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Gatland answers Irish critics
Wales boss Warren Gatland has dismissed Irish media criticism of him heading into Saturday's Six Nations clash at Croke Park.
Wales still dangerous warns Murphy
Geordan Murphy believes Wales' swashbuckling style makes them capable of causing an upset at Croke Park on Saturday.
Preview: Ireland v Wales
Among the dreary grind that has often been this year's Six Nations there's been some real high points: most of them tinged with red.
Gatland focuses on fight for airspace
Wales coach Warren Gatland says the line-out will be "a massive part" of Wales' clash against Ireland in the Six Nations on Saturday.
Delve could join Cipriani Down Under
Recalled Wales forward Gareth Delve is weighing up the possibility of joining England castaway Danny Cipriani in Australia next season.
Martyn Williams captains Wales
Martyn Williams will captain Wales in Saturday's Six Nations clash with Ireland at Croke Park while Gareth Delve starts at number eight.
Roberts waiting for BOD
After a summer spent tearing holes in South Africa's midfield, Jamie Roberts and Brian O'Driscoll will be on opposing teams on Saturday.
Wales close to breakthrough
Neil Jenkins insists Wales are "not that far away" as they look for a winning Six Nations finish after defeats to England and France.
Delve-ing into the possibilities
Gareth Delve has a few things to ponder at the moment, with a surprise international recall and an expiring contract among them all.
15-month driving ban for Powell
Wales back-row forward Andy Powell was on Tuesday banned for fifteen months for driving a golf buggy while unfit through drink.
Double injury blow for Wales
Cardiff Blues lock Deiniol Jones and hooker Gareth Williams have been forced to withdraw from Wales' Six Nations squad through injury.
Test-match problems for Boks
Oregan Hoskins concedes that playing Wales at the start of their international season later this year is "not in their best interest".
Gatland laments sleepy opening
Wales coach Warren Gatland admitted his side has to stop "pressing the self-destruct button" after losing 26-20 to France on Friday.
Welsh fightback comes up short
Wales once again thrilled in a fightback on Friday, but could not find the final flourish, going down 26-20 to France in Cardiff.
Preview: Wales v France
The question is, can France win the Grand Slam? A visit to Cardiff on Friday is step three of Les Bleus' quest for Six Nations glory.
