USA on December 14, 2019 at the Cape Town Stadium

Ex-Blitzbok eyes Test call-up for Wales

Former SA sevens and Vodacom Bulls star Dylan Sage has set his sights on one day representing Wales in Test rugby.

AWJ to be dropped for tour of SA?

Iconic Wales veteran Alun Wyn Jones is a long shot to make the squad set to visit South Africa for three Tests in July.

Italy's Edoardo Padovani dives in to score his sides first try during the Guinness Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Saturday March 19, 2022.

Watch: Italy’s winning try set to ‘Nessun dorma’

Re-live Italy wing Edoardo Padovani’s try at the death against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, this time set to the famous Nessun dorma.

Watch: Adams hands over medal to Italy’s match-winner

In a moment of great sportsmanship, Wales wing Josh Adams gave his man-of-the-match medal to Italy fullback Ange Capuozzo.

Italy's Monty Ioane breaks away during the Guinness Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Saturday March 19, 2022. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images)

Italy spoil Wales’ party in historic Six Nations win

Italy scored a try at the death to beat Wales in Cardiff for the first time and claim a first Six Nations victory since 2015 on Saturday.

AWJ ‘honoured’ to make even more history

Wales great Alun Wyn Jones has said it is an “honour and privilege” to make yet more rugby union history by becoming the first player to win 150 caps for a single country.

BEPPU, JAPAN - OCTOBER 15: Alun Wyn Jones (R) jokes with team mate Dan Biggar during the Wales training session held Noguchibaru General Sportsground on October 15, 2019 in Beppu, Oita, Japan. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Biggar, AWJ to decide who leads Wales

Dan Biggar and Alun Wyn Jones will decide who leads Wales out against Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday on what promises to be a landmark day for both stalwarts.