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The Wales rugby team competes annually in the Six 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 11th in the World Rugby Rankings. The last time they were World #1 was August 2019.

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Wales Rugby Matches

Sat 14 Mar, 2026
Round 5
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Round 5
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17
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Italy Italy
Principality Stadium
Sat 27 Jun, 2026
Rugby Union Hybrid Friendlies
Round 1
Barbarians Barbarians
Round 1
06:00
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Allianz Stadium
Sat 4 Jul, 2026
Round 1
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Round 1
06:10
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Cardiff City Stadium

Wales Rugby Rugby Team Players

Wales Rugby Forwards

Name
Position
Rhys Carre
Rhys Carre
Prop
Nicky Smith
Nicky Smith
Prop
Gareth Thomas
Gareth Thomas
Prop
Liam Belcher
Liam Belcher
Hooker
Ryan Elias
Ryan Elias
Hooker
Dewi Lake
Dewi Lake
Hooker
Kieron Assiratti
Kieron Assiratti
Prop
Tomas Francis
Tomas Francis
Prop
Archie Griffin
Archie Griffin
Prop
Sam Wainwright
Sam Wainwright
Prop
Ben Carter
Ben Carter
Lock
Adam Beard
Adam Beard
Lock
Dafydd Jenkins
Dafydd Jenkins
Lock
Wales National Rugby Union Team
Ryan Woodman
Back Row
James Botham
James Botham
Back Row
Olly Cracknell
Olly Cracknell
Back Row
Alex Mann
Alex Mann
Back Row
Taine Plumtree
Taine Plumtree
Back Row
Freddie Thomas
Freddie Thomas
Back Row
Harri Deaves
Harri Deaves
Back Row
Josh Macleod
Josh Macleod
Back Row
Aaron Wainwright
Aaron Wainwright
Back Row

Wales Rugby Backs

Name
Position
Kieran Hardy
Kieran Hardy
Scrum Half
Reuben Morgan-Williams
Reuben Morgan-Williams
Scrum Half
Tomos Williams
Tomos Williams
Scrum Half
Sam Costelow
Sam Costelow
Fly Half
Daniel Edwards
Daniel Edwards
Fly Half
Jarrod Evans
Jarrod Evans
Fly Half
Josh Adams
Josh Adams
Outside Back
Gabriel Hamer-Webb
Gabriel Hamer-Webb
Outside Back
Joe Hawkins
Joe Hawkins
Centre
Eddie James
Eddie James
Centre
Ben Thomas
Ben Thomas
Centre
Owen Watkin
Owen Watkin
Centre
Mason Grady
Mason Grady
Centre
Louie Hennessey
Louie Hennessey
Centre
Louis Rees-Zammit
Louis Rees-Zammit
Outside Back
Tom Rogers
Tom Rogers
Outside Back
Ellis Mee
Ellis Mee
Outside Back
Blair Murray
Blair Murray
Outside Back

Wales Rugby Tournaments

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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.
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