# Wales

Last month

September 2023

# Teamsheet

Wales coach Gatland rings changes for Portugal

The Pool C match takes place in Nice.

3.1k

Sep 13th 2023, 4:33 PM

# still in the mix

Ramsey reaches 100-goal mark as Wales keep Euro 2024 hopes alive

Wales defeat Latvia 2-0 in Group 2 tonight.

4.4k

Sep 11th 2023, 10:16 PM

# RWC23

Heartbreak for Fiji as Wales edge nerve-shredding World Cup thriller in Bordeaux

The Welsh emerged 32-26 winners in the Pool C clash.

8.2k

Sep 10th 2023, 10:30 PM

August

August 2023

# EU

Brexit a driver in rise of English and Welsh people holding Irish passports, UK figures suggest

Figures show a five-fold increase in people born in England and Wales holding both British and Irish passports.

13.3k

Aug 31st 2023, 1:34 PM

# A-Levels

Northern Ireland tops A-Level results table but questions raised over different UK standards

Many students in Northern Ireland and Wales were given advance information about topics to expect in exams this summer, but English pupils were not given the same support.

8.8k

Aug 17th 2023, 3:49 PM

# Teamsheet

Alex Cuthbert and Johnny Williams handed Wales starts against South Africa

Flanker Jac Morgan will captain Wales for the second time in three games.

2.4k

Aug 16th 2023, 12:02 PM

# experience

Billy Vunipola recalled as England bring back their big guns for Wales clash

Owen Farrell captains a side also featuring Jamie George, Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes, Elliot Daly and Henry Arundell.

3.3k

Aug 10th 2023, 12:22 PM

# RWC23

Warren Gatland makes 15 changes to Wales team for England clash

Experienced Ospreys flanker Dan Lydiate makes a first Test start since last autumn, while there are also a few debutants.

5.5k

Aug 9th 2023, 11:18 AM

This year

2023

# Setback

Wales' qualification hopes suffer another blow after defeat to Turkey

Wales were reduced to 10 players for the second successive game as they suffered a 2-0 loss.

2.8k

Jun 19th 2023, 10:11 PM

# Opting out

Cory Hill withdraws from Wales World Cup squad to pursue club offer

The former Cardiff and Dragons lock last played for Wales in 2021.

9.1k

Jun 9th 2023, 12:14 PM

# statement

Wales prop released from training squad for missing performance targets

Rhys Carre has become the fourth player to depart Warren Gatland’s 54-man group, announced last month.

14.2k

Jun 1st 2023, 9:50 PM

# End of the road

Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb announces retirement from Test rugby

The Ospreys man won 40 caps for his country.

6.6k

May 31st 2023, 11:23 AM

# Wales

CCTV shows police vehicle following bike ahead of fatal crash in Cardiff that sparked riot

Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, were killed in the Ely area of Cardiff yesterday while riding an electric bike.

21.2k

May 23rd 2023, 7:28 PM

# Time to go

Wales duo Wyn Jones and Tipuric announce international retirements

The players’ decisions come less than four months before Wales’ World Cup opener against Fiji in Bordeaux.

9.7k

Updated

May 19th 2023, 4:38 PM

# Rugby

Wales international explains move to Exeter that forces him to miss the World Cup

The 20-year-old will play his rugby at Exeter next season.

12.0k

May 4th 2023, 8:32 AM

# criteria

Wales omit Joe Hawkins from World Cup training squad

The five-times capped centre won’t play at the World Cup as a result of his move to Exeter.

9.8k

May 1st 2023, 9:49 PM

# brecon beacons

UK national park Brecon Beacons changes name to Welsh, but Sunak says he'll stick with English

The park switched to using its original Welsh name Bannau Brycheiniog National Park earlier this month.

15.3k

Apr 28th 2023, 2:21 PM

# On the Move

Wales’ Joe Hawkins faces uncertain international future following Exeter switch

The Ospreys centre has made a major impact for his country.

6.5k

Apr 4th 2023, 9:03 AM

# euro 2024

Wales keep up strong start in qualifying with win over Latvia

Kieffer Moore’s header means Rob Page’s side have taken four points from their opening two games.

3.7k

Mar 28th 2023, 10:02 PM

# Split Points

Wales debutant scores last-gasp equaliser to snatch draw in Croatia

Elsewhere, Spain won 3-0 against a Norway side missing the injured Erling Haaland.

5.6k

Mar 25th 2023, 10:14 PM

# Reaction

'You feel you have let people down' - Ireland have a lot to learn after heavy Wales defeat

Greg McWilliams said his squad would work tirelessly to show an improvement against France next week.

7.8k

Mar 25th 2023, 6:33 PM

# UK Court

Host of 'Radio Aryan' podcast claims his podcast isn't racist

Allchurch, who has been described as a National Socialist by the prosecution, admitted in police interviews to being a supporter of Adolf Hitler.

19.5k

Mar 24th 2023, 10:23 PM

# Allez les Bleus

Penaud double helps France beat Wales in Six Nations

A 41-28 win for the home side in Paris.

4.8k

Mar 18th 2023, 4:51 PM

# Breakthrough

Welsh regions finally cleared to offer new contracts to players

Prolonged and bitter wrangling led frustrated Wales internationals to threaten a players’ strike during the Six Nations.

4.8k

Mar 18th 2023, 1:13 PM

# Selections

Atonio makes instant return to French team, Wales make six changes

Fabien Galthie and Warren Gatland have named their respective sides for Saturday’s meeting in Paris.

6.4k

Mar 16th 2023, 11:55 AM

# Sidelined

Wales full-back Liam Williams out of France clash with shoulder injury

Williams was hurt during Wales’ victory over Italy in Rome.

3.2k

Mar 14th 2023, 10:30 AM

# Swansea

One dead and three hospitalised after suspected gas explosion in south Wales

South Wales Police said an investigation will now get under way to establish the cause of the incident.

11.8k

Mar 13th 2023, 8:28 PM

# when in rome

Wales pick up first Six Nations win in wooden-spoon battle with wasteful Italy

Wales ran out 29-17 winners at the Stadio Olimpico.

7.2k

Mar 11th 2023, 4:54 PM

# Search

Three people found dead in car crash after group went missing during night out in Cardiff

All five had last been seen in Cardiff in the early hours of Saturday.

24.3k

Mar 6th 2023, 8:58 AM

# Earthquake

Residents report houses shaking as small earthquake felt in South Wales

The epicentre of the earthquake was over 200 kilometres from Wexford and 30 kilometres from Wales’ capital Cardiff.

16.9k

Feb 25th 2023, 10:43 AM

# starting XV

Wales drop Biggar and North, Watson back in England's starting line-up

Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Taulupe Faletau return alongside Louis Rees-Zammit and Leigh Halfpenny.

12.9k

Feb 23rd 2023, 12:40 PM

# Unhappy

Wales' Six Nations clash with England in doubt as players consider strike action

There is a huge sense of uncertainty for Welsh players and their families amid a contract freeze.

52.9k

Feb 15th 2023, 8:30 AM

# Defence

Try-saving tackles and rib-ticklers with Ireland centre Garry Ringrose

The 28-year-old had some big moments in defence against Wales last weekend.

7.5k

Feb 9th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Tighthead

'I'll be settling in Galway post-rugby... it's a beautiful place'

Finlay Bealham is moving to the next level with Ireland and enjoying life off the pitch.

68.2k

Feb 7th 2023, 8:30 AM

# Big Stu

'There were definitely times when I didn’t think I would ever get another game'

Stuart McCloskey had some lovely touches during Ireland’s win over Wales.

16.4k

Feb 6th 2023, 6:00 AM

# andy farrell

Keenan a beacon of calm amidst some of the chaos in Cardiff

The Ireland fullback covered well and won some big aerial battles.

26.7k

Feb 5th 2023, 8:00 AM

# The Boss

'They were outstanding' - Farrell praises Murray and Bealham for stepping up

The Ireland head coach was very pleased with his side’s good start to the Six Nations.

18.7k

Feb 4th 2023, 8:49 PM

# Back in action

'I don’t think I’ve ever been as nervous as I was before a game' - Sexton

The 37-year-old Ireland captain explained the confusion around his HIA in Cardiff.

15.7k

Feb 4th 2023, 6:39 PM

# Job Done

Farrell's Ireland get Six Nations tilt rolling with bonus-point win in Cardiff

The visitors played some stunning rugby in the first half but had a wobble after the break.

40.1k

Feb 4th 2023, 4:10 PM

# Opening Day

Gatland's return gives Wales bounce but Ireland are deserved favourites

Andy Farrell’s men will be targetting a Six Nations title and it all starts in Cardiff this afternoon.

10.8k

Feb 4th 2023, 7:00 AM