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Katie Sands

What Wales' rugby players have been up to amid stag dos, proposals and glamour

Wales' regional rugby season came to something of a premature end on May 21 due to the teams failing to reach the United Rugby Championship or European knockout stages.

The Ospreys and Cardiff rounded off their regular campaigns on May 20, followed by the Scarlets and Dragons a day later on May 21 - with those teams vying for URC title victory continuing until the final on June 18.

But, ahead of a Wales summer tour to South Africa in July and a busy season next term which will culminate in a World Cup, the early finish has given players the opportunity to begin their rest and relaxation early so they're fit and firing for the weeks and months ahead.

Here's what Wales' men in red have been up to since their season finished:

Stag do

Wales and Cardiff-bound full-back Liam Williams has jetted off to Ibiza for his stag do ahead of marrying fiancée Sophie Harries in a few weeks, with the model sharing a snap of her husband-to-be sporting a stag outfit in the sun - complete with antlers, nose and hooves - while her face was the pattern on his swimming trunks.

Williams - who has been joined by fellow Wales and regional stars Gareth Anscombe, Alex Cuthbert and Rhys Priestland - and his stag party have been frequenting Ibiza's famous Welsh bar Delilah's, who had this to say of the popular party: "Big shout out to @sanjaywills and his stags who have spent everyday at the bar whilst being here, it’s been great to have you all and we hope you had the best stag do!!"

Liam Williams pictured in his stag do attire (Instagram/@sophie_harries)

Sun, sun, sun

Williams isn't the only one to be seeking Vitamin D, as Wales and Gloucester flyer Louis Rees-Zammit and Wales and Scarlets centre Johnny Williams have been enjoying the seaside life in Mallorca before moving on to Monaco to take in the Grand Prix. They have also been joined by Rees-Zammit's older brother Taylor.

Wales and Cardiff wing Josh Adams has been enjoying a family getaway in Portugal, heading to the Algarve with his fiancée Georgia and daughter Lottie. It's where the Liverpool fan took in the Champions League final on Saturday night (we'll say no more on that).

Wales and Dragons flanker Taine Basham has been soaking up the Greek sunshine on the island of Mykonos, alongside club and country team-mate Aaron Wainwright.

Taine Basham (right) sunning himself in Greece (Instagram/@tainebasham)

Wales and Cardiff wing Owen Lane has also seized the opportunity for a break, sharing his own snap of his break in the sun.

Weddings and proposals

Wales and Scarlets scrum-half Kieran Hardy is set to tie the knot to long-term partner Ellie McLean this summer, with their daughter Piper watching on as her parents get married.

Wales and Cardiff flanker James Botham has wedding planning to look forward to, having proposed to his girlfriend, Wales hockey player Izzy Webb. Botham, 24, shared emotive snaps of the special moment on social media before joining his family to celebrate the milestone.

New arrivals

Wales and Ospreys prop Gareth Thomas has announced he is expecting a baby with his wife Claire. He took to Instagram to share the happy news alongside a photo of the parents-to-be, the scan and their beloved dog Bernie. The caption read: "Half of me, half of you. Babi Thomas due Autumn 22."

Wales and Dragons back-rower Ross Moriarty will also be preparing to become a dad, after announcing in February that he and fiancée Jordanna Williams were expecting a baby. The couple have also jetted off to enjoy some sunshine before nappy-changing and night feeds becomes the norm.

Plenty of Wales' England-based internationals are continuing their clubs' campaign in the Gallagher Premiership, such as Dan Biggar and Nick Tompkins. The final takes place on June 18.

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