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Saturday November 15, 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008

Wales make heavy work of Canada

Two tries from teenager Leigh Halfpenny save Wales from embarrassing scoreline.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Wales v Canada

Wales aim to end their mid-year slump with a convincing victory over Canada at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Friday.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Gatland rings the changes for Canada

Wales coach Warren Gatland has made 12 changes to his starting side for Friday's rugby union international against Canada here at the Millennium Stadium.

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Springboks hold off fightback

World champions withstand a late onslaught to beat Six Nations champions in Cardiff.

Friday, November 7, 2008

Wales v South Africa

Gethin Jenkins has insisted South Africa will face a Wales side that is "ten-times more organised" than the one the world champions beat a year ago at the Millennium Stadium.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Gatland names two new caps

Wales coach Warren Gatland has named two new caps, Cardiff Blues duo Leigh Halfpenny and Andy Powell, in his side to face world champions South Africa at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Friday, October 24, 2008

Welsh player release row escalates

Welsh Rugby Union supremo Roger Lewis was told today to "start acting like a chief executive" as the row between the country's four professional clubs and the national side over player release became increasingly bitter.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Five new caps in Wales squad

Gavin Henson and five new caps figured in Wales coach Warren Gatland's squad announced for November tests.

Monday, October 20, 2008

Phillips assaulted in Cardiff

Wales rugby star Mike Phillips admitted to hospital after being attack.

Friday, October 17, 2008

Wales lose flanker for internationals

Wales have suffered a blow ahead of their November tests that include a grand slam match against the All Blacks in Cardiff with flanker Jonathan Thomas ruled out with a groin injury.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Welsh forward stamped out

Wales forward Chris Horsman has been suspended till November after admitting a stamping offence when he appeared before a Rugby Football Union (RFU) panel on Thursday.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Lions coach wants Gatland

Kiwi Warren Gatland looks set for a formal role with the British & Irish Lions for tour of South Africa.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Gareth Jones dies after club match

Neath scrumhalf Gareth Jones died in hospital on Monday after injuring his neck in a Premier Division match against Cardiff in April, the Welsh club said in a statement.

Wales
Year formed:
1881
Emblem:
Prince of Wales feathers
RWC 2007:
Group stage
Best finish:
3rd 1987
World ranking:
7
Coach:
Warren Gatland
First Test:
19 February 1881 v England at Richardson's Field, Blackheath; lost 0-30
Team colours:
red jerseys, white shorts
Website:
http://www.wru.co.uk

Gallery

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Two tries to teenager Leigh Halfpenny saves Wales.

November internationals

Day/DateMatchVenueAEST time
Sun 23 Novv New ZealandCAR4.15am
Sun 30 Novv AustraliaCAR1.30am

Six Nations schedule

Day/DateMatchVenueAEST time
Mon 09 Febv ScotlandEDI2.00am
Sun 15 Febv EnglandCAR4.30am
Sat 28 Febv FrancePAR8.00am
Sun 15 Marv ItalyROM1.00am
Sun 22 Marv IrelandCAR4.30am

British Lions tour

Day/DateMatchVenueAEST time
Sat 20 Junv South AfricaDURTBA
Sat 27 Junv South AfricaPRETBA
Sat 4 Julv South AfricaJOHTBA