IT WON'T be of course. A three nil series defeat in Australia will be greeted as a failure by many. And if you are dealing purely in wins and losses,…
Wales
Australia 20-19 Wales: The verdict
By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor In a nutshell The Wallabies succeeded where Wales failed last week, taking the lead with six minutes to go and controlling the ball…
Australia v Wales: 3rd Test preview
CLOSE BUT no cigar is a phrase that can too often be associated with Welsh rugby. Yet again last weekend they were within minutes of a historic victory in Australia…
Beale starts final Wallabies test against Wales
FULLBACK KURTLEY Beale will resume International duties for the Wallabies after being named for Saturday’s final Test against Wales at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. The Rebels star, who is being…
Five things we learnt about Wales: Second Test
Wales came very close to beating the Wallabies on Saturday - you can’t come any closer. There were certainly positives that can be taken from the performance, most notably the…
Australia 25 Wales 23: The Verdict
Wales were denied a famous victory with the final kick of the game – Australia’s replacement fly-half Mike Harris nailing a late penalty from out wide to give the Wallabies…
Journey through rugby – Ryan Jones
A THREE-TIME Grand Slam winner, Ryan Jones made his Wales debut against South Africa in 2004. He played in all three Tests on the 2005 Lions tour and led his…
Australia v Wales: 2nd Test preview
MELBOURNE COULD feel a little like home for Wales when they take on the Wallabies in the second Test. The Etihad Stadium’s closed roof is sure to remind them of…
Wales make five changes after Faletau returns home
Wales coach Rob Howley has made four changes to his side for the second clash of the three Test summer tour of Australia to be played under the closed roof…
Wallabies unchanged for second Wales Test
Robbie Deans has named an unchanged line-up for Saturday night’s second Test against Wales in Melbourne. Despite concerns over the fitness of Sekope Kepu, after he strained a tendon in…