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Ireland's Dan Sheehan evades the tackle of Jac Morgan during the 2023 Six Nations clash at the Principality Stadium

Wales captain Morgan motivated by shot at major upset

Captain Jac Morgan says it is a "big motivation" for Wales after being widely written off against Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland on Saturday.

Rugby • 21 Feb

New Zealand's Jordie Barrett crosses for a try

Ruthless New Zealand lay down tour marker in Cardiff

Jordie Barrett, Aaron Smith and Codie Taylor all scored two tries apiece to lead New Zealand to a dominant 55-23 win over Wales at the Principality Stadium.

Rugby • 05 Nov 22

The pitch invader is escorted away by security at the Principality Stadium

Wales' Pivac disheartened by pitch invader incident

Wayne Pivac said he did not know if Wales would have scored had a spectator not invaded the pitch during his team's dramatic 23-18 defeat by world champions South Africa.

Rugby • 06 Nov 21

South Africa's Frans Steyn celebrates winning a penalty

South Africa end wait for a win in Wales

World champions South Africa ended a run of four successive away defeats against Wales by claiming a dramatic 23-18 victory at the Principality Stadium.

Rugby • 06 Nov 21

Jacob Stockdale scored two tries in the first half against Wales

Ireland hold off Wales fightback for vital win

Ireland bounced back from a record loss against England and boosted their World Cup preparations by inflicting a rare home defeat on Wales.

Rugby • 31 Aug 19

Cory Hill of Wales dives in for his sides seventh try

Wales turn on the style to comfortably beat Tonga

Wales extended their unbeaten run to eight games by crushing Tonga at the Principality Stadium.

Rugby • 17 Nov 18

Rugby has been used for the Principality Stadium since opening

Wales to return to Principality Stadium

Wales are set to return to Cardiff's Principality Stadium under new manager Ryan Giggs after a seven-year absence, but not for the match with Republic of Ireland in September.

Soccer • 02 May 18

Burnett defeated Venezuelan Yonfrez Parejo in Cardiff.

Ryan Burnett defends title despite possible broken hand

Northern Ireland's Ryan Burnett made a successful first defence of his WBA bantamweight title by seeing off Venezuelan Yonfrez Parejo in Cardiff, despite suffering a suspected broken hand.

Boxing • 31 Mar 18

Cardiff's Euro 2020 hopes revived by Brussels concerns

Cardiff could become one of the host cities for Euro 2020 as the Football Association of Wales has been invited to bid for matches again.

Soccer • 20 Sep 17

Closed roof for Champions League final in Cardiff

The roof of the Principality Stadium in Cardiff will be closed for the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Juventus for safety and security reasons, it has been announced.

Soccer • 26 May 17

Cardiff's Principality Stadium with the roof closed

Champions League final could be played under shut roof

This year's Champions League final in Cardiff could be played under a closed roof for the first time.

Soccer • 07 Apr 17

Johnny Sexton was found guilty of killing the ball on the line

Schmidt bemoans Sexton's sin-binning in Cardiff

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt bemoaned the sin-binning of Johnny Sexton just before the break was a turning point in his side's 22-9 defeat to Wales in the RBS Six Nations on Friday evening.

Six Nations • 11 Mar 17

"This is a game of who blinks first" says Gordon D'Arcy

'Fragile' Wales are there for the taking, says D'Arcy

Ireland can force "fragile" Wales to revert to Warrenball in tonight's RBS 6 Nations clash in Cardiff, according to Gordon D'Arcy.

Rugby • 10 Mar 17

Rory Best practices his line-out throwing during the captain's run at the Principality Stadium

Closed roof nothing new for Ireland, says captain Best

Friday night lights in Cardiff needs little more spark, but the decision by Ireland and Wales to close the roof at the Principality Stadium will ratchet emotions up another notch. And captain Rory Best can't wait.

Rugby • 10 Mar 17

Bowe is back in the Ireland match-day 23 after being overlooked for the wins over Italy and France

Training ground form pays dividend for work-horse Bowe

Joe Schmidt has made only one change in personnel in his match-day 23 for the Six Nations clash with Wales, and says Tommy Bowe's inclusion is a testament to his recent form.

Rugby • 09 Mar 17

Ireland have never played a Friday night game in the Six Nations

Wounded Wales more dangerous than England, Lenihan

Ireland must be wary of a wounded Wales side when the sides clash under the Friday night lights next week, according to Donal Lenihan.

Rugby • 02 Mar 17

Coleman acknowledges the crowd during Wales' homecoming celebrations

Coleman to bow out after Wales' 2018 campaign

Wales coach Chris Coleman says the 2018 World Cup campaign will be his last in the job as he looks to build on his side's run to the Euro 2016 semi-finals.

Soccer • 09 Jul 16

Principality Stadium