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March 14, 2012
Halfpenny could make the difference against French

Welsh skills coach Neil Jenkins has heralded Cardiff Blues' Leigh Halfpenny as the player to make the difference against the French on Saturday

Welsh skills coach Neil Jenkins has praised the role of new full-time goal kicker Leigh Halfpenny ahead of Saturday's clash with France at the Millennium Stadium. 

A win over Philippe Saint-André's  side would give Wales their third Grand Slam in eight years and be a fitting finale to what has been another brilliant campaign.

One of the stars of Warren Gatland's side has been full-back Halfpenny who has become the side's number one kicker. 

March 7, 2012
Gatland: "Six Nations is more than just a tournament"

Wales's coach is confident his young side can topple the Azzurri to set up a Grand Glam show down with France a week on Saturday.

Speaking ahead of Wales’s Six Nations clash against Italy, coach Warren Gatland warned his side not to underestimate opponents Italy.

"They’re a team in transition and that can take time, but they’re still very strong up front. The first 20 or 30 minutes will be a war of attrition," said Gatland.

March 7, 2012
Wales to face refreshed Italy on Saturday

Italy are set to make seven changes for their Six Nations tie against Wales on Saturday as Bergamasco and Burton return for the Azzurri.

Italy coach Jacques Brunel has made seven changes for the Azzurri’s clash against Wales with the relegation of Tobias Botes to the bench in favour of Kris Burton.

Saturday’s fixture also sees the return of Mirco Bergamasco to the left wing to reach his 86th cap with Luke McLean moving to the right. Bergamasco will not however take over kicking duties as he has done in the past with Burton taking up the responsibility.

March 22, 2011
Cardiff 42-16 Newport

Cardiff RFC moved back into sixth in the Principality Premiership with a crushing 42-16 win over a woeful Newport RFC.

Cardiff RFC moved back into sixth in the Principality Premiership with a crushing 42-16 win over a woeful Newport RFC.


The Blue and Blacks feasted on six tries, with only their own sloppiness preventing them from adding more. Dan Godfrey, who again shone for the home-side, opened and closed the RFC scoring, and once the wrecking ball Number 8 had smashed over in the third minute for his first of two tries on the day, Cardiff looked on their way to victory.

March 18, 2011
Press Conference: Warren Gatland and Matthew Rees speak ahead of Saturday's Six Nation clash with France

Coach Warren Gatland and Matthew Rees answer the questions at Thursday's press conference.

March 18, 2011
Wales travel to France in search of Six Nations glory

Wales enter the final round of fixtures in the 2011 Six Nations with an outside chance of claiming a third title in seven years.

Wales enter the final round of fixtures in the 2011 Six Nations with an outside chance of claiming a third title in seven years.

But they must first rely on championship leaders England slipping to defeat in Ireland, who will be looking to bounce back after last Saturday’s controversial defeat in the Millennium Stadium.

If the Red Rose nation do miss out on a Grand Slam, Wales know a substantial victory over a France team in turmoil could be enough to secure the crown.

March 8, 2011
Wales v Ireland squad announced

James Hook will move back to fly-half for Wales's Six Nations clash with Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday, with the fit-again Jonathan Davies restored at centre.

Stephen Jones drops to the bench to make room for Hook's reintroduction at 10, while Leigh Halfpenny returns from injury to replace Morgan Stoddart on the wing.

February 18, 2011
Tom James signs new Blues contract

While the future of the Ospreys looks increasingly dismal following the departure of two of their star players, the Blues have secured yet another contract.

Welsh winger Tom James has followed in the footsteps of fellow Wales international Sam Warburton and agreed a new contract extension with the Blues on Tuesday.

But as the Blues squad looks increasingly strong for next season, the Ospreys future remains uncertain, having lost two key players in James Hook and Lee Byrne to French regions, and there are rumours of more to follow.

February 14, 2011
6 Nations: Wales v Scotland review

Wales return to form with win against Scotland to kick-start the Six Nations challenge.

Wales secured just their third win in 14 internationals with a 24-6 win against Scotland at Murrayfield this weekend.

The result was the ideal response for Wales following their opening-day defeat to England.

The Three Feathers went into the game as underdogs but were in control from the sixth minute when James Hook marked his return to the fly-half role with a moment of magic.

He sliced through a gaping hole in the Scottish defence to release the prolific Shane Williams who scored his 52nd international try.

February 11, 2011
6 Nations Preview: Wales v Scotland

Wales will look to bounce back from their opening day defeat to England as they face Scotland in a must-win Six Nations clash at Murrayfield tomorrow.

Wales will look to bounce back from their opening day defeat to England as they face Scotland in a must-win Six Nations clash at Murrayfield tomorrow.

Head coach Warren Gatland sparked a media frenzy this week as he selected James Hook to start at fly-half for Wales, dropping Stephen Jones to the bench.

February 10, 2011
Podcast: Scotland v Wales preview

The Cardiffian look forward to Wales's second Six Nations clash of 2011, a tricky away trip to Scotland.

Dafydd Pritchard, Richard Ashton, Will Bain and Richard Welbirg discuss squad changes made by Wales coach Warren Gatland for the upcoming away game against Scotland.

February 9, 2011
6 Nations: Warren Gatland on Wales v Scotland squad announcement

Warren Gatland at yesterday's announcement of the Wales squad for the upcoming match against Scotland at the Vale of Glamorgan Hotel.

 

Warren Gatland at yesterday's announcement of the Wales squad for the upcoming match against Scotland at the Vale of Glamorgan Hotel.

February 4, 2011
6 Nations: The Best Matches

Simply the greatest games in the 6 Nations - with video! And if we've included plenty of Welsh matches, who can blame us?

1) Ireland 43-13 England
February 24, 2007
Croke Park, Dublin

The most emotional game in the history of the tournament saw Ireland put England to the sword at the home of the GAA.