Steve Tandy insists Wales can climb much nearer to England in the world rankings by the time the old enemies meet in the pool stages of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, reports Graham Thomas.

Cardiff and the Welsh Rugby Union have both come to the aid of Penarth RFC after their clubhouse was devastated by fire, as David Roberts reports.

Wales have been handed as good a Rugby World Cup draw as they could possibly have hoped for.

It’s early days, but having got used to Championship football, some at Wrexham are even starting to talk about PTTPL, as Ian Mitchelmore reports.

A youthful Cardiff City were thrashed 5–1 by Wimbledon in the EFL Trophy — a defeat that prompted head coach Brian Barry-Murphy to admit his side were simply overpowered.

Rhian Wilkinson admitted Wales’ year-long failure to win had become “a burden” after her side finally ended a 12-match drought with a 3-2 victory over Switzerland in Jerez.

The draw for the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 takes place in Australia on Wednesday, with Wales among 24 teams in the hat.

Wales will discover their route to the 2027 Rugby World Cup on Wednesday morning when the tournament draw takes place in Sydney, reports Graham Thomas.

A quick scan to his right and an instinctive, but majestic, swipe of his left boot was all it took for Harry Wilson to produce yet another moment of magic in a Fulham shirt, reports Ian Mitchelmore.

New Welsh world champion Anna Hursey says it “feels very special” after the teenager completed a landmark World Youth Championships with three medals in Romania.

European rugby returns this weekend and for the Welsh regions that means some meaty opening fixtures just days after Wales were given a braai roasting from South Africa.

Penybont boss Rhys Griffiths didn’t beat about the bush when he analysed his side’s 5-4 defeat at Colwyn Bay, confessing: “We were well beaten because of our first half defensive display.”

Phil Parkinson reckons Wrexham’s growing self-belief is now driving their rise up the Championship table, as David Williams reports.

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has offered a message of hope to Wales after his world champions handed them a degrading record 73–0 defeat in Cardiff.

Elfyn Evans will head into 2026 more determined than ever after a dramatic finale to the World Rally Championship season left him just four points short of a maiden world crown, reports Paul Jones.

Scarlets coach Dwayne Peel has revealed how an honest review paved the way for a memorable 23-0 victory over high-flying Glasgow, as Simon Thomas reports.

Vitor Matos has admitted he recognises what he has walked into at Swansea City – a relegation fight, reports Gareth James.

Cardiff City head coach Brian Barry-Murphy believes his side delivered “a very satisfying day” as the Bluebirds swept aside Mansfield Town 3–0 to return to the top of League One, reports Carl Field.

Of all the questions posed by Welsh rugby’s historic - as well as histrionic - descent into the abyss, there is one that has yet to be fully faced up to, writes Graham Thomas.

If, at the end of your year, you're still able to pick a team that contains nine players who have won two World Cups, there can’t be much wrong with your strength in depth, reports David Roberts.