Leigh Halfpenny
Born: December 2, 1988 (age 32)
Weight: 13st 5lb (85kg)
Hometown: Gorseinon, Wales
Position: Fullback
Team: Toulon
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Sports Mole has 219 articles about Leigh Halfpenny. Articles 1 to 40:
Wales coach backs Louis Rees-Zammit to thrive against England
The Gloucester star has lit up the Six Nations with his try-scoring form for Wales.
Feb 23, 16:56
George North to win 100th Wales cap against England
The British and Irish Lions missed last weekend's victory over Scotland.
Feb 18, 14:54
Result: Louis Rees-Zammit inspires Wales to comeback victory over Scotland
Zander Fagerson's sending-off proved decisive for the Scots.
Feb 13, 19:53
Wales without four players for Six Nations clash with Scotland
Flanker Lydiate is one of four starters against Ireland who have joined a growing list of unavailable players ahead of Saturday's clash with Scotland.
Feb 9, 15:23
Result: Wales secure narrow win over 14-man Ireland in Cardiff
Ireland had Peter O'Mahony sent off early in the contest.
Feb 7, 18:35
Wales boss Wayne Pivac refuses to panic despite crushing Ireland defeat
Wales' alarming tale of woe under the head coach continued with a 32-9 reverse in Dublin.
Nov 14, 00:01
Result: Ireland kick off Autumn Nations Cup with dominant win over Wales
The hosts claimed a comfortable win in the Autumn Nations Cup opener.
Nov 13, 21:43
Result: Scotland overcome Wales on Alun Wyn Jones' record-breaking appearance
The Scots' triumph at a windswept Parc y Scarlets was their first away win against Wales for 18 years.
Oct 31, 16:30
Result: France beat Wales to condemn Wayne Pivac to fourth straight defeat
The visitors could not build on a flying start in Paris.
Oct 24, 22:22
Result: France beat Wales in Cardiff to boost Grand Slam hopes
Former Wales defence coach Edwards watched France claim a deserved win.
Feb 22, 19:52
Leigh Halfpenny confident Wales can still win Six Nations
The 2019 champions suffered a 24-14 defeat in Dublin last weekend.
Feb 15, 22:57
Result: Ireland secure bonus-point win over Wales to go top of Six Nations standings
The 24-14 result at the Aviva Stadium continued Wales' poor form in Dublin.
Feb 8, 16:28
Result: Josh Adams hat-trick helps Wales to emphatic start to Six Nations defence
Josh Adams crossed for three tries in Cardiff.
Feb 1, 16:33
Result: Wayne Pivac off to winning start as Wales boss
Wales scored six tries in an entertaining contest.
Nov 30, 18:11
Justin Tipuric named as Wales captain for Wayne Pivac's first match
Warren Gatland is head coach of the Barbarians.
Nov 28, 11:45
Result: New Zealand hammer Wales in World Cup bronze medal match
One game too far for the Welsh in Tokyo.
Nov 1, 11:04
Wales full-back Liam Williams to miss up to three months through injury
Wales full-back Liam Williams could be sidelined for three months
Oct 30, 07:56
Warren Gatland rings the changes for final match as Wales boss
Wales have lost four players to injury for the bronze medal game against New Zealand.
Oct 30, 07:45
Rugby World Cup day 38: South Africa end Wales dreams to set up England final
The Springboks will face England in next Saturday's final.
Oct 27, 15:32
Wales confirm Liam Williams ruled out of rest of World Cup
Welsh Rugby Union say full-back was injured in accidental collision during training.
Oct 25, 08:13
Prince Charles: 'Wales will make us all proud at World Cup'
Warren Gatland's side face South Africa on Sunday.
Oct 23, 08:56
Result: Wales labour past Uruguay to set up France quarter-final
Wales produce unconvincing display, but still finish top of their World Cup group.
Oct 13, 12:35
Ross Moriarty hails Wales character after coming back against Fiji
Victory over Uruguay would see Wales win Pool D with a 100% record.
Oct 10, 06:53
Alun Wyn Jones to earn record 130th Wales cap against Australia
Wales unchanged for Pool D showdown against Australia.
Sep 27, 07:17
Rugby World Cup day four: Wales up and running with comfortable win
We wrap up Monday's action and take a look at Tuesday's fixture where Samoa open their campaign against Russia.
Sep 23, 19:32
Result: Wales thump Georgia to get World Cup off to flying start
Powerful first-half performance underpinned Wales' Pool D victory at City of Toyota Stadium.
Sep 23, 16:38
Result: Ireland defeat Wales to go top of world rankings
Injury concerns for Warren Gatland's side ahead of the Japan tournament.
Sep 7, 17:07
Leigh Halfpenny: 'I wasn't walking too well before England win'
The full-back was drafted in late on to start Wales' World Cup warm-up clash against England.
Aug 18, 15:17
Wales hope Halfpenny and Biggar will be fit to face England
Scarlets full-back Halfpenny has not played since November 10.
Feb 19, 14:51
Dan Biggar boost for Wales ahead of England showdown
The fly-half went off during Northampton's Gallagher Premiership victory over Sale.
Feb 18, 16:53
Blow for Wales as Leigh Halfpenny is overlooked by Scarlets
The 30-year-old has not played since November.
Feb 15, 12:44
Jenkins acknowledges England's quality
This season's two remaining unbeaten teams face Cardiff showdown on Saturday week.
Feb 14, 15:29
Surgery rules Faletau out of Wales comeback
Leigh Halfpenny, however, poised to return after being sidelined for three months recovering from concussion.
Feb 12, 17:17
Leigh Halfpenny to miss Wales' opening two Six Nations matches
Head coach Warren Gatland has insisted Wales will take no risks with full-back Halfpenny, who is in light training.
Jan 23, 14:15
Wales boss Gatland thinks France clash is key to winning Six Nations
Wales kick off their campaign in Paris on February 1,
Jan 15, 15:38
Faletau missing from Wales' Six Nations squad due to broken arm
Bath forward suffered latest injury in his comeback match against Wasps.
Jan 15, 12:58
Wales forward Taulupe Faletau suffers broken arm – reports
The 28-year-old returned for Bath in Saturday's 18-16 Heineken Champions Cup win over Wasps.
Jan 14, 21:59
Gatland with plenty to ponder ahead of Six Nations squad announcement
Wales open their Six Nations against France in Paris on February 1.
Jan 14, 13:09
Gatland: Wales players believe they can achieve something special
Wales will claim a ninth successive victory against all opponents if they beat South Africa on Saturday.
Nov 22, 15:16
Wales will 'move on quickly' from Halfpenny blow – Howley
Wales will complete a first clean sweep of autumn Test victories if they beat South Africa on Saturday.
Nov 20, 15:48
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