Wales

Planet Rugby Readers’ Team of the Six Nations: Champions Ireland dominate but one Englishman steals the show

The results are in. Here is your Team of the Tournament.

Louis Rees-Zammit makes good impression on NFL scouts at trials

Louis Rees-Zammit has reportedly met two NFL sides recently as he waits to find out if he impressed them enough to clinch a contract.

Wales issue swift response to cheeky challenge from Georgia

Wales have issued a swift response after receiving a challenge from Georgia to face them in a Test.

Rugby legends combine Six Nations stars to pick Perfect Player for 2024

We spoke to legends of the game about the attributes that create the Perfect Player and put the template to our experts to select a Six Nations star that ticks all the boxes.

Six Nations in numbers: Top performers, breaking winless streaks, tackle warriors and more

Following the conclusion of the 2024 Six Nations, where Ireland were crowned the best team in Europe, here’s a look at the Championship in numbers.

Georgia throw down the gauntlet in an epic WWE-esque challenge to Wales

Georgia have challenged Wales to a de facto Six Nations play-off.

Georgia issues cheeky challenge to Wales as Sam Warburton calls for official Six Nations play-off

Georgia have challenged Wales to face them in a double-header after Warren Gatland's side finished at the bottom of the 2024 Six Nations table.

Courtney Lawes reveals Wales-inspired plan to stop England from ‘hurting themselves’ with overseas policy

Courtney Lawes feels that England need to change their overseas policy.

Sam Warburton takes aim at ‘arrogant’ Scotland players which sums up team’s ‘mindset’

Sam Warburton has slammed some Scotland players for their ‘arrogance’ and ‘cockiness’.

Nigel Owens calls for ‘sanctions’ in the wake of Wales coach’s ‘unacceptable’ comments to referee

Respected ex-Test referee Nigel Owens has discussed the incident between Neil Jenkins and Mathieu Raynal during Saturday’s Wales v Italy match.

Six Nations: 21 Unforgettable moments that decided the 2024 Championship

Following the conclusion of yet another pulsating Six Nations, we take a look back at the 21 moments that decided the Championship.

Loose Pass: Rugby Europe ‘frustrations’, referees ‘need space’ and binning 20-minute red cards

This week, we will mostly be concerning ourselves with the Rugby Europe Championship, leaving the referee alone and 20-minute red cards.

Four stars shortlisted for Six Nations Player of the Championship after ‘fan vote’

The 2024 Six Nations Player of the Championship shortlist has been revealed, with a representative from England, Ireland, Scotland and Italy making the cut.

Six Nations stats leaders: Italy captain Michele Lamaro smashes all-time record in passionate campaign

With the dust settled on the 2024 tournament, Planet Rugby takes a closer look at the top-performing players in Six Nations.

Nick Easter’s Six Nations Team of the Week: ‘Flawless’ Frenchman and Italy’s ‘tackle & jackal machine’ feature after Super Saturday

After a thrilling conclusion of the 2024 Six Nations, we sat down with former England forward Nick Easter to select his Team of the Week.

World rankings: Italy equal all-time high, Wales hit a record low after the Six Nations

Contrasting news for Italy and Wales following the weekend's Six Nations action.

Rating every Wales player from their disastrous Six Nations campaign: ‘All-action hero’ a clear standout

How we rated Warren Gatland's charges during the 2024 Six Nations.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Ireland retain Six Nations title, Italy impress as Wales and Crusaders struggle

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Sam Warburton: Warren Gatland’s resignation offer ‘tactical’ with ‘bullets’ set to be ‘fired’

Wales legend Sam Warburton has addressed Warren Gatland’s post-match comments.

Nine Ireland players make UK agency’s Six Nations Team of the Tournament, including a ‘major contender’ to captain the British and Irish Lions

Nine Ireland players with two England stars made the cut.

Six Nations Team of the Tournament: Ireland and Italy lead the way as one country misses out

Ex-players Bernard Jackman, Adam Jones, Nick Easter and Paul Gustard sit down with James While to pick Planet Rugby's Team of the Six Nations.

State of the Nation: Wales must cling to hope after winless Six Nations

We kick off our Six Nations team reviews with last placed Wales, who ended the campaign with five losses out of five.

The nine U20 Six Nations stars destined for greatness, including the next Michael Hooper

We pick out nine players who are destined for greatness in the senior arena after enjoying impressive campaigns in the recent U20 Six Nations.

Italy repeat Cardiff heroics as Wales handed Wooden Spoon after woeful Six Nations

Italy finished the 2024 Six Nations with two wins and a draw after beating Wales 24-21 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.

‘That’s the last thing I want’ – Warren Gatland in resignation offer after disastrous Six Nations

Warren Gatland offered to resign after Wales' Six Nations defeat to Italy.

Wales v Italy: Five takeaways from the Six Nations clash as ‘brilliant’ Azzurri partnership steal the show

Here's our five takeaways from Saturday's clash between Wales and Italy at the Principality Stadium.

Italy player ratings: Juan Ignacio Brex spearheads memorable Cardiff win to avoid Wooden Spoon

Our Italy player ratings following a 24-21 win over Wales in Cardiff.

Wales player ratings: Tomos Williams best of a bad bunch in humiliating defeat to Italy

How Wales' players rated in their Six Nations defeat to Italy at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.

‘Your job is to referee the game’ – Heated exchange between Wales coach and referee during Six Nations clash

Matthieu Raynal was not pleased by Neil Jenkins' actions.

Wales v Italy: 19 stats and facts from the Six Nations clash including Warren Gatland’s charges 21-year first

19 stats and facts from the Wooden Spoon play-off in Cardiff.