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The Wales national rugby union team represents the Welsh Rugby Union in men's international rugby union. Its governing body, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), was established in 1881, the same year that Wales played their first international against England. The team plays its home matches at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, which replaced Cardiff Arms Park as the national stadium of Wales in 1999.

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Wales captain Jones urges fans to 'stick with us' After a humbling Six Nations defeat to Ireland, Wales captain Hannah Jones asks fans to stick with them through the highs and lows. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
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Former Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit signs for NFL team Former Wales rugby international Louis Rees-Zammit has signed for NFL champions Kansas City Chiefs. Sky News - Published on March 29, 2024
Injured Joyce out of Wales team to face England Star Wales wing Jasmine Joyce is out of their Women's Six Nations game against England in Bristol on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on March 29, 2024
Rees-Zammit faces biggest chance to impress NFL Scouts from all 32 NFL teams will cast their eye over ex-Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit at Wednesday's Pro Day in Florida. BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2024

Gatland 'understands' North's decision to retire Wales head coach Warren Gatland gives his backing to George North's decision to retire from international rugby. BBC Sport - Published on March 14, 2024
Wales star George North to retire from international rugby George North has announced Wales' final Six Nations match against Italy on Saturday will be his final international rugby game. Sky News - Published on March 13, 2024
Wales caused problems for France - Gatland Wales head coach Warren Gatlin is disappointed with the result against France, believing his side "caused loads of problems" in the 45-24 defeat. BBC Sport - Published on March 10, 2024
Six Nations: Wales v France - watch, listen & text Watch BBC One coverage and follow radio and text commentary as Wales host France at the Principality Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on March 9, 2024

Wales v France: Match preview & BBC coverage Match preview, team news, BBC coverage and statistics for Sunday's Six Nations match between Wales and France at the Principality Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on March 9, 2024
Wales have 'no fear' going to Ireland - Gatland Wales head coach Warren Gatland says his side will have "no fear" when they travel to Dublin face Ireland in the Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2024
Woman claims she was sexually assaulted in stadium cupboard, prompting apology from rugby chief The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has apologised after a woman claimed she was assaulted in a cupboard at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. Sky News - Published on February 21, 2024	Ireland expect Doris to be fit to face Wales Ireland expect to have Caelan Doris available for Saturday's Six Nations game against Wales after the back row missed training on Tuesday. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2024
Wales fly-half Lloyd learning Test rugby lessons Wales fly-half Ioan Lloyd says he is learning the lessons of international rugby after making his first start in the Six Nations defeat to England. BBC Sport - Published on February 13, 2024	WRU wants break from Covid loan interest payments Welsh Rugby Union says changes needed after a damning report on its culture could be cut otherwise. BBC Sport - Published on January 24, 2024
Jenkins 'has a bit of Alun Wyn about him' Wales coach Warren Gatland tips new Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins to emerge "in the mould" of rugby great Alun Wyn Jones. BBC Sport - Published on January 22, 2024	Gatland unsure if 'freak' Rees-Zammit will crack NFL Wales head coach Warren Gatland says he is unsure whether Louis Rees-Zammit will return to rugby after quitting the sport to pursue a career in American football. BBC Sport - Published on January 16, 2024
Rees-Zammit move 'a bit of a rollercoaster' - Gatland Wales head coach Warren Gatland offers Louis Rees-Zammit all the best after the star wing announces his move to NFL. BBC Sport - Published on January 16, 2024	Wales hooker Lake suffers Six Nations injury scare Wales hooker Dewi Lake hobbles out of Ospreys' Challenge Cup tie just days before Warren Gatland names his Six Nations squad. BBC Sport - Published on January 12, 2024
Biggar 'knocked for six' by Wales retirement Ex-Wales skipper Dan Biggar reveals he suffered a tough week after the end of his international career and now says "it knocked me for six". BBC Sport - Published on January 4, 2024	Injured Morgan set to miss Six Nations Wales captain Jac Morgan is in danger of missing the 2024 Six Nations after Ospreys confirmed the flanker has had knee surgery. BBC Sport - Published on December 26, 2023
WRU 'truly sorry' after damning independent review A scathing independent review finds aspects of the Welsh Rugby Union were sexist, misogynistic, racist and homophobic, with elements of bullying. BBC Sport - Published on November 14, 2023	WRU posts £4.3m loss amid £1.9m in pay-offs The WRU records a £4.3m loss for the year ending June 2023, with £1.9m given to departing employees. BBC Sport - Published on November 8, 2023
Wales v Argentina: Rugby World Cup quarter final LIVE Sky News - Published on October 14, 2023	Wales fly-half Anscombe out of Georgia game Wales suffer a blow before their final World Cup pool game against Georgia when fly-half Gareth Anscombe pulls out injured. BBC Sport - Published on October 7, 2023
Ex-WRU chief Glanmor Griffiths dies aged 83 Glanmor Griffiths, the man who ensured the Principality Stadium was built in Cardiff, has died at the age of 83. BBC Sport - Published on September 26, 2023	Lake 'honoured' to lead Wales against Portugal Dewi Lake says he is honoured to lead Wales against Portugal on Saturday, but admits enormity of the occasion has not yet sunk in. BBC Sport - Published on September 14, 2023
Faletau and Anscombe to miss World Cup warm-ups Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau and fly-half Gareth Anscombe will not be involved in the World Cup warm-ups but are still in contention for selection. BBC Sport - Published on August 10, 2023	Rugby fans accuse WRU of 'devaluing' regions Cardiff supporters have criticised plans to host two major matches at the Principality Stadium on the same day as key regional derbies. BBC Sport - Published on July 22, 2023
Dragons out of WRU control after takeover deal A consortium led by chairman David Buttress agrees a deal to repurchase Newport-based region Dragons from the Welsh Rugby Union. BBC Sport - Published on June 30, 2023	WRU accused of 'systemic failures' after probe into racism, sexism and homophobia claims The Welsh Rugby Union "missed" opportunities to act on concerning behaviour within the organisation, a report has found. Sky News - Published on June 14, 2023
WRU finalises shortlist for new independent chair Interviews for a new independent chair are set to start after the Welsh Rugby Union finalises a shortlist of candidates. BBC Sport - Published on May 31, 2023	'Very little makes me happy any more' - ex-Wales star James on dementia Ex-Wales rugby star Dafydd James believes his dementia is linked to his mental health problems. BBC Sport - Published on April 4, 2023
Six-year Welsh rugby deal is signed A new six-year deal between the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) and the nation's four professional teams is agreed. BBC Sport - Published on March 31, 2023	Pundits pick Six Nations teams of the tournament Former Scotland captain John Barclay and ex-Wales skipper Sam Warburton pick their teams of the tournament at the end of the 2023 Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2023
Pick your Wales XV to tackle France in Paris Having finally won a game in this Six Nations championship this is your chance to choose a Wales XV for their final Six Nations fixture against France in Paris. BBC Sport - Published on March 13, 2023	WRU confirms plans to modernise board The Welsh Rugby Union announces revolutionary plans to modernise its 12-strong board to include at least five women after facing accusations of sexism and misogyny. BBC Sport - Published on March 7, 2023
Gatland admits past success papered over cracks Wales coach Warren Gatland admits success in his first stint in charge might have papered over the cracks of Welsh rugby. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2023	Players' body criticises Wales rugby bosses The Welsh Rugby Players' Association criticises Wales rugby bosses, saying its members "have had enough" amid ongoing delays over new contracts. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2023
Veterans left out of Wales team to face Scotland Alun Wyn Jones, Taulupe Faletau and Justin Tipuric are omitted from starting team to face Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on February 9, 2023