Taulupe Faletau
Born: November 1, 1990 (age 34)
Weight: 17st 5lb (110kg)
Hometown: Tofua, Tonga
Position: Number 8
Team: Newport RFC
Sports Mole has 61 articles about Taulupe Faletau. Articles 1 to 40:
Rugby World Cup quarter-finals: Confirmed teams for every match
Ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, Sports Mole rounds up the team news for all eight sides involved.
Oct 13, 15:35
Preview: Wales vs. Georgia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between Wales and Georgia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 5, 19:23
Preview: Wales vs. Portugal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between Wales and Portugal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 15, 00:44
Preview: Wales vs. Fiji - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash between Wales and Fiji, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 8, 22:03
Preview: France vs. Wales - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between France and Wales, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Mar 16, 15:20
Preview: Wales vs. England - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Wales and England, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Feb 23, 18:10
Preview: Scotland vs. Wales - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Scotland and Wales, including predictions, team news and head-to-head record.
Feb 9, 18:28
Preview: Wales vs. Ireland - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Wales and Ireland, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Feb 2, 21:45
Five Lions players pushing for starts in South Africa series decider
The likes of Liam Williams, Josh Adams and Wyn Jones are options.
Aug 2, 15:33
Wayne Pivac includes five uncapped players for Wales' summer Tests
Jonathan Davies will captain the side against Canada and Argentina in Cardiff.
Jun 7, 12:59
Lions reach agreement with Premiership clubs over player releases
Lions stars who play in the Gallagher Premiership will now be available for the pre-tour Test against Japan at Murrayfield on June 26.
Apr 27, 13:06
Four key players who propelled Wales to Six Nations glory
Wayne Pivac's side took the title.
Mar 26, 22:26
Wales' Grand Slam hopes dashed by France in thrilling defeat
Les Bleus full-back Brice Dulin scored the winning try two minutes into injury time.
Mar 20, 22:26
Wales edge closer to Six Nations glory after Italy thrashing
The unbeaten tournament leaders reeled off a third successive bonus-point victory to increase pressure on their rivals for silverware.
Mar 13, 16:52
Justin Tipuric wants Taulupe Faletau to "work his magic" in England clash
Back-row stars are to key to Wales' victory hopes against England.
Feb 24, 22:44
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
The big talking points ahead of Wales' Six Nations clash with Ireland
Cardiff's Principality Stadium will be used on Sunday for the first time as a rugby venue since Wales lost to France there almost 12 months ago.
Feb 5, 16:02
Tomas Francis praises "unplayable" Taulupe Faletau, Justin Tipuric
The back-row stars were in dynamic form for Wales in their win against Italy.
Dec 6, 12:20
Wales expect Josh Navidi to be fit for England showdown
The Cardiff Blues back-row forward has been out since suffering concussion in September.
Nov 24, 17:32
Wayne Pivac: 'Georgia victory is a step in the right direction for Wales'
Wales had endured their worst sequence of results since 2012.
Nov 21, 21:34
Wayne Pivac insists Liam Williams, Josh Navidi are "ready to go" for England tie
The pair are fit again.
Mar 5, 17:50
Liam Williams returns from four-month layoff for Wales' clash with England
The Scarlets wing has not played since the World Cup quarter-final on October 20.
Mar 5, 13:39
Gareth Davies, Ross Moriarty recalled by Wales for France clash
Both players were replacements during the 24-14 defeat at Ireland in round two.
Feb 20, 13:06
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
George North to start at centre for Wales' Six Nations opener
Italy are Saturday's opponents for Wayne Pivac's first Six Nations game in charge.
Jan 30, 13:28
Five uncapped players named in Wales Six Nations squad
There is also a recall for scrum-half Rhys Webb.
Jan 15, 12:30
Gloucester teenager Louis Rees-Zammit in line for Six Nations call-up
The teenager has caught the eye for his club Gloucester.
Jan 14, 17:25
North: Wales in 'best position ever' ahead of World Cup
The Six Nations Grand Slam champions have won their last 14 games.
Jul 6, 15:10
Warren Gatland denies being approached by England
The 55-year-old has named his training squad for the World Cup.
Apr 30, 15:33
Wales head coach Warren Gatland names 42-strong World Cup training squad
Head coach Warren Gatland has named a 42-man group to prepare for the global showpiece.
Apr 30, 13:54
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
Taulupe Faletau ruled out of Six Nations with broken arm
Wales number eight will undergo surgery on the injury he suffered against Wasps in the Champions Cup last month.
Feb 12, 16:11
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
Faletau blow for Wales ahead of the Six Nations
Bath forward suffered injury during his comeback match against Wasps.,
Jan 15, 09:14
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
Warren Gatland "a pretty happy clown" after second-Test victory
Warren Gatland says that he is "proud" of the British and Irish Lions' display to beat New Zealand in Wellington, joking that he is now a "pretty happy clown".
Jul 1, 11:08
Peter O'Mahony to lead British and Irish Lions in first Test
Peter O'Mahony will skipper the British and Irish Lions against New Zealand in next weekend's first Test, while Liam Williams and Elliot Daly are handed starting spots.
Jun 21, 20:31
Sam Warburton to lead British and Irish Lions in New Zealand tour opener
Sam Warburton will captain the British and Irish Lions against the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians in Saturday's tour opener in Whangarei.
May 31, 20:48
