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Wales' first-choice XV named exactly one year out from the Rugby World Cup
Wales' first-choice XV named exactly one year out from the Rugby World Cup Wales Online
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England international makes Test feelings clear just weeks before Wales eligibility
England international makes Test feelings clear just weeks before Wales eligibility Wales Online
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Wales’ Nations Championship programme sets the next tests
The WRU’s June guide explains the men’s new Nations Championship programme. Wales’ November home opponents are Japan, New Zealand and Australia. Those matches form the next competitive steps towards 2027; the guide explains the competition and fixtures rather than announcing a World Cup squad.
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Wales not finished product but all roads lead to 2029
Head coach Sean Lynn says Wales are not the finished product but he has been encouraged by their WXV Global Series.
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How will Wales fare on Nations Championship return?
BBC Sport Wales provides a recap of what has happened so far in the inaugural Nations Championship and what will occur during the next month?
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Stephen Donald reveals his ‘big movers’ of 2026 as Dave Rennie handed a ‘gift’ in Wales game
Stephen Donald highlighted a couple of players who have very much taken their All Blacks opportunities in 2026.
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Wales centre Hawkins determined to make World Cup
Wales centre Joe Hawkins says missing the previous World Cup has made him more determined to make the next global tournament in Australia in 12 months.
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Wales wing Mee signs new Scarlets contract
Wales wing Ellis Mee, 23, signs contract extension with Scarlets after impressing in first two years.
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Davies backs Page to make Wales debut soon
Scarlets director of rugby Nigel Davies thinks Macs Page's late international call-up is fully deserved.
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Wales scrum-half Hardy faces World Cup fitness race
Wales scrum-half Kieran Hardy faces a race to be fit for next year's World Cup in Australia.
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Wales wing Adams released for Cardiff at Ospreys
Wales wing Josh Adams is set for game time with Cardiff at Ospreys before the Nations Championship.
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Dragons count on squad depth against Zebre amid Wales calls
Dragons hope to show they have the quality to cope without a raft of players against Zebre in the URC.
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Wales make five changes as Lynn rewards bench
Head coach Sean Lynn makes five changes for Saturday's WXV Test against Japan following last week's impressive second-half performance.
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The ‘difficult decisions’ Gareth Anscombe wants to happen at Scarlets and the ‘excited’ reason he quit France for Wales
Now, at 35, he is back in Wales with the Llanelli-based Scarlets for what could prove to be the final chapter of his playing career.
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No shirt safe as Wales boss Lynn hints at changes
Wales head coach Sean Lynn says no shirt is safe as he hints he will make changes for the second WXV Test against Japan on Saturday.
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Thomas given extra motivation by Wales snub
Wales lock Freddie Thomas says being overlooked for the Nations Championship gives him extra motivation to perform for Gloucester.
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The Prem talents hunting Wales breakthroughs
Exeter's Kane James and Bath's Louie Hennessey are aiming to make an impression with Wales in November's Nations Championship.
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Wales latest: Steve Tandy suffers fresh injury blow as head coach forced into Nations Championship squad change
Steve Tandy has been forced to change his Nations Championship squad, following a late injury blow.
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Wales call up in-form Page after Dyer injury blow
Wales release Rio Dyer from their Nations Championship squad after hamstring injury, with Scarlets wing Macs Page added for November's games.
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All Blacks call up winger-turned-flanker for Scotland, Wales and England tour
All Blacks call up winger-turned-flanker for Scotland, Wales and England tour The Scotsman
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Lewis conquers self-doubt to hunt more Wales caps
Dragons prop Dillon Lewis is hoping for more Wales caps in the Nations Championship after a successful return from the international wilderness.
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Wales great Faletau suffers fresh injury blow
Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau suffers another injury blow after just one game back with Cardiff.
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Cardiff v Sharks: Five takeaways as visitors overcome early loss of Springboks star to clinch win while Wales ace ’empties the tank’ for hosts
Our five takeaways from the Sharks' 36-21 victory at Cardiff in their United Rugby Championship clash on Friday.
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Gloucester v Bath latest: Cherry and Whites forced into captaincy change as Wales and England stars out while Johann van Graan rotates again
The teams are in for Friday's West Country derby, with both coaches making changes.
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Wales centre Thomas to miss Nations Championship restart
Centre Ben Thomas is set to miss the opening games of the Nations Championship but Taulupe Faletau is expected to play before November.
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Wales and Ospreys suffer lengthy Hardy injury blow
Ospreys and Wales scrum-half Kieran Hardy faces months out after it was confirmed he needs surgery on an injured knee.
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Fight for Wales spots heats up as under-threat regions win
The talking points from round three of URC as Ospreys and Scarlets get first win and players try to impress Wales boss Steve Tandy.
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Leicester Tigers v Gloucester: England hooker starts while Wales back returns as teams named for Slater Cup
Round Three of the PREM Rugby season kicks off with Leicester Tigers facing Gloucester at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Friday.
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Lawrence Dallaglio backs Wales duo to help Gloucester make a major Champions Cup splash - Wales Online
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The URC talking points as Wales hopefuls impress
Which players are impressing as Cardiff and Dragons enjoy strong starts in the United Rugby Championship while Scarlets and Ospreys are still hunting a win.
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Wales counting down the year until World Cup
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‘Rugby’s in people’s blood here’: mutiny rising in west Wales as Scarlets fight WRU plan
No one at Parc y Scarlets understands why they and the Ospreys are on the chopping block for the union’s proposal to cut a club by 2028 Eight o’clock, Saturday night and at Parc y Scarlets the fans are starting to sing. Their scrum-half, Dane Blacker, has just…
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Lynn remaining positive despite Wales' USA setback
Head coach Sean Lynn is still seeing the positives despite Wales' narrow WXV defeat to USA.
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Exeter v Gloucester: Five takeaways as Wales stars help break record at Sandy Park in biggest-ever win
Gloucester secured their biggest-ever win at Sandy Park on Saturday and their first at the ground in 12 years.
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Wales suffer scrum-half Lockwood blow for USA Test
Scrum-half Seren Lockwood is out of Wales' second WXV Test, against USA, after failing a head injury assessment.
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The Wales captains looking to conquer England
Wales captains Dewi Lake and Jac Morgan prepare to make their Prem debuts for Gloucester after moving from Ospreys.
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Wales star spearheads new-look Gloucester leadership group as boss explains why it was ‘important to wait’
The new recruit takes over from Tomos Williams, who has moved to PREM rivals Saracens.
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Wales star primed for PREM Rugby return as coach admits to ‘trying to hold him back’
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Lions tour a 'top goal' for Wales prop Tuipulotu
Wales prop Sisilia Tuipulotu says selection for next year's inaugural British and Irish Lions women's tour is among her top rugby priorities.
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Davey reignites international ambitions with Wales
Uncapped Wales scrum-half Megan Davey's admits she almost called it quits before her recent call-up at the age of 26.
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Wales lock Carter cleared for season start
Dragons co-captain Ben Carter fit for start of United Rugby Championship season after recovering from ankle injury he sustained with Wales.
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Wales sports minister meets WRU after fans' fears
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Wales great Jones set to join Ospreys board
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PREM Rugby signings XV: England, Wales and All Blacks aces lead star-studded side
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Scarlets sign Wales fly-half Anscombe from Bayonne
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State of the Nation: Wales create new ‘winning identity’ but remain unable to cope with ‘global superpowers’
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Wales closing the gap to world's best - Morgan
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Wales held pointless again by seven-try South Africa
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South Africa 43-0 Wales: Nations Championship Rugby – as it happened
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Nations Championship highlights: South Africa 43-0 Wales
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Wales aim to defy the odds in South Africa
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Have Wales got their midfield partnership right?
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From Niue to new Wales cap - James' Pacific heritage
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Argentina Find Form against Wales
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Lydiate set for full-time Wales role after Dragons exit
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Can Wales make headlines in football-mad Argentina?
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Nations Championship 2026 – Argentina vs Wales – ARN Guide
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Fiji Rugby chairman reveals Flying Fijians pay dispute ahead of Wales clash
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Flying Fijians Fall 39-24 to Wales Despite Dominant Performance
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Uruguay Blanked by Wales at Junior World Championship
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Tandy pleased Wales pay dispute over before Fiji opener
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North on Barbarians bench for farewell against Wales
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Subscribe To FloRugby To Watch Wales Rugby vs. Barbarians - FloRugby
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Wales brace for a travel-heavy summer under Steve Tandy
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George North's farewell gives Wales-Barbarians an emotional edge
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Cardiff pub transformed into ‘The Fiji Arms’ as Wales prepares to welcome Fiji Rugby ahead of Nations Championship
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Top 14 clubs in tug-of-war over Lions and Wales lock Adam Beard
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