South Africa have insisted they are not favourites for Saturday’s Test against Wales — despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.

With only three games in the Super Rygbi Cymru Trophy over the weekend, it was a chance for other clubs to move closer to leaders Ebbw Vale, reports David Roberts.

Wales centre Joe Hawkins has admitted returning to the Test arena has reminded him just how much he missed international rugby during his two-year absence, reports Graham Thomas.

Steve Tandy admitted his team must improve their composure and decision-making in the closing stages of matches after New Zealand ran away with a 52–26 victory in Cardiff, writes Graham Thomas.

Over seven decades, Wales have practised two outcomes against the All Blacks - the honourable defeat and the dishonourable one, reports Graham Thomas.

Why are the All Blacks so good? asks Graham Thomas.

Steve Tandy has dismissed suggestions the ongoing civil war between the Welsh Rugby Union and the regions might be draining the life out of his Wales players.

Harri Deaves’ remarkable rise from working on rooftops to representing his country will reach the summit on Saturday when he lines up for Wales against New Zealand, as Graham Thomas reports.

Dafydd Jenkins insists Wales must believe they can topple New Zealand on Saturday — because genuine conviction is part and parcel of being a professional athlete, reports Graham Thomas.

Nick Tompkins has admitted his muted reaction to the dramatic 24–23 win over Japan was because he knew Wales had “got away with one”, as Graham Thomas reports.

Steve Tandy has admitted he felt more troubled than triumphant after Wales squeaked past Japan to preserve their World Cup top dozen ranking.

Wales have finally won at home after two years of trying and their reward will be to stay in the top dozen-ranked teams for the World Cup, as Graham Thomas reports.

Wales interim captain Dewi Lake says his side must rediscover the habits of a winning team on Saturday.

Wales arrive at a significant milestone on Saturday as they contest their 800th international fixture.

Steve Tandy insists Wales cannot afford to become distracted by World Cup permutations as they prepare to face Japan in Cardiff on Saturday.

Louis Rees-Zammit has been handed his first Wales start in more than two years.

When Louis Rees-Zammit pulls on the red jersey this Saturday, it will mark his first Wales start in more than two years — and the beginning, he hopes, of a new era, as Graham Thomas reports.

Olly Cracknell has needed deep reserves of patience, determination and a sense of balance in his life to make it as an international rugby player, as Graham Thomas reports.

These are uncertain times in Welsh rugby and old habits and allegiances are not what they were, as Owen Morgan reports.

Wales captain Jac Morgan is “devastated” after suffering a dislocated shoulder that will rule him out for the remainder of the autumn campaign — and possibly the start of the Six Nations.