Liam Williams: 'I just disappeared up to my room and cried my eyes out.'
The 93-cap Welsh full-back reflects on the highs and lows of a stunning career that looks to be entering its final stages
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Welsh star reveals PREM club-mates are ‘scratching their heads’ over Wales’ form
Leicester prop Nicky Smith says his Gallagher Prem pals cannot understand why Wales perform so badly on the international stage.
Wales add Rhys Davies to Six Nations squad
Wales have added Ospreys lock Rhys Davies to their Guinness Six Nations squad, bringing the total number of players to 39.
'If you’ve got that mindset, you shouldn’t be playing': Sam Wainwright
Sam Wainwright is relishing being back in the Wales fold after going from Test hero to spending over three years in the internatio…
Dan Biggar identifies Six Nations change that will have a huge impact
Dan Biggar, who is part of ITV's team of pundits for the 2026 Guinness Men's Six Nations, has identified the reduction in fallow w…
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Keiron Assiratti released from Wales squad with replacement called up
Keiron Assiratti has been released from Wales' Guinness Six Nations squad after picking up a calf injury in Cardiff's United Rugby…
World Rugby appoint ex-New Zealand CEO Mark Robinson to key new role
Robinson, who stepped down from his NZRU role at the end of last year, will join World Rugby in May, as its new Chief of Rugby.
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Wales set for double-header against Barbarians in London
Wales' men's and women's sides are set to take on the Barbarians at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium in June.
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Roll on Paris and let the faithfuls prevail – the joy of Six is here again
All the Six Nations teams will aim to avoid a fatal early blow that leads to elimination in the contest for the major prize.
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Why there's no 'elephant in the room' for Wales this Six Nations
Wales captain Dewi Lake has described the Six Nations as a “welcome distraction” for Steve Tandy’s embattled squad amid the …
Nations Championship to be shown exclusively on free-to-air TV
ITV will become the undisputed home of international rugby in the UK until 2029, offering fans the most comprehensive free-to-air …
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'There may be a surprise or two, but the meat of the 2026 Six Nations will rest between France, Ireland and England’
Since RWC23, a chasm has appeared between the ‘Haves’ of France, Ireland and England, and the ‘Have Nots’ of Scotland, Wal…
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Wales legend Liam Williams retires from Test rugby
The full-back/winger finishes two short of a century of Test appearances, having won 93 caps for Wales and five for the British & …
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Steve Tandy seeks calmer waters amidst backdrop of uncertainty
The Wales coach has named a squad he hopes will spirit the country to some much needed victories but off-field issues continue to …
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Louis Rees-Zammit on NFL: 'I feel a lot more sore after a rugby game'
Louis Rees-Zammit has opened up in more detail than ever before on his time in the NFL and why he's so happy to be back playing ru…
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Wales players hit WRU with ultimatum ahead of Six Nations
Wales’ players want clarity on their future and have given Welsh rugby bosses a deadline of February 6 to provide it – the day…
'Stages for history': Rugby World Cup 2027 venues revealed
Rugby World Cup 2027 continues to take shape with the announcement of the eight venues set to host the tournament across Australia…
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'Frustration, confusion, a bit of fear': The fateful meeting with Ospreys players
Head coach Mark Jones revealed Ospreys players walked out of a meeting telling them of plans about the region’s owners to buy ri…
Wales boss Steve Tandy confronts talk of a player strike
Wales boss Steve Tandy has promised to keep “constant dialogue” with players should the threat of strike action raise its head…
Wales announce Six Nations squad amid behind-the-scenes turmoil
Wales head coach Steve Tandy has named two uncapped players in his 38-man Wales squad for the Guinness Six Nations.
Scott Robertson's win stats highlight weight of All Blacks expectation
Robertson, 51, began his tenure as head coach with unconvincing 16-15 victory over England in Dunedin in July 2024.
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Wales hit by Taulupe Faletau Six Nations setback
Last season's wooden spoonists will be without the talismanic No.8 for the opening three rounds of the Championship.
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Saints give update on England trio with race to make Six Nations start
Fin Smith could be a doubt for England’s Six Nations opener against Wales on February 7 because of a calf injury.
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WRU issue warning to Welsh clubs after letter circulated
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has issued a 'stark warning' to its member clubs after a letter calling for an Extraordinary General M…
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'It wasn’t the truth': Alex Mann speaks out over Eben Etzebeth incident
Wales back-row Alex Mann has spoken publicly for the first time about the Autumn Nations Series eye-gouging incident involving Ebe…
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Premier Sports add 'crown jewel' to expanding rugby portfolio
Subscription-only Premier Sports will complement the terrestrial coverage provided by ITV, the BBC and S4C.
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Hope and salvation fires Welsh rugby into 2026 amidst an uncertain future
A resurgent Dragons, defiant Ospreys and high-flying Cardiff gives Welsh fans hope they can be competitive in the Six Nations
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British & Irish Lions 2025
Exclusive
Long Covid-suffering Wasps legend helps England stars reach peak performance
A clinic in south-west London is increasingly becoming the go-to place for rugby players looking to optimise their performance and…
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Rugby referee 'Fearless Fred' Howard dies
Howard, from the Liverpool Rugby Referees' Society, was an international referee from 1983 to 1992, standing in for 20 Tests.
British & Irish Lions 2025
Analysis
Northern vs Southern: Who really won the battle of hemispheres in 2025
With the Nations Championship, the dawn of a new age for the Test Match arena is upon us, and with it the Northern vs Southern Hem…
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The leading try-scorer in all 24 Rugby World Cup 2027 teams
With another year almost over, some records have fallen while others seem hellbent in refusing to budge, mainly when it comes to e…
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Debuts from heaven and hell: All the newcomers to Test rugby in 2025
Rugby World Cup 2027 qualified teams handed debuts to well over 200 players this year, with varying degrees of success.
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International
Exclusive
All Blacks legend Brad Thorn on the family bond that led to Test coaching debut
During his lengthy and highly-decorated dual-code career, former All Blacks lock Brad Thorn was the epitome of resilience - a qual…
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Bomb Squad or Pom Squad? Rugby's best benches revealed
We assess which set of replacements had the biggest impact in the try-scoring stakes in 2025.
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Hollie Davidson to make yet more history at the 2026 Six Nations
Hollie Davidson is set to become the first female ever to take charge of a men's Six Nations match at next year's Championship.
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'To lose one Welsh captain is unfortunate; to lose two might be considered a bit careless'
The departures of Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake has only fuelled the sense of anger and uncertainty over the future of Ospreys.
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