14 h. ago Wales captain close to tears as coach refuses to blame Japan defeat on heat

Wales slumped to an 18th Test defeat in a row in the searing heat in Japan

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53 h. ago England in Deep trouble on day two after Shubman Gill’s 269 piles on the pain

India 587; England 77-3Akash Deep removes both Duckett and Pope for ducksThe last time a visiting skipper in England notched up a double century was Graeme Smith in 2003 and it prompted Nasser Hussain to fall on his sword mid-series. Smith – or “what’s-his-name” as Hussain called him beforehand – was a captain killer on these shores, his South Africa team accounting for Michael Vaughan five years later.Ben Stokes at least knew Shubman Gill’s name before this series and, in fairness, the England captaincy is unlikely to change hands in the next week. Nevertheless, Gill inflicted one of the toughest days of Stokes’ three years in charge as his chanceless and downright merciless 269 from 387 balls drove India to a position of dominance. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Wales coach explains why he's benched two of Wales' best players for must

Wales have put Aaron Wainwright and Tommy Reffell on the bench for Saturday's game in Kitakyushu

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66 h. ago Wales press conference Live as Matt Sherratt names team for first Japan Test

The interim Wales coach has named his side to take on the Brave Blossoms in Kitakyushu on Saturday

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7 d. ago Lions captain Dan Sheehan's sports star girlfriend and his family's rugby careers

Dan Sheehan has been named British and Irish Lions captain for their opening Tour game in Australia this weekend - and he will be supported by his girlfriend, Katherine Egan

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7 d. ago Sir David Beckham joins Mail Sport in calling for England's greatest World Cup captain Bobby Moore to be given honour he richly deserves

MIKE KEEGAN AND RYAN HOOPER: Sir David Beckham today leads the star names calling for 1966 World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore to be given a posthumous knighthood.

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8 d. ago Tonight's rugby news as young Wales team named and coach says his comments were 'sloppy'

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond.

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9 d. ago Liverpool appoint former Wales boss Rob Page as new U21s head coach

Former defender takes up academy role at Anfield a year after being sacked as Wales manager

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1 week ago Wallabies coach hits back at Lions as breach of contract row ramps up

The first week in Australia has already seen some strong words between the Wallabies and the British and Irish Lions

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2 w. ago Legend in awe of Welsh rugby coach doing it the hard way on other side of world

The Welshman has been hailed as a 'top-notch person' as well as a 'legendary' player and coach

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2 w. ago Man City: Pep Guardiola names new captain as Kyle Walker is replaced

Guardiola has taken control of the Man City captaincy situation

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2 w. ago Bernardo Silva named new Manchester City captain in final year of contract

Playmaker says he will stay on for the last year of dealSilva says City players ‘very used to’ gruelling scheduleBernardo Silva will captain Manchester City at the Club World Cup, with the Portuguese player saying he could leave the club when his contract expires next June.The 30-year-old signed in the summer of 2017 and is one of Pep Guardiola’s most trusted players, a status reflected in the manager nominating him to lead the campaign to claim the inaugural 32-team competition in the US. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Wales coach clarifies his future and makes feelings on top job clear

The Wales forwards coach is optimistic about the future of Welsh rugby

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2 w. ago Wales coach explains why rising Welsh talent has been completely overlooked this summer

He is one of the best prospects in British rugby but won't be in action this summer

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3 w. ago Wales coach left with difficult decisions ahead of big announcement next week

Wales now head to Italy for the World Championship with their head coach given lots of options to pick from

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3 w. ago Welsh international announced at region as former Wales coach leaves

The Scarlets have also confirmed the departure of a former Wales coach

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3 w. ago First look inside The Coach and Horses, the new venture from the people behind Custom House and Le Monde

The building is currently undergoing a complete transformation

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3 w. ago Today's rugby news as departing Wales coach finds new job and England star hits out at Lions foreign players

The latest rugby news and headlines from Wales and beyond

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3 w. ago Wales head coach twist as Steve Tandy ruled out after new WRU chief's arrival

Wales' search for a new head coach is almost at an end with an appointment imminent

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3 w. ago Today's rugby news as video reveals Wales coach's plea to players and Lions tour gets huge boost

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

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