Andy Farrell set to be named British and Irish Lions coach The Ireland head coach is expected to lead the Lions on their 2025 tour to Australia The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024
Andy Farrell set to be named Lions head coach for 2025 tour of Australia The 48-year-old Englishman is seen as the outstanding candidate for one of the game’s most prestigious posts. The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024
Exeter will leave ‘gifted’ Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to decide own international path The Cardiff-born wing could play for either England or Wales. The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2023
Andy Farrell expected to lead Lions in 2025 after Irish union gives its blessing Andy Farrell is set to be head coach for the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, with the IRFU saying it would be ‘ecstatic’ if he got the role The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2023
Rob Howley completes emotional Wales return with role on Warren Gatland's staff Former scrum-half signs up four years after betting breach Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2023
Andy Farrell to lead Ireland to 2027 World Cup after signing new deal Andy Farrell will lead Ireland to the 2027 Rugby World Cup after extending his contract, while Rob Howley returns to Wales after his betting ban The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2023
Rob Howley returns to Wales coaching set-up for first time since betting ban Jonathan Thomas’ departure as contact area coach created space in Warren Gatland’s management team. The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023
On this day in 2007: Warren Gatland appointed Wales boss The New Zealander led Wales to Six Nations Grand Slam success the following year. The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023
Warren Gatland asks for patience as Wales build new generation of players Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny are among the experienced names to announce their international retirement this year. The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Welsh rugby bids fond farewell to celebrated trio with 352 caps between them Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny had a rousing send off in Wales’ 49-26 win over the Barbarians. The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
Warren Gatland urges Wales players to stake claim for Six Nations spot Cardiff clash will pay tribute to trio of Wales international stars. The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023
Leigh Halfpenny has ‘an exciting challenge’ awaiting him after Wales retirement New Zealand Super Rugby heavyweights Crusaders could be his next port of call. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Wayne Barnes announces retirement after refereeing Rugby World Cup final The 44-year-old’s officiated in 111 Tests and he said it was ‘clearly the right time’ for him to retire after overseeing the match between New Zealand and South Africa The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023
Jac Morgan captains Wales as Leigh Halfpenny prepares for swansong against Barbarians The encounter in Cardiff is a tribute to Wales’ record cap holder Alun Wyn Jones following his retirement from Test rugby in May The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023 Welsh rugby still has deep-rooted issues that need to be sorted – Alun Wyn Jones The 38-year-old announced his international retirement in May as the world’s most capped player with 170 appearances.
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023 Warren Gatland rules himself out of coaching the Lions again and backs a successor Wales coach Gatland headed up the composite team for the three previous tours but won’t lead them to Australia in 2025
Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023 Warren Gatland backs Andy Farrell to lead British & Irish Lions in 2025 as he rules himself out Gatland has led the Lions for the past three series but has ruled himself out of the tour to Australia
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 How Wales fared at World Cup and what the future holds for Warren Gatland’s men Wales were revitalised in France after their Six Nations struggles.
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023 Richard Wigglesworth insists England are ready for South Africa ‘dark arts’ Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus is accomplished at what Warren Gatland describes as “dark arts”.
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023 Warren Gatland plans to lead Wales at the 2027 World Cup Wales were knocked out of this World Cup at the quarter-final stage by Argentina.
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023 Dan Biggar confident future is bright for Wales as Test career draws to end Fly-half won 112 caps and scored more than 600 points for Wales.
Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2023 Warren Gatland laments referee switch as Wales suffer Rugby World Cup agony Jaco Peyper went off early through injury in Marseille, with replacement Karl Dickson failing to punish Guido Petti for head contact on Nick Tompkins
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023 Dan Biggar, the battered Welsh dragon, has flame extinguished by Argentina The patched-up, veteran fly-half poured his heart and soul into an ultimately futile attempt to delay international retirement
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023 Warren Gatland laments Wales’s failure to handle ‘disruptive’ change of referee Jaco Peyper was replaced by Karl Dickson in the World Cup loss to Argentina, with the Wales coach suggesting that Guido Petti was lucky to escape sanction
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023 Warren Gatland admits change of referee did not help Wales in Argentina loss South African official Jaco Peyper hobbled off with a calf injury after Wales had scored their first try in the 15th minute.