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England’s backing of Eddie Jones called a ‘lie’ as pressure builds on head coach

England’s unconditional backing of head coach Eddie Jones in the wake of another failed Guinness Six Nations is seen as “dishonest” by retired internationals Ugo Monye and Sam Warburton. A Rugby Football Union spokesperson said on Sunday that “we ...

21 Mar 2022 at 15:25

Rugby Union

Ken Owens injury means Warren Gatland ponders co-captains for Wales at World Cup

Warren Gatland says Wales could have two captains at the World Cup after skipper Ken Owens was ruled out of the tournament. Scarlets hooker Owens, capped 91 times, has failed to recover from a back injury ahead of the World Cup, which starts in ...

26 Jun 2023 at 15:06

Rugby Union

On this day in 2018: Sam Warburton announces retirement from rugby union

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton announced his retirement from rugby union on this day in 2018 due to injuries at the age of 29. Warburton, whose announcement was released jointly by the Welsh Rugby Union and his ...

18 Jul 2023 at 06:00

Rugby Union

I was shaking – Dafydd Jenkins says being named Wales captain is dream come true

Dafydd Jenkins has admitted he was left shaking after the phone call from Warren Gatland that elevated him to lofty heights as Wales’ youngest captain for 56 years. The 21-year-old Exeter lock is set to lead his country against opening ...

24 Jan 2024 at 16:25

Rugby Union

Sam Warburton: Christ Tshiunza ticking all the boxes ahead of Wales’ Six Nations

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton believes that Exeter forward Christ Tshiunza is “ticking all the boxes” ahead of this season’s Guinness Six Nations Championship. Wales’ starting back-row against opening opponents Ireland on ...

19 Jan 2023 at 14:00

Rugby Union

Sam Warburton: High-pressure international game is Warren Gatland’s comfort zone

Sam Warburton says that Warren Gatland will relish being back in his “comfort zone” of high-pressure international coaching after being appointed Wales boss for a second time. Wales won four Six Nations titles, three Grand ...

18 Jan 2023 at 18:00

Sport

Bale hails Masters champion Rahm as Evra reminisces – Tuesday’s sporting social

Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media. Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from April 11. Football Gareth Bale congratulated ...

11 Apr 2023 at 19:22

Rugby Union

There is no better place for a Welshman to win than Twickenham – Dafydd Jenkins

Dafydd Jenkins has highlighted the enormity of victory at Twickenham if Wales can end their long wait for a Six Nations away win against England. It has only happened twice since the tournament began 24 years ago, ...

09 Feb 2024 at 14:34

Rugby Union

Wales star Jac Morgan hailed as a ‘hybrid’ of Sam Warburton and Justin Tipuric

Jac Morgan has received a ringing endorsement of his all-round quality as he prepares for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final appointment with Argentina. Wales co-captain Morgan is expected to skipper the ...

11 Oct 2023 at 13:30

Rugby Union

On this day in 2018 – Sam Warburton forced to call time on rugby career aged 29

18 Jul 2024 at 06:00

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