Wales

Wales' Euro 2024 hopes in jeopardy after Turkey defeat

Wales' Euro 2024 qualification hopes suffered another blow on Monday as a 2-0 defeat in Turkey rounded off a disastrous week for Rob Page's men.

Interview / On weaving family, culture and place into a compelling story

Nilopar Uddin's debut novel, 'The Halfways' (HQ, 2022) takes place across London, Wales, New York, and Sylhet, and focuses on the Bangladeshi immigrant experience

Joselu double helps Spain beat Norway 3-0

Dani Olmo turned in Alejandro Balde's driven low cross on 13 minutes in Malaga and Joselu scored twice on his Spain debut to give new coach Luis de la Fuente a victory in his first match in charge

FBCCI urges Wales' businesses to invest in textile sector

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has urged Wales’s businesses to invest in the textile sector of Bangladesh.

'All about Bale again', says Wales coach Page

Wales coach Rob Page said it was "all about (Gareth) Bale again" after he scored a late penalty to salvage a 1-1 draw against the United States at the World Cup on Monday.

Wales' Neil Taylor banned for two games after leg-breaking tackle

Wales defender Neil Taylor has been banned for two international matches after his wild tackle left Republic of Ireland's Seamus Coleman with a double leg fracture in last month's World Cup qualifier.

Bale seeks World Cup lift-off against Ireland

Gareth Bale's Wales hope to recapture the spirit of Euro 2016 when they attempt to revive their flagging World Cup qualifying campaign against Ireland in Dublin on Friday.

Welsh side break Ajax record

Welsh champions The New Saints broke Ajax Amsterdam's 44-year-old record for the most consecutive wins in top-flight football on Friday.

British FAs fined over poppy tribute

The Football Associations of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales have been fined for displaying poppies during World Cup qualifiers last month, world soccer's governing body said on Monday.

September 7, 2016
September 7, 2016

Spain, Wales cruise

Spain began life under new coach Julien Lopetegui in perfect style while Gareth Bale inspired Euro 2016 sensations Wales and Kosovo

September 6, 2016
September 6, 2016

Bale fires Euro stars Wales in Moldova stroll

Gareth Bale scores two goals and creates another as Euro 2016 sensations Wales crush Moldova 4-0 in their opening 2018 World Cup qualifier in Cardiff.

July 20, 2016
July 20, 2016

Elworthy to oversee 2019 World Cup

South African Steve Elworthy will head up the organisation of the 2019 Cricket World Cup being hosted in England and Wales after the former international cricketer was appointed managing director on Tuesday.

July 7, 2016
July 7, 2016

Record man Ronaldo ends Wales's fairytale

Cristiano Ronaldo made European Championship history as Portugal ended Wales's extraordinary Euro 2016 journey with a 2-0 semi-final win on Wednesday that sent them into the final.

July 6, 2016
July 6, 2016

Gareth Bale vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Let the duel begin

Real Madrid teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale have not spoken since the start of Euro 2016 but they will go face-to-face when Portugal take on Wales in the semi-finals on Wednesday.

July 2, 2016
July 2, 2016

Wales secure historic semi-final place

Hal Robson-Kanu scores a sensational goal as Wales come from behind to stun Belgium 3-1 in the Euro 2016 quarter-final in Lille and reach their first major tournament semi-final.

June 30, 2016
June 30, 2016

Golden generations of Wales, Belgium bid for glory

Wales are happy to cast themselves as underdogs in their Euro 2016 quarter-final against Belgium on Friday but such modesty belies their proven ability to bite hard.

June 26, 2016
June 26, 2016

McAuley own goal sends Wales thru'

Northern Ireland's Gareth McAuley scores a heart-breaking own goal to hand British rivals Wales a 1-0 victory in Paris on Saturday.

June 25, 2016
June 25, 2016

An all-British affair

The world's most expensive player, Gareth Bale of Wales, will face an ageing goalkeeper looking for a club in Saturday's intriguing all-British showdown against fellow debutants Northern Ireland for a place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2016.

June 23, 2016
June 23, 2016

Wales v NI in last 16, England face Iceland

Wales will play Northern Ireland in the last 16 of Euro 2016, while England take on Iceland and the Republic of Ireland face France.