Wales skipper Ken Owens emerges as World Cup doubt
Wales captain Ken Owens has been ruled out of their World Cup training squad due to injury.
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Gatland 'would have avoided Wales return' if he had known extent of problems
Warren Gatland says he would not have returned for a second spell as Wales coach had he known the full extent of the problems plaguing Welsh rugby.
Gatland would have gone elsewhere had he known extent of Welsh problems
Warren Gatland said he would not have returned as Wales coach had he known the full extent of the issues facing rugby in the country, but he believes Welsh rugby can bring about a "positive reset".
Warren Gatland 'had no idea' of Welsh rugby's problems prior to returning
Warren Gatland has revealed that he would not have returned for a second spell as Wales head coach had he known the full extent of Welsh rugby's problems.
Hill withdraws from Wales' preliminary World Cup squad
Lock Cory Hill has withdrawn from Wales' preliminary World Cup training squad, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) said on Friday.
Cory Hill withdraws from Wales World Cup squad to pursue club offer
Cory Hill has become the latest player to withdraw from Wales’ preliminary World Cup training squad.
Jenkins can step up to be Jones replacement, believes Williams
Now is the time for Dafydd Jenkins to step up according to Wales legend Shane Williams, as Warren Gatland seeks his long-term replacement for Alun Wyn Jones. The world's most capped player announced his retirement from international rugby during Wales' World Cup preparations, bowing out with 170 caps in total. Ad That followed Justin Tipuric making the same decision, with Rhys Webb having followed suit a week later.
Shock retirement won't impact Alun Wyn Jones' legacy, says Gareth Thomas
ALUN Wyn Jones' decision to retire from Test rugby months out from a World Cup might have shocked a few but Gareth Thomas believes the move should not have any effect on how his career is viewed. With 170 caps for Wales and the British & Irish Lions, Jones is the most capped rugby player of all time, and looked like he would appear at a fifth Rugby World Cup after being initially selected in Wales' wider training squad.