The Princess of Wales is visiting Tŷ Hafan children's hospice near Cardiff. She has today become patron of the hospice, following in the footsteps of both Diana, Princess of Wales and the King. It is her first so-called "away day" outside London since completing cancer treatment pic.twitter.com/i08w1RAEeW

Seven years ago, Reffell captained his country at U20s level before exploding onto the scene in the English Premiership with Leicester which has so far resulted in 23 senior Wales caps. Beddall is a similar mould of player to Reffell, with his ability to win turnover ball at the breakdown his clear point of difference.

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The Princess of Wales is carrying out engagements in Wales showcasing the work of long-established organisations with community at their core. The royal visit will focus on spotlighting the wellbeing of children and families as well as celebrating excellence in Welsh textiles manufacturing – both of which are themes close to The Princess’ heart.

Wales captain Jac Morgan said on Thursday that his team would be using pre-tournament negativity surrounding their hopes in the Six Nations as motivation before the opener against France.

BBC Wales and broadcast partner S4C will bring young comprehensive coverage of national coach Warren Gatland's side's progress in the 2025 Six Nations. Wales play their tournament opener against France in Paris on Friday,

Head coach Warren Gatland says Wales have a "huge amount of respect" for France scrum-half Antoine Dupont, but their "whole focus can't be on him".

Wales have been boosted by the return of wing Josh Adams, fullback Liam Williams and lock Dafydd Jenkins for their Six Nations opener against France in Paris on Friday, with Ben Thomas to lead the backline from the flyhalf position.

Newbridge was bypassed 35 years ago when a three-mile A483 section was constructed between 1987-1990, the Dee bridge being its main feature. The B5605 continued to be used by local traffic and was a useful alternative whenever the A483 was closed by crashes, maintenance or bad weather.

The 31-year-old is Wales' first-choice loose-head and will face France in Paris as the 2025 Six Nations kicks off on Friday night.

The defender will not be returning to Seattle Reign as she stays in the Women's Super League for the rest of the season.

Wales have been boosted by the return of winger Josh Adams, fullback Liam Williams and lock Dafydd Jenkins for their Six Nations opener against France in Paris on Friday, but number eight Taulupe Faletau will have to wait to make his return.