Tag: Wales
Wales installed as firm favourites for Six Nations
Wales's nail-biting 21-18 victory over Australia not only salvaged its autumn series but catapulted it into favouritism to defend its Six Nations title.[MORE]
'The best team won', says Welsh coach
Wales coach Warren Gatland says his team thoroughly deserved its 21-18 win against Australia in this morning's rugby union Test in Cardiff.[MORE]
Wallabies hampered by Mortlock's injury: Deans
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans says his side was hampered by the early loss of Stirling Mortlock in this morning's 21-18 loss to Wales in the rugby union Test in Cardiff.[MORE]
Wallabies halted by the Welsh
Flyhalf Stephen Jones rounded off a fine year for Six Nations champions Wales by steering them them to a 21-18 victory over Australia at the Millennium Stadium early this morning.[MORE]
Wales wary of 'Carter-like' Giteau threat
Wales coach Warren Gatland has to drawn a comparison between Wallabies playmaker Matt Giteau and outstanding All Black counterpart Dan Carter ahead of the Welsh team's Test against the Wallabies on Saturday.[MORE]
Waugh returns as Wallabies shuffle the pack
Australia has brought in durable flanker Phil Waugh to face Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday, one of five changes from the side that beat France last weekend.[MORE]
UK to clamp down on forced marriages
Laws to prevent forced marriages and protect those who have already fallen victim have been introduced in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. [MORE]
Wallabies scrum still a work in progress
Hooker Stephen Moore admits the Wallabies forwards are filthy about conceding a penalty try against France as the long search for dominance continues.[MORE]
Wallabies need no motivation against Wales: Deans
Australia needs no motivation for its rugby international against Wales at the Millennium Stadium this weekend, according to coach Robbie Deans.[MORE]
Opera Australia mourns Hickox's passing
Opera Australia mourns the sudden death of English-born conductor Richard Hickox.[MORE]
Williams named IRB player of the year
Wales winger Shane Williams has been named the International Rugby Board's (IRB) player of the year at an awards ceremony in London.[MORE]
All Blacks smother Wales challenge
New Zealand has defeated Six Nations champion Wales 29-9 to move within one game of its third grand slam of victories over the four home nations.[MORE]
Wales makes heavy work of Canada
Wales has made heavy work of an inexperienced Canadian side, posting an unconvincing 34-13 rugby win at the Millennium Stadium.[MORE]
Prince Charles turns 60
Prince Charles has celebrated his 60th birthday with military gun salutes and a string of parties, even if he passes the milestone with little sign of an end to his long wait to be king.[MORE]
Aussie author claims $140k Dylan prize
Australian author Nam Le wins the prestigious 60,000 pound Dylan Thomas Prize.[MORE]
Calzaghe keeps options open
Joe Calzaghe has kept his options open after recovering from a first-round knockout to win a unanimous decision over Roy Jones Jr and extend his unbeaten record to 46-0.[MORE]
Calzaghe dominates Jones to remain unbeaten
Briton Joe Calzaghe has recovered from an early knockdown to dominate American Roy Jones Jr and win a unanimous decision to retain his light heavyweight title.[MORE]
Springboks withstand late Welsh charge
World champion South Africa withstood a late onslaught to beat Wales 20-15 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff this morning (AEDT).[MORE]
France takes revenge on Argentina
France had to work hard to defeat Argentina 12-6 overnight and take its revenge on the Pumas who spoiled their home World Cup a year ago.[MORE]
England crushes sorry Wales 74-0
England has warmed up for the Rugby League World Cup with a record 14-try, 74-0 rout of Wales at Doncaster.[MORE]
Online sweethearts 'lived on same street'
A British couple who met on a dating website turned out to be neighbours who had lived only a few houses apart for 17 years, a local news report said.[MORE]
Carter lone Tri-Nations star up for player of year
New Zealand fly half Dan Carter is the only southern hemisphere player announced in the list of five nominees for the International Rugby Board (IRB) Player of the Year award.[MORE]
Deans springs for new Wallaby faces
Australian rugby coach Robbie Deans has named four new players in the Wallabies' spring tour squad.[MORE]
Teen dies in Britain's floods
A 17-year-old girl has died as torrential rain floods homes and causes transport chaos in Britain. [MORE]
Fifth person charged over Antigua honeymoon murders
A fifth person has been charged in connection with the shooting deaths of two British honeymooners in Antigua, police say.[MORE]
