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We choose the Wales XV we would like Warren Gatland to deploy against South Africa in June.

We pick our Wales team for the clash against Italy in Cardiff on Sunday.

With just one point separating the top three sides in Pool 5 of the Champions Cup, tonight’s Bath v Scarlets clash at the Rec will have a huge say on who progresses to the knockout stages of the competition.  Bath are on top of Pool 5, level on 13 points with Toulon but the English side pip their French rivals …

We pick the team we think Warren Gatland should choose for Wales' opening Six Nations clash against Scotland next month.

Wales take on New Zealand in Cardiff on Saturday looking to end a horrendous 29-match losing streak against the All Blacks.

Here's the likely Wales starting XV we believe Warren Gatland will pick when he names his team tomorrow for the opening autumn international test against Australia.

Here are our picks for Warren Gatland's starting XV to face the Wallabies in their opening Autumn test.

Shane Williams has picked his Wales XV for their opening autumn series clash against Australia on November 11.

I explain why Rhys Webb's decision to leave Welsh rugby must signal the end of Gatland's Law.

Wales and Ospreys legend Shane Williams has picked his team for the upcoming autumn series which sees Warren Gatland’s men pit their wits against Australia, Georgia, New Zealand and South Africa. Writing in WalesOnline, Williams who scored a record 58 tries in 87 tests for Wales, has opted for experience in his XV for the hugely demanding tests against the …

Wales have announced their team for their final Six Nations match of 2017 against France, and interim coach Rob Howley has decided to remain with the 23 man squad who dispatched Ireland 22-9 last weekend. Hooker Ken Owens will win his 50th cap, while Taulupe Faletau will start on the bench having just returned from injury. While Wales will surely be …

This is the third instalment in a series of articles analysing Warren Gatland’s best options for each position from each nation, with this article looking at the tighthead props most likely to be selected for the British and Irish Lions 2017 tour of New Zealand. It is expected that three tighthead props will initially be chosen by Gatland and his coaching …

Joe Marler came in for a great deal of criticism last season. Despite being a key member of England’s Grand Slam winning team, Joe Marler’s season threatened to come off the rails following a series of high profile incidents. First came his “gypsy boy” comment made in the direction of Wales prop Samson Lee, an incident that drew the attention of …

Wales interim head coach Rob Howley has named his XV for Saturday’s must win clash against South Africa. The under pressure Howley has turned to, more or less, the side that beat Argentina 24-20 two weeks ago as Wales seek to end a disappointing campaign on a high. Dan Lydiate replaces Sam Warburton at 6, who is ruled out with …

Interim Wales Head Coach Rob Howley has made six changes to the team humbled by Australia last weekend, report Wales Online. Howley has wielded the axe for the clash with ‘Los Pumas’: with prop Samson Lee dropping to the bench and being replaced by the Exeter Chiefs’ Tomas Francis. While the ever-present Jamie Roberts is also dropped, with Scarlets centre …

With Wales set to kick-off their autumn campaign on Saturday against Australia, we look at Rob Howley’s likely starting XV for the clash.  _______ 15. Liam Williams (if fit) Wales’ best player during the summer series against New Zealand, the 25-year-old has continued his fine form into the new season. Left the field early with an ankle injury during the Scarlets’ …

The Welsh Rugby Union has been given a massive boost today in its efforts to retain the top players within the Welsh regions. Wales captain Sam Warburton, backrow colleague Dan Lydiate and young stars Hallam Amos and Samson Lee have all signed dual contracts with their regions and the Welsh Rugby Union. With a 160 caps between them, according to the …

The Scarlets have been dealt an injury blow with the news that Rob Evans will miss the start of the season after having an operation to repair a tendon in his wrist. _____ The powerful prop is likely to be out of action for two months and may not be back until November. He may also be a doubt for …