All posts tagged "Warren Gatland"
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoUruguay eye Gatland
FORMER Wales coach Warren Gatland is reportedly set for an advisory role with Uruguay as they build towards the 2027 World...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 month agoI loved watching Gavin Henson play, says Jacob Beetham
When Jacob Beetham thinks back to the players he most enjoyed watching when growing up, one name stands out – Gavin...
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 month agoGalthie’s secret squirrel exercise
CHRIS HEWETT FACED with last week’s espionage bulletin from France, the owlish master spy George Smiley would have cleaned his spectacles...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoNick Cain: Two-team model in Welsh rugby has little chance of success
The precipice on which Welsh rugby is perched rests on two disastrous decisions made on either side of the Millennium which...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 months agoChris Hewett: Andy Farrell not alone with his ‘home’ Lions selections
“There's an epidemic sweeping through the England team, but it isn’t catching.” Attributed to John Arlott (who else?), the exquisite one-liner...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 months agoPaul Rees: Money was the theme for the Lions – and that will not change
Paul Rees says that, as the Lions chase every pound, the home unions can't complain if players do the same As...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 months agoBritish and Irish Lions: Andy Farrell looks poised for a repeat in 2029
Andy Farrell watched his Lions go down 22-12 to Australia in their final game down under then refused to rule out...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoUnconvincing British and Irish Lions labour to patchy victory over ACT Brumbies
The British and Irish Lions failed to deliver the statement performance expected from their Test team in waiting as they laboured...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoJac Morgan takes tips from ex-Welsh British and Irish Lions
Jac Morgan revealed urgent pep talks with former Welsh Lions told him how to make the most of the current tour...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoJapan 24-19 Wales: Woeful Welsh are humiliated one more time
Japan .....................24pts Tries: Matsunaga 15, Nakasusu 58, Vaikea 70 Conversions: Lee 15, 58, 70 Penalty: Lee 63 Wales ......................19pts Tries: B...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoJosh Macleod returning from injury ‘massive’ for Wales – Matt Sherratt
Wales boss Matt Sherratt has hailed the return of Josh Macleod as “massive” after selecting the Scarlets flanker for their Test...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 5 months agoBritish and Irish Lions: Tadhg Beirne’s buzzing for the real thing
Tadhg Beirne is finally revelling in a proper Lions tour in Australia after being robbed of the full experience four years...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoBeating Japan is the only thing that matters, says Dewi Lake
There is only one thing in Dewi Lake’s mind as he prepares to lead Wales into their two Test series against...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoWales must nail the basics – Sam Costelow
The contrast between this summer’s trip and Wales’ last tour of Japan could hardly be more acute. Back in 2013, they...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoJapan vs Wales – Over five decades of meetings
As Matt Sherratt takes his squad to Japan to face Eddie Jones‘ side this summer, The Rugby Paper takes a look...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoFinn Russell: Johnny Sexton and I are getting on well in British and Irish Lions environment
Finn Russell has declared peace in our time with Johnny Sexton but insists he never had a gripe with the Irish...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoTraining is brutal, hot and stuffy, admits Adams
nBy HARRY TOVEY WALES have taken brutal measures as they bid to end their 17-Test losing streak next month when they...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoWarren Gatland – Wallabies will be a lot better than people think
Joe Santamaria talks to Warren Gatland about his stint coaching in Uruguay and how he thinks the Lions will fare Down...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoSimon Thomas: A few bright sparks to light up the gloom in Welsh Rugby
Simon Thomas assesses the state of the clubs in Wales and predicts more battles with the WRU over what happens next...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoSuper Rugby Americas Round 14 Review: Pampas secure top spot
With six sides still in the hunt for the playoffs heading into the final round, Round Fourteen promised much and delivered...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoSuper Rugby Americas Round 13 Review: Peñarol move top ahead of Warren Gatland addition
Selknam 20-17 Yacare Selknam produced a stirring performance to keep their playoff hopes alive by defeating Yacare 20-17 just six days after their historic...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoMatt Sherratt backs experience for Wales’ Summer Tour of Japan
Wales coach Matt Sherratt has revealed how the absence of recent captains Jac Morgan and Dafydd Jenkins has had a significant...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 7 months agoGareth Anscombe on his way to Bayonne
By Sam Jackson Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe will leave Gloucester to join French Top 14 club Bayonne next season. The 33-year-old...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoAndy Farrell was destined to be great – Martin Offiah
Ross Heppenstall talks to Martin Offiah about how Andy Farrell was always bursting with desire Martin Offiah knew Andy Farrell was...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoDave Reddin will help find Warren Gatland replacement for Wales
By Sam Jackson The Welsh Rugby Union has appointed Dave Reddin as director of rugby and elite performance. He will oversee...
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Latest News
/ 7 months agoDan Lydiate is moving over to a coaching role at Dragons
By Sam Jackson Dan Lydiate will move into a coaching role at Dragons after yesterday playing his final game for the...
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Chris Hewett
/ 8 months agoChris Hewett: Geoff Parling is thriving as the quiet ‘Australian’
By Chris Hewett - Thinking Allowed Whatever lights might be hidden under rugby’s bushel, precious few of them belong to Australian...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoHenry Thomas makes his father’s day
By Simon Thomas For Henry Thomas, playing for the land of his father has resulted in one very proud dad. A...
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International Rugby
/ 8 months agoCam Winnett sets his sights on winning back Wales place
By Simon Thomas Cam Winnett admits he was “gutted” and “hurt” to be left out of Wales’ Six Nations squad but...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 months agoRichard Wigglesworth delight as he joins British and Irish Lions team
By Adam Hathaway Richard Wigglesworth’s meteoric rise to the top of the coaching ladder may have surprised some but it is...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoJoe Schmidt is getting better, admits Andy Farrell
By Adam Hathway Lions head coach Andy Farrell fears Australia boss Joe Schmidt has stepped up a level and is a...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 8 months agoJeremy Guscott: Andy Farrell’s British and Irish Lions coaching team shows he has an eye on the future
By Jeremy Guscott - Outspoken and unmissable, every week... Before I went on a Lions tour I knew a bit about...
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Latest News
/ 8 months ago‘It wasn’t meant to be a tea party…’
DOUG Smith, team manager of the 1971 Lions and therefore a rugby man of substance, was blunt in his assessment of...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoMichael Cheika determined to leave Leicester Tigers on a high
By Paul Rees Michael Cheika is determined to leave Leicester on a high having decided not to extend his one-year contract...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoSix Nations 2025: Each nation’s grade relative to expectations
There are always some surprises in the Six Nations. This year, it was the fact that Ireland didn’t win it again, with France...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoSix Nations: England’s demolition crew roar like Lions
Adam Hathaway in Cardiff England head coach Steve Borthwick saw Maro Itoje lead from the front in this 68-14 demolition of...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoEngland’s three-card trick comes up trumps in Six Nations finale
Paul Rees England have long been advised to use their heads and how they did as they turned what was expected...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoGareth Anscombe eyes 2027 World Cup
Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe wants to play at the 2027 World Cup having returned to the side during this year’s Six...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoSix Nations stock Risers and Fallers: Ireland the biggest losers after missing huge Grand Slam opportunity
It was another brilliant weekend of Six Nations action, in which France climbed up to pole position with one round to...
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Six Nations
/ 9 months agoSix Nations Round Three: Stock risers and fallers
Every weekend of the Six Nations has players, teams and many more who disappoint and others who appear from nowhere to...
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Six Nations
/ 10 months agoSix Nations: Triple top for Ireland, new hope for Wales
By Simon Thomas Wales .................................. 18pts Tries: Rogers 43, Morgan 43 Conversion: Anscombe 44 Penalties: Anscombe 23, 35 Ireland............................... 27pts Tries:...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoNever can a team have lost and won so much than Wales
By Peter Jackson For more than 60 glorious minutes, the man they call ‘Jockey’ watched his no-hopers dare to cause an...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 10 months agoJeremy Guscott – French stars need to get on the same page
By Jeremy Guscott - Outspoken & Unmissable every week... How will France respond in Rome after losing to England? I don’t...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoKieran Hardy is getting back to his best
By Simon Thomas After going through a challenging spell in his career, Kieran Hardy is now enjoying his rugby again and...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoSimon Easterby: I’ve had no contact with Wales
Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby says he has had no contact from the WRU about replacing Warren Gatland as head coach....
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Six Nations
/ 10 months agoMatt Sherratt backed to give Wales a boost
By Gary Fitzgerald Matt Sherratt has the coaching powers to help remove some of the doom and gloom hanging over Welsh...
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Premiership
/ 10 months agoPremiership Cup: Alex Dombrandt grabs chance to make his case for England
By Gary Fitzgerald Harlequins ........................29pts Tries: Hammond 10, Lewies 23, Dombrandt 31, Green 54 Conversions: Halfpenny 23, 32, 54 Penalty: J...
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Chris Hewett
/ 10 months agoGoggleboxers must not lose sight of reality
By Chris Hewett - Thinking Allowed There was an overpowering whiff of something significant in the air as the 1984 John...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 10 months agoCardiff go close but Connacht snatch it
By Simon Thomas Connacht ........... 24pts Tries: Murphy 7, Hurley-Langton 17, Heffernan 48, Tierney-Martin 76 Conversions: Ioane 8, 18 Cardiff ....................
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoSix Nations: Warren Gatland broken by assembly line failure
By Peter Jackson - The man truly in the know February 11, 2025 will go down in Six Nations history as...












