Wales

Gatland rues giving away ‘soft tries’

Warren Gatland head coach of Wales ahead of Stade de Bordeaux on September 10, 2023 in Bordeaux, France
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Warren Gatland was the first to admit that his young Welsh side was overpowered by the world champion Springboks as they conceded eight tries in the 52-16 defeat in their final Vodafone Summer Series match at Principality Stadium. But he believes the lessons learned from playing against a team hoping

Lydiate aiming for third tilt at World Cup

George North of Wales and Vinaya Habosi of Fiji compete to make the catch during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between Wales and Fiji at Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux on September 10, 2023 in Bordeaux, France
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Dan Lydiate’s World Cup debut was against South Africa 12 years ago and now the returning Dragons RFC back row man is hoping to stay the course for a third tilt at the global tournament. The 33-year-old has made more comebacks from injury than Frank Sinatra did to the stage.

Wales make changes to starting line-up for Springboks clash

A general view of play as the two teams contest a line out during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between Wales and Australia at Parc Olympique on September 24, 2023 in Lyon, France
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Cai Evans will win his first Welsh cap against South Africa on Saturday after being called into the side to take over from Liam Williams. Originally selected among the replacements for the final game in the Vodafone Summer Series, the 24-year-old will make his debut 36 years on from when

Wales announce team to face South Africa

Ryan Elias of Wales is tackled whilst running with the ball during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between Wales and Fiji at Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux on September 10, 2023 in Bordeaux, France
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Head coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s XV to play South Africa in the final match of the 2023 Vodafone Summer Series this Saturday (19 August, KO 3.15pm BST live on Prime Video in English and welsh). Alex Cuthbert, selected on the wing, and Johnny Williams, named

England v Wales: What they said…

Gareth Davies of Wales gives instructions before feeding the ball into the scum during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between Wales and Australia at Parc Olympique on September 24, 2023 in Lyon, France
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Coach Warren Gatland bristled at Wales throwing away what seemed to be a winning 17-9 lead against England at Twickenham in the second of their warm-up matches ahead of the men’s Rugby World Cup. England, who were reduced to 12 men at one stage with Ellis Genge and Freddie Steward

Lake’s captaincy a family affair

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The reaction to the news that Dewi Lake will captain Wales for the first time against England at Twickenham on Saturday provided further proof that Welsh rugby is very much a family thing. A week on from the emotional handing over of Leigh Halfpenny’s shirt for his 100th cap by his

All-change Wales ready for second test against England

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Wales will head to Twickenham this weekend with some very encouraging words from head coach Warren Gatland ringing in their ears and urging them on. Having outscored England by two tries to nil in their 20-9 victory at Principality Stadium in the opening game of the Vodafone Summer Series last