Warren Gatland doubles down on Wales job but public support in short supply
Coach prepared to resign if ‘in the best interests of Welsh rugby’ but adamant that exit is not required
Wales Rugby
Warren Gatland makes four changes to Wales starting team for South Africa clash
Gatland’s side face a huge task as they try and avoid going a full calendar year without a Test win for the first time since 1937
Springboks select Hendrikse brothers as halfback pairing against Wales
Loose forward Cameron Hanekom could make his debut off the bench against a Welsh side for whom he is also eligible to play
Rampant eight-try Australia condemn Warren Gatland’s Wales to 11th straight defeat
Tom Wright and Matt Faessler score hat-tricks for Wallabies as they post record total in Cardiff
Warren Gatland ‘didn’t think there would be so much pain’ in Wales reboot
Welsh head coach hoping for a win after run 10 straight defeats
Wales scrumhalf Gareth Davies retires from international rugby
34-year-old won 77 caps and scored 17 tries in a decade-long international career
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Schmidt-ball: Wallabies coach’s Australian project shows signs of bearing fruit
There was a degree of flair in the second of Australia's two wins over Wales, but other winning traits were in evidence which point to progress being made
Summer internationals: New Zealand battle past England as Australia see of Wales
Steve Borthwick’s side led at half time but Beauden Barrett’s introduction off the bench changed the game for the All Blacks
Golden era kicks off at last as Australian rugby climbs off the canvas
With new coaches and a fresh wave of talent, hopes are high the Wallabies’ and Wallaroos’ victories at the weekend signal brighter times ahead
Joe Schmidt’s Australian tenure gets off to winning start against Wales
Tries from Taniela Tupou, Filipo Daugunu and Tom Wright gave Wallabies the edge in scrappy contest
Joe Schmidt picks new Australia captain and seven debutants for squad to face Wales
Liam Wright is Australia’s seventh skipper in past year
What can Ireland learn from South Africa’s comfortable victory over Wales?
Warren Gatland’s side in touch at half-time despite being down to 13 men but a Springbok second half surge pads out the scoreline
Wales captain Dewi Lake relishing huge challenge against South Africa
Springboks strong favourites in their first outing since lifting the World Cup
New-look Springboks name two uncapped players to face Wales in Twickenham Test
22-year-old outhalf Jordan Hendrikse and winger Edwill van der Merwe will start game in London
Wales and Lions hooker Ken Owens retires aged 37 due to injury
Welsh player featured five times for the Lions, won two Grand Slams and captained his country
Ireland’s improvement clear to see as victory over Wales sealed early in Cork
Aoife Wafer outstanding as Ireland wrap the game up inside the first half
Sam Monaghan confident Ireland can claim first win of Six Nations campaign against Wales
Captain sees positives from two defeats and believes Clíodhna Moloney’s return will boost squad for third Test
Gordon D’Arcy: A few new faces can push Ireland on once again
Opponents think they have Ireland’s number; Andy Farrell needs to figure out what to do next
Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations review - No turning back for England as Wales emerge as the problem child
France look to have turned a corner while Scotland continue to have an over-inflated view of their performances
Wales condemned to Six Nations wooden spoon as Italy win in Cardiff
Dismal Welsh effort saw them suffer fifth successive defeat of the season after a fine Italian display
Wales centre George North to retire from international rugby after Six Nations
Centre will play his 121st and final Test match against Italy in Cardiff on Saturday
Six Nations: France pull away late to see off Welsh resistance
Nolann le Garrec shines at scrumhalf as Fabien Galthié's side earns a much-needed win, leaving Wales facing a wooden spoon decider
Ireland to open 2025 Six Nations campaign at home to England
Ireland will conclude with a trip to Rome to take on Italy on St Patrick’s weekend
Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins moves to backrow for France clash
Warren Gatland names new midfield among four changes from the side that lost to Ireland in Dublin
The Counter Ruck: The Lawrence Dallaglio interview
Nathan Johns and Gordon D’Arcy preview this week’s Six Nations clash between Ireland and England at Twickenham
Ireland’s Ciarán Frawley an emerging talent and team player keen to be involved
‘I probably have the ability to jump into other positions and do a job there. So, for me, it is understanding that and then knowing that it will get me into the big games’
Six Nations analysis: Wales proud of defence but offer no blueprint for Ireland’s rivals
Visitors passive at breakdown and failed to complement this with sufficient aggressive line-speed; England will offer a different threat
The Counter Ruck: Wales walloping leaves Ireland one win away from the Six Nations title
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Oli Jager nails bomb squad role on debut as he realises Ireland ambition
Having thought he had left it too late, the tighthead prop becomes an Irish international at 28
Five things we learned from Ireland’s 31-7 Six Nations win over Wales
Sheehan keeps record in sight; captaincy culture; Piardi makes history; Twickenham target; Ireland’s first-half dominance continues
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