Ryan Giggs urges referees to protect Wales winger Daniel James
Wales manager Ryan Giggs says Manchester United winger Daniel James is no diver and needs extra protection from referees.
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His focus is on Newcastle – Giggs says Dummett’s Wales career as good as over
Paul Dummett has called time on his Wales career after manager Ryan Giggs revealed the Newcastle defender made himself unavailable for international duty.
Captain Ashley Williams left out of Wales squad
Wales captain Ashley Williams has been left out for the squad for the crunch Euro 2020 qualifier against Azerbaijan next month.
Plans for anti-sex toilets in seaside town ‘submitted in error’
A council has said plans for public toilets in a seaside town – with design features to deter vandalism, sexual activity and rough sleeping – were submitted in “error”.
UK rainfall in August already above average – but heatwave on the way
Rainfall across the UK is already above the national average for August, with more on its way ahead of a heatwave this weekend.
Eddie Jones takes dig at referee for allowing Wales’ winning try against England
Eddie Jones believes Pascal Gauzere should be shown a yellow card for allowing George North’s try in England’s defeat by Wales on Saturday even though the French referee acted within the laws.
Ben Youngs: England have learned not to switch off at a penalty
Ben Youngs insists England have received a valuable lesson in time for the World Cup that will not be allowed to happen again.
I wasn’t walking too well – Halfpenny’s Wales call came after gruelling workout
Leigh Halfpenny helped Wales reach the summit of rugby union’s world rankings just hours after a punishing training session in an altitude room.
Gatland says Wales will keep feet on the ground after reaching rankings summit
Warren Gatland says Wales will not get carried away after replacing New Zealand as World Rugby’s top-ranked nation.
Seaside town to spend £170,000 on anti-sex toilets that spray users with water
The seaside town of Porthcawl is planning to install anti-sex public toilets that would spray occupants with water and sound an alarm.
Alun Wyn Jones looking for Wales to continue fine home form
Alun Wyn Jones says that Wales want to continue their Cardiff feelgood factor in Saturday’s World Cup warm-up clash against England.
England play joker by picking two hookers on bench against Wales
England have played a joker by picking two hookers on the bench against Wales as attack coach Scott Wisemantel compared the World Cup warm-up Tests to a game of poker.
England view back row injury crisis as ‘great’ World Cup preparation
England have welcomed a string of injuries to their back row as an opportunity to contingency plan in case disaster strikes at the World Cup.
Wales boss Gatland targeting redemption against England
Wales boss Warren Gatland has told his players they are under pressure to perform against World Cup warm-up opponents England on Saturday.
Davies brothers to start for Wales
Jonathan and James Davies will become the first set of brothers since 2006 to start for Wales when they feature against England on Saturday.
Wales fly-half Anscombe ruled out of World Cup with knee ligament injury
Wales have been dealt a second major World Cup injury blow with fly-half Gareth Anscombe being ruled out of the tournament.
England boss Eddie Jones urges World Rugby to seek consistency on high tackles
Eddie Jones celebrated a successful start to England’s World Cup preparations before launching an attack on World Rugby over inconsistency among match officials.
Number one spot waiting for Wales if they can see off England on Sunday
Wales will become rugby union’s new number one-ranked nation if they avoid defeat against England at Twickenham on Sunday.
Slade, Underhill and McConnochie ruled out of England’s clash with Wales
England’s opening World Cup warm-up Test against Wales has been hit by a trio of withdrawals on the eve of the Twickenham showdown.
Tomos Williams ruled out of Wales’ World Cup warm-up clash against England
Scrum-half Tomos Williams has been ruled out of Wales’ World Cup warm-up clash against England at Twickenham on Sunday.
Warren Gatland leads the tributes to Alun Wyn Jones ahead of landmark appearance
Warren Gatland says that Alun Wyn Jones “deserves the accolades” as he prepares to become Wales’ most capped player.
RAF drafted in as thousands evacuated due to reservoir collapse fears
A Royal Air Force Chinook has been drafted into a Derbyshire town in efforts to stop a reservoir collapsing after it was “badly” damaged during heavy rain.
Wales forward Taulupe Faletau out of World Cup
Wales star Taulupe Faletau has been ruled out of the World Cup in Japan after being dealt another cruel injury blow.
RAF drafted in as thousands evacuated due to reservoir collapse fears
An RAF Chinook is being drafted into a Derbyshire town in efforts to stop a reservoir collapsing after it was “badly” damaged during heavy rain.
‘Complete chaos’ after heavy downpours cause widespread flooding
Heavy downpours have brought flooding and scenes of “complete chaos” to parts of the UK.
Heavy downpours spark rescues and evacuations as flooding hits parts of UK
Homes have been evacuated and stranded people rescued as heavy downpours caused flooding across parts of the UK.
Michael Sheen reveals his first name came about due to a hospital mix up
A mix-up at the hospital when he was a baby led to Michael Sheen’s name, the actor has said.
All you need to know about Welsh farming exports and the EU
Boris Johnson is in Wales, promising a bright future for farmers post-Brexit.
Brexit Party bus abandoned on Welsh road ‘had mechanical fault’
A Brexit Party bus has been towed after it was pictured empty with its doors open on the side of a road in Wales.
‘I know that this works’: Michael Sheen opens Homeless World Cup in Cardiff
Actor Michael Sheen described the opening of the Homeless World Cup in Cardiff as “hugely emotional” after the tournament began on Saturday.
Crofts returns to Brighton
Andrew Crofts has returned to Brighton for a third spell as player-coach with the club’s Under-23 side.
Syrian refugee wins award for learning Welsh
A Syrian refugee who lives in Aberystwyth has won an award for learning Welsh.