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.

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.

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.

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.

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.