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Wales' Kieran Hardy runs through to score their first try in the Autumn Nations Cup on December 5, 2020
Wales end Autumn Nations Cup campaign with unconvincing win over Italy
Pivac's team finished fifth in the tournament.
Dec 5, 18:52
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
The key talking points ahead of the Autumn Nations Cup finale
England and France have set up a Twickenham showdown.
Nov 30, 13:36
England's George Ford pictured on February 20, 2020
George Ford warns England to prepare for "best possible" Wales performance
George Ford and his England teammates are wary of a backlash from a Wales side who lost six matches in a row before beating Georgia.
Nov 27, 22:11
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac pictured in October 2020
Wayne Pivac: 'Georgia victory is a step in the right direction for Wales'
Wales had endured their worst sequence of results since 2012.
Nov 21, 21:34
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac pictured in October 2020
Analysing Wales' dip in form under Wayne Pivac
Wales are reeling from their worst run of results since 2016.
Nov 16, 11:51
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac pictured in October 2020
Wales boss Wayne Pivac refuses to panic despite crushing Ireland defeat
Wales' alarming tale of woe under the head coach continued with a 32-9 reverse in Dublin.
Nov 14, 00:01
Ireland players celebrate after beating Wales in the Autumn Nations Cup on November 13, 2020
Ireland kick off Autumn Nations Cup with dominant win over Wales
The hosts claimed a comfortable win in the Autumn Nations Cup opener.
Nov 13, 21:43
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac pictured on February 22, 2020
Wayne Pivac: 'Byron Hayward's exit was my decision'
Defence coach has departed as Wales prepare for Autumn Nations Cup opener.
Nov 9, 15:50
French rugby union player Serge Betsen looks on during the French Top 14 Semi Final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon at the Stade de Toulouse on June 3, 2012
Serge Betsen tips France for 2023 World Cup glory
He has hailed head coach Fabien Galthie and assistant Shaun Edwards for restoring French flair and fearsome defence.
Nov 9, 13:15
Wales boss Warren Gatland pictured on November 1, 2019
On This Day in 2007 - Warren Gatland appointed Wales head coach
The New Zealander had previously coached Ireland and led London Wasps to domestic and European titles.
Nov 9, 08:45
Ireland's Hugo Keenan celebrates scoring with his teammates against Italy on October 24, 2020
The big talking points ahead of Ireland's Six Nations finale against France
The half-back battle and Shaun Edwards' French defence may shape the contest in Paris.
Oct 30, 17:11
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured in February 2020
Wayne Pivac: 'Alun Wyn Jones could play in fifth World Cup for Wales'
The 35-year-old will become Test rugby's most capped player on Saturday.
Oct 29, 15:13
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured in February 2020
Warren Gatland lavishes praise on "unbelievable" Alun Wyn Jones
Former Wales boss and current Lions head coach leads tributes to Alun Wyn Jones.
Oct 29, 11:31
Wales boss Warren Gatland pictured on November 1, 2019
Warren Gatland wants Premiership Rugby to remove block on releasing players
Talks continue over Premiership Rugby's decision to prevent players from taking part in the Japan game at Murrayfield on June 26.
Oct 28, 14:00
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Ben Calveley insists Lions are not "suffocated" by standing within the game
Following the trip to New Zealand in 2017, there was a collective call for more focussed preparation.
Oct 24, 22:10
Wales boss Warren Gatland pictured on November 1, 2019
Scott Robertson keen to assist Warren Gatland on Lions tour to South Africa
The Crusaders coach missed out on the New Zealand job to Ian Foster.
Aug 20, 23:05
Saracens head coach Mark McCall pictured on May 11, 2019
Mark McCall talks up "golden opportunity" for Saracens players
Saracens will spend next season in the Championship but many players are eyeing a place on next year's Lions tour.
Aug 6, 22:06
Wales boss Warren Gatland pictured on November 1, 2019
Warren Gatland confirms Stuart Lancaster talks over Lions role
Former England coach Stuart Lancaster is working at Leinster.
Aug 3, 22:29
Steve Borthwick pictured during an England training session on November 9, 2018
Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick brushes off Lions talk
Steve Borthwick acted as an assistant to Warren Gatland in New Zealand in 2017, and the British and Irish Lions are due to tour South Africa next summer.
Jul 29, 22:54
Wales boss Warren Gatland pictured on November 1, 2019
British and Irish Lions 2021 tour to South Africa to go ahead
Warren Gatland's team will play the first Test in Johannesburg on July 24, 2021.
Jul 15, 12:36
Marcus Rashford scores for Manchester United on January 11, 2020
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on June 13
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the sports world.
Jun 13, 23:39
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured in March 2019
Alun Wyn Jones: 'Pressure is on Wales to avoid third straight Six Nations loss'
Wales have not lost three Six Nations games on the bounce since the 2007 Championship.
Feb 29, 22:09
Gareth Davies in action for Wales on November 3, 2018
Gareth Davies out to use Shaun Edwards advice against him on Cardiff return
The former rugby league great spent 12 years as Wales defence coach before leaving in November.
Feb 13, 22:43
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured in March 2019
Alun Wyn Jones: 'Wales firmly focused on future under Wayne Pivac'
Wayne Pivac takes charge of his first Six Nations match when Italy visit Cardiff on Saturday.
Jan 31, 12:53
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac on November 30, 2019
Wayne Pivac "very excited" to lead Wales into Six Nations
The new coach is relishing the task after succeeding fellow New Zealander Warren Gatland.
Jan 23, 07:20
Saracens' Owen Farrell scores a penalty on November 29, 2019
Saracens stars set to stay at club after reassurances over international futures
It is believed a season in the second tier will keep the players fresh.
Jan 22, 20:52
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured in March 2019
Alun Wyn Jones expecting "bumpy road" in new Wales era
Wales are the reigning Six Nations champions.
Jan 22, 12:36
Louis Rees-Zammit in action for Gloucester on December 5, 2019
Five uncapped players named in Wales Six Nations squad
There is also a recall for scrum-half Rhys Webb.
Jan 15, 12:30
Eliud Kipchoge runs a sub-two hour marathon on October 12, 2019
Records, ruthlessness and racism shame: 10 things we learned from sport in 2019
Technology, racism and doping sparked discussion even as the likes of Ben Stokes, Tiger Woods and Eliud Kipchoge provided moments to remember.
Dec 31, 19:00
Rhys Webb of Wales with a pass during the international Test match against New Zealand on June 11, 2016
Rhys Webb to rejoin Ospreys next season
The 31-year-old scrum-half last played for Wales in December 2017.
Dec 31, 10:00
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured in March 2019
Alun Wyn Jones: 'World Cup disappointment spurring on Lions ambition'
The second-row forward became his country's most capped player last month.
Dec 11, 12:53
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac on November 30, 2019
Wayne Pivac: 'Wales have laid building blocks for Six Nations'
Wales start their championship campaign against Italy in Cardiff on February 1.
Nov 30, 19:10
Leigh Halfpenny converts for Wales on November 30, 2019
Wayne Pivac off to winning start as Wales boss
Wales scored six tries in an entertaining contest.
Nov 30, 18:11
Justin Tipuric scores for Wales on September 23, 2019
Justin Tipuric sets sights on World Cup glory under Wayne Pivac
Tipuric will skipper Wales in the absence of regular captain Alun Wyn Jones.
Nov 29, 14:48
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac pictured in November 2019
Wayne Pivac defends selection of players on residency in first Wales squad
New Zealand-born winger Johnny McNicholl has been named in the Wales side to face the Barbarians.
Nov 28, 16:28
Justin Tipuric scores for Wales on September 23, 2019
Justin Tipuric named as Wales captain for Wayne Pivac's first match
Warren Gatland is head coach of the Barbarians.
Nov 28, 11:45
Wayne Pivac pictured in 2016
Wayne Pivac names five uncapped players in first Wales squad
The new Wales head coach is up against his predecessor Warren Gatland, who will be coaching the Barbarians in Cardiff.
Nov 19, 11:54
Robin McBryde pictured in March 2013
Robin McBryde: 'Future is bright for Wales'
Wales ended their campaign with a loss to New Zealand in the Bronze Medal match.
Nov 2, 06:10
Wales boss Warren Gatland pictured on November 1, 2019
Warren Gatland leaves Wales: A look back at his 12-year reign
The New Zealander's tenure ended after 12 years, 151 Tests and four Six Nations titles.
Nov 1, 19:47
New Zealand's Ben Smith scores their third try against Wales on November 1, 2019
New Zealand hammer Wales in World Cup bronze medal match
One game too far for the Welsh in Tokyo.
Nov 1, 11:04
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