04 Feb 12
The Pontypridd v Carmarthen Quins Premiership tie due to have been played this afternoon has been postponed.
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03 Feb 12
The freezing conditions in Ashbourne was the only winner after the opening Six Nations match between Ireland and Wales Women was abandoned at halftime.
03 Feb 12
Wales Under 20s fell to an agonising defeat at the hands of Ireland in Athlone.
03 Feb 12
Rhys Priestland and Jamie Roberts will both start for Wales in the RBS 6 Nations Championship opener against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Sunday (KO 3.00pm)
03 Feb 12
Wales were dumped out of the main draw of the Hertz Sevens in Wellington after Fiji gained revenge for their defeat in South Africa with an emphatic 19-0 victory in the pool decider.
03 Feb 12
Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips says Sunday's 6 Nations clash with Ireland is what Test rugby is all about.
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3 Feb, 21:30The freezing conditions in Ashbourne was the only winner after the opening Six Nations match between Ireland and Wales Women was abandoned at halftime. -
3 Feb, 21:15Wales Under 20s fell to an agonising defeat at the hands of Ireland in Athlone. -
3 Feb, 11:56Rhys Priestland and Jamie Roberts will both start for Wales in the RBS 6 Nations Championship opener against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Sunday (KO 3.00pm) -
3 Feb, 11:01Wales were dumped out of the main draw of the Hertz Sevens in Wellington after Fiji gained revenge for their defeat in South Africa with an emphatic 19-0 victory in the pool decider. -
3 Feb, 08:23Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips says Sunday's 6 Nations clash with Ireland is what Test rugby is all about.
All News
03 Feb 12
Danny Wilson has urged his Wales under-20s side to "bounce back" against Scotland following their narrow Six Nations defeat at the hands of Ireland.
Roland Mercer
03 Feb 12
The freezing conditions in Ashbourne was the only winner after the opening Six Nations match between Ireland and Wales Women was abandoned at halftime.
Graeme Gillespie
03 Feb 12
Wales Under 20s fell to an agonising defeat at the hands of Ireland in Athlone.
WRU
03 Feb 12
Cardiff Blues have named a squad containing 11 internationals to face Quins this Sunday in the LV= Cup.
Graeme Gillespie
03 Feb 12
Following a pitch inspection by a WRU official, tonight's game between Newport Gwent Dragons and Saracens has been called off.
Roland Mercer
03 Feb 12
The Scarlets travel to Sale Sharks this weekend for the final pool round of their LV=Cup competition with three wins from three so far in the competition.
Graeme Gillespie
03 Feb 12
Rhys Priestland and Jamie Roberts will both start for Wales in the RBS 6 Nations Championship opener against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Sunday (KO 3.00pm)
Simon Rimmer
03 Feb 12
Wales were dumped out of the main draw of the Hertz Sevens in Wellington after Fiji gained revenge for their defeat in South Africa with an emphatic 19-0 victory in the pool decider.
Roland Mercer
03 Feb 12
Pontypridd go back into domestic league action this coming weekend following their recent engagements in the British & Irish and SWALEC Cups, with the task of making up lost ground in the Premiership.
Roland Mercer
03 Feb 12
Following their 23-11 Cup win at Pontypool, Neath visit the Arms Park to take on Cardiff in the Principality Premiership on Saturday (KO off 2.30pm).
Roland Mercer
03 Feb 12
Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips says Sunday's 6 Nations clash with Ireland is what Test rugby is all about.
Roland Mercer
03 Feb 12
Ospreys have reached an agreement with Shane Williams on a deal that will see him end his playing days with the region in May 2012, before taking up an ambassadorial role which will run for an initial two years until summer 2014.
Roland Mercer
02 Feb 12
Wales have travelled to New Zealand for the Hertz Sevens, round four of the HSBC Sevens World Series, with five newcomers from the squad who played in the opening legs.
Roland Mercer
02 Feb 12
Newport Gwent Dragons have made a number of changes to their side to face Saracens at Rodney Parade on Friday (KO 7:30pm).
Graeme Gillespie
02 Feb 12
Wales assistant coach Rob Howley believes his side's strength-in-depth in the kicking department could be crucial during the upcoming Six Nations.
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Latest on WRU TV
01 Feb 12
Wales assistant coach Neil Jenkins admits the loss of Matthew Rees is a big blow to the side as Wales's opening clash against Ireland in the RBS 6 Nations nears ever closer.
01 Feb 12
Cardiff Quins were just one of many clubs who opened their doors for the Welsh Rugby Union initiative - Join the Beat - last weekend.
31 Jan 12
Wales assistance coach Rob Howley refuses to completely rule out injured duo Rhys Priestland and Jamie Roberts for Sunday's opening RBS 6 Nations championship clash against Ireland in Dublin.
31 Jan 12
Uncapped Scarlet flanker Aaron Shingler shares his experience of the harsh Poland training camp with Warren Gatland's training squad with WRU TV.
30 Jan 12
The Welsh Rugby Union has signed a new agreement with Welsh Varsity to bring the annual rugby showdown between Cardiff University and Swansea University back to the Millennium Stadium until 2014.
27 Jan 12
Jonathan Davies and Jamie Roberts look back on the intensive training camp held in Poland as the demanding schedule nears its end.
27 Jan 12
All volunteers throughout Wales are being encouraged to JOIN THE BEAT this weekend at their local club in an initiative being launched on the back of Wales' stunning performances at last year's Rugby world Cup.
27 Jan 12
All budding players - young and old - throughout Wales are being encouraged to JOIN THE BEAT this weekend at their local club in an initiative being launched on the back of Wales' stunning performances at last year's Rugby world Cup.
27 Jan 12
All budding coaches throughout Wales are being encouraged to JOIN THE BEAT this weekend at their local club in an initiative being launched on the back of Wales' stunning performances at last year's Rugby world Cup.
27 Jan 12
All budding referees throughout Wales are being encouraged to JOIN THE BEAT this weekend at their local club in an initiative being launched on the back of Wales' stunning performances at last year's Rugby world Cup.
26 Jan 12
WRU Head of Strength & Conditioning Adam Beard has been talking to WRU TV about the benefits of training in the extreme conditions Warren Gatland's side are experiencing in Gdansk as they prepare for the forthcoming Six Nations.
26 Jan 12
The WRU has given its backing to ambitious plans to build a £6m centre for sporting excellence in Ystrad Mynach.
25 Jan 12
Blues speedster Leigh Halfpenny has no hesitation when saying Gdansk - alongside Spala last summer - has to rank as one of the most spartan training camps he has ever experienced. But he wouldn't have it any other way as he explains to WRU TV.
23 Jan 12
Wales' RBS 6 Nations training squad assembled in Gdansk, Poland earlier today ready for a week of intense training ahead of their opening clash with Ireland a week on Sunday.
18 Jan 12
Wales head coach Warren Gatland earlier today announced the 35-man Wales squad, captained by Sam Warburton, which will travel to Gdansk, Poland, next week for the 2012 RBS 6 Nations training camp.
18 Jan 12
Assistant coach Rob Howley discusses the announcement of the Wales training squad which travels to Gdansk, Poland next week in preparation for the 2012 RBS 6 Nations.
09 Jan 12
WRU TV goes behind the scenes as Sam Warburton records the radio promo for the RBS 6 Nations clash between Wales and Scotland.
05 Jan 12
You too can experience our uniquely located hospitality and truly experience the atmosphere of a Welsh international at the Millennium Stadium.
28 Dec 11
An extended Wales Under 18s squad were recently put through their paces by senior coaching staff at the National Centre of Excellence during two days of intensive training.
Just Rugby
04 Mar 11
In this episode of Just Rugby, our guest is WRU Chairman David Pickering. We visit Tonyrefail, who are the latest club to benefit from the RBS Rugby Force initiative. We take an in-depth look at some former age grade players, who are now part of the senior Wales squad and also meet Dad the Hawk, the feathered friend that helps keep the Millennium Stadium clean. All this, plus much, much more.
Principality Podcast
03 Feb 12
It is the big Six Nations kick off, with Wales in Ireland. Coach Warren Gatland has picked the team and the players are looking forward to trying to repeat their Rugby World Cup quarter-final victory over Ireland. We speak to Gatland, Alex Cuthbert, Jamie Roberts, Rhys Gill, Ryan Jones, Mike Phillips, George North, while we also join Cardiff Harlequins as they Join the Beat.
Audio Interviews & Features
03 Feb 12
It is the big Six Nations kick off, with Wales in Ireland. Coach Warren Gatland has picked the team and the players are looking forward to trying to repeat their Rugby World Cup quarter-final victory over Ireland. We speak to Gatland, Alex Cuthbert, Jamie Roberts, Rhys Gill, Ryan Jones, Mike Phillips, George North, while we also join Cardiff Harlequins as they Join the Beat.
26 Jan 12
We look back at the Heineken Cup and forward to the Six Nations in this week's Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Wales coach Warren Gatland, captain Sam Warburton, as well as Ireland coach and captain Declan Kidney and Paul O'Connell. Leigh Halfpenny describes the Wales training camp in Poland, while Justin Burnell and Dan Parks reflect on Cardiff Blues flying the flag for Wales in the quarter-finals of the Heineken Cup.
20 Jan 12
The Wales Squad for the Six Nations was announced, while the Heineken Cup has reached crunch time in this week's principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde and centre Jamie Roberts about the Six Nations. We also speak to Sam Warburton and Casey Laulala as the Cardiff Blues aim to fly the flag for Wales in the quarter-finals of the Heineken Cup.
13 Jan 12
Heineken Cup crunch time in this week's Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from new Cardiff Blues chief executive Richard Holland, as well as Wales captain Sam Warburton, while Scarlets centre Joanthan Davies, along with Ospreys trio Ashley Beck, Richard Hibbard and Justin Tipuric all talk Heineken Cup.
06 Jan 12
A Happy New Year from the Welsh Rugby Union in this week's Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We speak to the WRU's head of rugby performance and development Joe Lydon about the coaching structure for the age grade teams. We also hear from Gavin Henson on his return for the Blues and hopes for the next few weeks, as well as Blues flanker Josh Navidi. Ospreys wing Hanno Dirksen discusses his hopes of becoming Welsh qualified.
29 Dec 11
A special edition of the Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast looks back over 2011 across the board in Welsh rugby.
23 Dec 11
Changes in the talent development of the WRU, Lee Byrne and Gavin Henson in this week's Princpipality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from the WRU's head of rugby performance and development Joe Lydon and Wales senior squad fitness expert Dan Baugh on the Under 18's being put through their paces, while Wales Sevens coach Paul John reviews a positive start to the season. We also speak to Lee Byrne, Justin Tiupuric, Gavin Henson and Gareth Baber about the Heineken Cup and Welsh derbies.
16 Dec 11
We celebrate the art of Welsh rugby in this week's Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. With the announcement there will be an artist in residence for the next three years at the WRU, we speak to writer Owain Sheers about what he hopes to make of the role, WRU group chief executive Roger Lewis and chairman of the Arts Council for Wales Dai Smith discuss the thinking behind the new role, while Luke Charteris and Robin McBryde give the Wales squad reaction. We also speak to Blues wing Alex Cuthbert about his amazing few weeks, Wales Sevens captain Richie Pugh, Principality Premiership Player of the Month Jordan Williams and Ospreys centre Ashley Beck.
30 Sep 11
As Wales are almost certainly through to the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup, we look ahead to the final pool game against Fiji on the Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from Rob Howley, Neil Jenkins, Warren Gatland and Ken Owens on Wales, while back home we talk to Justin Tipuric at the Ospreys, Dragons new signing Tonderai Stavhanga and Aberavon captain Chris Davies.
03 Jun 11
Barbarians backs coach Scott Johnson is delighted to be back at the Millennium Stadium where he was once coach of Wales.
03 Jun 11
Former ASll Black Doug Howlett is looking forward to facing Wales for the Barbarians.
30 May 11
Scarlets prop Iestyn Thomas would prefer to be walking out alongside his countrymen on Saturday, but he's still hoping to show Warren Gatland he has what it takes to make Warren Gatland's World Cup squad when he plays for the Barbarians at the Millennium Stadium.
20 May 11
Wales Sevens wing Kristian Phillips talks about the final legs of the IRB World Series and the part Sevens is playing in his development.
Reports & Previews
03 Feb 12
The freezing conditions in Ashbourne was the only winner after the opening Six Nations match between Ireland and Wales Women was abandoned at halftime.
Graeme Gillespie
03 Feb 12
Wales Under 20s fell to an agonising defeat at the hands of Ireland in Athlone.
WRU
03 Feb 12
Cardiff Blues have named a squad containing 11 internationals to face Quins this Sunday in the LV= Cup.
Graeme Gillespie
03 Feb 12
The Scarlets travel to Sale Sharks this weekend for the final pool round of their LV=Cup competition with three wins from three so far in the competition.
Graeme Gillespie
Wales
03 Feb 12
Rhys Priestland and Jamie Roberts will both start for Wales in the RBS 6 Nations Championship opener against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Sunday (KO 3.00pm)
Simon Rimmer
03 Feb 12
Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips says Sunday's 6 Nations clash with Ireland is what Test rugby is all about.
Roland Mercer
03 Feb 12
Ospreys have reached an agreement with Shane Williams on a deal that will see him end his playing days with the region in May 2012, before taking up an ambassadorial role which will run for an initial two years until summer 2014.
Roland Mercer
02 Feb 12
Wales have travelled to New Zealand for the Hertz Sevens, round four of the HSBC Sevens World Series, with five newcomers from the squad who played in the opening legs.
Roland Mercer
Regions
03 Feb 12
Cardiff Blues have named a squad containing 11 internationals to face Quins this Sunday in the LV= Cup.
Graeme Gillespie
03 Feb 12
Following a pitch inspection by a WRU official, tonight's game between Newport Gwent Dragons and Saracens has been called off.
Roland Mercer
03 Feb 12
The Scarlets travel to Sale Sharks this weekend for the final pool round of their LV=Cup competition with three wins from three so far in the competition.
Graeme Gillespie
03 Feb 12
Ospreys have reached an agreement with Shane Williams on a deal that will see him end his playing days with the region in May 2012, before taking up an ambassadorial role which will run for an initial two years until summer 2014.
Roland Mercer
Women's
03 Feb 12
The freezing conditions in Ashbourne was the only winner after the opening Six Nations match between Ireland and Wales Women was abandoned at halftime.
Graeme Gillespie
31 Jan 12
Wales Women head coach Rhys Edwards has named Neath Athletic speedster Rosie Fletcher as the only uncapped player in his side to take on Ireland in the opening game of the Six Nations at Ashbourne on Friday (KO 7.30pm).
Roland Mercer
23 Jan 12
Over the coming weeks the WRU are searching throughout Wales to identify talented girls to represent each of the regions.
Roland Mercer
30 Dec 11
Wales and Scarlets centre Elen Evans has been crowned Meirionydd Sports Person 2011 on the back of her achievements on the rugby pitch.
Roland Mercer
Club
04 Feb 12
The Pontypridd v Carmarthen Quins Premiership tie due to have been played this afternoon has been postponed.
Roland Mercer
03 Feb 12
Pontypridd go back into domestic league action this coming weekend following their recent engagements in the British & Irish and SWALEC Cups, with the task of making up lost ground in the Premiership.
Roland Mercer
03 Feb 12
Following their 23-11 Cup win at Pontypool, Neath visit the Arms Park to take on Cardiff in the Principality Premiership on Saturday (KO off 2.30pm).
Roland Mercer
02 Feb 12
The Wales 2012 RBS 6 Nations squad has been pictured as they have never collectively been seen before - each wearing the club kit which they wore at the start of their rugby careers.
Roland Mercer
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