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Shane Williams bemoans "nightmare" month for Wales
Wales legend Shane Williams rues his former side's lack of luck after seeing Cory Allen become the latest Rugby World Cup injury victim.Sep 21, 17:31
Owen Farrell: 'Injuries won't change Wales'
England fly-half Owen Farrell does not expect Wales to change their playing style for their meeting at the Rugby World Cup.Sep 21, 12:28
Wales centre Cory Allen suffers 'significant hamstring tear'
The hamstring injury picked up by Cory Allen against Uruguay is likely to keep the Wales centre out of the remainder of the Rugby World Cup.Sep 20, 20:00
Live Commentary: Wales 54-9 Uruguay - as it happened
Wales score eight tries to thrash Uruguay in their Rugby World Cup opener. Find out how the action unfolded with Sports Mole's full text commentary.Sep 20, 13:06
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Three sporting figures in the spotlight this weekend
Sports Mole identifies three sporting figures in the spotlight this weekend.Sep 19, 10:08
Liam Williams: 'I feel sorry for Leigh Halfpenny'
Liam Williams claims that he is ready to go in Wales's Rugby World Cup opener against Uruguay, but spares a thought for injured full-back Leigh Halfpenny.Sep 18, 21:50
Preview:Wales vs. Uruguay
Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunday's Rugby World Cup meeting between Wales and Uruguay at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.Sep 18, 14:14
Gavin Henson hopes for Wales recall
Gavin Henson still hopes for a Wales recall to the Rugby World Cup despite not featuring for his country since 2011.Sep 18, 08:26
Rugby World Cup - Pool A preview
With the Rugby World Cup on the horizon, Sports Mole takes a look at the five nations that make up Pool A.Sep 16, 09:30
Leigh Halfpenny likely to miss Six Nations
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny is likely to miss next season's Six Nations as surgery on his knee will keep him out for "six to eight months."Sep 15, 18:50
Warren Gatland: 'Wales will thrive as Rugby World Cup underdogs'
Wales coach Warren Gatland believes that his team, who play Uruguay in their opening fixture, can thrive in the role of underdogs at the Rugby World Cup.Sep 15, 15:12
Wales coach Warren Gatland: Ross Moriarty gives Wales "X factor"
Wales coach Warren Gatland believes that Ross Moriarty brings an "X factor" to the Wales squad, following his late call-up in place of the injured Eli Walker.Sep 15, 14:11
Hamstring injury forces Eli Walker out of Wales World Cup squad
Ospreys wing Eli Walker, a late replacement for Leigh Halfpenny, drops out from Wales's World Cup squad because of a hamstring injury.Sep 14, 21:59
Jamie Roberts: Wales injuries are "cruellest thing imaginable"
Wales centre Jamie Roberts describes the injuries suffered by teammates Rhys Webb and Leigh Halfpenny ahead of the Rugby World Cup as the "cruellest thing imaginable".Sep 14, 14:27
Jonathan Davies: 'Wales can't fear injuries'
Former Wales captain Jonathan Davies believes that the side must not fear being injured in their opening game of the Rugby World Cup against Uruguay.Sep 14, 12:41
Roger Lewis defends warm-up games after injury setback to Wales
Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Roger Lewis defends the need for World Cup warm-up matches after Wales lose Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb to injury.Sep 10, 16:07
Italy centre Luca Morisi ruled out of Rugby World Cup
Italy centre Luca Morisi is ruled out of the upcoming Rugby World Cup after tearing a ligament in his right knee during the warm-up match with Wales.Sep 9, 19:03
Sam Warburton "gutted" for injured duo
Wales captain Sam Warburton admits that he is "gutted" to see Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb miss the World Cup due to injury.Sep 9, 12:50
Andy Farrell: 'Wales will bounce back from injuries'
England's backs coach Andy Farrell insists that Wales will bounce back from the setback of losing Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Web.Sep 9, 12:10
Martin Castrogiovanni: 'Warm-up matches worth risk of injury'
Italy centre Martin Castrogiovanni claims that World Cup warm-up matches are worth the risk of injury.Sep 9, 11:57
Liam Williams set to start against Uruguay
Wales head coach Warren Gatland reveals that Liam Williams is likely to start their World Cup opener against Uruguay.Sep 9, 11:40
Rugby World Cup - Injury doubts
Sports Mole looks at some of the players facing fitness battles ahead of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.Sep 9, 09:59
Sam Warburton: 'Wales can still win Rugby World Cup despite losing key players'
Wales captain Sam Warburton believes that his side are top contenders for the Rugby World Cup, despite the loss of Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb to injury.Sep 8, 21:58
Wales coach Warren Gatland defends decision to play Leigh Halfpenny
Wales coach Warren Gatland defends his decision to play Leigh Halfpenny against Italy, after it was confirmed that the full-back ruptured his cruciate knee ligaments.Sep 8, 14:43
Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac backs Liam Williams, Gareth Davies to make impact
Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac expects his players Liam Williams and Gareth Davies to make an impact at the Rugby World Cup, following injuries to Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb.Sep 8, 14:15
Injured scrum-half Rhys Webb: 'Wales can do something special'
Scrum-half Rhys Webb insists that Wales can do "something special" after he was ruled out of the upcoming Rugby World Cup with a foot injury.Sep 8, 11:00
Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb out of Rugby World Cup, replaced by Mike Phillips
Wales confirm that scrum-half Rhys Webb is out of the Rugby World Cup with a foot injury and that veteran Mike Phillips has replaced him in the squad.Sep 8, 08:14
Jamie Roberts: 'Leigh Halfpenny, Rhys Webb injuries a huge blow for Wales'
Centre Jamie Roberts says that the injuries to Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb are a "huge blow" to Wales's chances at the Rugby World Cup.Sep 7, 23:14
Leigh Halfpenny to miss Rugby World Cup for Wales
Leigh Halfpenny will miss the 2015 Rugby World Cup for Wales after tests confirmed that the full-back has ruptured his anterior cruciate knee ligaments.Sep 7, 19:02
Dan Biggar: 'Wales injuries are frustrating'
Wales fly-half Dan Biggar admits that it is "frustrating" to see teammates Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb injured in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match.Sep 7, 14:18
Shane Williams: 'Leigh Halfpenny could have been rested'
Former Wales international Shane Williams questions whether injured full-back Leigh Halfpenny should have been rested in the match against Italy.Sep 7, 12:39
Wales sweat on injured duo Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb
Wales suffer a double injury blow as key duo Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb are stretchered off during the narrow victory over Italy.Sep 5, 19:17
Wales grind out win over Italy in World Cup warm-up
Wales narrowly edge out a defiant Italy side in their World Cup warm-up in Cardiff.Sep 5, 17:59
Live Commentary: Wales 23-19 Italy - as it happened
Follow Sports Mole's live coverage of the Rugby World Cup warm-up match between Wales and Italy.Sep 5, 15:30
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Video: Rugby stars disguise themselves as England captain Robshaw to steal Lucozade Sport
Overseas World Cup rugby stars try to steal the home nations' Lucozade Sport by wearing Chris Robshaw masks.Sep 3, 11:14
Wales edge out Ireland in physical match
Wales beat Ireland 16-10 in a World Cup warm-up game at the Aviva Stadium this afternoon.Aug 29, 15:28
Leigh Halfpenny "enjoying" life at Toulon
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny says that he is happy to remain at French club Toulon, but insists all he is focusing on right now is the upcoming Rugby World Cup.Aug 16, 14:58
Wales trio Leigh Halfpenny, Alex Cuthbert, Mike Phillips sit out training
Wales trio Leigh Halfpenny, Alex Cuthbert and Mike Phillips sit out training with minor knocks.Aug 12, 11:32
Neil Jenkins: 'Leigh Halfpenny will play for Wales on New Zealand tour'
Neil Jenkins says that Leigh Halfpenny will play for Wales on their tour of New Zealand in 2016, regardless of rumoured threats made by Toulon's owner.Aug 3, 17:55
Toulon beat Clermont Auvergne to win their third European title in a row
Toulon defeat Clermont Auvergne 24-18 to clinch their third European crown.May 2, 17:57
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