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March 15, 2013

Heavy rain forecast for Friday night influenced the decision for tomorrow's game at the Millennium Stadium.

WALES team manager Alan Phillips, has dismissed talk the decision to close the roof at the Millennium Stadium will affect tomorrow’s RBS 6 Nations clash against England.

March 16, 2012

"Merv the Swerve" dies aged 65

Former Wales captain and legendary No 8 has died, aged 65 after a losing his battle with cancer.

Mervyn Davies, a key member of Wales's triumphant 1970s side, died this morning at the age of 65 after losing his battle with cancer.

Davies, nicknamed 'Merv the Swerve' throughout the rugby world, was widely regarded as one of the standout players during the heyday of Welsh rugby.

February 28, 2012

Wales's Grand Slams through the ages

Having already secured the Triple Crown, Wales's attentions will now be focused on securing the Grand Slam. Huw Silk looks back at the previous Welsh sides able to complete an unlikely white-wash.

When video referee Iain Ramage uttered the word "inconclusive" just after 5.30pm on Saturday evening Wales's 20th Triple Crown was sealed and, crucially, the illusive Grand Slam title came one step closer.

England winger David Strettle’s score was disallowed, giving Sam Warburton the first piece of silverware of his short international captaincy. Thrilling wins over Ireland in Dublin, Scotland in Cardiff and the biggest scalp of all, the 19-12 triumph over England at Twickenham, have set Wales up for their third slam in eight years.

March 25, 2011

Cost of match days at Millennium Stadium revealed

Season's matches will cost Cardiff Council more than £60,000.

Match days at the Millennium Stadium this season will cost Cardiff Council more than £60,000 in cleaning bills for 12 days work, figures reveal.

Figures released by Cardiff Council reveal cleaning up after a big match day entails an additional cost of around £5,000.

The Cardiff Evening News calculates the 12 international matches from November 2010 until June 2011 will cost more than £60,000 to clean up.