Change likely if Wales show no improvement in Six Nations – Warren Gatland
2 days, 8 hours ago

Change likely if Wales show no improvement in Six Nations – Warren Gatland

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The peculiar Wales selection that shows Warren Gatland’s muddled thinking ahead of crucial Six Nations
2 days, 12 hours ago

The peculiar Wales selection that shows Warren Gatland’s muddled thinking ahead of crucial Six Nations

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Warren Gatland remains as the Wales coach after review of winless year
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Warren Gatland remains as the Wales coach after review of winless year

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Warren Gatland stays as the Wales coach for the 2025 Six Nations following a review into his team’s failure to win a rugby test all year. WRU chief executive Abi Tierney considered “wholesale immediate change” in her review but decided that challenging Gatland to “change Wales’ fortunes on the pitch was the best approach at this time,” …

Warren Gatland to stay as Wales coach but must ‘change fortunes on the pitch’
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Warren Gatland to stay as Wales coach but must ‘change fortunes on the pitch’

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Wales rugby bosses hope review into dismal run will be completed by Christmas
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wales rugby bosses hope review into dismal run will be completed by Christmas

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Gatland not offering to resign after Wales loses every rugby test this year
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gatland not offering to resign after Wales loses every rugby test this year

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Coach Warren Gatland did not and will not offer to resign after Wales lost to South Africa 45-12 on Saturday and confirmed a first winless year in 87 years. Gatland offered his resignation last March when Wales received its first Six Nations wooden spoon in 21 years, and was turned down. “The Six Nations is different, that’s …

Warren Gatland admits to uncertainty over future after Wales suffer 12th straight defeat
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Warren Gatland admits to uncertainty over future after Wales suffer 12th straight defeat

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Gatland farewell at end of annus horribilis? Wales v South Africa talking points
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gatland farewell at end of annus horribilis? Wales v South Africa talking points

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Broken Wales face rugby’s biggest test as Warren Gatland aims to avoid another new low
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Broken Wales face rugby’s biggest test as Warren Gatland aims to avoid another new low

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Warren Gatland rallies Wales for South Africa clash amid speculation over future
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Warren Gatland rallies Wales for South Africa clash amid speculation over future

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Warren Gatland responds to Wales crisis with four changes for South Africa clash
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Warren Gatland responds to Wales crisis with four changes for South Africa clash

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Warren Gatland keen to carry on as Wales head coach despite 11-match losing run
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Warren Gatland keen to carry on as Wales head coach despite 11-match losing run

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Wales ‘are all in this together’ as Warren Gatland speculation continues to grow
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Wales ‘are all in this together’ as Warren Gatland speculation continues to grow

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Warren Gatland ‘comfortable’ with ‘best decision for Welsh rugby’
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Warren Gatland ‘comfortable’ with ‘best decision for Welsh rugby’

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Warren Gatland’s wrong replacement admission caps another dark day for Wales
2 months ago

Warren Gatland’s wrong replacement admission caps another dark day for Wales

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Wales coach Ioan Cunningham departs after WRU apologises for treatment of players
2 months, 1 week ago

Wales coach Ioan Cunningham departs after WRU apologises for treatment of players

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Welsh Rugby in fresh sexism scandal after threatening World Cup withdrawal in contract stand-off
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Welsh Rugby in fresh sexism scandal after threatening World Cup withdrawal in contract stand-off

The Telegraph  

The WRU, which posted a turnover of £100 million for the year ending June 2023, announced new deals for 37 players in September worth £24,000 to £30,000 which made the players “one of the best-paid international women’s teams in the world game” despite not meeting almost all of their proposals. In a statement, Tierney said: “In September this year the …

Kieffer Moore says Wales will learn from their second half slip against Iceland
3 months ago

Kieffer Moore says Wales will learn from their second half slip against Iceland

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Ben Davies reveals Wales’ pact pays off in victory over Montenegro
4 months ago

Ben Davies reveals Wales’ pact pays off in victory over Montenegro

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Warren Gatland sees ‘real positives’ despite pain of Wales defeat by Australia
6 months, 1 week ago

Warren Gatland sees ‘real positives’ despite pain of Wales defeat by Australia

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Warren Gatland: Wales absences a great opportunity for other players to step up
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Warren Gatland: Wales absences a great opportunity for other players to step up

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John Mitchell: England ready for ‘arm-wrestle’ with France for Six Nations title
8 months, 2 weeks ago

John Mitchell: England ready for ‘arm-wrestle’ with France for Six Nations title

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Eight-try England again illustrate Women’s Six Nations dominance in Wales thrashing
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Eight-try England again illustrate Women’s Six Nations dominance in Wales thrashing

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The Six Nations continues to captivate – but there is one big question about the championship’s future
9 months, 4 weeks ago

The Six Nations continues to captivate – but there is one big question about the championship’s future

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New-look France grinds down Wales in pride-restoring Six Nations win
10 months ago

New-look France grinds down Wales in pride-restoring Six Nations win

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — A new-look France overpowered winless Wales and posted a pride-restoring 45-24 record score in Cardiff in the Six Nations on Sunday. The lead changed three times in an entertaining first half, and Wales regained it straight after halftime with a maiden try for center Joe Roberts. It’s not over yet but I’d rather see the glass half …

We desperately want to win – Warren Gatland keen to end Wales’ losing streak
10 months, 1 week ago

We desperately want to win – Warren Gatland keen to end Wales’ losing streak

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Gatland sees room for Welsh optimism before France Six Nations visit
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Gatland sees room for Welsh optimism before France Six Nations visit

Hindustan Times  

Wales head coach Warren Gatland adopted an optimistic tone ahead of the Six Nations home match with France in a fortnight saying his side "can take a huge amount" out of Saturday's 31-7 defeat to Ireland. However, despite giving Ireland more of a tussle in the second-half the hosts always seemed to be able to go up a gear and …

Ireland v Wales highlights: Result and reaction as hosts move closer to Six Nations 2024 rugby grand slam
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ireland v Wales highlights: Result and reaction as hosts move closer to Six Nations 2024 rugby grand slam

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Wales eye up impossible Dublin job in Six Nations rivalry that risks losing its shine
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Wales eye up impossible Dublin job in Six Nations rivalry that risks losing its shine

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Rebuilding Wales expected to suffer against Six Nations leader Ireland in Dublin
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rebuilding Wales expected to suffer against Six Nations leader Ireland in Dublin

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — As the next team in the line of fire, Wales has been racking its brains about how to stop Ireland. Made first string for the Six Nations, Costelow suffered a neck injury before halftime against Scotland in the tournament opener, and his confidence was doubly hit when replacement Ioan Lloyd helped to trigger a stirring Wales comeback, then …

Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland

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Rob Howley demands ‘comfort in the chaos’ from Wales in Ireland showdown
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rob Howley demands ‘comfort in the chaos’ from Wales in Ireland showdown

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Costelow back at flyhalf for Wales for Six Nations trip to Ireland
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Costelow back at flyhalf for Wales for Six Nations trip to Ireland

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Sam Costelow returned at flyhalf for Wales for its Six Nations trip to Ireland on Saturday in the only change from the loss to England. Fullback Cameron Winnett and flanker Alex Mann retained their places when coach Warren Gatland announced his team on Tuesday, while center George North will win his 120th cap. Wales has not won …

Wales receive timely Six Nations injury boost
11 months ago

Wales receive timely Six Nations injury boost

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There is belief: Jamie George confident England will improve during Six Nations
11 months ago

There is belief: Jamie George confident England will improve during Six Nations

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Six Nations: England must reverse concerning trend against Wales in the fixture which means more
11 months ago

Six Nations: England must reverse concerning trend against Wales in the fixture which means more

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George North insists Wales are 'excited to get stuck in' when they face rivals England... as Warren Gatland's side aim to notch the first win of their Six Nations campaign at Twickenham
11 months ago

George North insists Wales are 'excited to get stuck in' when they face rivals England... as Warren Gatland's side aim to notch the first win of their Six Nations campaign at Twickenham

Daily Mail  

North's return will be a huge boost for Gatland's side after sitting out Scotland Dafydd Jenkins called the clash between the old rivals at Twickenham 'special' George North and Dafydd Jenkins are at opposite ends of their Test careers but both Wales stars are well aware of the importance of beating their old enemy England. We are excited to get …

The key talking points as England host Wales in Guinness Six Nations clash
11 months ago

The key talking points as England host Wales in Guinness Six Nations clash

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George North returns as Wales make big changes for England clash
11 months, 1 week ago

George North returns as Wales make big changes for England clash

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Captain Jamie George says England can win the Six Nations but urges improvements
11 months, 1 week ago

Captain Jamie George says England can win the Six Nations but urges improvements

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Six Nations 2024 LIVE rugby: Wales v Scotland result and reaction as thrilling Wales comeback falls agonisingly short
11 months, 1 week ago

Six Nations 2024 LIVE rugby: Wales v Scotland result and reaction as thrilling Wales comeback falls agonisingly short

The Independent  

✕ Close Six Nations: Full Contact trailer Scotland rugby ended 22 years of hurt in Cardiff after they thwarted a spectacular Wales rugby fightback to win an extraordinary Six Nations clash 27-26. It was Scotland’s first win in the Welsh capital since 2002 – ending a run of 11 successive defeats – to set up a mouth-watering Murrayfield encounter against …

Owen Watkin ready to stake Wales claim after ‘heartbreaking’ World Cup omission
11 months, 1 week ago

Owen Watkin ready to stake Wales claim after ‘heartbreaking’ World Cup omission

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Six Nations predictions: Winner, top try-scorer, breakthrough star and more
11 months, 1 week ago

Six Nations predictions: Winner, top try-scorer, breakthrough star and more

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Six Nations lacking some star power as Europe’s top rugby teams reset in new World Cup cycle
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Six Nations lacking some star power as Europe’s top rugby teams reset in new World Cup cycle

Associated Press  

One top player is trying to make it to the NFL. The Six Nations will lack some star power over the next two months as the northern hemisphere’s top rugby countries collide in the 130th edition. As for defending champion Ireland, it’s the start of a new era without Jonathan Sexton, the team’s long-time captain and record point-scorer who retired …

Fans deserve better – Steve Borthwick wants Six Nations improvement from England
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Fans deserve better – Steve Borthwick wants Six Nations improvement from England

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Steve Borthwick demands different mindset for different Six Nations results
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Steve Borthwick demands different mindset for different Six Nations results

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Wales coach Warren Gatland excited by new generation of talent
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Wales coach Warren Gatland excited by new generation of talent

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Six Nations: Andy Farrell selects Peter O’Mahony as Ireland captain and reveals squad
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Six Nations: Andy Farrell selects Peter O’Mahony as Ireland captain and reveals squad

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Louis Rees-Zammit open to rugby return despite quitting to pursue NFL dream
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Louis Rees-Zammit open to rugby return despite quitting to pursue NFL dream

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Wales captaincy and injury issues on Warren Gatland agenda ahead of Six Nations
1 year ago

Wales captaincy and injury issues on Warren Gatland agenda ahead of Six Nations

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