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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

Roberts and Watkin start in the centre for Wales

Wales will field a new centre partnership of Joe Roberts and Owen Watkin in Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash against France.

Rugby • 06 Mar 24

Littlejohn: 'A tough loss but not the end of the world'

Republic of Ireland midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn said the hosts were the cause of their own downfall in their 2-0 loss at home to Wales in Tallaght.

Soccer • 28 Feb 24

'The overall feeling is we can do much better than that'

Gleeson: We were nowhere near what we can do

Republic of Ireland manager Eileen Gleeson lamented a failure to do the simple things well after her side's 2-0 loss at home to Wales in Tallaght Stadium this evening.

Soccer • 27 Feb 24

Ireland fall to Tallaght loss against impressive Wales

The Republic of Ireland fell to their first defeat in nine games as an impressive Wales claimed a 2-0 win in Tuesday night's friendly at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 28 Feb 24

International friendly: Rep Ireland 0-2 Wales recap

Live updates from tonight's international friendly from Tallaght Stadium, where the Republic of Ireland take on Wales in their first home game of the year

Soccer • 28 Nov 24

Ireland's Katie McCabe (R) and Jess Fishlock of Wales battle for the ball during the sides' last meeting, a Pinatar Cup third-place play-off Ireland won 1-0

All you need to know: Republic of Ireland v Wales

The lowdown on the Republic of Ireland women's friendly clash with Wales, their last chance to experiment before the Euro 2025 qualifying campaign begins in April.

Soccer • 27 Feb 24

Henshaw has started all three games for Ireland in this championship

Henshaw: Late flourish will stand to Ireland

The lasting impression of a game can swing dramatically, even with the clock in the red.

Rugby • 25 Feb 24

Ireland celebrate Hugh Gavin's try just before half-time

Dream week for Murphy as Ireland U20s sweep aside Wales

Richie Murphy completed a landmark week on and off the field with a bonus-point victory over Wales that extends Ireland's U20 Six Nations Grand Slam ambitions.

Rugby • 23 Feb 24

Tompkins insists Wales aren't scared of Ireland

Nick Tompkins says that Wales are excited and not daunted by the challenge that awaits them against Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland on Saturday.

Rugby • 23 Feb 24

Ireland are aiming to make it three wins from three while Wales seek their first win of the campaign

Lenihan: Wales resilient but this Ireland are special

Donal Lenihan previews the Six Nations clash between Ireland and Wales on RTÉ's Morning Ireland

Rugby • 23 Feb 24

Wales arrive in Dublin at a relatively low ebb

Jackman: Wales scrum and kicking game are weaknesses

RTÉ rugby analyst Bernard Jackman instances the Welsh set-piece and kicking game as obvious weaknesses as Warren Gatland's side land in Dublin ahead of Saturday's Six Nations encounter.

Rugby • 23 Feb 24

Wales' Gareth Thomas holds off England's Ellis Genge during their 16-14 loss in Cardiff earlier this month

Wales need fast start to have a chance - Thomas

Gareth Thomas believes a fast start is vital for Wales in their quest to claim an odds-defying victory over Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland on Saturday.

Rugby • 21 Feb 24

Adam Beard (C) before Wales loss to England last weekend

Wales ready to take on confident Ireland - Beard

Adam Beard says Wales will relish the size of their challenge against Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland in Dublin.

Rugby • 14 Feb 24

'The first four times I went there, we won – three Premiership finals and a Heineken Cup final'

Gatland: Twickenham is 'not intimidating at all'

Wales boss Warren Gatland says that Twickenham is a stadium he has "loved going to" and does not find the home of English rugby an intimidating venue.

Rugby • 08 Feb 24