http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/welsh/ The latest stories from the Rugby Union section of the BBC Sport web site. en-gb Fri, 25 May 2012 14:37:27 GMT Copyright: (C) British Broadcasting Corporation, see http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/help/rss/4498287.stm for terms and conditions of reuse. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sol/shared/img/sport_120x60.gif http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/welsh/ 120 60 15 Captain Sam Warburton says a three-Test series defeat in Australia in June would leave Wales feeling "disappointed". http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18200966 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18200966 Fri, 25 May 2012 06:15:39 GMT Sean O'Brien misses double-chasing Leinster's Pro12 final against Ospreys at the RDS on Sunday because of injury. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18169721 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18169721 Fri, 25 May 2012 11:56:15 GMT Scarlets chief executive Mark Davies refuses to comment on speculation linking head coach Nigel Davies with Gloucester. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18184176 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18184176 Thu, 24 May 2012 06:31:23 GMT Fleetwood Town sign Wrexham goalkeeper Chris Maxwell and Witton striker Alex Titchiner. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18203765 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18203765 Fri, 25 May 2012 14:27:19 GMT Ahead of Sunday's Pro12 final against Leinster, Ospreys coach Steve Tandy hails predecessors Scott Johnson and Sean Holley. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18188648 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18188648 Thu, 24 May 2012 16:32:52 GMT Newport County extend a deadline for an agreement to secure a grounshare deal to play at Rodney Parade rugby stadium. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18196299 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18196299 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:46:38 GMT Ospreys wing Hanno Dirksen reveals he turned down a World Cup place with the USA in his bid to play his Test rugby for Wales. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18188640 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18188640 Thu, 24 May 2012 10:56:19 GMT London Welsh chairman Bleddyn Phillips says the club will consider legal action to allow them entry to the Premiership. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18189444 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18189444 Thu, 24 May 2012 10:52:00 GMT London Irish sign tight-head prop forward Cai Griffiths from Ospreys as a direct replacement for Faan Rautenbach. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18193773 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18193773 Thu, 24 May 2012 13:09:25 GMT The Ospreys can defeat Leinster in the RaboDirect Pro12 final on Sunday, believes Wales caretaker coach Rob Howley. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18157827 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18157827 Wed, 23 May 2012 08:40:27 GMT The RFU announces London Welsh do not meet the minimum standards criteria required for promotion to the Premiership. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18175903 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18175903 Wed, 23 May 2012 15:43:36 GMT Shane Williams says Wales' current crop are mentally tough, but that their reaction to set-backs will be crucial. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18169994 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18169994 Wed, 23 May 2012 06:30:19 GMT Leigh Halfpenny says Wales must win their three-Test series against Australia in June to make their point to the world. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18169398 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18169398 Tue, 22 May 2012 21:34:06 GMT Wales coach Robert Howley and hooker Ken Owens want Nigel Davies to remain at the Scarlets, not take over at Gloucester. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18152123 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18152123 Tue, 22 May 2012 11:54:10 GMT James Hook believes his experiences in the French Top 14 with Perpignan can help his bid to be Wales fly-half. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18154949 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18154949 Tue, 22 May 2012 06:31:42 GMT London Welsh have the advantage following the first leg of the Rugby Football Union Championship final with Cornish Pirates. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18158041 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18158041 Wed, 23 May 2012 20:27:04 GMT Injury rules out veteran fly-half Stephen Jones from facing Wales for the Barbarians on Saturday, 2 June in Cardiff. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18069930 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18069930 Mon, 21 May 2012 20:39:17 GMT The Scarlets respond to the loss of three locks by signing uncapped South African George Earle on a three-year deal. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18151178 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18151178 Tue, 22 May 2012 11:55:00 GMT Newport County chairman Chris Blight hopes they can seal a future at Rodney Parade by the end of the week. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18155320 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18155320 Tue, 22 May 2012 06:38:11 GMT A lacerated liver rules out utility back James O'Connor from Australia's June Test matches against Scotland and Wales. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17816227 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17816227 Mon, 21 May 2012 13:59:54 GMT Pontypridd are crowned Principality Premiership champions following a narrow 15-13 victory over Llanelli in the play-off final at Sardis Road. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18116476 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18116476 Fri, 18 May 2012 20:32:38 GMT New Scarlets lock George Earle says he was attracted to the team from his native South Africa by Wales' playing style under Warren Gatland. He also admits harbouring a desire to play for Wales after qualifying on residency grounds. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18166158 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18166158 Tue, 22 May 2012 15:19:55 GMT Wales assistant coach Robin McBryde says the recalls of players such as Ospreys Dan Biggar and Andrew Bishop to the national squad have been dictated by current form. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18061116 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18061116 Mon, 14 May 2012 15:05:47 GMT Captain Chris Dicomidis says Pontypridd adapted to the difficult conditions in their 15-13 win over Llanelli which secured the Premiership title in the play-off final at Sardis Road. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18129619 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18129619 Sat, 19 May 2012 10:40:28 GMT London Welsh chairman Bleddyn Phillips tells BBC London 94.9 he is confident their application to play in the Premiership will be accepted. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18061365 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18061365 Mon, 14 May 2012 13:05:02 GMT Ospreys players Paul James, who is Bath-bound at the end of the season, joins skipper Alun Wyn Jones, soon-to-quit wing Shane Williams and coach Steve Tandy in celebrating reaching the Pro12 final with a 45-10 win over Munster. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18043750 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18043750 Fri, 11 May 2012 22:04:49 GMT Wales and British and Irish Lions scrum-half Mike Phillips tells Scrum V's Ross Harries how much he is enjoying life playing for French Top 14 club Bayonne. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17978990 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17978990 Sun, 06 May 2012 20:09:42 GMT Fly-half Stephen Jones leaves the Scarlets with a host of memories as he heads for London Wasps. Scrum V's Gwyn Jones talks to the Wales and British and Irish Lions veteran. (UK users only) http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/wales/17978989 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/wales/17978989 Sun, 06 May 2012 19:38:45 GMT New Cardiff Blues director of rugby Phil Davies is relishing working with the young talent at his disposal. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17978988 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17978988 Sun, 06 May 2012 19:22:11 GMT Prop Gethin Jenkins describes his double exit from Cardiff Blues duty. The Toulon-bound prop was replaced by John Yapp late in their 29-20 defeat by the Scarlets, only to find himself back in the fray moments later after Yapp was injured. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17972905 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17972905 Sat, 05 May 2012 22:58:39 GMT Highlights of Wales' dramatic 23-21 victory over Ireland in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16899270 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/16899270 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:51:12 GMT Wales run in three tries in quick succession early in the second half against an indisciplined Scotland side in Cardiff, laying the foundation for a 27-13 victory. (UK users only) http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17005630 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17005630 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:32:23 GMT The key moments from Twickenham as Wales secure the Triple Crown with a late try from Scott Williams. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17168118 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17168118 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:52:34 GMT Wales remain on course for a Grand Slam as they wear down a gritty Italian side with two tries in the second half of a 24-3 victory at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. (UK users only) http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17325821 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17325821 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:56:36 GMT Alex Cuthbert scores the only try as Wales clinch the Grand Slam with a 16-9 victory over France at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.(UK users only) http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17415553 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17415553 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:09:11 GMT Wales captain Sam Warburton lifts the Six Nations trophy after a 16-9 victory over France seals the Grand Slam at the Millennium Stadium. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17416789 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17416789 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:14:45 GMT Scrum V has a peak behind the scenes at Wales' Grand Slam snapshots and highlights. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17424932 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17424932 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:49:37 GMT Ospreys seek to end a turbulent season on high by denying Leinster a domestic and European double http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18190271 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18190271 Fri, 25 May 2012 06:33:21 GMT The Wales record-breaking try-scorer looks back at his career ahead of his final game http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18181318 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18181318 Wed, 23 May 2012 16:18:27 GMT Former England centre on Wales' chances of winning in Australia during the summer and other topics http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18159571 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18159571 Tue, 22 May 2012 12:15:19 GMT Scrum V's guide to Wales' rugby regions transfer activity ahead of the 2012-13 season http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17320489 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17320489 Thu, 24 May 2012 16:15:21 GMT Full details for the 2011/12 Amlin Challenge Cup. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/14279742 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/14279742 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:48:05 GMT Cardiff Blues' Tongan prop Taufa'ao Filise signs a contract extension with the Welsh region. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18145977 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18145977 Mon, 21 May 2012 12:39:54 GMT Newport Gwent Dragons recruit two Welsh international backs in Tom Prydie from the Ospreys and the Scarlets' Dan Evans. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18069286 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18069286 Tue, 15 May 2012 07:39:41 GMT Wales under-20 wing Kristian Phillips will leave the Ospreys when his contract expires at the end of the season to join the Scarlets. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18129620 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18129620 Sat, 19 May 2012 11:08:57 GMT Former Wales back-row Emyr Lewis fears Scarlets boss Nigel Davies will be appointed as Gloucester head coach. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18140402 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18140402 Mon, 21 May 2012 06:20:44 GMT The best of Wales' sporting action in pictures http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/wales/18116106 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/wales/18116106 Fri, 18 May 2012 20:51:19 GMT The best pictures from Wales' 2012 Six Nations campaign http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/wales/16744043 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/wales/16744043 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:11:42 GMT Leinster team manager Guy Easterby says the Irish region will be ready for the Ospreys. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18162391 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18162391 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:58:06 GMT