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Denise O'Sullivan applauds the 32,742 attendance after the Euro qualifier against England at Aviva Stadium in April

De Búrca: Aviva second leg could be 'huge factor'

Former Republic of Ireland international Méabh De Búrca is hopeful that the Girls in Green playing the second leg of their Euro 2025 play-off against Wales on home soil will give them the edge.

Soccer • 25 Nov 24

Gatland: 'The last couple of weeks have been challenging in terms of the amount of negativity'

Gatland 'motivated' to stay on despite wretched year

Warren Gatland said he remains "motivated" for his job as head coach and has a desire to stay in charge after Wales suffered a 12th successive Test match defeat.

Rugby • 23 Nov 24

Eben Etzebeth runs in for a South African try in their 33-point win in Cardiff

Wales hit historic low in Springbok thrashing

Wales slumped to a 12th successive Test match defeat and head coach Warren Gatland saw the pressure ramped up on him as world champions South Africa won 45-12 at the Principality Stadium.

Rugby • 23 Nov 24

Gatland's side have lost every match they've played in 2024

Gatland keen to continue despite historic losing streak

A defiant Warren Gatland says he "absolutely" has the desire to continue in his role as Wales head coach.

Rugby • 20 Nov 24

Josua Tuisova scored the decisive try for Fiji

Fiji fight back to inflict Wales' 10th successive loss

Wales slumped to a record-equalling 10th successive Test match defeat as Fiji claimed a 24-19 Autumn Nations Series victory in Cardiff.

Rugby • 10 Nov 24

David Harrington was with Ireland as recently as June

Recent Ireland call-up Harrington added to Wales squad

Former Cork City goalkeeper David Harrington has been added to the Wales squad for the country's upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Turkey and Iceland.

Soccer • 08 Nov 24

Wales Euro hopes dented as they lose in Slovakia

Wales' hopes of reaching Euro 2025 were dented by a 2-1 play-off first-leg defeat to Slovakia in Poprad.

Soccer • 25 Oct 24

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

Wales remain unbeaten under Craig Bellamy

Nations League wrap: Wales give up two-goal lead

Iceland staged a second half comeback to earn a 2-2 draw at home to Wales in their Nations League Group B4 game.

Soccer • 11 Oct 24

The Wales player celebrate Kieffer Moore's early strike

Wales' fast start earns Bellamy first win as manager

Wales claimed their first win under Craig Bellamy with a 2-1 Nations League success over Montenegro on a rain-lashed night in Niksic.

Soccer • 09 Sep 24

Wales manager Craig Bellamy speaks to Ethan Ampadu

Nations League: Wales draw with Turkey in Bellamy bow

Wales began the Craig Bellamy era with a 0-0 Nations League draw against 10-man Turkey in Cardiff.

Soccer • 06 Sep 24

Filipo Daugunu touched down twice for the Wallabies

Australia take series win as Wales' winless run goes on

Wales lost their ninth successive Test match as Australia wrapped up a 2-0 series win by beating them 36-28 in Melbourne.

Rugby • 13 Jul 24

Craig Bellamy won 78 Wales caps between 1998 and 2013

Wales boss Bellamy determined to prove doubters wrong

Craig Bellamy is determined to banish the general perception of him as he steps into his first senior management role with Wales.

Soccer • 10 Jul 24

Wales' losing run continues against Australia

Wales' long run of defeats continued despite a battling performance in Sydney as they were beaten 25-16 by Australia.

Rugby • 06 Jul 24

Wes Burns of Wales (ll) battles with Ethan Britto in Faro

Wales held to goalless draw by minnows Gibraltar

Wales suffered one of the most embarrassing results in their history against Gibraltar as opponents ranked 203 in the world held them to a 0-0 draw.

Soccer • 06 Jun 24

France celebrate flanker Romane Menager's try

France hammer Wales to set up Grand Slam decider

Winless Wales remain at the foot of the Women's Guinness Six Nations table after France set up a Grand Slam decider with England with a 40-0 victory at Cardiff Arms Park.

Rugby • 21 Apr 24

The head coach said that he has a 'great relationship' with FAW technical director Dave Adams

Updated Page to remain as Wales boss despite Euro 2024 failure

Rob Page will remain as Wales manager despite the failure to qualify for Euro 2024.

Soccer • 27 Mar 24

Wojciech Szczesny receives the acclaim of his team-mates at Cardiff City Stadium

Szczesny the hero as Poland edge out Wales in shootout

Wojciech Szczesny ensured Wales suffered heartbreak in their first-ever penalty shootout as Poland booked their place at Euro 2024 after a goalless 120 minutes.

Soccer • 30 May 24

Younger players, such as Jordan James, now provide Wales with the dynamism Rob Page has been keen to infuse in his side

No Gareth Bale, but Wales' age profile pleases Page

Rob Page believes Wales have come "a long way" since the retirement of Gareth Bale to be within one win of reaching Euro 2024.

Soccer • 30 May 24

Neco Williams of Wales celebrates his goal against Finland

Euro 2024 round-up: Wales set up play-off with Poland

Wales thrashed Finland 4-1 in Cardiff to set up a Euro 2024 play-off final with Poland.

Soccer • 30 May 24

North out for the season with ruptured Achilles

George North will miss the rest of this season after suffering a ruptured Achilles during Wales' Guinness Six Nations defeat against Italy.

Rugby • 21 Mar 24

Wales are dejected after the final whistle goes

Italy win in Cardiff to condemn Wales to wooden spoon

Wales suffered the ignominy of a first Six Nations wooden spoon since 2003 after Italy posted a 24-21 victory over them in Cardiff.

Rugby • 16 Mar 24

Emmanuel Meafou (R) takes part in a training session with the lock in line for a maiden cap

France include three new caps in team to face Wales

Emmanuel Meafou is one of three new caps in the France side to face Wales in Sunday's Six Nations clash in Cardiff, with Fabien Galthie making seven changes to his team.

Rugby • 08 Mar 24