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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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