SWALEC semi-final venues confirmed

The Half a Game initiative is currently sweeping across Wales and proving a major success. The scheme aims to give every young player at least half a game every weekend. WRU TV recently visited a festival in Narberth where clubs have fully embraced the initiative.

Nantymoel, Ogmore Vale and Pontycymer senior rugby clubs have joined forces to grow Valley Ravens minis and juniors and provide more playing opportunities for youngsters in the area

Both Bargoed and Swansea were seeking their first win of the Principality Premiership season this afternoon. It proved a fruitful day for the hosts - not only did they win, but Bargoed claimed a try bonus point.

Cardiff managed to keep their unbeaten record at home intact, but only just as Bridgend made them work extremely hard before the Blue and Blacks secured a hard fought Principality Premiership win at the BT Sport Arms Park last night.

Former Wales back row Andy Powell gives a guided tour of The Wern, home of Merthyr RFC, who are determined to prove a lot of people wrong and make their mark in their first season in the Principality Premiership.

WRU TV looks back to Saturday where Merthyr claimed their second win on the bounce with a hard fought Principality Premiership victory against Cardiff at The Wern.

Both Newport and Bedwas were hoping to record their first win of the season at Rodney Parade in the Principality Premiership on Saturday but it was the visitors who came away with the spoils.

Wales Sevens head coach Gareth Williams looks back on the Rio Sevens success where he helped GB win silver. He believes the successful campaign is a huge boost to his Welsh squad as they prepare for another World Series, as WRU TV's Graeme Gillespie discovers

Team mates Jon Davies and Gethin Jenkins are next up for the 5 second challenge.

The Llanelli Warriors have been named the winner of the Ability Rugby International Participation Championship, and are a shining example of how rugby can unite entire communities.

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland will be heading back home to take on the All Blacks next year where for him, success for 2017 is all about going to New Zealand and winning a Test Series.

Last week all roads led to Eugene Cross Park where defending champions Ebbw Vale hosted this season's launch of the Principality Premiership. WRU TV's Graeme Gillespie was there to capture the thoughts of Damien Hudd, captain of Ebbw Vale, and WRU Head of Performance, Geraint John.

Llandovery made it three in a row when they defeated Aberavon in the final of the National Foster's 7s at BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park on Sunday. On another eventful day of sevens, Newport claimed the Plate and the Dragons won the women's crown

Last week saw Cardiff welcome players from around the world for the 21st Golden Oldies Festival. The tournament features players over 35 years of age, and this year's event saw a select few represent the WRU in a 'friendly' against the Wooden Spoon.

Olympic silver medallist Sam Cross has challenged all the Principality Premiership players competing at the National Foster's 7s on Sunday to grab the opportunity with both hands.

Wales Under 18 captain Callum Bradbury is delighted to have seen his side claim a narrow 18-17 victory against a strong SA Schools 'A' side to end the three-match Under 19 International Series in South Africa on a high note.

The Wales U18 squad spent an emotional day in the drug-riddled townnship of Hout Bay. Hout Bay Warriors President Fred Johannes said the visit was 'the talk of the town' and will dream about the day everyday for the rest of his life.

RGC 1404's new head coach Mark Jones is hoping to build 'something special' in north Wales and is already looking forward to the development region participating in the Principality Premiership for the very first time.

Wales Under 18 attack coach Danny Milton reflects on his sides 41-15 victory against a tough Italy outfit in the International Under 19 series being held in South Africa.