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Jonathan Davies in action against Ireland during the 2016 Six Nations

Ex-Wales and Lions centre Davies announces retirement

Former Wales, British and Irish Lions and Scarlets centre Jonathan Davies has announced his retirement from professional rugby.

Rugby • 13 Oct 24

Davies: 'We weren't happy as a group with the performance out in Dublin'

Davies determined to make sure Wales stay in the fight

Jonathan Davies says staying in the fight is key for Wales as a pulsating Six Nations Championship moves towards its halfway stage.

Rugby • 13 Feb 22

Matthew J Watkins playing against Ireland at Lansdowne Road in February 2006

Tributes after ex-Wales centre Watkins passes away

Former Wales centre Matthew J Watkins has died at the age of 41 after a long illness.

Six Nations • 07 Mar 20

Jonathan Davies faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines

Injury blow for Wales with Davies out of Six Nations

Wales centre Jonathan Davies is expected to miss next year's Six Nations Championship following knee surgery.

Rugby • 12 Nov 19

Davies scored two tries in Wales' win over England

Davies:'We're focusing on Scotland'

Jonathan Davies says they've put talk of a merger between Ospreys and Scarlets behind them as they continue their push for a Grand Slam this weekend in Edinburgh.

Rugby • 07 Mar 19

Wales edge to scrappy victory over Scotland

Wales extended an unbeaten home record against Scotland to 10 Tests as they defeated their Six Nations rivals 21-10 in Cardiff.

Rugby • 03 Nov 18

Jon Davies suffered a head injury in the 12-3 victory over the Crusaders

Lions injury fears mounting as Davies in fitness race

Jonathan Davies must prove his fitness in training on Thursday to be able to stake a British and Irish Lions Test match claim in Saturday's Maori clash.

Rugby • 14 Jun 17

Conor O'Shea: Robbie Henshaw's massive and McCloskey's a big lad too - so Jonathan Davies could be the midget of the midfield.'

Davies will be 'midget of midfield' - O'Shea

Wales' Jonathan Davies will be "the midget of the midfield" if Ireland pair Stuart McCloskey and Robbie Henshaw at centre for Sunday's Six Nations opener, according to Conor O'Shea.

Six Nations • 04 Feb 16

Jonathan Davies back home with Scarlets

Wales centre Jonathan Davies is returning home to play for Scarlets on a national dual contract.

Rugby • 13 Nov 15

Jonathan Davies will not play again until November at the earliest

Jonathan Davies ruled out of World Cup

Wales have suffered a major injury blow with the loss of centre Jonathan Davies from their 2015 World Cup campaign.

Rugby • 27 May 15

Johnny Sexton up against Jonathan Davies when Ireland and Wales last met in Cardiff two years ago

Wales' Jonathan Davies wary of 'general' Sexton

Wales' Jonathan Davies is set to face a player he describes as Ireland's "general" when the two sides enter win-or-bust RBS 6 Nations territory next Saturday.

Six Nations • 10 Mar 15

The availability after injury of Jonathan Davies (l) could prove crucial for Wales

Six Nations Preview: England v Wales

After a certain farewell party in Lansdowne Road, all eyes turn to Twickenham for a match that will go a long way towards deciding the Six Nations championship.

Six Nations • 09 Mar 14

Jonathan Davies is back in the Wales side

Davies recalled by Wales

Wales boss Warren Gatland has recalled centre Jonathan Davies after a four-month absence from Test rugby for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash against title rivals England at Twickenham.

Six Nations • 05 Mar 14

Jonathan Davies not expected to play again until March at earliest

Davies big doubt for Six Nations

Wales centre Jonathan Davies faces an uphill battle to play any part in this season's Six Nations Championship.

Six Nations • 02 Jan 14

Jonathan Davies (l) may be out for four months

Davies and Jones ruled out of Wales Tests

Adam Jones and Jonathan Davies have been ruled out of Wales' three remaining autumn Tests due to injury.

Rugby • 12 Nov 13

Jonathan Davies is the latest Welsh rugby star to sign for a French club

Davies to join Clermont Auvergne

Wales centre Jonathan Davies has signed a two-year deal with French Top 14 club Clermont Auvergne.

Rugby • 12 Nov 13

Jonathan Davies reacts after injuring his shoulder

Davies out of autumn Tests as Wales call up four

Wales centre Jonathan Davies has been ruled out of the remaining autumn Tests due to a chest injury and could miss next year's Six Nations, as Warren Gatland calls up four players to the squad.

Rugby • 10 Nov 13

Much attention will be on how Jonathan Davies performs on Saturday

Davies feels no pressure replacing O'Driscoll

Jonathan Davies feels no extra pressure after replacing Brian O'Driscoll for the British and Irish Lions' series decider against Australia in Sydney on Saturday.

Rugby • 04 Jul 13

Jonathan Davies (left) and Tom Croft (right) sat out the final Lions training before the clash with Australia

Croft and Davies set to be fit for first Test

The British and Irish Lions have eased concerns over the fitness of Tom Croft and Jonathan Davies after they missed the final training session before tomorrow's first Test against Australia.

Rugby • 21 Jun 13

Jonathan Davies