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21 February 2025; Taulupe Faletau during a Wales Rugby captain's run at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Wales' Faletau to miss first three Six Nations games

Wales must complete the first three rounds of the Six Nations without Taulupe Faletau after the veteran number 8 was ruled out by a calf problem, while England out-half Fin Smith may miss their opener against the Welsh.

Rugby • 14 Jan

JJ Hanrahan, Eben Etzebeth and Marco van Staden are among those who have joined the URC this season

Big names arrive and old faces return in new URC season

We have already gone in depth on the four Irish provinces, but it's been another busy summer of comings and goings across the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 16 Sep 22

Faletau has played for Premiership side Bath since 2016

Cardiff confirm Faletau's return to Wales from Bath

Cardiff have confirmed the signing of Wales international number eight Taulupe Faletau from Bath in the summer.

Rugby • 05 Nov 21

Wales left 'numb' after late Grand Slam drama in Paris

Wayne Pivac admitted Wales were left numb as a France try two minutes into injury time inflicted a 32-30 defeat and deprived them of a Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam.

Rugby • 21 Mar 21

'I am conscious - and the group is conscious - that we are not going to look back'

'No looking back' for Wales and Alun Wyn Jones

Alun Wyn Jones says Wales will not be looking back to the successful Warren Gatland era when they start Six Nations as Wayne Pivac begins his time in charge

Rugby • 31 Jan 20

Wales suffer World Cup blow as Faletau is ruled out

Wales will have to plan for the upcoming Rugby World Cup without one of their most influential players after Taulupe Faletau suffered a fresh setback following his long run of injury problems.

Rugby • 01 Aug 19

Wales' Faletau set to miss 6 Nations with broken arm

With the start of the Six Nations just over two weeks; away, Bath Rugby have confirmed that Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau has broken his arm.

Rugby • 15 Jan 19

Faletau looks set to miss the Six Nations

It seems that the British and Irish Lions back-rower broke his arm in his comeback game for Bath.

Rugby • 14 Jan 19

All change for Wales as Faletau takes over as captain

Taulupe Faletau will captain Wales and Scarlets flanker James Davies makes his Test debut in Sunday's NatWest 6 Nations clash against Italy in Cardiff.

Rugby • 07 Mar 18