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Wales Rugby
The Wales rugby team competes in the Six Nations Championship and the Nations Championship. They’ve appeared at every edition of the Rugby World Cup since 1987.
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World Ranking
Wales Rugby are currently 12th in the World Rugby Rankings. The last time they were World #1 was August 2019.
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Wales National Rugby Team
The Wales rugby team is one of the sport's most formidable. As one of the most successful sides in the Six Nations history, Wales are internationally revered and the team regularly reaches the latter stages of the Rugby World Cup.
As one of rugby's finest sides, the Wales rugby team has historically been littered with the game's very best players. This includes many Hall of Fame members, including both Gareth Edwards and Ieuan Evans.
Wales at the Six Nations Championship
The Wales national rugby team competes in the annual Six Nations Championship. In fact, Wales' Six Nations record dates back more than a century; they were one of the founding teams in the original Home Nations Championship (1883-1909, 1932-1939).
The Wales rugby team won their first Home Nations in 1893, a decade after the tournament began. Fifteen years later, they achieved their first Grand Slam in 1908. Then, in 1909, Wales retained their Six Nations title and again claimed the Grand Slam.
To date, the Wales rugby team boasts one of the best Six Nations records of all-time. In total, the Wales national rugby team has won 28 outright titles and enjoyed 11 shared wins. Additionally, Wales' Six Nations record also includes 12 Grand Slams and 22 Triple Crowns.
Wales at the Rugby World Cup
Although they have appeared at every tournament, the Wales national rugby team have never won the Rugby World Cup. Wales' best Rugby World Cup result was in 1987, when the team finished in third place. Their other notable finishes came in 2011 and 2019, when they came fourth.
In 1987, the Wales squad secured their third-place finish after they defeated Australia 22-21 in the Bronze Final. In 2011, Wales took fourth place after they were defeated by Australia - the Wallabies won the match 21-18. They repeated this result in 2019, when they were defeated 40-17 by New Zealand.
In contrast, Wales' worst Rugby World Cup finishes occurred in 1991, 1995 and 2007, when the squad failed to progress from the pool stage.
FAQs
How many Rugby World Cups have Wales won?
Wales have never won the Rugby World Cup. Their best finish at the competition was third, which they achieved in 1987.
Who is Wales’ current head coach?
Steve Tandy is the current head coach of Wales. He’s held the position since 2025.
Who is the captain of Wales?
Jac Morgan is the captain of the Wales rugby team.
When was the Wales national rugby team founded?
The Wales rugby team was founded in 1881. The team played in their first international match against England in the same year.
What is Wales’ biggest defeat in rugby union?
Wales’ biggest rugby union defeat came in 1998. In Pretoria, South Africa, they were defeated 96-13 by the Springboks.
Who has scored the most points for Wales?
Neil Jenkins is Wales’ top point-scorer. He scored 1,049 points for Wales between 1991 and 2002.
Who has earned the most caps for Wales?
Alun Wyn Jones is Wales’ most-capped player. He made 158 appearances for Wales between 2006 and 2023.
What is Wales’ record against England?
Wales hold a losing record against England. Since 1881, the sides have faced each other 144 times. During this time, England have won 71 matches while Wales have won 61. A further 12 matches have been drawn.
Have Wales ever won a Six Nations Grand Slam?
Yes. Since 2000, Wales have won the Grand Slam at the Six Nations Championship four times (2005, 2008, 2012 and 2019). They also claimed the Grand Slam at the Home Nations twice and at the Five Nations Championship six times.
Who is Wales’ all-time leading try scorer?
Wales’ all-time top try-scorer is Shane Williams. He crossed the whitewash 58 times between 2000 and 2011.
What is Wales’ best Rugby World Cup result?
Wales achieved their best result at the Rugby World Cup in 1987. At the inaugural competition, they finished third.
Where do Wales play their home rugby matches?
Wales play their home matches at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
What colours do Wales play in?
Wales typically play in a red jersey, red shorts and white socks. Their change kit is normally white, with black shorts and socks.
Who are the most famous players in Wales rugby history?
Historically, some of the world’s best ever rugby players have represented Wales. This includes several icons of the 1970s, such as Gareth Edwards, Barry John and JPR Williams.
Since the turn of the 21st century, the most famous players to represent Wales have included Alun Wyn Jones, Sam Warburton, Shane Williams and Louis Rees-Zammit.
