Stephen Jones calls time on 17-year career
Stephen Jones, Wales' most capped international player, is to retire from rugby at the end of this season.
Stephen Jones, Wales' most capped international player, is to retire from rugby at the end of this season.
Stephen Jones has hailed the ability and enthusiasm of Wales' younger generation as they prepare for a World Cup quarter-final showdown with Six Nations rivals Ireland.
Wales assistant coach Rob Howley has conceded that Stephen Jones is a doubt for next Sunday's World Cup opener against South Africa.
Fears over Stephen Jones' participation in the RBS 6 Nations eased today when it was revealed he is likely to spend only a month on the sidelines.
Wales will head into Saturday's Test against New Zealand after what fly-half Stephen Jones described as an 'open and honest' players' meeting.
Stephen Jones gave Wales an injury scare just over a month before they begin their Six Nations campaign against England as the Scarlets beat Newport-Gwent Dragons 14-9 in the Magners League.
Lions fly-half Stephen Jones was disappointed with his side's Test defeat to South Africa yesterday, but reflected on the positive aspects of the performance.
Ireland back row Stephen Ferris has been ruled out of the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa by injury and Wales' Ryan Jones has been called up as his replacement.
Ronan O'Gara speaks about the pressure of taking your chance to claim a test place and the competition with Stephen Jones for the out-half spot.
Wales fly-half Stephen Jones insists he will not be thinking about pressure in tomorrow's RBS 6 Nations title showdown against Ireland.
There was heartbreak for Connacht after they suffered a late defeat to the Llanelli Scarlets.
Ireland came for behind to claim an 8-6 victory over England in Friday night's U-21 international at the National Stadium in Dublin.
Stephen Jones kicked a penalty three minutes from time to give the Scarlets a share of the spoils and put an end to a 10-match losing run in the Heineken Cup over the last two years.
Stephen Jones will spearhead Wales' assault on world champions South Africa after edging out James Hook for the opening Test in Bloemfontein.
James Hook has reclaimed the fly-half jersey from Stephen Jones for Wales' RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam showdown with France at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.
Stephen Jones has won the race to start at fly-half in Wales' Triple Crown showdown with Ireland at Croke Park on Saturday.
Stephen Jones and Dwayne Peel will start in the half-backs against Italy a week on Saturday after Wales head coach Warren Gatland made six changes to the side that beat Scotland.
Wales fly-half Stephen Jones has pulled out of Saturday's clash with South Africa because of a thigh injury.
Wales have named their team to face Australia in Pool B of the RWC at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium this Saturday, kick-off 2pm.
Injured duo Stephen Jones and Ian Evans are set to remain part of Wales' World Cup squad even if they are not fit to play until the quarter-finals.